Mature students
The University of York welcomes applications from mature candidates.
In recent years about 13% of our new students have been mature students and in some departments the proportion is much higher. Mature students come to us from a wide range of backgrounds with qualifications ranging from conventional A levels to Access and Foundation courses.
The specific entry requirements for each department or programme are listed in our current prospectus. However, entry requirements for mature applicants are not totally rigid and can vary from one individual to another. Departments are looking for:
- evidence of your ability to study at the required level
- evidence of relevant experience or interest in relation to the subject
Departments are experienced in advising mature students and you should contact the academic department you are interested in for specific advice. For more general information, including a Mature Students' Information Pack, please contact our Widening Participation Team. You may also be interested in the UCAS website.
The Student Union provides support for Mature Students through the 21 Plus Association. Please take a look at their website to see what help and support they offer for students once they are studying here.
Admissions and UK/EU Student Recruitment Office produce a leaflet with advice and guidance for Mature Students at the University of York. The leaflet is available by post or please feel free to download a copy. You will need a PDF reader which you can find at the Adobe website.