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York St John UniversityTSR Wiki > University > Choosing a University > University Guides > York St John University
 York St John is a University of Higher Education with an Anglican foundation offering degree programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The origins of York St John can be traced back to the diocesan teacher training college, St Johns College, founded in York in 1841. It developed through a merger with the women's teacher training college in Ripon in 1975 to form the College of Ripon and York St John. In 2001, following a wide ranging strategic review, York St John withdrew from its site in Ripon to consolidate and further develop its provision on it site at Lord Mayor's Walk in York. York St John received approval from the Privy Council of the United Kingdom to become a University College and later adopted the full title of York St John University as of 1 October 2006. The name change came after York St John was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in September of 2005 and full Univeristy Status in August 2006. The University itself is situated just out side York city centre with the main campus being across the road from the ancient city walls. Accommodation is available on and off campus. Our off campus accommodation is situated within very easy walking distance of both the campus and the city centre.
Learning & Teaching ResourcesFountains Learning Centre This three-storey state-of-the-art learning centre houses resources of all kinds, including books, journals, media materials, archives and IT. There are also teaching rooms fitted out with PCs, facilities to connect laptops, plus rooms for group work and silent study areas for quiet reading. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best student experience, our Fountains Learning Centre has been transformed during the summer of 2011. The three floors of the library have been modernised during this major £1.1 million investment project to enhance student learning, but the most significant changes have taken place on the ground floor. So whether you need to get down to some hard work with textbooks, surf the net for background information, or get together for a group discussion, the learning centre has facilities for all.
Teaching ResourcesThe David Hope RE Centre in York The David Hope RE Centre in York is one of the major religious education resource centres in the UK. It provides resources and a consultancy service for teachers and headteachers in both church and community schools and serves church ministers, youth workers and others involved in religious education both within their own faith community and in the wider community. The Centre is an inset provider for individual schools, local education authorities and dioceses, and arranges courses for clergy, teachers, governors and others working in religious education. It provides short term in-service training for schools on issues such as RE, Collective Worship, Church School Ethos and Moral and Spiritual Development. Training programmes are negotiated individually with the Head of Centre.
The Yorkshire Film Archive is the publicly recognised moving image archive for the region. As an independent charity, the Archive's remit is to collect, preserve and make accessible the moving image heritage of Yorkshire. The archive has recently moved to new premises based on the ground floor of the Fountains Learning Centre which was made possible by funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Yorkshire Forward. The archive holds approximately 10,000 films with the earliest dating from 1897. The collection includes films made by the early pioneering film makers, documentaries, newsreels, industrial,promotional and educational films, home movies and regional television collections. To view a film, you must make an appointment to use one of the viewing stations at the Archive.
The Foss Building houses the University's sports performance area, complete with climbing wall and facilities for basketball, netball, badminton, indoor football, cricket and volleyball. It also contains laboratories for physiology, biomechanics (with a Kissler Force Platform), psychology, physiotherapy and a fitness suite.
The Art Block and the Design Centre include spacious studios and workshops, with access to technical support and IT and multimedia resources.
Located around the quadrangle at the heart of York St John, the performance spaces include two dedicated TV studios, digital non-linear edit suites, PCS kits, digital imaging equipment and equipment for sound manipulation. Yorkshire Television and Tyne Tees Television have established a joint newsroom on campus. There are also facilities available for set design and construction and prop and costume making. Dance studios are in this area, with the music block and practice rooms nearby.
Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings (ALPS) is a collaborative programme between five Higher Education Institutions including York St John University, with proven reputations for excellence in learning and teaching in health and social care. ALPS aim is to ensure that students graduating from courses in health and social care are fully equipped to enter the world of work.
AccommodationOur students come from all parts of the UK and abroad to study with us. Some, who live within travelling distance, choose to live at home. If you need accommodation, our staff can give you advice on what’s available and help you find the right place to live.
All first years who make York St John their firm choice and want to live in our accommodation are usually able to do so. You will also have the option to apply for limited places in halls during any year of your studies. We can also help you find alternative accommodation if required, by providing information on a wide variety of private sector lodgings/houses and flats in York. If you decide that you wish to study at York St John University and make us your firm choice, we will send you full information about accommodation together with an Accommodation Application Form in May/June. Please note that car parking at York St John is very limited as we are a city-centre campus. There are public car parks nearby and excellent park and ride facilities for those who need them. Car parking for students in accommodation is only available on health grounds. Please contact the Facilities Administration Team for details.
We offer accommodation in University-owned and managed residences on both a semi-catered and self-catered basis. Over 600 of our rooms are en-suite. All our sites are semi-covered by CCTV.
Some students prefer to live in houses and flats rented from private landlords. The Accommodation Office can help you find this type of accommodation. We only advertise properties that comply with The Code of Best Practice for Student Accommodation.
If you accept our offer of a place on a degree programme you will be sent an accommodation application form during May/June. You will be asked to specify whether you would prefer:-
You are asked to give any additional information such as religious considerations or medical problems that you would like to be taken into account. All York St John University residencies are non-smoking. We allocate rooms in YSJ owned properties by using the information you provide on your application form. We cannot however guarantee that you will receive your choice of accommodation.
The Accommodation Office offers a comprehensive service to all students who have any concerns whatsoever regarding YSJ-owned or private accommodation. Information is available on all aspects of accommodation, including updated accommodation lists, contracts and vacancies. Please contact the Accommodation Office T: 01904 876660 / 876409 E: accommodation@yorksj.ac.uk
The Student UnionTo get a further insight into the work of the Students' Union visit the student union website at www.ysjsu.com/ NUS Extra card As a York St John University student, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. For just £10 you can purchase your NUS Extra card, which is your key to a variety of discounts both online and in high street stores nationally and will give you access to all the services the Students’ Union provides. This includes support, representation, advice, personal development, recreation, clubs and societies, entertainments, the newly refurbished Archies Bar, the Essentials shop and Fresh coffee bar.
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Student ServicesWhen people think about student life, they tend to think about the fun, lively side of being a student, but as most of our students will tell you, it's not all about partying and having fun! Being a student not only involves a lot of hard work, but also for some, moving away from home for the first time, and for many a whole new way of life. At York St John, we're keen to make sure that every part of your student life is as successful and happy as it can be. Our Student Services are available to you, at any time throughout your student life, to make sure you get the best out of your time at University.
We are the first point of call for any questions you may have about your student experience at York St John University. We work closely with other teams and departments within the University so if we don't know the answer we usually know someone that does! We can help you with any problems you may face including academic queries, directions to areas of the University, we can book appointments with specialist staff and feedback any thoughts you may have about your time here to the relevant department or member of staff. T: 01904 876477 E:studentadviceteam@yorksj.ac.uk
It is important that whilst studying at York St John University, you are safe, happy and healthy. The teams within Student Services work together to ensure that overall good wellbeing is maintained and can offer advice and support should you require it. The following teams may be able to help you to improve general Health and wellbeing
T: 01904 876477 E:studentadviceteam@yorksj.ac.uk
Advice and Guidance on Careers, part time work, CV's and enhancement T: 01904 876710/11 E: careers@yorksj.ac.uk F: 01904 716586
York St John University encourages applications from students with disabilities. Students and staff are committed to creating a positive learning environment, which allows everyone to participate fully in all aspects of YSJ life. If you have any queries please contact us at disabilityadvice@yorksj.ac.uk
We are specialist advisers who can offer information, advice and guidance on different aspects of University life, student funding and welfare related queries. Student Funding Advice Team: E: money@yorksj.ac.uk T: 01904 876939 Welfare Advice Team: E: welfare@yorksj.ac.uk T: 01904 876400
Study development advice and dyslexia support T: 01904 876477 E:writingdevelopment@yorksj.ac.uk
Visit York St JohnThe best way to find out about York St John University is to come along and visit us. Our open days are the ideal opportunity to come and see if York St John is the right place for you. You can:
Our 2012 Open Day dates are
Open Days will run from 10.00am - 3.00pm.
If you are unable to attend one of the open days, then you are welcome to come on one of the campus tours, which are scheduled for 3.00pm on Wednesdays or 1.00pm on Thursdays. To book a tour please call 01904 876503.
How to ApplyApplications to full-time study You must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for entry to full-time degree schemes. Programmes in the UCAS Scheme are listed on the UCAS website at www.ucas.com The UCAS Institution Code for York St John is Y75 YSJ.
For all our full-time courses, you can apply by using the UCAS online service Apply via the UCAS website (www.ucas.com).You must register with UCAS in order to log on to Apply and this process will generate you a username and enable you to choose a password. The on-screen guides will help you through the application process and you can save and amend your application as often as necessary before submitting it. Please check your application carefully before sending it to UCAS, making sure you have entered the correct course and institute codes. If you are unable to apply online, application materials can be requested by phone via the UCAS Customer Services team on T: 0870 112 2211.
All other Foundation degrees only accept applications direct to York St John. To obtain a direct application form: T: 01904 876505 E: appforms@yorksj.ac.uk
All part-time applicants should apply directly to York St John. Application forms are available from York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York, YO31 7EX.T: 01904 876505 or E: appforms@yorksj.ac.uk
For all our full-time courses, you can apply by using the UCAS online service Apply via the UCAS website .You must register with UCAS in order to log on to Apply and this process will generate you a username and enable you to choose a password. The on-screen guides will help you through the application process and you can save and amend your application as often as necessary before submitting it. Please check your application carefully before sending it to UCAS, making sure you have entered the correct course and institute codes. If you are unable to apply online, application materials can be requested by phone via the UCAS Customer Services team on T: 0870 112 2211 Need more information and advice? Call our information Hotline T: 01904 876598 E: admissions@yorksj.ac.uk Other York St John ArticlesWhy not read these other York St John Articles? Links |
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