2014 Postgraduate Prospectus Register for a Postgraduate Virtual Open Day Upcoming events: November 2013 February 2014 June 2014 Please contact us to book your place at www.york.ac.uk/virtualopenday or telephone +44 (0)1904 323529 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 Europe’s finest city . with easy access from anywhere This prospectus tells you about the University and its postgraduate programmes and facilities. 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 110 Programmes index 157 Studying at York 9 Philosophy 114 General index 162 Enhancing your career 16 Physics 117 UK and campus maps 165 Global programmes 18 Politics 120 Officers of the University 168 International students 19 Politics, Economics University contacts Inside back cover Finance and funding 21 and Philosophy 124 Term dates Inside back cover Accommodation 24 Post-war Reconstruction Applying to York 26 and Development 128 Psychology 131 Railway Studies and Subjects Transport History 135 Archaeology 29 Renaissance and Early Biology 33 Modern Studies 138 Chemistry 37 Social Policy and Social Work 141 Computer Science 41 Sociology 145 Economics and Related Studies 45 Theatre, Film and Television 148 Education 49 Women’s Studies 151 Eighteenth Century Studies 53 Electronics 56 Research institutes English and Related Literature 60 and centres Environment 64 Centre for Chronic Diseases Health Economics 67 and Disorders 155 Health Sciences 70 Centre for Housing Policy 155 History 74 Centre for Hyperpolarisation History of Art 78 in Magnetic Resonance 155 Human Rights (Applied) 81 Centre for Immunology and Infection 155 Language and Communication 84 Centre for Reviews Language and Linguistic Science 87 and Dissemination 155 Law 90 Institute for Effective Education 156 Management 93 Social Policy Research Unit 156 Mathematics 97 York Centre for Complex Medical School 101 Systems Analysis 156 Medieval Studies 104 York Environmental Modern Studies 107 Sustainability Institute 156 Our stunning £750m campus expansion at Heslington East has seen four academic departments move into bespoke facilities Graduate life The University of York is one of the success stories in UK higher the Students’ Union venues, The Courtyard, education. Since 1963, it has powered its way to a consistently high The Glasshouse and The Lounge, as well as the college bars. ranking in the UK and achieved a leading position internationally. As a Right at the heart of the campus in member of the Russell Group, our research profile is equally impressive Market Square there is a Blackwell’s on the international stage with collaborations around the globe. We bookshop, a branch of Santander bank, cash machines and a Students’ Union outlet are currently ranked first in the UK and seventh in the Times Higher selling stationery, computer supplies, Education world rankings of universities under 50 years old. magazines, newspapers and snacks. The Costcutter supermarket stocks an extensive range of groceries including international In 2013 the University celebrated its University life is centred at Heslington on and Fairtrade products as well as fresh fruit 50th anniversary. Our first half century the edge of the historic city of York, where our and vegetables. An even greater range of of success has been built on an ethos of colleges are set in an attractive landscaped oriental and specialist foods is available at equal opportunity and advancement for campus. It is compact, easy to get around, two supermarkets within a 20‑minute walk. all, anchored by the highest standards of and has a safe, friendly atmosphere. The village of Heslington next to the campus academic excellence. The campus offers cafés, bars, shops, has two pubs, a post office and newsagent, These principles are reflected in our vision sports facilities, a health centre, theatres several other banks and a village shop. for the future, and the continuing recognition and concert halls all within easy walking of the University’s excellence as evidenced distance. It is well connected, criss‑crossed Your college community by the accolade of University of the Year in with an excellent network of cycle paths and The college system at York provides a the 2010 Times Higher Education Awards. benefits from a fast, frequent bus service to ready‑made, cross‑disciplinary social We are also a five‑times winner of the the city centre and our smaller central site, network and 24/7 welfare support. Queen’s Anniversary Prize. the beautiful medieval King’s Manor. Colleges break the University down into Above all, our principles of excellence and In term time there are major events each smaller units, allowing us to meet your equality are seen in the achievements of our week, such as club nights, plays and shows needs more directly. Postgraduates at students and staff – not just in the delivery and other society events covering almost York are members of the graduate college, of our curricula but in the many and diverse every imaginable activity, from student‑run Wentworth. Many live there in modern ways in which they contribute to our city, choirs and sports tournaments to student purpose‑built accommodation. Others our region, national policy and internationally radio and a TV station. A huge entertainment live in private accommodation, and a leading research. In short, the University of programme is provided for students through smaller number live in the seven other York has made an impact worldwide over the last 50 years, and we are enormously proud of the difference our staff, students and our 90,000 alumni make in almost every walk of life, in almost every country in the world. From small beginnings, with just 230 students based in the King’s Manor in York city centre, we are now home to more than 15,000 students from 120 countries spread across eight colleges. Campus life The new millennium has signalled a dynamic period of growth for York. Since 2000, the University has invested in 30 new buildings on the existing campus and completed the first phase of a £750m campus expansion. This stunning development on Heslington East includes four new departmental buildings, two colleges (with a third to follow in 2014) and a sports village. On the existing campus there have been major improvements to academic buildings as well as upgrades to teaching rooms, lecture theatres, IT facilities, laboratories, libraries, cultural, sport and social facilities and student accommodation. It’s easy to get around our attractive landscaped campus Graduate life 5 colleges at York (and have the benefit For students with dependants, the GSA of ‘dual nationality’ with Wentworth). organises a Family Network. Students’ Union (YUSU) Wentworth College has unrivalled social and Tel: +44 (0)1904 323724/3 artistic facilities, and is the place on campus Email: [email protected] Graduate Students’ to meet other postgraduates. Association (GSA) Website: www.yusu.org Postgraduate life does not end at Tel: +44 (0)1904 322718 Wentworth, however; you may access the Email: [email protected] facilities across all eight colleges, including International Students’ Website: www.yorkgsa.org their graduate common rooms, dining rooms Association and bars. Common rooms are run by elected The International Students’ Association committees who represent the interests Students’ Union (ISA) is a subcommittee of YUSU which of graduate students on each college’s The University of York Students’ Union helps international students integrate into governing body, the council. Together (YUSU) is a body independent of the University life. Its main aims are to ensure with the Graduate Students’ Association, University representing the interests of all that international students get the most a plethora of student societies to cater for all our students. It co‑ordinates sport and social out of their University experience and to interests and the University as a whole, your societies, provides welfare support and celebrate the international diversity of college and common rooms help to organise volunteering opportunities, campaigns on the campus. All international students, a year‑round programme of social and issues decided by students, and organises undergraduate and postgraduate, including sporting events. They play an important role a range of entertainment on campus, students from the EU and visiting students, in the University’s student welfare network. working alongside the colleges and the are automatically members of the Most colleges also house academic and Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) and Association. The ISA hosts some fantastic departmental offices, seminar rooms, lecture the International Students’ Association (ISA). social events throughout the academic theatres and workspaces for private study. On campus, both YUSU and the GSA year, providing opportunities for all students organise a number of student activities. to be involved and socialise, encouraging Graduate Students’ Association During term time there are major events international understanding and cultural All postgraduates are automatically members each weekend. exchange. The ISA also arranges city trips to