Find out what to expect after submitting your application.
Apply to a postgraduate taught course
Find out how and when to apply to a Masters and other postgraduate taught courses at York.
We recommend that you apply early and check the funding deadlines when applying for a postgraduate course.
If you're an international student, it's best to apply by early June to avoid any issues with accommodation or visa applications.
Some courses follow a different process
Applications for Social Work (MA) and Physician Associate Studies (MSc) are made through UCAS, so a different process and deadlines apply. See the course pages for more information.
Applying for a PGCE also has a different process and deadlines because applications are made through DfE Apply for Teacher Training.
1. Choose a course
Decide which course you'd like to study.
2. Check the entry requirements
For postgraduate taught courses (MSc, MA, MPA, MBA, LLM, PG Dip, PG Cert, PGCE, Graduate Diploma and MRes) you'll usually need at least the equivalent of a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2). Some courses may have higher entry requirements.
International applicants
If you're an international applicant, you may also need to consider some additional factors including:
- English language requirements
- visa requirements including how to get your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- our Pre-Masters pathway courses if you don't meet our entry requirements.
3. Check the application deadline
Applications to study a postgraduate taught course at York in 2025/26 close on:
- 29 August 2025 for overseas applicants (excluding online courses)
- 5 September 2025 for home applicants
However, some courses may have earlier closing dates. Check the course page for more information.
We recommend applying as early as possible because entry can be competitive.
4. Explore your funding options
If you’re applying for funding, you normally need to hold an offer, so be sure to check the funding application processes and deadlines.
You may be entitled to a loan from the UK government (gov.uk) to help fund your Masters study.
5. Complete your application
Apply online for free. You don't have to complete it all at once - you'll be emailed a link so you can update and amend your application before submitting it.
- You can also submit a paper application. However, you'll receive a quicker response by applying online.
Exceptions
Applications via UCAS
Social Work (MA)
If you are applying for Social Work (MA) you will apply through UCAS and your main contact will be ug-admissions@york.ac.uk.
- Apply for Social Work (MA) (ucas.com)
Physician Associate Studies (MSc)
If you are applying for Physician Associate Studies (MSc), you need to apply through UCAS and your main contact will be pgtadmissions@hyms.ac.uk.
- Make your application through UCAS (ucas.com)
Applying for a postgraduate PGCE course
If you are applying for a postgraduate PGCE course, your main contact will be ug-admissions@york.ac.uk for any queries.
6. Supporting documents
We’ll tell you which documents to supply before you submit your online application. These can be uploaded during your application or after submission via You@York.
After you apply
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