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Welcome to a world where curiosity connects independent minds.

Our taught Masters courses bring people together from all walks of life—an eclectic mix of personalities with stories as diverse as the courses they‘re enrolled on. From pioneering researchers on a quest to uncover new knowledge to studious minds determined to unlock new levels in their professional lives or those indulging a passion for a subject they love.

All of this in a place where it’s safe to be you. Introvert or extrovert. Scientist or artist. Dreamer or doer. You’ll find your place in our community of thinkers who see things differently, challenge the status quo, and strive to make the world a better place. 

We have a course for every journey, a place for every personality, and support available to help you thrive to graduation and beyond.

A place to call home

York is regularly voted among the UK's friendliest cities.

The Sunday Times (and others)

Part of something bigger

We're one of 24 research-intensive UK universities that makes up the Russell Group.

Research that matters

10th in the UK for research quality.

Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Step into our world

Discover what studying a postgraduate degree at York is like at one of our online or in-person events that run throughout the year.

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We've got what you need

For living

Accommodation

Live on or off-campus in accommodation especially for postgraduates.

Wentworth College

Join thousands of other postgraduates in our graduate-only college.

Societies

Connect with like minds over old passions or discover new ones with our student groups.

For learning

Support

We'll be here for you. From the moment you arrive, to your graduation and beyond.

Campus

Your one-stop-shop for study spaces, entertainment and a fair bit of wildlife.

Funding

See what loans and scholarships can help you to pay for your postgraduate degree.

For ever

Alumni

York alum continue to benefit from events, opportunities, and offers after graduating.

Careers

We can help you make the most of time here so you can flourish in what you do next.

Our city

Gorgeous, safe, cultured and connected. A place you can call home, for life.

Earn a Masters while you research

A Masters by research enables you to gain a Masters degree without completing taught modules. Although you might attend some classes, you'll focus on an independent research project.

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