Our at-a-glance guide to York St John University

York St John University descends from two Victorian Anglican teacher training colleges. Over the last 168 years, it has gone through various incarnations and gained full university status in 2006. Its courses have diversified a bit, too, though you can, of course, still train to teach here. There are approximately 6,000 students and almost half of them are over 21. There's also a male to female ratio of 29:71. The campus is located literally a stone's throw from York Minster, the stunning medieval cathedral where the graduation ceremonies take place. All other amenities of this charming and compact city centre are on your doorstep.

Fees
£3,290 for full-time undergraduate degrees in 2010-11.

Bursaries
If your household income is less than £18,360 you will receive a bursary of £1,610. Between £18,361 and £20,970, you will receive £1,075.

Accommodation
Nearly all first-years who want to can live in student accommodation. A range of catered and self-catered accommodation is on offer, ranging from £69 to £125 a week. A brand new purpose-built accommodation site, Gray's Wharf, comprises 235 bedrooms and will be ready for occupation in September 2010.

Facilities
There is good sports provision, an internet cafe, impressive lecture theatres and approximately 400 PCs in the learning centre. In December 2008, the university opened its news £15.5m development, De Grey Court, which includes a 150-seat state-of-the-art lecture theatre, a boardroom, seminar and teaching spaces, and specialist teaching environments such as a kitchen space for occupational therapy students.

Transport
The university is just a few minutes' walk from the city centre, which is easily navigable on foot or bike. The train station is approximately 15 minutes' walk and is on the main east coast rail line - handy for London and Edinburgh, both approximately two hours away. Leeds and Manchester are also easy to get to.

Contact
Tel: 01904 624624
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Web: yorksj.ac.uk
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