Sanctuary Scholarships
York St John University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

The BA (Hons) Religion, Philosophy and Ethics with Foundation Year at York St John University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Through this interdisciplinary foundation year you can to develop skills and knowledge both within and beyond the degree you will progress onto. The course allows you to explore different aspects of your own subject area, as well as a wider framework of contexts, approaches and crossovers with other subjects. The foundation year provides a welcoming and encouraging environment in which you can first encounter those key questions and challenges that will later inform your undergraduate study. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
| UCAS Points | 48 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £18,000 | £22,000 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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York St John University · Undergraduate

York St John University offers Religion, Philosophy and Ethics with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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