Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)  

Research, 2-4 years, Full-time

York St John University

9589 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

2:1 degree in a related subject

Master's qualification

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

Qualification	Required Level
4-year Bachelor's degree from recognised higher education institution	Equivalent to UK 2:2 or higher

We can consider applicants with degrees in unrelated disciplines if they have substantial work experience. Our International Admissions team will evaluate your undergraduate degree's equivalency.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/bangladesh/

English Language Requirements:

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/bangladesh/

Academic Requirements:

Qualification	Grade
Bachelors Degree	60 or higher, or a Second Class degree

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/india/

English Language Requirements:

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/india/

Academic Requirements:

Qualification	Required Level
4-year Bachelor's degree from recognised higher education institution	Must be equivalent to UK 2:2 or higher
2 year Bachelor's degree and 2 year Master's degree from recognised higher education institution	Both must be equivalent to UK 2:2 or higher

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/pakistan/

English Language Requirements:

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/pakistan/

Academic Requirements:

Qualification	Grade
Bachelor Degree (4 years minimum)	2:2
Kathmandu University	55 % or 2.3 CPGA
Pokhara University	55 % or 2.3 CPGA
Purbanchal University	55 % or 2.3 CPGA
Tribhuvan University	45 %

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/nepal/

English Language Requirements:

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

For Nepal, if you have achieved 60-65 % or a 3.0 CGPA or higher on your full undergraduate degree, we can accept a Mode of Instruction (MOI) letter to meet the English language requirement.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/nepal/

Academic Requirements:

Qualification	Grade
Diplome e Nivelit te Pare	Pass grade of 5.0 may be considered depending on the course, please send certificates to york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/albania/

English Language Requirements:

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/albania/

Academic Requirements:

For courses requiring a 2:2

Qualification	Grade
Bachelor Degree from recognised University	50 - 59 or Second Class (lower credit)

For courses requiring a 2:1

Qualification	Grade
Bachelor Degree from recognised University	60 - 69 or Second Class (Upper Credit)

For courses requiring a 1st class degree

Qualification	Grade
Bachelor Degree	70 - 100

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/nigeria/

English Language Requirements:

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

We will accept WAEC/NECO with C6 or above in English language. Scratch cards for score verification may be requested.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/nigeria/

Academic Requirements:

Most degrees require an undergraduate degree from a recognised Ghanaian institution with minimum Second Class (lower credit).

If a YSJU degree requires 2:1 for entry, you must have minimum Second Class (Upper Credit).

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/ghana/

English Language Requirements:

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification. We will accept WAEC/NECO with C6 or higher in English language- an official scratch card for score verification may be requested.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/your-country/ghana/