Visiting Students: postgraduate taught applications

Application guidance

Create an account

You will need to create an account to start the application process and set yourself up as a new user. We'll then send you a confirmation email with your login details.

Completing the application form

The application is divided into manageable sections, allowing you to fill it out at your own pace. You can begin your application, save your progress, and complete it at a later time. Please note that dates should be entered in the UK format (DD/MM/YYYY).

List your department and modules

State both the department and modules that you wish to study in at York. We cannot guarantee that the modules listed will be available in each academic year, nor can we guarantee admission to particular modules at this point in the application process. Please note, taught students do not require a reference.

Upload your supporting documents

You will need to provide the following documents:

• Current academic transcript
• Bachelors degree transcript
• Evidence of English language ability (if applicable)
• Sample of your written work, for the following departments:
  • Archaeology
  • Medieval Studies
  • English and Related Literature
  • Language and Linguistic Science
  • History of Art
  • Music and Music and Sound Recording
  • Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media

Please ensure all necessary documents are uploaded for your application to be processed. Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations, along with the originals. See departmental requirements for more details.

Submitting

Once you've completed the application, please save and submit. The admissions team cannot access an application until it has been submitted.

Once you've submitted your application, you will receive a submission email. You should get a response to your application within a couple of weeks. Remember, applications are not processed until all the necessary documentation has been received.

If your application is accepted, you will receive a ‘Welcome’ email asking you to log in to your You@York account, where you can view your offer letter.

Third party applications

We will also consider applications through third party providers. If you are an adviser submitting the application on a student's behalf, you must enter your email address in the 'New User' section of the application.