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Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS POSTGRADUATE 2013 2013 Postgraduate Prospectus www.york.ac.uk University contacts University of York Student Recruitment International Students’ Association Heslington and Admissions Tel: +44 (0)1904 323724 York YO10 5DD Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1904 320000 Application enquiries Website: www.yusu.org/isa Tel: +44 (0)1904 324000 Fax: +44 (0)1904 323433 Languages for All Fax: +44 (0)1904 323538 Minicom: +44 (0)1904 324283 Tel: +44 (0)1904 322493 Email: [email protected] Website: www.york.ac.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.york.ac.uk/study/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Website: www.york.ac.uk/lfa universityofyork postgraduate Nursery International students Tel: +44 (0)1904 323737 The colleges Tel: +44 (0)1904 323534 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1904 323538 Alcuin Website: www.york.ac.uk/univ/nrsry Email: [email protected] Provost: Tony Ward Website: www.york.ac.uk/study/international Registry Services Porters: +44 (0)1904 323300 Tel: +44 (0)1904 324643 College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 323313 Other information Email: [email protected] Derwent Website: www.york.ac.uk/registry-services Accommodation Office Provost: Dr Rob Aitken Tel: +44 (0)1904 322165 Student Financial Support Unit Porters: +44 (0)1904 323500 Fax: +44 (0)1904 324030 Tel: +44 (0)1904 324043 College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 323513 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1904 324142 Goodricke Website: www.york.ac.uk/accommodation Email: [email protected] Website: www.york.ac.uk/studentmoney Provost: Dr Jane Clarbour Careers Service Porters: +44 (0)1904 325100 Tel: +44 (0)1904 322685 Student Welfare Advisers College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 325113 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1904 324140 Website: www.york.ac.uk/careers Email: [email protected] Halifax Website: www.york.ac.uk/ Provost: Oleg Lisagor Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) student-support-services Porters: +44 (0)1904 324800 Tel: +44 (0)1904 322480 College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 324813 Email: [email protected] Students’ Union Website: www.york.ac.uk/celt Tel: +44 (0)1904 323724 James Email: [email protected] Disability Services Provost: Dr Neil Lunt Website: www.yusu.org Porters: +44 (0)1904 323100 Tel: +44 (0)1904 324785 College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 324013 Email: [email protected] York Alumni Association Website: www.york.ac.uk/student-support- Tel: +44 (0)1904 324467 Langwith services/disability-services Email: [email protected] Provost: Dr John Issitt Web: www.yorkspace.net Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Porters: +44 (0)1904 323400 Tel: +44 (0)1904 322718 College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 323413 Email: [email protected] Vanbrugh Website: www.yorkgsa.org Provost: Dr David Efird Porters: +44 (0)1904 323200 Term dates College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 323213 Note that the term dates below do not apply to HYMS (the Hull York Medical School) or to Nursing Wentworth programmes. Programmes involving placements or fieldwork may continue outside term time. Provost: Dr Russell Yates If you have to resit your examinations you will need to return to the University at an earlier date. Porters: +44 (0)1904 323000 College Administrator: +44 (0)1904 323013 2012/13 Autumn Term Monday 8 October 2012 – Friday 14 December 2012 Spring Term Monday 7 January 2013 – Friday 15 March 2013 Summer Term Monday 22 April 2013 – Friday 28 June 2013 The information in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press. It is issued for the general 2013/14 guidance of students entering the University in Finding out more October 2013 and does not form part of any contract. Autumn Term Monday 30 September 2013 – Friday 6 December 2013 For details about online open days, departmental The University hopes to provide the programmes and Spring Term Monday 6 January 2014 – Friday 14 March 2014 facilities described in the prospectus, but reserves Summer Term Tuesday 22 April 2014 – Friday 27 June 2014 visit days and other opportunities to find out more the right to withdraw or to make alterations to courses and facilities if necessary. The University about postgraduate study at York, please see welcomes comments on its programmes from 2014/15 students’ parents and sponsors. However, the Autumn Term Monday 29 September 2014 – Friday 5 December 2014 www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/open-days University’s contracts with its students do not or telephone +44 (0)1904 323196 confer benefits on third parties for the purposes Spring Term Monday 5 January 2015 – Friday 13 March 2015 of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. Summer Term Monday 13 April 2015 – Friday 19 June 2015 WELCOME TO THE University of York We offer you a high-quality academic experience a commitment to enhancing your employability research activity at national and international levels of excellence a strong reputation for student support an intellectually stimulating environment a beautiful location in one of Europe’s finest cities . with easy access from anywhere This prospectus tells you about the University, its postgraduate programmes and facilities, and you will find a list of useful contact details on the back cover. To find out more about the University of York visit our website at www.york.ac.uk 2 Contents Life at York Further information Graduate life 5 Music 109 Programmes index 158 Studying at York 9 Philosophy 113 General index 163 Developing your future 16 Physics 117 UK and campus maps 165 International students 19 Politics 120 Officers of the University 168 Finance and funding 21 Politics, Economics University contacts Inside back cover Accommodation 24 and Philosophy 124 Term dates Inside back cover Applying to York 26 Post-war Reconstruction and Development 128 Psychology 131 Subjects Railway Studies and Archaeology 30 Transport History 135 Biology 34 Renaissance and Early Chemistry 38 Modern Studies 138 Communication Studies 42 Social Policy and Social Work 141 Computer Science 45 Sociology 145 Economics and Related Studies 49 Theatre, Film and Television 148 Education 53 Women’s Studies 151 Eighteenth Century Studies 57 Electronics 60 Research institutes English and Related Literature 63 and centres Environment 67 Centre for Chronic Diseases Health Economics 70 and Disorders 156 Health Sciences 73 Centre for Housing Policy 156 History 77 Centre for Immunology and Infection 156 History of Art 81 Centre for Reviews Human Rights (Applied) 84 and Dissemination 156 Language and Linguistic Science 87 Institute for Effective Education 156 Law 90 Institute for the Public Management 93 Understanding of the Past 157 Mathematics 97 Social Policy Research Unit 157 Medical School 101 York Centre for Complex Medieval Studies 103 Systems Analysis 157 Modern Studies 106 York Environmental Sustainability Institute 157 Our stunning new campus expansion at Heslington East has seen four academic departments move into bespoke facilities 4 Contents Graduate life The University of York is one of the success stories in UK higher Market Square there is a Blackwell’s education. Since 1963, it has powered its way to a consistently bookshop, a branch of Santander bank, cash machines and a Students’ Union outlet high ranking in the UK and is one of just six post-war universities selling stationery, computer supplies, which appear in the world top 100. As a member of the prestigious magazines, newspapers and snacks. The Russell Group, our research profile is equally impressive on the Costcutter supermarket stocks an extensive range of groceries including international international stage with joint collaborations around the globe. and Fairtrade products as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. An even greater range of In 2013 the University celebrates its 50th landscaped campus. It is compact, oriental and specialist foods is available at anniversary. Our first half century of success easy to get around, and has a safe, two supermarkets within a 20-minute walk. is built on an ethos of equal opportunity and friendly atmosphere. The village of Heslington next to the campus advancement for all, anchored by the highest The campus offers cafés, bars, shops, has two pubs, a post office and newsagent, standards of academic excellence. sports facilities, a health centre, theatres several other banks and a village shop. These principles are reflected in our vision and concert halls all within easy walking for the future, and the continuing recognition distance. It is well connected, criss-crossed Your college community of the University’s excellence as evidenced with an excellent network of cycle paths and The college system at York provides a by the accolade of University of the Year in benefits from a fast, frequent bus service to ready-made, cross-disciplinary social the 2010 Times Higher Education awards. the city centre and our smaller central site, network and 24/7 welfare support. Colleges We are also a five-times winner of the the beautiful medieval King’s Manor. break the University down into smaller Queen’s Anniversary Prize. In term time there are major events each units, allowing us to meet your needs more Above all, our principles of excellence and week, such as club nights, plays and shows directly. Postgraduates at York are members equality are seen in the achievements of our and other society events covering almost of the graduate college, Wentworth. students and staff – not just in the delivery every imaginable activity, from student-run Many live there in modern purpose-built of our curricula but in the many and diverse choirs and sports tournaments to student accommodation. Others live in private ways in which they contribute to our city, radio and a TV station. A huge entertainment accommodation, and a smaller number our region, national policy and internationally programme is laid on for students through live in the seven other colleges at York leading research.
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