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Taught Masters degrees

For anyone. Not everyone.

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Postgraduate study isn’t for everyone. But it is for anyone…

Anyone with a yearning to delve deeper into what they’re passionate about. Anyone who’s eager to build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. Anyone with a burning desire to unlock their fullest potential.

Our Masters courses bring together people from all walks of life. An eclectic mix of personalities with stories as diverse as the courses they‘re enrolled on.

From curious researchers on a quest to uncover new knowledge to studious minds determined to unlock new levels in their professional life. 

Discover how York could be the perfect setting for the next chapter in your story.

A place to call home

York is regularly voted among the UK's friendliest cities.

The Sunday Times (and others)

Part of something bigger

We're one of 24 research-intensive UK universities that makes up the Russell Group.

Research that matters

10th in the UK for research quality.

Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Step into our world

Discover what studying a postgraduate degree at York is like at one of our online or in-person events that run throughout the year.

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We've got what you need

For living

Accommodation

Live on or off-campus in accommodation especially for postgraduates.

Wentworth College

Join thousands of other postgraduates in our graduate-only college.

Societies

Connect with like minds over old passions or discover new ones with our student groups.

For learning

Support

We'll be here for you. From the moment you arrive, to your graduation and beyond.

Campus

Your one-stop-shop for study spaces, entertainment and a fair bit of wildlife.

Funding

See what loans and scholarships can help you to pay for your postgraduate degree.

For ever

Alumni

York alum continue to benefit from events, opportunities, and offers after graduating.

Careers

We can help you make the most of time here so you can flourish in what you do next.

Our city

Gorgeous, safe, cultured and connected. A place you can call home, for life.

Earn a Masters while you research

A Masters by research enables you to gain a Masters degree without completing taught modules. Although you might attend some classes, you'll focus on an independent research project.

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