Information for Spanish Students

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1 Information for Spanish Students

2 Studying in the UK Academic calendar Late September mid-december Christmas break January assessment period February April Easter break May June assessment period Summer break UK Higher Education system Three year Degree programme (undergraduate) One year Master s programme (postgraduate) Some combined degrees (Joint Honours) available for similar subjects eg English Literature and Creative Writing, Marketing and Tourism. Various assessment methods including essays, presentations, reports, exams, group work, portfolio etc. Graduates who have gained international experience by studying abroad will be better prepared to understand the 21st century business world. 92% of employers are looking for personality traits and skills boosted by spending time overseas. Manchester Airport to York Direct train 1 hour 45 minutes Leeds Bradford Airport to York Airport bus to Leeds Station 35 minutes Train from Leeds Station to York 23 minutes York Station to York St John University Campus Taxi 10 minutes Walk 20 minutes Travelling to the UK Flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Manchester. Flights from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Manchester or Leeds Bradford Airport. 95.7% of our first degree full-time students are in employment or further training and education within six months of graduation with 70.7% in graduate-level roles (2014).

3 04 York St John University Key facts Originally founded in 1841 Over 6,000 students Eleven-acre campus in the city centre York St John University is outstanding. We are a high quality, friendly university, known for academic excellence and a responsive nature, a strong community spirit and a magnificent campus, based in the centre of the historic city of York. York St John awards are distinctive and dynamic. They are designed for students to achieve not only the subject specific skills needed to enter their chosen profession, but also the life and work skills employers are looking for in today s competitive job market. Our students regularly tell us that they love the York St John community and that it is an incredibly friendly place to live and learn. Students love the fact that they can walk across the campus and see lots of familiar faces and that the staff in their department know them by name. Subject areas English Language Programmes International Foundation Programme Accounting & Finance Art & Design Biomedical Science Education & Childhood Studies Film & Media Health & Life Sciences Humanities & Social Sciences International Business Management Language & Linguistics Leadership & HRM Management Marketing & IT Performing Arts Psychology Sport & Exercise Science Theology & Religious Studies Tourism & Hospitality A full list of the courses which you can study can be found on our website. Students from over 60 different countries Graduate in the historic York Minster 100 million investment over recent years

4 Top 10 reasons to study at York St John University TOP TEN 01 Campus university in the heart of York city centre. 02 Fantastic rail links - just two hours to London by train, 20 minutes to Leeds and just over an hour to Manchester. 03 Guaranteed accommodation for international students % or above overall satisfaction in two-thirds of our programmes. 05 We offer a free airport collection service from Manchester airport and during Welcome Week have a full schedule of activities to help you settle into the community. 06 Dedicated on campus careers service offering workshops, seminars, employment and career planning services. 07 Study abroad opportunities for one semester or one year all over the world including USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many more. 08 Course features include; work placements with industry partners, project management and teamwork opportunities, UK and international field trips, visits from industry experts. 09 Teaching and learning; small class sizes, open access to facilities, resources and work space, open door policy for academic staff, dedicated support team for academic and non-academic issues % Wifi campus with state-of-the-art Sports facilities and 24 hour access to library and IT facilities. How we support our students Through a purpose-built, one-stop student support centre (Holgate Centre), students have direct access to a wide range of services including Learning Support, Student Finance, Health and Wellbeing, Study Support and Accommodation, amongst many others. Our Student Advice Team is on hand to answer any of your questions. Full academic support is also available via your Academic Tutor and Programme Reps (fellow students who represent you through the Students Union). Key services Personal academic tutor from your department Academic writing support for assessment writing and skills development Global Friends for social activities and trips Students Union with over 50 sports and interest societies On campus health centre

5 How to apply Student profiles UCAS Entry requirements UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service for all UK Universities, allowing Spanish students to apply to up to five UK institutions. All the information you need is on the UCAS website along with helpful videos to show you how to apply. The York St John institution number for UCAS is Y75 YSJ. Application process 01 Research and select the course you wish to study 02 Research and select up to 5 UK universities at which you would like to study this course 03 Check the entry requirements 04 Write your personal statement 05 UCAS Applications are open from 1 September to 15 January 06 Submit your application via UCAS 07 Receive your offers from each University 08 Choose your first (Firm) and second (Insurance) choice 09 Meet the conditions of your offer and submit the supporting documents 10 Apply for your accommodation 11 Book your flights and York St John free airport collection service 12 Arrive in the UK and join the York St John community Undergraduate Titulo de Bachiller out of 10. A University entrance exam such as PAU/Selectividad is not required. International Baccalaureate Minimum 24 points. Postgraduate A four year Bachelor s degree from a recognised university. English Language English Language Test IELTS Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) OR Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) TOEFL ibt Pearson Test of English (PTE) Minimum Score* 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in all areas CAE Minimum overall score of 169, with no individual score below 162 CPE Minimum overall score of 180, with no individual score below 180 Listening 17 Reading 18 Speaking 20 Writing 17 Minimum 51 in Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing Since starting at York St John I have fallen in love with York. I think it is a beautiful city that makes you feel safe and one in which there is always something fun and interesting going on. Daria Kurilo, Spain BA Media I simply love my course. The teachers are very friendly and seem to care about students. I am having one of the best, productive and useful times in my life. Constantino Rodriguez, Italy BSc Sport & Exercise Science I have made new friends from all over the world and it has been really interesting learning about them, their countries and their cultures. Going to York was once of the best things I ve ever done, I have learned so much about myself and others. Therese Andersson, Sweden Study Abroad Programme GCSE or igcse in English C grade * Higher levels may be required for certain courses

6 Tuition fees Accommodation EU students have to apply to the UK Government every academic year via a paper copy application. You can get the application form plus additional information including factsheets from Spanish students can apply to the UK Government for a Tuition Fee loan to cover the cost of their tuition fees for their three year undergraduate degree Annual tuition fees* Cost (GBP) Cost (EURO)** BA/BSc Programmes 9,000 12,600 BHSc Programmes 9,000 12,600 MA/MSc Programmes 3,500-7,800 4,900-10,920 MSc Physiotherapy Programme 13,500 18,900 MBA Programmes 10,800 15,120 PhD 3,500 4,900 *Tuition Fees shown are for new entrants starting and with the EURO cost rounded up to the nearest 5 **Exchange rate at time of publication: 1 GBP = 1.40 EURO Average full three year Undergraduate programme costs Cost (GBP) Cost (EURO)** Tuition fee 27,000 37,800 Living costs 24,000 33,600 Total study cost 51,000 71,400 Scholarships & bursaries York St John bursaries are available for students with a residual household income below 25,000 (approximately 35,000). More information can be found on our website. Accommodation is guaranteed for all international students Accommodation We have a range of great student accommodation from new, en-suite, self-catered accommodation just a minute walk from campus to semi-catered accommodation located on our Lord Mayor s Walk campus. For those who prefer not to live in University-owned or managed accommodation, our Accommodation staff are always on hand to offer friendly help and advice about finding a place to live that suits your needs. The location of our student accommodation means that daily travel costs are non-existent, with shops selling food, clothes and other everyday items within easy walking distance and the city centre just a five minute walk from campus. Prices Approximately 4,079 7,295 ( 5,711-10,213) per year. More information on our accommodation options can be found on our website. Living costs Average amount Average amount Average amount Average amount per week (GBP) per week (EURO) per month (GBP) per month (EURO) Food and groceries Books and stationery Laundry Sports memberships Entertainment/social Mobile phone

7 12 Study abroad Key facts York St John University students can study in USA, Australia, Japan, Europe and many more 85% tuition fee reduction on second year of study for all participants Study abroad as part of your York St John University degree Students undertaking a full three year undergraduate degree at York St John University have the option to study abroad for one semester or a full year* in another country. This is a fantastic way to see more of the world, build your skills and knowledge for your résumé and meet new people. Study at York St John for a semester York St John offers students studying their full-time degree in Spain the opportunity to study for a semester on our campus. Each year over 200 international students study credit-bearing modules at York St John University which they can transfer back to their home institution. We have a whole range of subjects to offer, including Business, Marketing, Tourism, Arts, Education and Linguistics. For more information, please visit our website. *depending on your chosen course of study Denmark Austria Canada USA Poland Malta Norway Portugal Going on exchange was one of the best things I have ever experienced and gave me the opportunity to travel. I made so many memories over the semester that wouldn t have been possible without the opportunity of studying abroad! Kate Atherton Primary Education Sweden Germany Finland Mexico Australia Netherlands France Japan Study in Europe and receive ERASMUS+ funding of per month Full university support throughout the application and placement process

8 14 Life in York Key facts York is ranked the 4th safest city in the UK (2014) Medium sized UK city with a population of just over 200,000 York is rich in ancient history; renowned for its exquisite architecture, quaint cobbled streets and traditional English tea rooms. With around 20,000 students and seven million tourists visiting the city all year round, York is a very lively place to be. The city of York caters for all, from traditional and quirky pubs and cafes, to ghost walks, cinemas and theatre, to the lively, modern bars and restaurants and live venues York really does have it all. York is also steeped in history with a wide range of arts, cultural and visitor attractions to tempt you, including the stunning York Minster (the setting for all of our graduation ceremonies). York St John University campus is minutes away from the city centre, so is perfectly placed to explore the city. There are three out-of-town shopping centres, all within easy reach of the city centre. Film buffs will appreciate City Screen - an arts cinema housed in a refurbished printing works. Music, in all its guises, finds an audience in a variety of venues across the city. Contemporary drama, and much more besides, is on offer at the Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House. York is also a fantastic starting point from which you can explore the UK, Europe and more of what Yorkshire has to offer. The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are National Parks, accessible by public transport, where you will find incredible scenery and bracing, fresh air. The seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby also make the perfect destination for a day out (and do great fish and chips). Good transport links to explore UK, Europe and to travel home In 2014 York was designated a UNESCO city of Media Arts

9 Outstanding Campus, Exceptional Degrees Contact us Samantha Finegold E: T: Like the YSJ International page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with what s happening on our campus and around the This booklet gives information about York St John University and is intended only for general guidance. It does not form part of any contract. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this booklet, the University cannot accept responsibility for errors. This booklet is also available in other formats, please call the Marketing Department on or marketing@yorksj.ac.uk