We know that choosing the right course and the
right university can sometimes be mind-boggling, so here is our top
ten reasons why we think York St John University should be
your number one choice:
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 We've invested £75m in our University over the last few years to make sure it is the best it can be for you. During the summer of 2011, in response to student feedback and to ensure our learning and teaching facilities are up-to-date and appropriate to your needs, we have invested heavily in our Fountains Learning Centre.
We were rated in the top twenty for teaching quality in the National Student Survey 2011. We care about the quality of our teaching and we listen to our students' feedback. Much of your learning will be done in lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops but you will also experience group work, learning via Moodle, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), work placements, client-projects, practical and studio work. The mix and number of contact hours will depend on which course you are studying.
Our students consistently tell us that our staff (both academic and support staff) are approachable, friendly and supportive and our Academic tutor system ensures that you have all the support you need, when you need it.
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We know that each student has an entirely individual student experience and at York St John we pride ourselves on having something for everyone and recognising our students as individuals. We are very proud that York St John University was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Award 2010 for the Most Improved Student Experience.
We have a fantastic range of Student Services, all accessible via our one-stop shop in our main reception area, including: Disability Services, Student Finance and Welfare, Writing Support, Counselling, Chaplaincy, Accommodation, Dyslexia Support amongst many others. You are also fully supported on course via your academic tutor and Programme Reps (fellow students who represent you). Our Student Advice Team is on hand to answer any of your queries.
The social side of York St John University is wonderful and we encourage you to get involved with as much as possible, whether it's via volunteering, Students' Union activities, playing a sport, joining a society, becoming a student ambassador or getting involved with some of the nightlife that is on your doorstep.
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York St John University has a stunning campus, minutes from the beautiful city centre of York and all it has to offer.
Our eleven-acre site is in a beautiful setting facing the world-famous York Minster across the city walls. Originally built around a quadrangle in 1841, York St John's oldest buildings present a striking frontage to the University. Newer buildings added over the past few years provide a wonderful contrast and include De Grey Court and the Fountains Learning Centre which houses the library, IT facilities and a modern lecture theatre. The Foss Building houses our sports hall, a physiology laboratory, a biomechanics lab, a psychology lab, a fitness suite, physiotherapy labs and general teaching rooms.
Other facilities include a dance studio, drama studio, music rooms (both practical and technical), TV and film production facilities, editing suites and dedicated art and design studios. There are a number of catering outlets on campus and the Students' Union has a bar, café, shop and offices on campus.
 With around 20,000 students and around seven million tourists visiting the city all year round, York really is a lively place to be. It's great for nightlife of all kinds, it has restaurants, pubs, wine bars and cafés to suit every taste imaginable and it's fantastic for shopping, including many independent shops. York St John is literally minutes away from the city centre, so is perfectly placed for nights out and retail therapy jaunts. It's also steeped in history and there are loads of arts, cultural and visitor attractions to tempt you too!
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A major investment of £75million in recent years has seen the development of exciting and cutting-edge buildings and facilities. The campus is now an impressive blend of the contemporary and historic, ranging from the Riba award-winning De Grey Court to the quadrangle.
A major investment of £75million in recent years has seen the development of exciting and cutting-edge buildings and facilities. The campus is now an impressive blend of the contemporary and historic, ranging from the Riba award-winning De Grey Court to the quadrangle.
The Fountains Learning Centre has been transformed this year. We have invested £1.1million to create a new technology rich social learning environment across all three floors of the building. Notable improvements include:
- £50,000 investment in new book stock to improve the collection
- 20% increase in open access desktop computer provision
- A greater variety of learning spaces and seating from silent individual study to technology supported group work
 De Grey Court, our £15.5million development is a signature building that is designed to complete the dynamic modernisation of the campus.
Located in a prominent position, at the gateway to the city and close by the medieval walls and York Minster, it links the city centre with the University quarter.
It houses:
- The York St John Business School and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
- Specialist facilities for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- An additional state-of-the-art lecture theatre
- 20 seminar and breakout rooms
- Specialist and general teaching environments
- A Postgraduate Centre
 Our new student accommodation within the city walls at Percy's Lane and Gray's Wharf, to the tune of £18million also opened recently. This new accommodation provides fantastic, purpose-built housing for over 500 students on a self-catering basis.
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Other recent developments have included the creation of a £2.5million Arts Centre - a renovated Victorian Gothic chapel and a modern foyer complex house the performance area with state-of-the-art lighting, sound performance and exhibition facilities, workshop designed for collaborative learning, a reception foyer area, meeting room and a new media workshop. A further £4.6million investment has provided a one-stop-shop for our Student Services and fantastic new facilities for our International Centre.
In addition, we have created specialist editing, Apple Mac and speech laboratory facilities and music technology suites.
We are constantly reviewing the needs of our students and staff and we know that by investing in our University, we are also investing in you and your future.
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Students from over 70 countries are studying at York St John University, so you can be sure you will become part of a vibrant and diverse community. We welcome increasing numbers of students from countries all over the world, including Lithuania, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Kenya and Mexico to name a few. There is always a strong international presence in our student community.
If you are an international student, our International Office staff (many of whom are bi-lingual or multi-lingual and have experience of living, studying or working overseas themselves) are always on hand to advise and help you, from the day you arrive to the day you graduate.
We encourage all our students to get involved and our Global Friends initiative encourages all students from the UK and overseas to get involved with events, trips, talks and workshops which celebrate our many cultures and the diverse nature of our community.
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We have a range of great student accommodation (in which we have invested £18m over the last ten years) from recently-opened, en-suite, self-catered accommodation just 10-15 minutes' walk away to semi-catered accommodation located on our Lord Mayor's Walk campus, just 30 seconds walk from the dining room!
All first-year students who want to live in our accommodation are usually able to do so. For those who choose not to live in University-owned or managed accommodation, our Accommodation Office staff are always on hand to offer friendly help and advice about finding a place to live that suits your needs.
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Our students regularly tell us that they love the York St John community and that this is an incredibly friendly place to live and learn. They love the fact that they can walk across the campus and see lots of familiar faces and that the staff in their area know them by name – none of our students are just a number to us.
Our commitment to community goes wider than the York St John campus. The University and York St John Students' Union have a great reputation for working positively to ensure a happy community through schemes such as Night Marshals, SSHH campaign and Community Coordinators scheme – we care about our local community.
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We offer a number of opportunities to study abroad in Europe, USA and Canada and there are a range of new exchange opportunities in Australia, Japan, China, Mexico and Russia. We are recognised not only for the quantity of opportunities we have available but also for the quality of our exchange provision.
Study abroad allows you to be independent and gain confidence as well as gaining a new perspective on your academic studies. You can also improve your knowledge of another language, experience a new culture and travel once you've completed your studies!
Going on exchange will not add any time onto your degree, for you simply spend one semester or one year studying your subject in another country. Your tutors will help you choose modules to ensure that they fulfil your degree requirements at York St John. Furthermore, when studying at one of our partner institutions, you will not have to pay foreign tuition fees.
Visit our study abroad webpages »
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We prepare you for your career as we understand that employers are looking for that little bit extra when assessing job applications – and the figures speak for themselves: 90% of our graduates (2010) were in employment or full-time study six months after graduating. We ensure that you have access to a fantastic range of opportunities to develop your strengths, learn new skills, gain invaluable work experience and beef up your CV. And we have help on-hand via our Careers Service to help you whip your CV into shape, write job applications and prepare for interviews. We also have close links with local employers and offer access to a range of graduate, part-time, voluntary and internship opportunities.
There are numerous opportunities at to help you build your CV and grow as a person. We encourage you to take the plunge and try something new. You could become a:
- student ambassador
- student rep
- mentor
- residential support assistant
- volunteer
Or, you can use the Job Shop or visit YSJConnect to find a whole host of other paid and unpaid opportunities.
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 You will have the opportunity to graduate in the iconic, world-renowned York Minster in amazing ceremonies often attended by our Chancellor, the The Most Rev and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York. Graduation ceremonies are usually held in November each year.
On graduation you are eligible to join the York St John Alumni Society. As well as receiving Alumination (our alumni newsletter), your free membership gives you access to:
- contact forums
- information on reunions and events
- free subscription to e-bulletin updates
- careers support (available to all graduates)
- discount on York St John resources
- discounts and benefits with external companies and local attractions
Visit our Alumni website »
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