Progression to departments
Study at Lifelong Learning can also lead to undergraduate study at a selection of departments here at York.
Archaeology
Upon completion of 60 or 120 credits, it may be possible for students to progress to the Department of Archaeology for undergraduate study. The following gives an indication of what the department would be looking for:
- For first year entry, 60 credits from Lifelong Learning with good marks. Students would need to apply via UCAS by January each year.
- For direct second year entry: 120 credits from Lifelong Learning with good marks (all of the credits must be from Archaeology modules) and two/three weeks digging (offered to Lifelong Learning students during April each year). Students wanting direct entry to the second year should speak to the Admissions Tutor in the department in the first instance.
- Please note: it is not possible to progress straight to Masters from Lifelong Learning modules.
For further information about progression to the Department of Archaeology, please contact Dr Louise Cooke (
louise.cooke@york.ac.uk), Admissions Tutor.
History
Upon completion of 60 credits, it may be possible for students to progress to the Department of History for undergraduate study. The following gives an indication of what the department would be looking for:
- For first year entry, 60 credits from Lifelong Learning with good marks. Students would need to apply via UCAS by January each year.
For further information about progression to the Department of History, please contact Dr Helen Cowie (
helen.cowie@york.ac.uk), Admissions Tutor.
Sociology
Upon completion of 60 credits, it may be possible for students to progress to the Department of Sociology for undergraduate study. The following gives an indication of what the department would be looking for:
- For first year entry, 60 credits from Lifelong Learning with good marks. Students would need to apply via UCAS by January each year.
For further information about progression to the Department of Sociology, please contact Prof Robin Wooffitt (robin.wooffitt@york.ac.uk).
History of Art
Upon completion of 60 credits, it may be possible for students to progress to the Department of History of Art for undergraduate study. The following gives an indication of what the department would be looking for:
- For first year entry, 60 credits from Lifelong Learning with good marks. Students would need to apply via UCAS.
For further information about progression to the Department of History of Art, please contact the HoA admissions team at histart-ug-admissions@york.ac.uk.