Masters Taster Day programme

Prospective Archaeology Masters students are invited to join academics and current postgraduate students for an overview of the courses on offer followed by an informal Q&A with course directors over tea, coffee and cake. Visitors will learn about Archaeology’s facilities on Campus West, including additional new facilities that are scheduled to open in Autumn 2026.

Staff from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies will be offering an introduction to the school, its facilities and the taught Masters courses on offer. The session will cover Masters courses in Music, Creative Industries Management, Creative Technologies, Film and Television, and Theatre. This will be followed by a Q&A session, and a tour of the School’s teaching spaces, practice rooms and recording facilities.

Prospective students interested in the MSc Audio and Music Technology are advised to attend the Engineering session delivered by the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology session (details below).

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall). See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.

Registration

Foyer, Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East

Session

RCH/003, Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East

Join the School for Business and Society for an introduction to the courses on offer, and a chance to meet our programme leaders and staff from the School’s dedicated skills support and careers and employability teams. This will be followed by subject-specific sessions and opportunities to engage with current postgraduate students.

Join staff and students for a welcome and introduction to postgraduate taught courses in the department, followed by a tour of the building and facilities and informal Q&A session. 

The Department of Chemistry is home to our MSc Data Science (Scientific) course (jointly delivered with Biology, Environment and Geography, Hull York Medical School, and Physics, Engineering & Technology). So, if you are interested in that course, please attend the Chemistry session.

Join staff and students from Computer Science and Mathematics for a tour of their facilities and informal Q&A sessions about the Masters on offer in these departments.

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall). See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.

Initial welcome
Reception, Ian Wand Building, Zone 8, Campus East

Computer Science
CSE/102, Ian Wand Building, Zone 8, Campus East

Mathematics

CSE/202, Ian Wand Building, Zone 8, Campus East

Academics from York’s Department of Education look forward to introducing themselves and the courses on offer to prospective Masters students. This will be followed by a tour of the department and the facilities available to postgraduate students of Education at York.

Those who are interested in the MSc Psychology in Education and the MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education are advised to attend the Department of Education’s session, as this course is owned by Education.

Join staff and students from the Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies for a welcome talk and overview of postgraduate taught courses followed by Q&A with over coffee and cake.

This session will also cover the courses offered by the Department of English and Related Literature.

Join the School of Physics, Engineering, and Technology for an introduction to their courses. The session will be followed by an informal Q&A with course leaders and current students.

This session will cover the MSc Audio and Music Technology, which sits within Engineering. Students interested in MA Music Production and Audio Cultures are advised to attend the School of Arts and Creative Technologies session (details above).

P/L/006 Seminar Room, Exhibition Centre, School of Physic, Engineering and Technology Building, Zone 6, Campus West

Join the department for a welcome talk and overview of postgraduate taught courses followed by Q&A with teaching and support staff and our current students over coffee and cake. This session will also cover the courses offered by the Centre Eighteenth Century Studies (CECS).

Prospective students interested in the MA Medieval Literature and Languages are advised to attend the Medieval Studies session (details below).

Join staff and current students for a welcome and introduction to the department and the range of Masters courses we offer, followed by a tour of the building and facilities plus an informal Q&A session.

Prospective students interested in either the MSc Sustainability Sciences or MA Sustainability Studies are advised to attend the Archaeology session (see details above).

Join the School for Business and Society for an introduction to the courses on offer, and a chance to meet our programme leaders and staff from the School’s dedicated skills support and careers and employability teams. This will be followed by subject-specific sessions and opportunities to engage with current postgraduate students.

Staff and students from the Department of Health Sciences invite prospective students to attend a short presentation about Masters courses available and Q&A session. This will then be followed by a tour of York’s Clinical Simulation Unit and other facilities.

Join staff and students from the Department of History for an introduction to Masters study in  the department, a brief talk on the support and advice available to students, and an informal Q&A over tea, coffee and cake.

Attendees interested in the MA Medieval History are advised to go to the Medieval Studies session taking place in Heslington Hall.  

Join academic staff for a welcome and overview of their MA programmes and Q&A with staff and current students.

V/N/044, Vanbrugh College, Zone 2, Campus West

Join Hull York Medical School for an introduction to their new PG Cert/PGDip/MSc in Health Technology and Human Anatomy. Dr Emily Hunter,  Programme Director and members of the anatomy team, will be on hand to answer any queries you have about studying with us - from what and how you will study to career prospects. 

As the joint Medical School of the Universities of Hull and York we attend recruitment events organised by both of our University partners. Please check the Hull York Medical School website for the location of specific programmes.

HYMS building, Zone 3, Campus West

Join staff and students for a welcome and introduction to the department plus a tour of our specialist labs and facilities, followed by an informal Q&A session and refreshments.

Join the Law School for an introduction to their suite of postgraduate taught courses, followed by an opportunity to meet course tutors and current students, and a tour of the department.

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall. See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.

Join staff and students from Computer Science and Mathematics for a tour of their facilities and informal Q&A sessions about the Masters on offer in these departments.

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall). See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.

Initial welcome
Reception, Ian Wand Building, Zone 8, Campus East

Computer Science 
CSE/102, Ian Wand Building, Zone 8, Campus East

Mathematics

CSE/202, Ian Wand Building, Zone 8, Campus East

Visit the Centre for Medieval Studies in the historic Heslington Hall on Campus West. Staff and students  will offer an introduction to and a tour of their new home, including a live staff and student Q&A  panel.

Those who are interested in the following courses are advised to attend Medieval Studies’ session at Heslington Hall: 

• MA Medieval Studies 
• MA Medieval Literature and Languages
• MA Medieval History

Note that the two courses below are covered by other department sessions:

• MA History of Art (Medieval Art and Medievalisms) - Please attend History of Art session
• MA Medieval Archaeology - Please attend Archaeology session

Staff from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies will be offering an introduction to the school, its facilities and the taught Masters courses on offer. The session will cover Masters courses in Music, Creative Industries Management, Creative Technologies, Film and Television, and Theatre. This will be followed by a Q&A session, and a tour of the School’s teaching spaces, practice rooms and recording facilities.

Prospective students interested in the MSc Audio and Music Technology are advised to attend the Engineering session delivered by the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology session.

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall). See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.

Registration

Foyer, Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East

Session

RCH/003, Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East

Join the School of Physics, Engineering, and Technology (PET) for an introduction to their MSc Fusion Energy Science & Technologies course. The  session will be followed by an informal Q&A with course leaders and current students.

MSc Fusion Energy Science & Technologies

GN/120 Debye Lecture Theatre, Genesis Buildings, Zone 4, Campus West

All other PET courses

P/L/006 Seminar Room, Exhibition Centre, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology Building, Zone 6, Campus West

Prospective Politics and International Relations students are invited to attend a short presentation on the courses available in these subjects at York, followed by presentations of current students and a live taster lecture to find out what studying with them is really like. The department will also hold a Q&A session with current students and an informal discussion afterwards with refreshments and an opportunity for applicants to ask any further questions.

Join academic staff for an introduction to the Psychology courses, followed by Q&A with staff and current students over a cup of tea or coffee. 

The session will be followed by a tour of York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC) with staff from the department. Current students will be on hand to walk you over to YNiC from the Psychology Department. 

Those who are interested in the MSc Psychology in Education are advised to attend the Department of Education’s session, as the course is owned by Education. 

PS/C/003, Psychology Building Block C, Zone 6, Campus West

30 minute transit to YNiC on foot

YNiC, Biocentre Building, Science Park, Zone 4, Campus West

Join staff and students from the Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies (CREMS) and the Department of History for an introduction to Masters study with them, a brief talk on the support and advice available to students, and an informal Q&A over tea, coffee and cake.

Attendees interested in the MA Medieval History are advised to go to the Medieval Studies session taking place in Heslington Hall.  

Join academic and support staff, along with current students, for an introduction to the postgraduate taught courses in Criminology, Social Media, Social Research, Social Research and Culture, Society and Globalisation, followed by a Q&A session with staff and students  and a tour of the facilities.

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall. See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.

Staff from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies will be offering an introduction to the school, its facilities and the taught Masters courses on offer. The session will cover Masters courses in Music, Creative Industries Management, Creative Technologies, Film and Television, and Theatre. This will be followed by a Q&A session, and a tour of the School’s teaching spaces, practice rooms and recording facilities.

Prospective students interested in the MSc Audio and Music Technology are advised to attend the Engineering session delivered by the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology session.

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall). See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.

Registration

Foyer, Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East

Session

RCH/003, Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East

Academic staff from York’s Centre for Women’s Studies look forward to providing prospective Masters students with a tour of the centre and an overview of the courses on offer. This will be followed by a Master Taster Lecture-Seminar.

Campus East is a short bus journey from Campus West. Masters Taster Day attendees can use the free inter-campus bus service between these sites. Attendees are advised to use the U1 or U2 as these stop at Campus West Library (the stop nearest to Central Hall. See our bus, rail and taxi transport info page for more details.