York St John University · Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics Bachelor's degree at York St John University
BA (Hons) Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics at York St John University. You'll develop expertise in language theory, research methods and applied practice, alongside specialist options, an independent project and professional skills development.
BA (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
85%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Prepare for a life teaching English around the world. Explore Japanese culture by learning the language and studying abroad. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at York St John University, based in YSJ Main Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Language and area studies graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 40% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £22,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.4
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent87
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent85
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent80
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 8 modules
- Introducing LinguisticsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce you to the fundamental components of linguistic study, and place your learning about these concepts within our multilingual world. We will explore the history of English as a global language, and consider how our languages have been shaped by contact with each other. You will consider the current dominance of the colonial languages, and think about the implications of this for smaller and indigenous languages, and for their speakers and natural environments. This will
- Introduction to TESOLCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce you to the latest thinking in TESOL as an academic discipline and a profession. It will help to prepare you for teaching English in the UK or abroad. You will consider the nature of Global Englishes, and how they are learned in diverse cultural contexts. We will also explore the role of teachers and teaching, and consider common misconceptions that have shaped inequalities for learners and teachers.
- Japanese for Communication 1Compulsory20 credits
Module details
If you have little or no experience, you will be placed in Japanese for Communication 1. Working in pairs and groups, you will focus on communicating and expressing yourself in Japanese. This will teach you not only to speak the language but also to understand others in Japanese. You will also begin writing with the Japanese lettering systems: Hiragana, Katakana, and basic Kanji.
- Japanese for Continuing Learners 1Compulsory20 credits
Module details
If you already have A1 level equivalent knowledge on Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR), you will be placed in Japanese for Continuing Learners 1. On this module you will develop your abilities to communicate in Japanese and understand others. You will write and tell creative narratives about events in the past or future. In both speech and in writing you will describe people and places in detail and express your thoughts and opinions.
- Structures of EnglishCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module is your introduction to the descriptions of grammatical structures. This means looking at word classes, sentence types, morphology and more. You will study grammatical variations in English found within the UK and in other parts of the world. By the end of the module you will have a solid understanding of the basic terminology and key concepts.
- PhoneticsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the principles of articulatory and practical phonetics. You will learn how to recognise, describe and produce a subset of the sounds of the world's languages, using the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. You will also learn basic transcription skills in English. The module provides a foundation for further linguistic study, enabling you to recognise, transcribe and analyse sounds in, for example, children's language and varieties of English or other lan
- Japanese for Communication 2Compulsory20 credits
Module details
This module builds on your knowledge from your previous language module. If you are placed in Japanese for Communication 2, you will learn to talk and write about places and people, things you have done in the past, and your thoughts and opinions. You will also take weekly kanji practice tests to help you develop your Japanese character writing. These tests do not contribute towards your grades, they are designed to help you develop your skills.
- Japanese for Continuing Learners 2Compulsory20 credits
Module details
If you are placed in Japanese for Continuing Learners 2, you will develop your understanding of Japanese by learning to talk and write about desires and plans. You will receive feedback on your writing as you start to read and write more complex sentences.
Year 2 11 modules
- Japanese in Use 1Compulsory20 credits
Module details
On this module you will build on the practical Japanese language skills developed in your first year. You will further develop these skills by studying different aspects of Japanese society and culture through reading and listening activities. You will learn to express yourself in both spoken and written Japanese and understand an increasing number of kanji. Through this module, you will not only improve your language skills but also learn about Japanese culture and society.
- Second Language AcquisitionCompulsory20 credits
Module details
On this module you will develop skills that will lead you towards becoming a critical, reflective and adaptive language learner, teacher and TESOL professional. Your learning will focus on theories of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) based around the latest SLA research through which you will analyse second language data. In addition, you will observe and evaluate English language lessons, developing critical thinking skills as you discuss these lessons in relation to SLA and teaching practice.
- PhonologyOptional20 credits
Module details
On this module we will introduce you to aspects of phonetics and phonology that support the analysis of varieties of language, including child phonology and languages other than English. The module is taught using a problem-based learning workshop approach. You will learn about: The concept of the phoneme Phonotactics and syllable structure Transcription skills, including connected speech phenomena Phonological features
- World EnglishesOptional20 credits
Module details
This module will give you a deeper understanding of how the English language is spread across the globe. You will study the history of English both in the British Isles and abroad, thinking about the social history of language change, variety and status. You will also explore the concept of standard varieties of English, and the structural variation in major international varieties of English.
- Language, Gender and SexualityOptional20 credits
Module details
On this module you will learn about key areas of feminist and queer linguistics. We will cover different theories and approaches to the study of language, gender and sexuality, and you will learn about how some of these approaches have been applied in domains such as education, the workplace, literature and the media. Through this you will gain confidence in arguing for your own, informed position, and using the grounding you have received as a starting point for your own work and ideas.
- Media DiscourseOptional20 credits
Module details
On this module you will explore how media uses language and other communication resources to shape ideas and influence power. You will learn to analyse the choices media makes in language (and beyond) and uncover the hidden messages and beliefs woven into the ways those behind it communicate with us.
- Japanese in Use 2Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Building on the knowledge you gained studying Japanese in Use 1, this module will prepare you for daily communication through topics that will be useful in your year abroad. You will learn more about Japanese culture and society through reading and listening activities using authentic materials. You will also expand your written and verbal language skills through various activities.
- Intercultural Communication and TESOLCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will deepen both your theoretical knowledge and your practical abilities in intercultural communication, with a specific focus on teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). You will explore the meaning of culture through case studies and real life examples from diverse educational and cultural contexts around the world. We will explore how culture is represented in the media, in English language teaching materials, and in classroom interactions, and start to understand
- Forensic LinguisticsOptional20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce you to the field of forensic linguistics. You will learn how to analyse language as forensic evidence for crimes such as sexual assault, terrorism, murder and hate crimes. Applying your knowledge of linguistics, you will also look at how language is used in the justice system, from police interviews to language in the courtroom.
- Children's Language and LiteracyOptional20 credits
Module details
On this module you will learn about children's language and literacy development. By the end of the module you will be able to perform a fine-grained analysis of children's writing at various stages of literacy development. You will finish the module with a good understanding of what the reading and writing that children do at various ages and stages tells us about their literacy development. You will also learn about contextual issues that impact on children's literacy development, such as the
- PsycholinguisticsOptional20 credits
Module details
On this module you will develop your awareness of the psychological underpinnings of language knowledge and use. You will learn about spoken and written language comprehension from the smallest units (phonemes and graphemes) to the biggest (sentence-level and pragmatic processing). You will also learn about the cognitive processes which underpin language production, as well as specialist weeks on topics such as emotional language and artificial intelligence. You will gain hands-on experience of
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course prepares you to teach English as a foreign language whilst building expertise in Japanese language and culture. You'll combine intensive Japanese study with English language teaching methodology and linguistics foundations. Typically, Year 1 establishes your English literary and linguistic grounding through close reading, critical theory and the history of literature. Alongside this, you'll begin Japanese language study and explore its cultural contexts. Year 2 deepens your engagement with modern and contemporary literature and linguistics, whilst your Japanese progresses to intermediate fluency. You'll usually encounter specialisations such as critical theory, Shakespeare and early modern texts, and contemporary fiction as options emerge. In Year 3, you'll pursue advanced study in your chosen areas, potentially including literature and linguistics seminars, whilst reaching upper-intermediate Japanese proficiency. A research project or dissertation typically concludes your degree, allowing independent study in your specialism.
Who it's for
Suited to those with a genuine interest in Japanese language, English language teaching and linguistic theory. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; typical entrants had a UCAS tariff of 96–111 points. You should be prepared for sustained language study and research-focused learning.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 85% of English & Literature graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings across the field start at £23,000–£30,000 (15 months post-graduation), rising to £24,650–£34,800 after five years, according to national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data. Your specific career path will depend on your specialisation and professional development during the course.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is studied full-time over 4 years at York St John University, a university founded in 1841 located at YSJ Main Campus. The course is taught in English and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised. York St John holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships. Check its funding pages for details.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysExplore our Open Days
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists around 104 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent80% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check York St John University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| an Access course | 10% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask York St John University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home£9,790 / yr
International£12,100 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at York St John University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, published course home fee
illustrative borrowing over 4 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All York St John University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What English & Literature graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £22,000 | £16,000 – £26,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £19,500 | £15,500 – £23,500 | 340 |
| 5 years after | £25,000 | £20,500 – £29,000 | 355 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
85%
in work or further study 15 months on
40%
in highly skilled work or study
80%
continue past their first year
75%
find their work meaningful
50%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£22,000
£23,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£19,500
£19,975 – £28,200After 5 years LEO
£25,000
£24,650 – £34,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,000 – £36,000
National figures for English & Literature graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
85 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
75% working0% working and studying20% in further study40% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with English & Literature courses at the same study level.
This course £25,000Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £25,500–£31,500
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,436 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Bath Spa UniversityBA/BSc (Hons) Education and English Literature with Professional Placement Year£25,000Bath Spa UniversityBA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature Joint£25,000Bath Spa UniversityBA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature Joint with Professional Placement Year£25,000Bath Spa UniversityBA (Hons) Drama and English Literature£25,000
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 15% of published destinations
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Secretarial and related occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupationsSOC 2020 62 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £22,297
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 25; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is BA (Hons) Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics worth it?
Weigh it carefully. On these figures graduates of BA (Hons) Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics earn close to non-graduate pay, so on cost alone the course is slow to pay off.
Slower payoff: this course’s graduate earnings stay close to non-graduate pay
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 4 years of wages given up while studying. The model remains below break even after 30 years. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
−£29,160
10-year payoff
extra earnings over the first decade, after the fees you pay
0.26×
Return on investment
extra earnings over 10 yrs per £1 of fees
£39,160
Tuition over the course
£9,790/yr × 4 yrs (published course home fee)
£25,000
Grad earnings, 5 yrs on
£1,000 above a non-graduate (£24,000)
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 4 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
Job market & outlook
How English & Literature graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across English & Literature courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where English & Literature graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Publishers
- Media & broadcasters
- Marketing & PR agencies
- Charities & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit English & Literature graduates.
English GraduateRibbons and Reeves LimitedEnglish, Maths & Digital Skills ManagerHIT TrainingEnglish Certification Examiner (Written & Oral) – Paid TrainingPearsonEnglish Supply Teachers - Oldham and RochdaleTradewind RecruitmentLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £22,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.4 out of 10: NSS 87% · in work or study 85% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
York St John University
All students12,150
International37.1%
Aged 25+31.6%
Language and area studies across the UK
Students75,355
Aged 25+23.7%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around YSJ Main Campus
2,229 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 714Anti Social Behaviour 546Shoplifting 353Public Order 133Criminal Damage Arson 121
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is English & Literature right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to York St John University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £12,100 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check York St John University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with York St John University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by York St John University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Language and area studies graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 40% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £22,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The published home tuition is £9,790 per year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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