# Applying and study options
**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Find out about your study options, our entry requirements and how to apply to York.
## Types of courses
We offer a wide range of courses in the subject areas of Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences.
- [Undergraduate courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/all/)
- [Postgraduate taught courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/all?mode=taught)
- [Postgraduate research degrees](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/all?mode=research)
- [Online and distance learning courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/online-distance-learning/)
- [International pathway courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/international-pathway-college/pathways/)
### Visiting students
If you're already studying at another university, you can apply to spend time at York as a [visiting student](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/visiting-students/) (from one semester to a full academic year).
### Summer schools and short courses
If you're from a partner university you can join us at our [summer schools and short courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/summer-schools-and-short-courses/) (from one- to 16-weeks).
### Try out a subject
Designed by York academics, our Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free and open to everyone. Engage with university-level study, explore a new subject area or prepare for higher education.
For some subject areas, completing a MOOC may make you eligible for an **alternative offer** to study with us. [Explore participating departments](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/moocs/alternative-offers/).
[Free online taster courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/moocs/)
## Applying and entry requirements
The application processes are different depending on the type of course you're applying to.
### Undergraduate degrees
For undergraduate courses at York (such as BA, BSc and BEng) you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You can apply independently or through an overseas agent.
[How to apply to undergraduate courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/)
#### Undergraduate entry requirements
You should check our typical entry requirements and course-specific requirements. You may also be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability.
- [Entry requirements for your country](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/your-country/)
- [Undergraduate course-specific entry requirements](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/)
- [Undergraduate English language requirements](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/)
#### International pathway courses
If it's stated in [your country information](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/your-country/), or you do not meet the typical entry requirements for your course, you will need to complete a foundation course before joining a Bachelors degree at York.
##### Foundation Certificate
The [Foundation Certificate](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/international-pathway-college/pathways/) will prepare you for study on a Bachelors degree. If you successfully complete the course to the required level, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. We also consider applicants from other foundation courses.
##### International Year One
The [International Year One (IYO)](https://www.kaplanpathways.com/where-to-study/university-of-york-international-pathway-college/courses/international-year-one/) is a type of foundation pathway where you simultaneously complete the foundation year content and the main content from the first year of your degree programme.
Unlike other foundation programmes, upon completion of the IYO, you will join the second year of your main programme.
### Postgraduate courses
You can apply online for **taught postgraduate courses** (MA, MSc, MPA, MRes, PG Diploma, PG Certificate and LLM) and **research degrees** (MPhil, PhD and MA/MSc by research). In most cases applications can be submitted throughout the year, however we recommend that you apply as early as possible due to competition for places.
**[How to apply to postgraduate courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/ "Root%20%BB%20University%20Website%20%BB%20Study%20at%20York%20%BB%20Postgraduate%20%BB%20Applying")**
#### Postgraduate entry requirements
You can apply independently or through an overseas agent. You must meet our general entry requirements and course-specific requirements. You may also be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability.
- [Entry requirements for your country](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/your-country/)
- [Postgraduate course-specific entry requirements](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/)
- [Postgraduate taught English language requirements](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply/international/english/)
- [Postgraduate research English language requirements](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/international/english/)
#### International pathway course: Pre-Masters
For some of our Masters courses, if you do not meet the entry requirements you can prepare via our [Pre-Masters programme](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/international-pathway-college/pathways/) in our International Pathway College in York or London.
If you successfully complete the course to the required level you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen Masters degree at York.
### Pre-sessional English courses
We also offer a range of [pre-sessional English language courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/international-pathway-college/pre-sessionals/) which can be used for entry to undergraduate degree-level courses and Masters courses. These courses help you achieve the level of English language needed to meet the conditions of your offer and will help further develop your academic study skills. You can apply online once you accept your offer. These courses are popular, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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## Contact us
Got a question about applying to York? Email our friendly International Team for advice and support.
If you've already applied to study at York please use [You@York](https://www.york.ac.uk/you-at-york/) to upload any documents. Please do not email documents to us as this may delay your offer being processed.
- [international@york.ac.uk](mailto:international@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 324 000](tel:+441904 324 000)
## Related links
- [Studying in the UK](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/study-in-uk/)
- [International pathway courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/international-pathway-college/pathways/)
- [Meet or contact us](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/meet-us/)