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York St John University

(4.1)
43 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
96
101
93

Overview

York St John University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 62%Postgraduate 38%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
10,905
Source: HESA
About York St John University

UCAS Code: Y75

Founded in 1841 we transform lives through the power of education across the generations. We pride ourselves in our community here at York St John University. It’s a close-knit, inclusive place that offers a lot more than a degree certificate. With official ‘Sanctuary’ status, we see our role as something bigger than an education provider.

Source: York St John University
Tuition fees at York St John University
  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £9,250 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay £14,000 in the first year for all courses.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£19k

Average graduate salary

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from York St John University

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from York St John University

York St John University open days

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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are York St John University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

128 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

128 UCAS points

Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Primary Education (3-7)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Psychology with Child Development

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Diagnostic Radiography

BSc 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Occupational Therapy

BHSc (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Psychology with Counselling

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Primary Education (5-11)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

120 UCAS points

Forensic Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

112 UCAS points

Nursing (Mental Health)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

112 UCAS points

Nursing (Adult)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

112 UCAS points

Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

104 UCAS points

Sport and Exercise Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

104 UCAS points

Sports Journalism

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

104 UCAS points

History and American Studies

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

104 UCAS points

Film and Television Production

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

104 UCAS points

Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

104 UCAS points

English Literature and Film Studies

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

York St John University

York St John University reviews & discussions

(4.1)
Based on 43 reviews from York St John University's students and alumni
5 star
42%
4 star
37%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
All reviews

Showing 9 reviews

1st year student

Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support

(4)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

1st year student

The course is well balanced and you have the opportunity to learn different aspects of music. There is options to specialise in certain areas of music that interest you as well as getting a wide breadth of knowledge and experience within these areas

(4)

2 years ago

Graduate

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

1st year student

Lecturers are okay but the course itself is great.

(4)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate York St John University on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

70%

Nightlife

med

51%

Political

med

69%

Creative

high

68%

Sporty

med

68%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

81%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

63%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

88%

high

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

92%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

87%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

72%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

88%

high

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

89%

high

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