Apply to a postgraduate taught course

We recommend that you apply early and check the funding deadlines when applying for a postgraduate course.

If you're an international student, it's best to apply by early June to avoid any issues with accommodation or visa applications.

1. Choose a course

Decide which course you'd like to study.

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2. Check the entry requirements

For postgraduate taught courses (MSc, MA, MPA, MBA, LLM, PG Dip, PG Cert, PGCE, Graduate Diploma and MRes) you'll usually need at least the equivalent of a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2). Some courses may have higher entry requirements.

• Find your course to see the specific entry requirements

International applicants

If you're an international applicant, you may also need to consider some additional factors including:

• English language requirements
• visa requirements including how to get your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
• our Pre-Masters pathway courses if you don't meet our entry requirements.

3. Check the application deadline

Applications to study a postgraduate taught course at York in 2025/26 close on:

• 31 July 2025 for overseas applicants (excluding online courses)
• 5 September 2025 for home applicants

However, some courses may have earlier closing dates. Check the course page for more information.

We recommend applying as early as possible because entry can be competitive.

4. Explore your funding options

If you’re applying for funding, you normally need to hold an offer, so be sure to check the funding application processes and deadlines.

You may be entitled to a loan from the UK government (gov.uk) to help fund your Masters study.

5. Complete your application

Submit an online application. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.

Find your course and apply

• You can also submit a paper application. However, you'll receive a quicker response by applying online.

Exceptions

Applications via UCAS

Social Work (MA)

If you are applying for Social Work (MA) you will apply through UCAS and your main contact will be ug-admissions@york.ac.uk.

• Apply for Social Work (MA) (ucas.com)

Physician Associate Studies (MSc)

If you are applying for Physician Associate Studies (MSc), you need to apply through UCAS and your main contact will be pgtadmissions@hyms.ac.uk.

• Make your application through UCAS (ucas.com)

Applying for a postgraduate PGCE course

If you are applying for a postgraduate PGCE course, your main contact will be ug-admissions@york.ac.uk for any queries.

• PGCE course information
• How to apply for a PGCE

6. Supporting documents

We’ll let you know which documents you need to supply before you submit your online application, such as a transcript or other supporting documents.

Supporting documents can be uploaded during your application and after submission.

• Prepare by reading our supporting documents guide