We can't wait to share with you what it's like to study for a Masters at the University of York.
Use this programme to:
- Check what's happening, and when
- See what your department is doing, and where
- Plan how you'll get here.
- See how you can travel around campus for free.
- Consider your options for eating and drinking.
Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Before 1pm | Explore campus | Across campus |
| 1pm to 2.30pm | Department sessions | See table below |
| 3pm to 5pm | Student services fair | Central Hall |
| 3.30pm to 5pm |
Presentations 3.30 to 3.50pm: Careers Support for Masters Students |
Central Hall |
Department sessions
Use the search box below to find out what the department you're interested in studying with is doing, and where you can find them.
Head to Central Hall on Campus West after your department session to find out more about postgraduate life at York.
Check this table again on the morning of the event in case there have been any changes (like location).
| Study area | Session details | Location |
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| Archaeology | Join academic staff and current postgraduate students in Archaeology’s new home in the Berrick Saul building on Campus West. Staff will provide an overview of the courses on offer, followed by an informal Q&A with course directors and current postgraduate students over tea, coffee and cakes. | BS/005 Bowland Lecture Theatre, Berrick Saul Building, Zone 2, Campus West |
| Biology | Members of our Biology community look forward to introducing the Masters courses offered by the department and an informal Q&A, before providing a tour of the building and facilities. | B/M/023, Department of Biology, Zone 1, Campus West |
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Business Part of the School for Business and Society |
Join staff and current students from the School for Business and Society for a warm welcome and introduction to the courses on offer. This will be followed by a careers talk from SBS’ dedicated careers team, and an opportunity to speak to staff and current students over refreshments. | Church Lane Building Main Reception, Zone 4, Campus West |
| Chemistry |
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 an 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. |
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| Computer Science | Join the department for a tour of the facilities and an informal Q&A session over refreshments with academic staff and current students. |
Meet at Q&A |
| Economics and Related Studies | Join the Department for a taster lecture and informal Q&A with staff and current students. | A/D/101, Alcuin College D Block, Zone 3, Campus West |
| Education (non-PGCE) |
Academics from the 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. This session will cover the MSc Psychology in Education and the MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education. |
D/L/116, Derwent College, Zone 5, Campus West |
| Eighteenth Century Studies (CECS) |
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 the Department of English and Related Literature. If you're interested in the MA Medieval Literatures and Languages you should attend the Medieval Studies session in Heslington Hall. |
BS/104, Berrick Saul Building, Zone 2, Campus West |
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Engineering Part of the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology |
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. |
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| English and Related Literature |
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). If you're interested in the MA Medieval Literatures and Languages you should attend the Medieval Studies session in Heslington Hall. |
BS/104, Berrick Saul Building, Zone 2, Campus West |
| Environment and Geography | 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. | ENV/005, Environment and Geography Building, Zone 1, Campus West |
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Finance Part of the School for Business and Society |
Join staff and current students from the School for Business and Society for a warm welcome and introduction to the courses on offer. This will be followed by a careers talk from SBS’ dedicated careers team, and an opportunity to speak to staff and current students over refreshments. | Church Lane Building Main Reception, Zone 4, Campus West |
| Health Sciences | Join the Department for a welcome by staff and current students, a tour of their facilities, and an informal Q&A about our varied health sciences courses. | ATB/056, Alcuin Seebohm Rowntree Building, Zone 3, Campus West |
| History |
Join staff and students from the Department of History and the Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies 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. If you're interested in studying the MA Medieval History You should go to the Medieval Studies session taking place in Heslington Hall. |
V/N/123, Vanbrugh College, Zone 2, Campus West |
| History of Art |
Join academic staff for a welcome and overview of their MA programmes and Q&A with staff and current students. A separate session is taking place at King's Manor for the MA Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management. |
History of Art Stained Glass Conservation & Heritage Management Free transport will be available to Campus West after the King's Manor session |
| Language and Linguistic Science | 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. | |
| Law | 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. | |
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Management Part of the School for Business and Society |
Join staff and current students from the School for Business and Society for a warm welcome and introduction to the courses on offer. This will be followed by a careers talk from SBS’ dedicated careers team, and an opportunity to speak to staff and current students over refreshments. | Church Lane Building, Zone 4, Campus West |
| Mathematics | Staff and students from the Department of Mathematics look forward to welcoming attendees to their department, providing a tour of their facilities and an informal Q&A. | G/N/020, James College, Zone 6, Campus West |
| Medieval Studies |
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 staff and student Q&A panel. This session will cover: If you're interested in studying the MA History of Art (Medieval Art and Medievalisms) you should attend History of Art session. If you're interested in studying the MA Medieval Archaeology you should attend the Archaeology session. |
H/G/17 Dawson Room, Heslington Hall, Zone 5, Campus West |
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Music Part of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies |
Join staff and current students for an introduction to postgraduate Music in the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, a Q&A session, and a guided tour of the School’s teaching spaces, practice rooms, and recording facilities. | E/107, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall Building (Upper Level), Music Dept, Zone 2, Campus West |
| Philosophy | Join staff and current students in the Department for an overview of postgraduate Philosophy at York, a mini-lecture, and an informal Q&A session over tea and biscuits. | I/A/009, Sally Baldwin Building, Zone 2, Campus West |
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Physics Part of the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology |
Join the School of Physics, Engineering, and Technology for an introduction to their MSc Fusion Energy. The session will be followed by an informal Q&A with course leaders and current students. |
GN/120 Debye Lecture Theatre, Genesis Buildings, Zone 4, Campus West |
| Politics and International Relations |
You're invited to a short presentation on the courses available with the Department of Politics and International Relations, followed by a live taster lecture to find out what studying with them is really like. There will also be a Q&A with current students and an informal chat afterwards with refreshments, which will be another opportunity to ask any further questions you might have. |
D/N/056, Derwent College Ground Floor, Zone 5, Campus West |
| Psychology |
Early start time: 12:30pm. Join academic staff for an introduction to the courses offered by the Department of Psychology, 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. If you're interested in the MSc Psychology in Education or the MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education you should attend the Department of Education’s session. |
12.30pm to 1.30pm 30 minute transit to YNiC 2pm to 2.30pm |
| Renaissance and Early Modern Studies |
Join staff and students from the Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies 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. If you're interested in studying the MA Medieval History You should go to the Medieval Studies session taking place in Heslington Hall. |
V/N/123, Vanbrugh College, Zone 2, Campus West |
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Social and Public Policy Part of the School for Business and Society |
Join staff and current students from the School for Business and Society for a warm welcome and introduction to the courses on offer. This will be followed by a careers talk from SBS’ dedicated careers team, and an opportunity to speak to staff and current students over refreshments. | Church Lane Building Main Reception, Zone 4, Campus West |
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Social Research |
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. |
RCH248X ('The Lakehouse'), Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East |
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Social Work Part of the School for Business and Society |
Join staff and current students from the School for Business and Society for a warm welcome and introduction to the courses on offer. This will be followed by a careers talk from SBS’ dedicated careers team, and an opportunity to speak to staff and current students over refreshments. | Church Lane Building Main Reception, Zone 4, Campus West |
| Sociology |
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. |
RCH248X ('The Lakehouse'), Ron Cooke Hub, Zone 8, Campus East |
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Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media Part of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies |
Staff from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies will be offering an introduction to the School and their theatre, film, television and interactive media taught Masters courses. This will be followed by a Q&A session, and a tour of the School’s teaching spaces, practice rooms and recording facilities. |
TFTV/109, Theatre, Film and Television Building, Zone 8, Campus East |
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Women’s Studies |
Academic staff from the Centre for Women’s Studies look forward to providing you with a tour of the centre and an overview of the courses on offer. This will be followed by a Master Taster Lecture-Seminar. |
Getting around once you're here
After your department session, you'll want to make your way to Central Hall on Campus West for the rest of the day's events.
From Campus West
You'll be able to get to Central Hall by walking.
From Campus East
Make the most of free bus travel within the campus zone to help you get over to Campus West, before completing your journey to Central Hall on foot. You can use services U1, U2, U3 or U4.
Central Hall on Campus West. The venue for the afternoon events, after your department session.
Eating and drinking
We have over 10 restaurants and cafés across our campuses that serve a range of food and drink options.
Campus West
| Venue | Location | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies | Biology building | 9am to 4pm |
| Derwent Cafe | Derwent College | 8.30am to 3.30pm |
| Derwent Restaurant | Derwent College | 8am to 10.30am / 5pm to 7.15pm |
| Library Cafe | University Library | 9am to 4pm |
| The Link | Church Lane Building | 9am to 4pm |
| Roger Kirk Cafe | Roger Kirk Centre | 8am to 4pm |
| Roger Kirk Galleria Restaurant | Roger Kirk Centre | 8am to 10.30 / 12pm to 2pm / 5pm to 7.15pm |
| Vanbrugh Cafe | Vanbrugh College | 8am to 4pm |
| Vanbrugh Dining | Vanbrugh College | 8am to 10.30am / 11.30am to 2pm / 5pm to 7.15pm |
Campus East
| Venue | Location | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Hub Cafe | Ron Rooke Hub | 8.30am to 3.30pm |
| Piazza Restaurant | Piazza Building | 11.30am to 2.30pm / 5pm to 7.15pm |
| Piazza Starbucks | Piazza Building | 8.30am to 5pm |
| York Sport Cafe | York Sports Village | 8.30am to 7.30pm |
We also have two Nisa grocery stores; one on Campus West (Market Square) which is open from 8am to 9pm and another on Campus West (Kimberlow) which is open from 7am to 10pm.