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1113 Student reviews
Well the facilities and the humbleness between the staffs makes ysj the perfect choice to study.
I'm very glad to get opportuntity to study in the york st john university
York Sj is a great place to study because of the support not only from tutors but from all staff around uni. The student union staff are all very supportive too and always make me feel comfortable. Coming to university has been the most positive change in my life and I am grateful to everyone there. The only aspect I believe could be improved is the mental health appointments being quicker but obviously it would need more staff and I know there is a lot of people who require these services.
Best aspect - the support I am getting for my wellbeing and health. I feel included and can ask for any help I need Worst aspect- I love my course however it is very tailored to film and TV and not always media so the course could be tailored in seminars to the correct course
18-24 years
The only thing I can come to think of on th down side of university is lack of communication, hard to say whether they go through with student responses or not
The location is great in terms of numerous access points into each building, easy access to a GP and wellbeing too. It’s great that the hospital is only a few minutes walk away and town is easy to get to for any needs or wants I may have. The building could do with being repainted or fixed a little bit in some parts as there are some building with bits of the wall plaster (I think) coming off.
Everyone is really friendly and the staff are helpful. I felt really welcomed when I started first year and have continued to love my course and the uni as a whole into my second year.
I enjoy studying at ysj, the teachers are all very supportive and helpful however, as my course is relatively new to ysj there are still parts that are being improved as we go along.
York is a lovely place to live and study. The city has so many historical sites and places to visit and explore. York St John University is a friendly , welcoming place. The tutor’s are professional, approachable and generally pretty good company, making subjects very interesting when teaching. There are some drop in events for mature students like myself but unfortunately these are on on a day that I cannot attend so maybe alternatively dates would help to include everyone who would like to attend these. I have been very pleased so far though with the University experience.
The university provides a supportive and safe environment and the staff and resources are generally really good. The only aspect I feel can be improved is specifically my course structure in that it’s very research based and for those who don’t want to go into research it doesn’t feel very tailored to us. Furthermore the university doesn’t offer online attendance which can be a downfall at times.
The best is the timetable and the worst is I have no friends
accommodation is a pretty big issue.
Assignments- Worst Great location and vibe
Everybody is so welcoming
good uni and location and staff
I think that YSJ is a nice university, great campus located nearby to the city centre and station which is handy. Staff and students are friendly. Course is really good.
18-24 years
First gen student
I was nervous about coming to university, but when I arrived, I straight away felt welcomed. The staff at the university are all lovely and understanding, and they offer a lot of support and guidance when you need it. I also really like the course I chose and find the facilities available for me to use are of amazing standard, many of which I have never used before (such as wood and metal work) - I find the opportunity and encouragement to try all this equipment exciting. My only struggle when I was starting was understanding my time table and where everything was, and I found when asking staff I didn’t receive much guidance on how to understand my time table - however, after attending my first few sessions everything was thoroughly explained and made sense to me. Overall, I have had nothing but a positive experience since starting my studies at York St John.
18-24 years
First gen student
The greatest experience at uni is the lecturers. They're always ready to help and make you feel better, and the services desk is very lovely and a great help everytime! It could be improved by having the bar staff a bit more experienced
the worst is getting used to living with new people and the best is all of the social opportunities


student union not up to par but otherwise a perfect university with amazing professors and location
can get difficult at times but lots of support available
Wifi let it down, however very safe, gate shut after certain hours but great value for money