Next Step York

Next Step York is a two-year outreach programme designed for Year 12 students to support them on their journey to higher education. Students can explore their university options, receive specialist support with their current studies and experience what life is like at York.

What’s involved?

By joining the Next Step York programme, your students will benefit from our 3 core modules:

• YorSkills - join sessions to support your studies and explore your future university course.
• YorUni - build skills to thrive at university, from managing wellbeing and finances to finding your community.
• YorChoice - find the right university for them, as well as thinking about next steps after finishing university studies.

Sessions are primarily delivered in an online format with a particular focus on building community through replicating our unique College system environment. Next Step York students also have the chance to attend a fully funded campus day visit or 2-night residential opportunity. 

Students who complete the Black Access or Next Step York programmes will be:

• considered for a guaranteed interview or offer to study at York
• considered for an alternative offer which is up to three grades below the standard  offer
• receive tailored transition support prior to enrolling at the university via our YorJourney module