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About York Your route to York From Kings to York

Kings has a formal progression agreement from the Kings Foundation to York

The University of York recognises and welcomes applications from students on Kings university degree preparation programmes.

Students who have applied to Kings and express an interest in progressing to the University of York are sent a welcome letter from the University of York, which lists the grades required for entry.

On successful completion of their studies at Kings, students can progress to the University of York to continue their degree studies.

About the University of York

The University of York is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, and is listed among the Times Higher Education World University Rankings’ top 150 institutions – one of the youngest universities to do so. It consists of nine colleges which are situated at the main Heslington campus, just a short walk from the historic centre of the city.

Key Facts

Rankings

  • #17 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • #25 in the Guardian Good University Guide 2025
  • #17 in the Complete University Guide 2025
  • #5​ for Chemistry, Linguistics and Natural Sciences, #7 for Criminology, Philosophy and Drama, Dance and Cinematics, #8 Archaeology and Forensic Science, Psychology and History of art, Architecture and Design (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Latest undergraduate enrolment

  • Over 14,000

Latest postgraduate enrolment

  • Over 5,000

Year founded

  • 1963

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  • It holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) Gold Award. 
  • The University now has over 30 academic departments and research centres.
  • Every undergraduate has the option of a work placement of up to a year, and degree modules have been designed to develop the skills that will boost employability.
  • York is a five-times winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize.
Location

Your route to York

When you apply for the University of York Pathway with us, you will receive a welcome letter from York.

Depending on the degree subject you want to pursue at the University of York, you will choose from:

Key facts

When

  • January 2025
  • September 2025

Where

  • Bournemouth
  • Brighton
  • London
  • Oxford

Duration

  • 1 academic year (3 terms)

Lessons

  • Average 21 hours per week plus homework and private study

Entry requirements

  • Academic: Good grades at high school or equivalent institution
  • Language: Minimum IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 16.5

From Kings to York

Every year our students get accepted on a wide range of degrees at the University of York.

Below are examples of past progression.

Please note that for some nationality / degree combinations, we have had many students but we only mention once.

The subject ranking is from The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Kings course Degree Subject ranking
Degree pathway Business and Management 38
Degree pathway Business and Management with Placement Year 38
Degree pathway Business and Management 38
Kings course Degree Subject ranking
A-level Economics 28
A-level Economics 28
Degree pathway Economics and Finance 28
Degree pathway Economics 28
Kings course Degree Subject ranking
A-level Electronic Engineering 41
Degree pathway Molecular Cell Biology with a year in industry 12 (Biological Sciences)
Kings course Degree Subject ranking
Degree pathway Computer Science 32
A-level Computer Science 32
Kings course Degree Subject ranking
Degree pathway English Language and Linguistics 5 (Linguistics)
Degree pathway English Language and Linguistics 5
Degree pathway Philosophy 7
Degree pathway Law 18
Degree pathway Law 18
Kings course Degree Subject ranking
Degree pathway Mathematics/Finance 28
Kings course Degree Subject ranking
A-level Politics with International Relations 13 (Politics)
Degree pathway Philosophy, Politics and Economics 13
Kings course Degree Subject ranking
Degree pathway Psychology 8
Degree pathway Sociology and Social Psychology 14
Kings alumni at University of York

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The Kings Admissions Team