York St John University

York St John University (YSJ) is a public university with an urban main campus in the historic city of York and a second campus in London. It emphasises social justice, inclusion, high-quality teaching and strong student satisfaction, with a TEF 2023 overall Silver rating and Gold for Student Experience.

Public University

• Origins: 1841 (as York Diocesan College)
• University Status: 2005–2006 (as York St John University)

• Arts: drama, film & TV production, media, music, creative writing, fine art, design.
• Education, Language & Psychology: teacher education, primary education, TESOL, psychology, counselling, languages.
• Humanities: English literature, history, theology, politics.
• Science, Technology & Health: computer science, software engineering, games development, biomedical science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, sport.
• York Business School: business management, accounting & finance, marketing, tourism & hospitality, international business.

• Recognised UK higher-education institution with taught and research degree-awarding powers; subject to UK quality assurance and OfS regulation.
• Various programmes (especially in health, teaching and allied professions) are approved by relevant regulatory/professional bodies (e.g., HCPC performance review for health programmes)

• Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023: Silver rating
• Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024: Ranked 93rd overall

• Over 180 years of history in higher education from 1841 teacher-training roots.
• Strong reputation for teaching quality and student experience, reflected in TEF Gold for Student Experience and high NSS scores (over 80% overall positivity, 93% for how well staff explain things).
• Recognised for social inclusion, community focus and social justice remit in strategy and access & participation plans.