University profile
York University is located in York, the capital of Yorkshire in northeast England. York is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in Britain, with places of interest such as York Cathedral. The campus has an excellent ecological environment, with trees and lakes all over the campus and a wide variety of wild animals.
York is a transportation hub connecting north and south. It's a two-hour drive from London to Edinburgh, and there is a direct service between Leeds and Manchester Airport. The nearest airports to York are Leeds International Airport and Manchester International Airport.
1, University History
In the1960s, under the influence of the Robbins report, the British government decided to democratize British higher education for nearly a hundred years, so a series of famous flat glass universities appeared, such as Warwick University, Bath University, Lancaster University and Surrey University.
York University is also one of the new flat glass in the UK, and the enrollment 1963 was formally established. The name flat glass university comes from the unique modern architectural design style of the university, and flat glass is widely used in steel structures or concrete structures.
2. Professional introduction
York University has three main colleges, namely, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Science and College of Social Sciences. Each college has different departments, including different majors.
College of Arts and Humanities: It has departments of archaeology, English, history, art history, language science, music, philosophy, drama, film, television and interactive media, and a medieval research center and a modern research center.
Faculty of Science: Biology Department, Chemistry Department, Computer Department, Electronic Engineering Department, Environment and Geography Department, Health Science Department, Hull Medical College, Mathematics Department, Natural Science Department, Physics Department and Psychology Department.
School of Social Sciences: There are Economics Department, Education Department, Politics Department, Philosophy Department, Political Economy Department, Sociology Department, Social Policy and Social Work Department, Law School and Management College.
Application requirements
First, the undergraduate application requirements
Language: the total score of IELTS is 6.0, and each item is not less than 5.5;
Academic: to complete the domestic freshman course or British university preparatory course, the average score of high school is required to be above 85;
Others: letters of recommendation, personal statements, transcripts and other materials are required, and the corresponding portfolio should be submitted when applying for art majors.
Second, the postgraduate application requirements
1, education requirements
(1), teaching master's courses.
To apply for postgraduate courses (such as master's courses) offered by York University (UK), students must usually hold a bachelor's degree certificate in related disciplines issued by an accredited university, and the specific performance requirements will depend on the postgraduate school and courses they apply for.
In general, applicants need to obtain an academic background equivalent to a second-class senior honorary degree in Britain, but some courses only require applicants to reach a second-class low-level honorary degree. The actual requirements vary from course to course.
The average score of 80-85% is equivalent to the second-class senior honorary degree in Britain;
The average score of 75-80% is equivalent to a second-class low-level honorary degree in Britain.
(2) Research-oriented master's degree courses
To apply for research-oriented postgraduate courses in York University (UK) (such as master of philosophy courses and doctoral courses), you usually need to hold a bachelor's degree certificate, plus a master's degree certificate in related disciplines or have some research experience.
IELTS: 6.0 (academic part);
TOEFL: written test 550/ computer test (CBT)2 13// online test (iBT)79；; ;
Cambridge English proficiency certificate: a, b, c;
Cambridge advanced English certificate: a;
But the minimum requirement of most institutions is IELTS 6.5 or even 7.0.
Application process
Step 1: study abroad evaluation is to make a rough measure of your intention to study in Britain, and at the same time consider a comprehensive evaluation of your basic grades, education, funds, age, work experience, ability and qualification to see if York University is suitable for you;
Step 2: major selection according to the evaluation results, choose the major that suits you;
Step 3: Get corresponding language scores, such as TOEFL, GRE, IELTS, etc. These language achievements are the necessary conditions for applying for undergraduate or postgraduate courses in English-speaking countries. Only with language achievements can you further obtain the qualification or scholarship for studying abroad;
Step 4: After receiving the admission notice from the school, the school you want to apply for will make a comprehensive investigation on your education, age, experience and other conditions before deciding whether to accept. After being examined by the Admission Committee, the Admission Committee will decide whether to admit or not, and send you an admission notice or a quota reservation notice and other documents;
Step 5: Apply for a study visa in the UK and prepare visa materials according to the requirements of visa authorities (embassies, consulates, immigration offices, etc.). ) in another country. All visa information should be truthfully filled in, clean and tidy, and then sent by express delivery at one time as required (some countries require face-to-face submission and on-site interview, such as Britain and the United States).