How to apply
Applications for Research Degrees at York St John University
should be sent to the Admissions office. Applicants are
expected to provide the following in support of their
application:
- Completed YSJU application form (Essential);
- Draft research proposal (Essential);
- CV (Desirable);
- Evidence of English language qualification to University of
Leeds minimum standard (Essential for those whose first language is
not English);
- Two sealed academic references (Essential).
Application Form for Graduate Research
What happens next?
The application will be acknowledged and then
sent to the relevant Faculty Research Professor for
consideration. If an appropriate supervisor or supervisory
team can be identified, and the application and research proposal
are considered to be viable by the Faculty Research Professor and
potential supervisor(s), the candidate will then be
interviewed. If called for interview, candidates will be
asked to give a ten minute presentation on their research
proposal.
If successful at interview, the applicant will
be recommended for acceptance, with admission subject to approval
by the University of Leeds. In this case, the candidate will
be asked to complete a University of Leeds application.