As a HYMS postgraduate student, you will be registered at either the University of Hull or the University of York. But you will have access to facilities and support at both our parent universities, regardless of where you are registered.
How we decide your parent university
The university where you're registered (either Hull or York) is called your ‘parent university’. This is decided as follows:
- If you're studying for a research qualification, your parent university will be wherever your principal supervisor works. This will normally be stated on your offer letter.
- If you're studying for a taught qualification, your parent university will be decided at random after you accept a place (even if you are a current student at Hull or York). You should only accept a place if you're prepared to be registered at either parent university. Our aim is to create two groups of equal size.
Please note that your parent university might be different from your normal place of study. For research students, your normal place of study will be whatever location is most appropriate for your research (and this might change over time). For taught students, you might be required to attend teaching sessions at either university, or at other institutions.
We will only consider a request to be allocated to a specific parent university in exceptional circumstances. If you need to make such a request, you should apply in writing to Jane Kitson, Admissions and Progression Officer (jane.kitson@hyms.ac.uk).
In exceptional circumstances, we might have to alter your parent university after you register. We will only do this if it is absolutely necessary.
Finding accommodation
Both universities offer accommodation for postgraduate students, and provide extensive support to help you find somewhere to live.
Registration
You will normally be able to register at your parent university electronically or by post, but in some circumstances you might have to attend in person -- for instance, if you need a visa.