Information for Spanish Students

Studying in the UK

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.

Travelling to the UK

Flights from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Manchester or Leeds Bradford Airport.

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.

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).

Academic calendar

Late September – mid-December

Christmas break

January assessment period

February – April

Easter break

May – June assessment period

Summer break

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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

York St John University

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.

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.

city centre

• Students from over 60 different countries • Graduate in the historic York Minster

• £100 million investment over recent years

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How we support our students

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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

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.

04

90% 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 team-

work 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.

10

100% Wifi campus with

state-of-the-art Sports

facilities and 24 hour access

to library and IT facilities.

How to apply

UCAS

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 www.ucas.com 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

“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.”

Study Abroad Programme

Entry requirements

Titulo de Bachiller 6.2 - 6.8 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

“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

Student profiles

English Language Test

IELTS

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

TOEFL iBT

Pearson Test of English (PTE)

GCSE or iGCSE in English

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

C grade * Higher levels may be required for certain courses

Tuition fees

Accommodation

We have a range of great student accommodation from new, en-suite, self-catered accommodation just a 10-15 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.

Accommodation

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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

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 Annual tuition fees*

*Tuition Fees shown are for new entrants starting 2016-17 and with the EURO cost rounded up to the nearest €5 **Exchange rate at time of publication: 1 GBP = 1.40 EURO

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

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 £25-£40 €35 - €55 £100 - £160 €195 - €223 Books and stationery £12 €17 £48 €67

Laundry £5 €7 £20 €28 Sports memberships £5 €7 £20 €28

Entertainment/social £20-£40 €28-€55 £80-£160 €112 - €223 Mobile phone £5 €7 £20 €28

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.

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 www.gov.uk

Study abroad

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.

“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

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

and many more

• 85% tuition fee reduction on second year of study for all participants

• Study in Europe and receive ERASMUS+ funding of €250-300 per month • Full university support throughout the application and placement process

Austria

Canada

Denmark

Norway

France

Poland

_Portugal

Sweden

Mexico

Malta

Netherlands

_Japan

Germany

Finland

Australia

USA

Life in York

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).

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

• Good transport links to explore UK, Europe and to travel home

• In 2014 York was

designated a UNESCO city of Media Arts

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.

Contact us

Samantha Finegold

E: s.finegold@yorksj.ac.uk

T: +44 1904 876662

www.yorksj.ac.uk

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