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York St John University
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 York St John is a relatively new university having been formed in 2005. Prior to that it was a University College and before then part of Leeds University and known as the College of Ripon and York St John (the Ripon campus has since closed down and everything relocated to York). The University itself is situated just out side York city centre with the main campus being across the road from the ancient city walls. Most of the is on the main campus, though some accommodation it dotted around the northern side of York - mostly within very easy walk of both the campus and the city centre. Learning & Teaching ResourcesFountains Learning CentreThis 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. 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. It houses: Library The Library currently stocks around 175,000 books and provides access to over 2,000 periodicals most of which are available electronically. There are also collections of audio-visual material such as DVDs and videos and access to a wide range of electronic information sources, including a growing collection of electronic books. You can expect the Library to resource all listed learning requirements, usually with multiple copies of books available. Other services include an inter-library loan service for specialist items we don’t hold, links to other York libraries, full text of newspapers through the Internet, and access to numerous bibliographical and reference databases. An enquiry service for all users and resources guides to individual subject areas are also available. The library is a member of the reciprocal UK Libraries Plus scheme which allows students access and, in some cases borrowing privileges, at other Higher Education libraries. The British Library Document Supply with its vast collections is nearby at Boston Spa and can be accessed through its public reading room. IT Services Hundreds of PCs are available for teaching and/or open access use, providing a very healthy student-to-PC ratio, with 24-hour access in the learning centre. Microsoft Office is used across campus and a wide variety of hardware is also available,including scanners, DVDs, CD-ROMs, laser printers and media editing suites. You will also have fast, reliable and free Internet access. Audio visual equipment is available for photographic projects, field studies and audio or video recordings Teaching ResourcesYork Comenius Centre The York Comenius Centre is part of a national network to support the National Languages Strategy. It houses a large collection of materials to support language learning. An IT room is equipped as a Divace interactive language laboratory; satellite TV is also installed. The 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. The Centre promotes quality in religious education through the provision of a variety of resources to individuals and groups. Yorkshire Film Archive 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. It holds approximately 10,000 films, with the earliest dating from 1897. Health & sports facilities The Foss Building houses new 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. Please see page 96 for more information about our sports facilities. Art & design studios 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.
Collaborating for Creativity (C4C) Students at York St John will benefit from new government investment of over £4 million in C4C: Collaborating for Creativity , York St John’s dynamic new Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). C4C aims to offer students an exciting range of opportunities, which build on existing excellent York St John University practice in teaching and learning. C4C crosses all four of our faculties, encouraging creative learning and imaginative exploration in a wide range of subject areas, including partnerships with national and regional organisations such as the Royal Literary Fund, the Hull-York Medical School and Yorkshire Museums and Art Galleries. Through C4C, you can get involved with various projects working with partners outside York St John. Recent projects include performances outside York Minster for the 2006 York Guild Mystery Plays, graduates designing elements of the new C4C building, students writing for a new York St John creative writing publication The Word. A brand new C4C Centre, which has just opened on campus, provides facilities for students, staff, and creative partners to work together. A completely renovated Victorian Gothic chapel and a modern foyer complex house a Showcase Studio with state-of-the-art lighting, sound performance and exhibition facilities; workshops for collaborative learning; reception area, meeting rooms, and a new media workshop. More information can be found at www.c4ccetl.ac.uk
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. We’ll achieve this by extending excellence and innovation in assessing practice, helping students learn both within their professions and across professional boundaries. ALPS will raise the status of teaching in practice. We will work with practice-based educators so they can assess generic skills (eg communication, team working & ethical practice) and professional competences common to many groups. Practitioners who teach can benefit from and contribute to the work of ALPS and its networks. ALPS will reward staff, with opportunities for Teaching Fellowships, sabbaticals and teaching awards. AccommodationNearly all first years who want to live in uni accommodation are able to do so. We can promise to help you find alternative accommodation by providing information on a wide variety of private sector lodgings/houses and flats in York, although we can’t guarantee you a place in York St John-owned accommodation. If you accept an offer of a place on one of our courses, you will then be sent full information about accommodation together with an Accommodation Application Form in May/June. Accommodation will be allocated after the publication of the A2 Level results in August. 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. What’s available? September 2008 will see the opening of fantastic, purpose-built accommodation for over 230 students on a self-catering basis. These smart new facilities are located just 10-15 minutes walk from the University campus. The accommodation is split into shared flats with en-suite facilities, for small groups of students, and self-contained studio flats. More information will be available soon – check out our website at www.yorksj.ac.uk Accommodation with cateringLord Mayor’s Walk Residences are arranged in small blocks around lawned gardens in the centre of the main campus, in its attractive setting next to the City Walls and York Minster, just minutes from the city centre. All rooms are single with a washbasin, and bathrooms are shared. Each block has a small kitchen area on each floor. Currently, the catered package for students living at Lord Mayor’s Walk provides meal vouchers which you can use as you wish. Self-catering accommodationLimes Court This development is about 15 minutes walk from our main campus. It currently offers smart self-catering facilities to 143 students. Each bedroom has Internet access. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared. The Grange The Grange residence is set in its own landscaped grounds about 10 minutes walk from the campus. The 51 flats and 36 houses provide 416 self-catered student rooms. Each house/flat has a shared kitchen and bathroom and some have a lounge area. City Residence This en-suite development is approximately seven minutes walk from the main campus. The 25 flats provide 124 en-suite single study bedrooms with links for Internet access. Each flat has a shared kitchen. Head-tenancy houses and flats Self-catering houses and flats managed by York St John are also available to first year students. These are all within walking or cycling distance from the main campus. Holgate Hall Holgate Hall is a traditional, self-catered Hall of Residence situated approx 2.5 miles from our main campus. This site provides accommodation for 40 students in single study bedrooms each with a washbasin. There are shared kitchens, communal areas and bathrooms. Private accommodationSome students prefer to live in houses and flats rented from private landlords. The Accommodation Office can help you find this type of accommodation. We make sure that only landlords who comply with The Code of Best Practice for Student Accommodation have their properties advertised by the University. How can I find out more? For up-to-date information about accommodation, please contact the Accommodation Office on 01904 876660, visit www.yorksj.ac.uk or fill in the tear-off card at the back of the prospectus Student unionWith York St John gaining University status in 2006, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this student body. As a York St John University student, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. For just £10 you can also purchase your NUS Extra card, which is your key to a variety of discounts both online and in high street stores nationally. Also available is the free NUS Democracy card, which will give you access to all the services the Students’ Union provides, including support, representation, advice, personal development, recreation, clubs and societies, entertainments, Archies Bar, the shop and the 'Fresh' coffee bar. Student life is about working hard and playing hard, and the Students’ Union strives to help you get the right balance. The Students’ Union is a democratic organisation, run by elected students for students. It is our mission to promote and represent the interests of our members, effectively enriching the student experience. We are a large and diverse organisation reflecting the student population we seek to represent. We seek to ensure that all of our members have equal opportunities including mature and part-time students, students with disabilities, lesbian, gay and bisexual, and ethnic minority students. Students’ Union officers are elected each year to represent the interests of Students’ Union members at each and every level – within the Students’ Union structure at various York St John committees, and within the NUS at a local and national level. Whatever your age, background or culture, coming here is the best opportunity you will ever have to broaden your horizons. Being a student at York St John will drive your development no end, both academically and personally, and we urge you to make the most of your time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming Students’ Union that continually strives for the best for its members. We encourage all students to join in and take advantage of what is YOURS!
Get involved…The Students’ Union runs a wide variety of initiatives, teams and campaigns that you can get involved in. You could join the RAG (Raise & Give) team and help to make money for charity, or perhaps get involved with the Ents team and help coordinate the entertainments the SU provides. Or if you want to help students get the best from their course, you can become a Programme Rep. The list of ways to get involved is endless, and whatever you’re into, the Students’ Union seeks to make sure that it is provided for. If it isn’t, mention it to any of the elected officers and we’ll do our best to make it happen. You never know, you could set up your own collective, club, society or raise buckets of cash for your favourite charity. Clubs and SocietiesThe Students’ Union supports a whole range of student-run clubs and societies, increasing in number and diversity every year. We offer everything from dance to rugby and cheerleading to skiing! If we’re not offering what you’re looking for, all you need is ten like-minds to start up your very own club or society! New clubs and societies are starting up all the time. For more information on Clubs and Societies at York St John University please visit the links below
What else can we offer you?The Students’ Union runs a variety of commercial services. The shop, coffee bar, bar, and a world of entertainments are all very much at the heart of what we do. We encourage you to use the Students’ Union as much as possible because of the friends you will meet, the skills you will gain and the experiences you will have. We aim to provide a high-quality free entertainment programme in a safe, student-friendly environment that will offer something for everyone. The culmination of these activities is in the spectacular summer ball we host at the end of every academic year, when the entire campus is transformed into one big party, with bands, discos, inflatables and fairground rides – an experience not to be missed Sport and RecreationSports facilities…The University has a range of sports facilities either on-site or within easy reach of our city centre campus. The sports performance area is a four-badminton court sports hall situated in the Foss Building. It caters for all the usual sports you would expect such as netball, volleyball, basketball, cricket, badminton and five-a-side football and it also has a climbing wall. Within easy walking distance you’ll find our flood-lit all weather pitch – a sand-based, full sized hockey pitch that can also accommodate a range of outdoor sports including football. Alongside the pitch is a netball court. At our Hull Road Sports Ground we have three grass football pitches and brand new changing rooms. Health and fitness programmeOur health and fitness programme offers a great range of daily health and fitness classes throughout the year. Classes are led by fully qualified fitness instructors and are designed for all abilities on a pay-and-play basis. So whether it’s the buzz of an aerotone or circuit class or simply a longing to recharge mind, body and soul through our yoga classes, then look no further! During the year we also offer a range of health and wellbeing courses that offer a progressive and more in-depth approach to keeping you fit, happy and healthy. So if you’re thinking of making a fresh start when you arrive at University then come and have a go – some of our past courses have included T’ai Chi, sports massage and Indian head massage. Our fully equipped fitness and conditioning suite provides a great combination of cardiovascular, fixed and free weights. During term time the suite is open seven days a week and is staffed by fully qualified gym instructors who are on hand to provide advice and guidance that allows you to get the most out of your workout. Sports club programmeIf you’re looking for team spirit, team competition and team nights out then there is a fantastic range of over 30 Students’ Union sports clubs to choose from. There’s a vibrant mix from the traditional to the extreme, offering great opportunities for all standards of players. The largest club is the football club which has over 100 players. It has had its most successful run ever with the 1st XI playing in the prestigious York Premier League and winning the Northern 1A Division of the BUSA football league - a fantastic achievement. The majority of other sports clubs play in the local York leagues and represent the University in BUSA competitions. Other recreational clubs include roller hockey, cheerleading and even ski and snowboarding so there’s plenty of choice if you’re up for some adventure! Coach education and volunteeringIf you are contemplating a career in sports coaching, sports development or teaching, our coach education and community volunteer programme will give you a valuable head start by offering you the opportunity to gain vocationally relevant qualifications and coaching experience whilst at University. Each year we offer a range of nationally recognised courses, including National Governing Body awards, Sport Coach UK workshops and first aid courses. We’ll also provide you with support so that you can combine these awards with some real-world coaching and development experience in York and North Yorkshire – a great way to enhance your CV and to put your newly found skills into action. Sports scholarships and performance support Each year our SPARK scholarship programme offers one scholarship of £500 to a student who is able to demonstrate the ability to compete at a regional level (or above) through selection to county standard squads or similar, but may be facing barriers to performance which a small scholarship could help to remove. Our SPARK sports scholars also receive free membership of the fitness and conditioning suite. Applications are considered in November of each year. Further details are available from the Office for Institutional Advancement – E: b.arnall@yorksj.ac.uk or T: 01904 876432. York St John is an approved Partner Institution for the national Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, known as TASS. This means that we are able to provide a range of mentoring, sports science and sports support services for our most talented students. To be eligible, all student athletes must be nominated each year by their National Governing Body in order to receive a £3,000 annual scholarship. In the first instance, we would recommend you contact your regional NGB representative for further information or visit www.tass.gov.uk Community SportAt York St John we are committed to making a difference and that’s why many of our staff and students are actively involved in helping to develop sport within the community. Staff from the University’s Recreation & Sport Service together with sport academics from the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences have great links with key local and regional sports organisations, including Sport England, Sports Coach UK and BASES. The University also plays a leading strategic role in Active York – the City’s Community Sports Network and North Yorkshire Sport, our County Sports Partnership Student ServicesWe’re here to help you succeed... We have the advantage of being a relatively intimate institution – big enough to be well resourced but small enough to allow us to get to know you. Students matter to us as individuals and we will do all we can to help you achieve your full potential. Our students will tell you that this is a caring institution with a friendly atmosphere and a pleasant environment, and at the heart of our success is the people who work here. All staff, whether administrative, domestic, catering or academic, will help you to feel welcome. We pride ourselves on our reputation for putting students at the heart of everything we do and we offer a significant and valued range of support. Our external Quality Assessors regularly rate this aspect of our provision as outstanding. Putting you first We realise that everyone has different experiences, personalities, backgrounds and ways in which they learn, so we have established a comprehensive range of student services designed to meet your academic, welfare and recreational needs. We want to ensure that you gain the most from your experience with us. Our services include: professional advice, information, guidance, counselling, referral, advocacy, liaison, training, assessment and support. Our Student Support Policy is available in full on our website at www.yorksj.ac.uk Learning support We all differ in our learning styles and requirements. At York St John we fully acknowledge that learning is an individual thing and we offer a significant range of services to help you fulfil your potential. Study skills support This service is available to all students. It provides individual advice and support in the planning of coursework, essay writing, punctuation, sentence structure, personal expression, issues of style, and study skills such as time management. You can choose to attend sessions or be recommended by module tutors. We have a range of online numeracy resources, and we can also provide IT and dyslexia support. Information for disabled studentsAt York St John we welcome applications from students with disabilities. This may include those with:
Students and staff are committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment which allows all of our students to participate in all aspects of York St John life. The Disability ServiceThe aim of the Disability Service is to provide students with disabilities with the resources, support and advice to maximise their potential whilst studying. To achieve this we work with many members of York St John, particularly other support services such as Accommodation, the Counselling Network and the Health Centre as well as academic staff. The Disability Service also liaises with external agencies such as psychiatric services, RNIB Transcription Centre, Guide Dogs and many other local organisations in order to create a range of resources offering specialised advice, support and information. The Disability Service treats all students as individuals and considers them to be the expert on their disability and personal circumstances. The type of support we provide will vary depending on the nature of disability and consequent requirements. We are experienced in providing support for a wide range of students and the service is available for all students, undergraduate and graduate, full and part-time. If you do need help or advice, the sooner you get in touch with us, the better. This will enable us to discuss support requirements with you. We would also advise you to visit us if you can, before accepting an offer. What about funding? Most full-time and part-time students with disabilities are eligible to apply for funding from their LA or NHS Grants Unit. The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), which is NOT means-tested, provides funding for such things as technical equipment, support workers and specialist one-to-one dyslexia tuition. Please contact us for a chat about the DSA before you arrive at University. How can I find out more? If you have any queries or would like to arrange a visit please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us on: T: 01904 876540 / 876541 E: disabilityservice@yorksj.ac.uk We have developed a DVD about disabled students’ experiences at York St John University. This information is also available on our website at www.yorksj.ac.uk Health & WelfareYour success at York St John University is dependant on your wellbeing, so your health and welfare are considered very important. The Uni offers the following services: Counselling Service Many students use the Counselling Service to talk over concerns which range from anxiety about study and examinations to homesickness, personal problems and relationships. You can talk through any worries or anxieties, however apparently minor or grave. Health Centre On-site GP The Uni recognises the importance of appropriate health care for all students and therefore provide a confidential service under the direction of the Medical Officer. Doctors’ surgeries are held regularly and a practice nurse holds daily clinics on campus and provides a wide range of services for students. Health promotional activities/campaigns are held regularly, providing specialist advice and support on subjects relevant to student life and healthy living. Careers ServiceYork St John graduates have a high employability rate. The most recent statistics show that 80% of those graduating in 2006 went onto work and/or further study. Employers nowadays are looking for that little bit extra when they assess job applications. At York St John University you will be provided with many opportunities to enhance your CV and broaden your future career prospects. All undergraduate programmes include Key Skills as integral elements to develop your ‘employability’. Where can I get help and advice? The York St John Careers Service plays a major role in ensuring the continuing success of its graduates as they progress into work or further study. The servide provides:
www.yorksj.ac.uk/careers. We also operate a lending facility.
Careers information and advice is available from our friendly, knowledgeable careers staff at every stage of your degree programme. It covers:
The Guidance Accreditation Board has accredited the York St John Careers Service to the Matrix Standard for Information, Advice and Guidance Services, so you can be confident that you will receive the best possible help and information. Part-time WorkThe Job Bureau – an online vacancy service – advertises graduate voluntary and work placement opportunities as well as part-time jobs in York which can give you extra experience of the world of work as well as boosting your income. Chaplaincy and Spiritual CareYou will find a wide range of life experiences and beliefs within the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team. The team offers spiritual care to students as part of Student Services to help in providing a holistic framework of support. Sacred, quiet and prayer space There is a range of sacred, quiet and prayer spaces at York St John which reflect the different beliefs of members. These include a prayer room for use by all faiths, the Peace Garden, the Quiet Place and the Chapel. Christian worship takes place on a daily basis. All beliefs The Chaplaincy offers a non-judgemental, confidential ‘listening ear’ service to all who come. The Chaplaincy team members fully respect each person’s identity and beliefs. World faiths There are faith advisers for the following world faiths: Bahá’Ã, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Sikhism. The advisers come from local faith communities and can provide support and advice. We also have links with pagan and other religious groups, and can provide contact details for local places of worship. Christianity The Chaplain is Anglican and the Assistant Chaplain is Roman Catholic. Some of the ways they serve York St John include:
The Chaplaincy is funded by York St John and the Diocese of York. Visit York St JohnThe best way to find out about York St John University is to come along and visit the uni. A number of open days are held throughout the year. These are an ideal opportunity for you to come and visit and see if York St John is the right place for you. You can meet the staff, find out more about the degrees, look around the facilities, chat to current students and generally get a feel for the University. A team of current students is on hand at open days to answer questions about what student life is really like and to show you round the campus. The Schools & Colleges Liaison team is out and about throughout the year at conventions and school events, so feel free to ask them any questions if you see them on the road! If you need any more information, call the Information Hotline on Tel: 01904 876598, fill in the card at the back of the prospectus and return it to them or e-mail: opendays@yorksj.ac.uk
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 Find UsBy Road York St John is located just off the inner ring road. If you would like more information on how to find us, you can visit our website at www.yorksj.ac.uk or call the Marketing Office on 01904 876960 to request a more detailed leaflet. By Rail London is just under two hours away by train with Edinburgh only two and a half hours away. York railway station is approximately 10 minutes by car or taxi, 15 - 20 minutes on foot. By Air Manchester International Airport is approximately one and a half hours by road and Leeds-Bradford Airport and Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster are approximately one hour away. Car parking As YSJ is a city centre campus, visitor car parking is very limited and is usually for disabled badge holders only. There are two long stay car parks a few minutes walk from the campus - Monk Bar car park on St John’s Street and Union Terrace car park on Clarence Street Park & Ride An excellent park and ride scheme operates in York. Full details can be found on the City of York Council website at www.york.gov.uk York City CentreWith around 20,000 students and thousands of 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 pubs, wine bars, restaurants and cafés to suit every taste imaginable and it’s fantastic for shopping. York St John is literally minutes away from the city centre, so is perfectly placed for nights out and retail therapy jaunts. Eating and DrinkingYork is said to boast 365 pubs - one for every day of the year! Real ale lovers are in for a treat, as are those who like the more modern café bars. There’s something for every taste and pocket, and there are always special rates and student discounts to be found. The city is also brimming with restaurants and cafés - just choose to suit your mood and your price range. NightlifeAs well as having many late night bars, York has a number of nightclubs that cater for students. These include: The Gallery, Toffs, Nexus, BPM and Ziggys. The Gallery comprises of five bars and three main rooms including a VIP area. Although Tuesday night is York St John’s official night at The Gallery, it is open every night and offers a diverse mix of music so there’s sure to be a night to suit your taste. Toffs has two main rooms (including a VIP area) and each room hosts a different sound. Toffs is open six nights a week and offers a variety of music on each night. York St John’s official night at Toffs is Wednesday and is extremely popular especially with the sports club members. Nexus is a bar that transforms into a nightclub. It is open seven nights a week offering something different on various nights, although our students see it as more of a weekend night out. BPM is one of our newest bar/nightclubs and offers something different on each night of the week. Like Nexus it’s a bar that transforms into a nightclub and is more of a place to go at weekend rather than a week night venue. Ziggy’s is a nightclub in a converted house. It has different nights with different music and is considered by some to be York’s main alternative nightspot, playing the best in NU Metal, Rock and Indie. ShoppingYork is paradise for shopaholics. Everything from large department stores to tiny specialist shops is available within easy walking distance of the campus. York offers a mixture of famous high-street names and a whole host of intriguing specialist and curiosity shops. The outdoor Newgate Market, in the centre of the city, offers a more traditional shopping experience, with stalls selling everything from fruit and vegetables to clothing, all at brilliant prices. There are three out-of-town shopping centres, all within easy reach of the city centre, by car, bus or bike. At Clifton Moor there are shops galore including Argos, B&Q, Comet, Currys, Mothercare, Toys ‘R’ Us, Burger King and McDonalds. The shopping centre is also home to the Vue cinema complex and Megabowl. Monk’s Cross Shopping Centre has a layout like a classic American shopping mall. Shops include TopShop, HMV, Boots, Blacks, Topman, WHSmith, Clarks, Monsoon, Principles, New Look, Miss Selfridge and more. The McArthur Glen Designer Outlet features over 100 designer name stores full of best buys! Dolce & Gabbana, Cerruti 1881, Paul Smith, Body Shop, Adidas, Reebok, Armani are just some of the brands you may find here. CultureShopping and socialising aside, you can’t fail to notice York’s history and culture. It’s hard not to find history fascinating when it lives and breathes around you. York Minster is world renowned and well worth a visit. The city’s Viking heritage comes to life every year in a rowdy, fun-packed festival with hoards of Vikings taking occupation of the streets. You can also step aboard a time car in the world-famous Jorvik Viking Centre to travel back to 948AD. The condemned cell - where the infamous highwayman, Dick Turpin, spent his last night in 1739 - lies within the walls of York Castle Museum. The National Railway Museum is not just for train spotters (so we’re told!) and you can even catch the plague at the York Dungeon. The arts feature strongly in York’s cultural life. The York Mystery Plays continue a tradition of community performances dating back to the 14th century. Contemporary drama, and much more besides, is on offer at the Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House. 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 Further afield...York is also a fantastic starting point from which you can explore more of what Yorkshire has to offer. The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are both 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). If you fancy a trip further afield, London is only two hours away by train and a train journey to Edinburgh will only take you two and a half hours. Applying to York St JohnAll full-time degree programmes For autumn 2008 entry, 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 in the UCAS Handbook and on the UCAS website at www.ucas.com The UCAS Institution Code for York St John is Y75 YSJ. What do I need in order to apply? For all our full-time courses, you can apply by using the UCAS online service Apply via the UCAS website (www.ucas.ac.uk).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 0870 112 2211. Foundation degrees The Foundation Degrees in Rehabilitation and Creative Industries & Technology accept applications both through UCAS and direct to York St John. 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 Part-time study 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 When should I apply? Whichever course you are interested in, it’s good to apply as early as possible, once you’re sure that you’ve picked the right degree and the right place. There are some programmes at York St John that always fill up extremely quickly for example Film & TV Production, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology. UCAS can start receiving applications for entry in autumn 2008 from 1 September 2007. The normal closing date for the receipt of applications is 15 January 2008. If you can manage it, hitting this application date is a good idea. However UCAS accepts that this isn’t always possible and late applications are accepted by UCAS throughout the remainder of the applications’ year, with a deadline of 30 June 2008. Applications received by UCAS after 15 January are considered by institutions at their discretion, and no guarantee can be made that they will be given the same level of consideration as applications received by the normal closing date. Applications for programmes involving Art & Design If you are applying for one of the above degrees for entry in 2008 there is a choice of two routes: Route A Route A is the normal UCAS application procedure in which your application is received by all institutions you have nominated at roughly the same time. Decisions are made by each institution in their own time and you are informed through UCAS. You may be called for interview by some of these institutions. When all decisions have been made you choose which offer you wish to accept. The official closing date for entries is 15 January, but late applications can be considered after this date. Route B Route B is a serial application system in which your application is sent to the first choice and then to other nominated institutions in turn until a place is secured. The closing date for entries using this route is 24 March. Schemes in Route B have course codes which all begin with the letter E. You can apply for any of the above schemes by one or both routes, but it is not a good use of your five choices to apply for the same scheme by both routes. For example you should not apply for course EN22 through Route B and WN22 through Route A. UCAS Extra UCAS recently introduced a system called Extra, which operates from mid-March to June. If you find yourself without an offer, for whatever reason, and you have used all five choices already or if you wish to change your subject choice and decline your previous offers, UCAS Extra enables you to have an additional choice through UCAS. This will mean that if you do not have an offer at an early stage in the cycle, you do not have to wait until Clearing to continue to find a place. Universities and colleges with vacancies in Extra will list them on the UCAS website. Applicants who are eligible will be able to refer themselves electronically via the Applicant Enquiries Service for courses with vacancies. An Extra Passport will be sent to you if you prefer not to use the Internet facility so that you can contact institutions for consideration. Clearing At York St John, we are happy to keep places open for applications for many of our degrees right up to the publication of A2 Level results. We are also able to consider applications in Clearing (the period after the publication of A2 Level results in August) provided we have vacancies. The UCAS website will indicate our current vacancies. How is my application considered? Most applications that are made to York St John are sent to us by UCAS. We will carefully read all applications and check to see that all general and specific entry requirements are met. This may result in an invitation to interview, after which we will decide whether to offer you a place. For certain courses, such as Teacher Training, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, we always interview candidates. Check out the degree programme pages to see whether a particular subject requires interviews. We may decide to make you an offer without interview. You will receive an offer through UCAS and a letter inviting you to a Visit Day at York St John to meet staff and students and view our facilities. If we offer you a place, the offer may be either Conditional or Unconditional. A Conditional offer depends on you obtaining certain qualifications or grades in your examinations. An Unconditional offer means that you have already met the entry requirements for the programme and have been accepted. The offer you receive from us, via UCAS, will include information on any conditions that have to be met and guidance on how and when you have to make a decision on any offers you receive. If we are unable to make you an offer of a place, you will be advised by UCAS that unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. What happens if you accept a place at York St John? If you accept a place at York St John (UCAS will ask you to make a decision when you have had responses from all of your choices), we will send you further information on the degree programme and details about accommodation, reading lists etc in May/June. Conditional offers made by York St John are made in terms of a tariff score or the achievement of a particular level of qualification. In the summer, as results are received, we make a decision on whether to accept a candidate or not, as quickly as we can. For some students it may be necessary to delay a decision until the results of all students are known after the publication of the A2 Level results. Students who have not met the terms of their offer will be ranked according to their tariff score/qualifications and we will decide how many of these students we are able to accept onto a particular programme. As soon as we are able to confirm your place, you will receive an acceptance letter from York St John and a confirmation slip from UCAS (form AS12). The AS12 form needs to be returned direct to York St John. At the end of August/early September you will also receive final joining instructions from us. Will you accept an application for deferred entry? York St John values the experience students can gain through taking a ‘year out’ or ‘gap year’ and we are very pleased to consider applications for deferred entry. Deferral is, however, conditional on the availability of the programme for the following year and on your meeting all entry requirements before your ‘year out’ ie by 10 September 2008. If you decide to change your year of entry after you have submitted your application, please contact the Admissions Office as soon as you can for further advice. You will need to make this request in writing, by letter or e-mail. Students with special requirements We are very pleased to consider applications from students with a range of disabilities. If you are interested in applying to York St John and have special requirements please contact one of our advisers first. For further details contact the Disability Unit on 01904 876540, Minicom 01904 876540 or E: disabilityunit@yorksj.ac.uk You should indicate the programme(s) in which you may be interested and the nature of your special requirement or disability. We will then be able to give you advice on the suitability of accommodation and other York St John facilities, and the availability of special learning resources. If you are planning to attend an Open Day or are invited to a Visit Day or an interview, please contact us prior to the event, so that we are aware of any special requirements you may have. Wherever possible, arrangements will be made to meet your specific requirements. If you require further information on any of our programmes or guidance on entry requirements, please contact: Admissions Office T: 01904 876598 or E: admissions@yorksj.ac.uk Other York St John ArticlesWhy not read these other York St John Articles? 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