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York St John University
Institution Info
York St John University is outstanding. We are a high quality, friendly university, known for academic excellence, a strong community spirit and a magnificent campus, based in the centre of the historic City of York.
York St John is committed to the provision of excellent, open and progressive higher education that embraces difference, challenges prejudice and promotes justice, and is shaped by York St John’s Church foundation.
Building on this foundation, it aims to:
* Provide widely-accessible opportunities for life-long learning, underpinned by scholarship and research
* Extend and deepen the University’s external contribution regionally, nationally and globally
* Foster a supportive, creative, critical and reflective community which promotes personal and professional development for both students and staff.
Ethos
York St John welcomes and encourages people of all beliefs to question, discover and celebrate life continuously through openness, struggle, laughter and reflection. In daily life York St John expresses its values and spirituality through a creative and challenging environment which enables people to develop their potential in a changing world.
Brand values
York St John has at its core a set of brand values which inform the work that it undertakes, the image it wishes to project and the way in which it would like others to view the institution.
York St John is:
* Progressive – in the way in which the University has evolved, the investment in its campus and how it engages with others through teaching,scholarship and partnerships
* Transforming – not only of individuals but also of their chances in life, so that they feel empowered, enabled and transformed by their experience at York St John
* Relevant – in its educational provision, research activities, and within its region
* Approachable – expressed through its personality staff, students and also the University’s location
* Inclusive – the way in which the institution works with others collaboratively
Key strategic aims
The following key strategic aims have been developed in support of the University’s Mission:
* To be an inclusive and accessible university
* To provide flexible student-centred curricula with excellent teaching
* To be an employer of choice
* To be a leading regional university with a strong commitment to internationalisation
* To be a learning organisation promoting lifelong learning through partnership and collaboration
* To offer a transforming student experience
* To build capacity and good practice in research and knowledge exchange
* To be financially and environmentally sustainable
Facts and Figures
| No. of students: | 5,627* |
| No. of Academic staff: | 235 |
| No. of Administrative staff: | 383 |
| Funding type: | Public |
Master's Programmes
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Faculty of Arts
- Fine Arts (M.A.)
- Literature Studies (M.A.)
- Performance (M.A.)
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Faculty of Education & Theology
- Theology and Religious Studies (M.A.)
- TESOL (M.A.)
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The Business School
- Leadership & Management (M.A.)
- Leading Innovation & Change (M.A.)
Services & Facilities
Our eleven-acre site on Lord Mayor’s Walk is in a stunning setting facing the world-famous York Minster across the city walls.
Originally built around a quadrangle, newer buildings including De Grey Court and the Fountains Learning Centre which houses the library, IT facilities and a modern lecture theatre. The Foss Building houses our sports hall, a physiology laboratory, a biomechanics lab, a psychology lab, a fitness suite, physiotherapy labs and general teaching rooms.
Other facilities include a dance studio, drama studio, music rooms (both practical and technical), TV and film production facilities, editing suites and dedicated art and design studios. There is a number of catering outlets and the Students’ Union has a bar, café, shop and offices on campus.
Student Life
York a buzzing city
Often described as the UK’s favourite city, York is renowned for its heritage, including the iconic York Minster. Just two hours from London by train, with two universities it is home to 20,000 students. The city has a strong cultural and economic community, with a flourishing cutting edge scene.
Not just a popular tourist destination, York has an increasingly modern and dynamic economy, as well as long established industries. There has been an expansion in the fields of digital arts and technology, strongly supported by York St John University.
Eating and drinking
York 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.
Nightlife
Pubs and bars in York range from the laid-back and quirky to the modern and ultra trendy. Real ale lovers are especially in for a treat with ale being brewed inside the city walls. Most of the bars are located within the city walls and within walking distance of each other and York St John.
York has many late night bars and clubs catering for every music taste from rock to cheesy pop. They are open every day and often have themed nights with student friendly prices. There are a variety of different clubs in the city; Tru and Gallery are two of the most popular with students. Both host a York St John dedicated student night once a week which are especially popular with the sports and societies teams. Our Students Union bar, Archies, organises the perfect pre-club warm ups with different entertainment every night so there is always something to suit every taste. York also has a thriving alternative music scene with two music venues Fibbers and The Duchess playing live music from bands across the country and hosting regular club and student nights.
Shopping
York 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, designer 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 antiques and clothes, all at brilliant student friendly prices. York also is the host to a variety of specialist markets which arrive each month and offer a taste of local and international produce. In September the York Food Festival takes over the city for 10 days and offers market stalls, demonstrations and workshops.
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, JJB Sports, Toys ‘R’ Us and McDonalds. The shopping centre is also home to the Vue cinema complex and Tenpin bowling.
Monk’s Cross Shopping Centre has a layout like a classic American shopping mall. Shops include TopShop, HMV, Boots, Topman, WHSmith, Monsoon, 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.
The city is constantly ranked as one of the best tourist places to visit and was voted the Best UK City 2008 in the Telegraph Travel Awards.
Let’s get cultural
Shopping 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.
Students' Union
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.
A democratic organisation
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. We are a large and diverse organisation reflecting the student population we aim to represent. We seek to ensure that all of our members including mature and part-time students, students with disabilities, lesbian, gay and bisexual, and ethnic minority students have equal opportunities to get involved.
Students’ Union officers are elected each year to represent the interests of its 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.
Get involved…
The Students’ Union runs a wide variety of initiatives, teams and campaigns that you can get involved in. You could join RAG (Raise & Give) and help to make money for various charities, or perhaps get involved with the Ents team and help coordinate the entertainments the SU provides. If you want to help students get the best from their course, you could even become a Programme Rep.
The ways to get involved are 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 or society and help enrich the experience of other students at York St John.
Sports & Societies
The 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 snow sports. 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!
Here is a list of some of our most popular:
* Aikido
* Arts
* Badminton
* Basketball
* Big Band
* Boxing
* Cheerleading
* Climbing
* Cricket
* Dance
* Drama
* Five-a-side football
* Gospel Choir
* Hockey
* Horse Riding
* Men & Women's Football
* Men's Rugby Union
* Musical Production Society
* Netball
* Occupational Therapy Society
* Paintballing
* People & planet
* Photography
* Reverb
* Role-playing
* Rowing
* Rugby League
* Short Film
* Snowsports
* Surf
* Swimming
* Teachers’ Society
* Tennis
* Ten pin bowling
* Volleyball
What else can we offer you?
The Students’ Union runs a variety of commercial services. The Essentials shop, Fresh coffee bar, Archies 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 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, fairground attractions and most importantly your friends – an experience not to be missed!
YSJActiveWe all know that physical activity is good for our health and wellbeing. So that's why at York St John we have YSJ Active, an entire department geared towards providing an exciting range of opportunities for sport, exercise and recreation.
So whether you're the sporty type or are just keen to get fit and healthy, YSJ Active has something for you!.
Get involved........ Student representation
There are plenty of opportunities for our students to have a say in how their education and academic services are delivered. Programme reps make a real difference and develop skills in communication, negotiation, presentation and teamwork. The Students’ Union is run by students for students and elections are held every year to a range of posts, covering education and welfare, student activities, campaigns, communications and equal opportunities.
Opportunities and Volunteering
York St John Students’ Union are committed to providing a variety of opportunities aimed at enhancing your CV and improving, developing new skills and making you more employable through volunteering. We have a range at opportunities all tailored to the different degree programmes that are run at York St John. However, if your motivation for volunteering is purely to ‘do some good’ then there are plenty of opportunities for you too! If we don’t have anything on offer that takes your fancy we’ll definitely be able to partner you with an organisation that does.
Mentoring
Mentoring is a great way to get experience of working with young people, develop your interpersonal skills and make a real difference. Our mentors receive full training and work closely with school students, providing them with support and encouragement.
Student Ambassadors
Join our team of student ambassadors and represent York St John at school and college visits, open days and external events. You will develop excellent communication and presentation skills.
Resident Student Warden Team
By becoming a student warden, you can help to ensure that fellow students are happy and safe in their accommodation. This a great role for improving your leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
York St John Corinthians
York St John Corinthians is a group of students, staff and former students (alumni) at the University who work with the Alumni Development Office to raise funds to support their peers and the University by taking part in fun and challenging events. Events include quiz nights, London to Paris Cycle ride, Fun Run at York racecourse and fashion shows!
Keeping in touch after you leave
All graduates and former students are invited to join the York St John Alumni Society. Free membership entitles you to numerous local and national discounts and benefits. Members receive two copies of our alumni magazine Alumination annually and can subscribe to e-bulletins.
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