Japan: Useful Information
Why choose York St John University?
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Excellent academic reputation
Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Modern state-of-the-art facilities
Friendly, safe and supportive community
Focus on preparing students for successful careers
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Over 50 student clubs and societies to join
A peaceful city-centre campus
Located in the beautiful, historic city of York
Lower cost of living
Easy transportation access to all of the UK
What courses do we offer?
Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in
American Studies
English Literature
Business Management
Film & TV Production
Counselling Studies
Film Studies
Dance, Music, Theatre
Fine Arts
Product Design
Marketing Management
Education Studies
History
Language & Linguistics
IT/Web Technologies
Find out more from our website at www.yorksj.ac.uk
Media
Occupational Therapy
Tourism Management
Psychology
Sport & Exercise Science
Creative Writing
TESOL
MBA
Leadership & Management
Global Marketing
International Business
Film Production
Theology & Religious Studies
Leading Innovation & Change
How much will it cost?
Tuition Fees for overseas students in 2010-11
Undergraduate BA/BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate MA/MSc
Postgraduate Research
£8,250
£8,250
£8,250
Other
£11,250 (BHSc Hons)
MALIC £9,300
MBA £12,000
Living Expenses
Accommodation
between £3,400 - £5,600 per year in University accommodation
Food, books, clothes,
approximately £3000 per year, depending on number of weeks
travel, entertainment etc.
and personal lifestyle
Do you have any scholarships?
The University offers competitive scholarships for overseas fee paying students who are joining Masters
programmes in September 2010. A total of five full tuition fee waiver scholarships will be awarded. Two full
scholarships will be open to all international (non-EU) students. Three additional full scholarships are available; one
each will be awarded to the most able students from the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Candidates will be required to
complete a scholarship application form, including the submission of an essay on a given topic.
We also offer a £1,000 annual scholarship to all international students (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
The scholarship is awarded for each year that you are enrolled and is to be applied to tuition fees only.
Further information can be found on the International section of the University web pages www.yorksj.ac.uk or by
e-mail to ysjinternational@yorksj.ac.uk.
How can I get to know other students?
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Through the lively Global Friends Society
On-campus events and social activities – we have over 50 active clubs and societies
www.yorksj.ac.uk
Japan: Useful Information
What are the entry requirements?
Level
Foundation Year/4-year degree
High school leaving certificate –
Kotogakko
Undergraduate
High school leaving certificate
and successful completion of a
Foundation programme
Junior College, Associates
Degree
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Postgraduate
From a recognised university
Academic Requirements*
English language
Pass
IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 450, iBT 45
Step 2nd
Pass
IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550, iBT 79
Step Pre-1, TOEIC 730
Pass
Minimum 24 points
A four-year Bachelors degree
IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550, iBT 79
Step Pre-1, TOEIC 730
* All students are required to send full transcripts in English with their applications. This is intended as a guide only. Some
programmes will have specific subject or practical requirements. Fine Arts, Design Practice and Music/Dance/Theatre degree
programmes may require submission of student’s work such as a portfolio, demo tape/CD or audition.
What support is available?
We offer a supportive environment with academic and English language support available throughout the year.
Students are invited to attend a free International Student Orientation the week before classes begin.
What course should I study at YSJU to improve my level of English?
The general English language entry requirements to Bachelors and Masters programmes for students whose first
language is not English are normally as follows:
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IELTS - 6.0 overall, with at least a 5.5 in listening and reading and 5.0 in speaking and writing
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TOEFL (paper-based) - 550
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TOEFL iBT - 79
Depending on your English language level, you can enter academic pathway courses leading on to Bachelors or
Masters programmes. Entry levels are as follows:
You have
You need
The course you should take
IELTS / TOEFL* / TOEFL iBT*
IELTS / TOEFL* / TOEFL iBT*
5.5 / 525 / 69
6.0 / 550 / 79
Pre-sessional or Pre-Masters course
4.5 / 450 / 45
6.0 / 550 / 79
Foundation Year
A GCSE or iGCSE in English (minimum ‘C’ grade) can be accepted instead of IELTS or TOEFL.
We also accept Cambridge FCE for entry onto the 4-year degree programmes, and Cambridge CAE or CPE for
entry onto the 3-year and Masters degree programmes. Other English proficiency qualifications may be accepted;
please enquire for details.
Even if you have done your schooling in English, it is often advisable to take an official English language
proficiency test to support your visa application if English is not your first language. For more information on our
Foundation Year, Pre-Masters, Pre-sessional and General English courses, please visit
www.yorksj.ac.uk/international and click on English Language Programmes.
www.yorksj.ac.uk