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International Guide
2021
THINK
BEYOND
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OUR CAMPUS Leeds city centre
Only a 10-minute
BY THE CITY walk from campus
Leeds train station
PARKINSON BUILDING
The iconic landmark building of the
University
LAIDLAW LIBRARY
Designed for our undergraduate students
Parkinson Building Laidlaw Library
EDWARD BOYLE LIBRARY The Edge
Includes a postgraduate-only
Research Hub Leeds Doctoral College
Edward Boyle Library
LEEDS DOCTORAL COLLEGE
Coordinates postgraduate research
support and activities
Leeds University Union
THE EDGE
Swimming pool, gym and sports halls
St George’s Field
ST GEORGE’S FIELD
A beautiful green space in the heart
of campus
LEEDS UNIVERSITY UNION
Shops, cafés, music venues and home
to our clubs and societies
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Information provided by the University, such as in presentations, University brochures and on the University website,
is accurate at the time of first disclosure. However, courses, University services and content of publications remain
CONTENTS
subject to change. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or to keep
courses contemporary through updating practices or areas of study. Circumstances may arise outside the reasonable
control of the University leading to required changes. Such circumstances include industrial action, unexpected
student numbers, significant staff illness (where a course is reliant upon a person’s expertise), unexpected lack of
funding, severe weather, fire, civil disorder, political unrest, government restrictions and serious concern with regard WELCOME TO LEEDS 4 LEEDS AND YORKSHIRE 32
to the transmission of serious illness making a course unsafe to deliver. After a student has taken up a place with
the University, the University will look to give early notification of any changes and try to minimise their impact, Introducing Leeds 33
offering suitable alternative arrangements or forms of compensation where it believes there is a fair case to do so. REDEFINING EXCELLENCE 6 City life 34
The latest key information on courses, entry requirements and fees can be found at courses.leeds.ac.uk and Research that makes a difference 7
www.leeds.ac.uk/pgr. Please check this website before making any decisions.
Living in Leeds 36
Research-based learning 9
Inspirational teaching 10 YOUR STUDY OPTIONS 38
Leading research facilities 11 International Foundation Year routes 39
Your learning environment 12 Undergraduate courses 40
Masters courses 40
YOUR FUTURE CAREER 14 Postgraduate research 40
Develop your employability 15 Our subject areas and courses 41
Postgraduate research opportunities 54
AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY 20
Talk to a student 21 NEXT STEPS 55
International student support 22 Costs to consider 56
Funding57
CAMPUS LIFE 25
Applying to study here 58
On campus 26 How to apply 60
Students’ Union 28
Sport and fitness 29 NOTES65
Wellbeing and support 30
MAP AND HOW TO FIND US 66
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WELCOME TO LEEDS FIND OUT MORE
Top 100
Come and join us in one of the UK’s university in Join us Talk to a representative in your country
most diverse and student-friendly the world We have:
Explore your subject, meet our academic staff
cities. Be part of a world top 100 and chat to some of our students at our fairs • offices in China, India, Japan, Malaysia
QS World University
university, with excellent teaching and virtual events. and Nigeria
Rankings 2021
and a focus on your future. www.leeds.ac.uk/visitus
• a global network of representatives who can
The University of Leeds is a leading UK advise you about applying to study with us
Chat to our students
university, established in 1904. We’re a www.leeds.ac.uk/meetus
global community, so you’ll have chance We hope that by the time you’re ready to Talk to a current international student
to meet and work with staff and students start your studies with us the situation with about life at leeds.
from all over the world. COVID-19 will have eased. However, please www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleeds
be aware, we will continue to review our
We’ll help you reach your potential by:
courses and other elements of the student
• challenging you academically and personally
• helping you develop employability skills
experience in response to COVID-19 and we
may need to adapt our provision to ensure TALK TO US CONNECT WITH US
students remain safe. For the most up-to-date universityofleeds
• supporting you every step of the way
information on COVID-19, regularly visit our
Find the course or postgraduate research website, which we will continue to update as +44 (0)113 343 2336 @UniversityLeeds
opportunity for you at courses.leeds.ac.uk the situation changes. study@leeds.ac.uk
and www.leeds.ac.uk/pgr www.leeds.ac.uk/covid19faqs
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REDEFINING RESEARCH
THAT MAKES
D
iscover more about our leading
research at www.leeds.ac.uk/research
EXCELLENCE A DIFFERENCE
Our research tackles the big issues
affecting today’s world. Here are some
of the ways our discoveries are making
a real difference to society.
Learn from experts. Expand your
understanding through the latest
research in your field. Benefit from
Photo: Dr A E Hogg, CPOM, University of Leeds
excellent teaching and facilities.
An international team, including researchers
from Leeds, are estimating sea level rises
more accurately, using satellite data to
generate information on polar ice thickness
and melting rates.
We’re pioneering a technique to avoid rejection
of transplant tissue by combining our medical
engineering and medical immunology expertise.
Over 80%
of our research is rated
‘world leading’ or
‘internationally excellent’
(REF 2014) Photo: Keo Theasrun, Documentation Center of Cambodia
Our researchers were part of a breakthrough We’re supporting young conflict survivors
in the development of terahertz quantum across the world through an Arts and
cascade lasers, which could lead to ultra-fast Humanities Research Council-funded project,
transmission of data, potentially benefiting helping them use creative media to understand
hospitals, research facilities and satellite conflict and share their experiences.
communications.
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MAKE RESEARCH-BASED
LEARNING
AN IMPACT You’ll join a leading UK research
university and one of the top 100
universities in the world (QS World
University Rankings 2021).
We’re a founding member of the prestigious
Russell Group of 24 research-intensive
universities. This means research is at the
heart of your learning at Leeds, whatever
your level of study.
Our courses are designed and taught by staff
who are experts in their fields. Their research
feeds directly into your course, so you can
hear about the latest breakthroughs, even
before they’re published.
Undergraduate and Masters students
As an undergraduate or Masters student,
you’ll carry out a research project, giving you
“
the chance to develop and apply your research
y lecturers were involved in
M skills and make your own discoveries. We’ll
the latest robotics research that encourage you to develop a researcher mindset
impacts our lives in a big way – investigating, questioning and improving.
– it’s an exciting area. I learnt
the theory in the classroom and Postgraduate researchers
then I got to apply it practically
in the lab. I enjoyed the hands-on
As a postgraduate researcher, you can
be confident of structured supervision that Top 10
element of working with challenges and supports you. Our Doctoral UK university for
electronics and mechanics. College brings together all the support services research power
and opportunities available to enhance your
For one of my projects I designed research, your development and your overall REF 2014
a robotic arm for a drone that experience at Leeds.
could pick up and place objects.
It’s great how you can think Contribute to our research excellence
outside the box at Leeds.
” L earn more from Jefferson about his
We need researchers at all levels with
exciting new ideas and approaches. Over
Jefferson Sanchez experience of research-based learning half our submissions to REF 2014 included
Pictured in the National Instruments at www.leeds.ac.uk/jeffersonsanchez contributions from our PhD researchers.
Active Learning Laboratory
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INSPIRATIONAL LEADING RESEARCH
TEACHING FACILITIES
We’ll challenge you to explore, Enhance your learning with the
question and discover, and to be an outstanding facilities of a leading
active partner in your own learning. research-intensive university.
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You’ll study among inspirational academics Our cutting-edge facilities could benefit you
and be exposed to the latest discoveries in The University has invested directly or indirectly through the data and
your subject area. heavily in digital technology over insights they provide.
We achieved a Gold rating in the
the last few years, recognising that
Whatever your specialism, we’ll encourage you
government’s Teaching Excellence education is changing and students’ to collaborate with others in different disciplines
Framework (TEF), recognising our expectations are changing too. to create new knowledge and insights.
commitment to teaching quality. Digital technology can really support
students’ learning and help them to Facilities that may help shape your
Teaching
Excellence
Framework
achieve their outcomes.
” studies at Leeds include:
Professor Neil Morris LABORATORIES AND CLINICAL FACILITIES
Dean of Digital Education Science, technology, engineering and maths
students can develop their knowledge and
You’ll benefit from a high-quality learning techniques using industry-standard clinical
experience, which includes: Hear more from Neil about the
University’s digital investment at and laboratory facilities.
• a blend of virtual and face-to-face teaching 2
www.leeds.ac.uk/neilmorris
(lectures, seminars and tutorials), with
time for independent study, project work,
STUDIO, WORKSHOP AND
laboratory practicals or fieldwork PERFORMANCE SPACES
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• the latest digital learning technology in some Art, design, theatre and music students can
lecture theatres and seminar rooms to enable There’s lots of support to help you adjust refine their skills in fully equipped studios,
collaborative and interactive learning to studying here, through: workshops and performance spaces.
• access to video and audio recordings of most • E
nglish language support, available
of your lectures and other learning activities before you start and while you’re studying M&S COMPANY ARCHIVE
through our Virtual Learning Environment – see pages 13 and 59
The archive of this well-known British company
• academic study skills advice and workshops is housed on campus and offers exciting
– see page 17 research opportunities across disciplines,
At undergraduate level, you’ll broaden your • your personal tutor (undergraduate or Masters) from business to textiles.
studies beyond your subject area. or supervisor (postgraduate research)
leedsforlife.leeds.ac.uk/broadening 3
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
The University’s Special Collections
contains rare books, manuscripts 1. University of Leeds Driving Simulator
and artworks for primary research. 2. M&S Company Archive
3. S
teinway pianos in the School of Music,
which has All-Steinway School status
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ENGLISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES
Improve your English with the University’s
Language Centre. A pre-sessional course
can help you meet the English language
requirements of your course (see page 59).
Our teaching staff will help you improve your
academic English and prepare you for life at
YOUR LEARNING LIBRARIES TECHNOLOGY a UK university.
ENVIRONMENT
The University Library is one of the UK’s major Free high-speed wi-fi across campus and Once you’ve started your course, you can
academic research libraries. There are four 24-hour computer clusters let you study when access learning materials from our Language
libraries on campus, each offering a different and where suits you. Teaching spaces with Zone in different languages, including English.
working environment. They’re equipped with the latest digital technology help you to learn As well as a study and resource centre on
the latest technology and have spaces for collaboratively and interactively. campus, we offer online advice and digital
You’ll find everything you need to group and individual study. resources, and language learning activities
You’ll have access to a range of standard
support your studies. We’re continually Our Laidlaw Library was purpose built for and specialist software, including Office 365, to help you study – all for free.
investing in our campus – from new undergraduate students. The Research Hub linked to your University account and available We also provide free English language
laboratories and lecture theatres to in the Edward Boyle Library is a dedicated anywhere. You can access personalised workshops and one-to-one consultations
one of the most impressive libraries space for researchers and postgraduates, content (like your timetable and library record) alongside your degree.
with extra-large study desks – especially useful through the UniLeeds app and you’ll find lots of
in the UK. when writing up your research. The Brotherton help and support online and in person from our
www.leeds.ac.uk/languagecentre
Library is our oldest library, a beautiful historic IT Service Desk.
space in which you can work and access it.leeds.ac.uk
rare books and manuscripts in the Special
Collections Research Centre.
You can also benefit from friendly advice and
academic skills support from expert Library staff.
library.leeds.ac.uk
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YOUR
FUTURE
CAREER
You’re focused on your future.
We are too. Make the most of
everything at Leeds to help
you succeed.
DEVELOP YOUR We design our courses to be relevant to
industry through:
EMPLOYABILITY • well-established links with leading
organisations
• work placement opportunities and talks
by industry experts
We understand that developing your
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• tutors, who are also industry consultants
employability alongside your academic and practitioners, sharing their
most targeted UK studies is a priority. You’ll have lots of experience with you
university by graduate opportunities to build your practical • professional accreditation and industrial
recruiters and transferable skills, and to benefit advisory boards, which ensure courses
from careers events and advice. meet employer needs
The Graduate Market in 2020 The academic school which runs your course
High Fliers Research can tell you about its employability focus.
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GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
You can build your practical skills and
understanding through:
• project work, fieldwork or work placements
– included in many of our undergraduate
and postgraduate courses
• s hort placement or internship opportunities
outside your course – advertised through our
“
Careers Service and your academic school DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Student clubs and societies (see page 28)
Having studied analytical philosophy also offer opportunities to develop your
• part-time jobs – advertised through the
Union’s Joblink
as part of my course, I was able to Transferable skills – such as spoken and personal motivation, teamworking and
put this into practice during my year written communication and teamworking leadership style – as well as have fun.
• an undergraduate work placement year – are important whatever degree you’re
– extending your degree to work in a at IBM. I learnt how to code and ran
studying. You’ll use them throughout your
business or organisation. Check if the workshops to teach others how to do it. Leeds for Life
career and many employers look for them.
undergraduate degree you’re interested A real highlight was being part of IBM’s The Leeds for Life website brings together
in offers this at courses.leeds.ac.uk team at Wimbledon, analysing matches Your course or research will help you develop opportunities and helps you record your
skills like problem-solving, analytical skills and experiences, so you can talk clearly and
• internship and ambassadorial opportunities and looking at how players were
creative thinking. confidently to potential employers about
at the University – a great way to build your performing. I was really thrilled when
skills and confidence while being paid Free workshops and advice from our your skills and achievements.
I was offered a place on the IBM leedsforlife.leeds.ac.uk
There are restrictions on the work (paid Skills@Library service can help you
graduate programme, as I could look
”
and unpaid) international students can do. strengthen your skills in areas like report
forward to a job that I’d enjoy. writing, presenting and time management.
Check what your visa allows and talk to our
International Student Office if you’re unsure. Demetra Brady
Find out more from Demetra
about her work experience at
www.leeds.ac.uk/demetrabrady
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CAREER ADVICE AND INFORMATION
Whether you are a student or researcher,
our Careers Service offers a range of events,
online resources and personal advice and
support, including information especially for
international students.
Make use of our online resources and personal
support to understand your strengths and
market yourself effectively. Get advice on
résumé writing, job applications and
interview skills. “ I’m looking forward to going to some
conferences this year and meeting people
Our many careers fairs, presentations, doing similar work. Networking is very
workshops and events can help you important when you are doing any kind
understand what employers are looking of research. The University organises
for and make valuable connections. a lot of seminars and talks, so you not
Events often include overseas employers only get to know people from your very
and international alumni.
Volunteering Study abroad specific area but other people too.
Volunteering is a great way to broaden your Most of our undergraduate courses offer You’ll also find internships, placements and There are socials as well after seminars;
experience and develop transferable skills while you the chance to study abroad as part support in finding graduate jobs through our you can always learn from others,
”
Careers Service website.
giving something back to the local community. of your degree. We have one of the widest so that’s great.
There are lots of volunteering opportunities ranges of study abroad opportunities in careerweb.leeds.ac.uk
you can get involved in once you’re here. the UK. You could take part in a summer Andrea Vidal Dura
Thousands of our students volunteer for local school in Europe, Asia or Latin America Help from our alumni Postgraduate researcher in
community groups and charities every year. or extend your degree to include a study As a student or researcher at Leeds, you can biogeochemistry
luu.org.uk/volunteering abroad year. access one of the biggest alumni communities
www.leeds.ac.uk/studyabroad of any UK university – a global network of
Read more about Andrea’s
Enterprise at Leeds over 270,000 Leeds graduates in more than
experience of networking at
There are opportunities to develop your 190 countries. The Leeds Network is an
www.leeds.ac.uk/andreavidaldura
entrepreneurial skills as part of your studies online networking tool which lets you connect
– on an enterprise-related course or (for with alumni for practical careers advice and
undergraduates) through broadening mentoring. You can also benefit from talks,
As a postgraduate researcher, sharing your
(see page 10). internship opportunities and scholarships
research and building your professional profile
provided by our alumni.
(including through conference presentations)
If you’re inspired to start your own business,
are crucial. Our Doctoral College and your
Spark, our business start-up service,
BUILDING YOUR RESEARCHER PROFILE academic school offer opportunities to connect
can help you develop your idea into a
with other researchers and training to help you
viable business. Your personalised online training plan, agreed realise your professional goals.
There are also some great enterprise-focused between you and your supervisor, is the www.leeds.ac.uk/doctoralcollege
student societies where you can develop cornerstone of your professional development.
your skills and get practical experience To help you develop the skills relevant to
(see page 28). your research and future career, we offer
www.leeds.ac.uk/studententerprise workshops, courses and seminars specially
designed for postgraduate researchers.
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AN MAKE
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS
COMMUNITY
Advice, help and support services
– before you arrive and when
you’re here.
“
ink to Leeds lets you connect
L
with current students and
ask them anything about the
University or the city. I used Link
to Leeds when I was in Brazil and
thinking of studying here. After
talking to a Leeds student, I knew
it was exactly what I wanted to
do. As an ambassador, I used
my own experience to answer
TALK TO A STUDENT other people’s questions about my
course, studying here and life
”
Talk directly to some of our current international
in Leeds.
students about what it’s like to study here.
Connect with our Link to Leeds ambassadors
through live chats, email, instant messaging Jessica Martins
and social media. Former Link to Leeds ambassador
www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleeds Pictured leading a campus tour
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FEEL
AT H O M E
INTERNATIONAL BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
STUDENT SUPPORT
Our team of immigration experts can
provide free advice on immigration law and
requirements. They can also help you with
the process of applying for your visa.
We’ve been welcoming international
students for over 100 years, so you
www.leeds.ac.uk/immigration
We’ll provide information and services to
“
I was a bit nervous coming to
university because I’d never
help you prepare for travel to the University. travelled alone before. It was
can be sure of experienced help www.leeds.ac.uk/travel a big relief when I saw the
and support. University of Leeds sign at the
We hold a range of virtual and in-country
events to give advice on life as an international airport. The team were very
student in Leeds. friendly and helped me get to
www.leeds.ac.uk/visitstoyourcountry my accommodation, where the
We have offices in China, India, Japan, staff helped me to settle in.
35th Malaysia and Nigeria, as well as a global
network of representatives who can advise
The best part has been the
friends I’ve made. You’ll never
most international you about studying here. feel alone in Leeds because your
university in the world www.leeds.ac.uk/meetus
circle of friends can become
Times Higher Education 2020 your family.
” L earn more from Keshav about being
an international student at Leeds at
Keshav Bansal www.leeds.ac.uk/keshavbansal
Pictured at Leeds Bradford Airport
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CAMPUS
LIFE
Our single-site campus is just
ONGOING SUPPORT a short walk away from the centre
The International Student Office will continue of our thriving, multicultural city.
to support you throughout your time at Leeds.
They’re here to help all year round. Find out
more about being an international student at
Leeds at
ARRIVING IN LEEDS www.leeds.ac.uk/internationalstudents
When you arrive in Leeds, our Welcome team
will give you all the information you need to SETTLING IN
help you settle in during your first few days. There are lots of ways to make friends at
Our free Meet and Greet service runs on the University. You can enjoy your favourite
3rd
certain dates. Check these dates before you interests and hobbies or try some new ones
arrange your travel. If you want to use the through the various clubs and societies at
Meet and Greet service, you will need to
book it in advance. Find out more at
Leeds University Union (see page 28). in the UK for
Meet students from all around the world student experience
www.leeds.ac.uk/meetandgreet at our weekly Global Café. Explore amazing
You’ll be invited to our international welcome nearby countryside through weekend walking Times Higher Education
activities, a free programme of useful trips as part of the Get Out, Get Active Student Experience
information sessions and social activities programme (see page 29). Survey 2018
before teaching starts. It’s an ideal way to
be introduced to life at Leeds and to help
you make new friends.
www.leeds.ac.uk/internationalarrival
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ON CAMPUS
Join our global community and
immerse yourself in student life
at Leeds.
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1
For everyone’s health and wellbeing
we’re creating a smoke-free campus
students.leeds.ac.uk/smokefree
1. The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
2. L earn about growing food in our sustainable garden
3. C
ommon Ground café, a space to relax in Leeds
University Union
2 3 5 4. C
afé space outside the Edward Boyle Library
5. T
he gym at The Edge, our £13.5m indoor sports facility
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The Edge
STUDENTS’ UNION GET INVOLVED
With more than 300 student-led clubs and
SPORT AND FITNESS Education Facility
societies, you’ll find like-minded people,
of the Year
whatever your interests. Football, debating, National Fitness Awards 2018
You’ll join one of the best and most theatre, gaming, dance, photography, Keep fit, unwind and socialise with
active students’ unions in the country. skydiving, even Quidditch are just a few of your a whole range of sport and fitness
Its mission is to make sure you love options. There are different national and faith opportunities.
societies too. Give it a Go sessions are a great
your time at Leeds. way to try something new. And if you and your The Edge, our indoor sports facility on GET INVOLVED
Leeds University Union brings together our friends want to take part in an activity which campus, has a 250-station gym with the
doesn’t have a club, the Union will help you latest Technogym equipment and Sky TV, There are more than 70 sports clubs at Leeds,
student community and is 100% student led.
set one up. a 25m swimming pool, sauna and steam offering a chance to represent the University
It’s a place to meet, work, socialise and relax.
room, squash courts, sports halls, climbing either individually or in a team in the British
It also offers independent help, advice, Most academic schools have their own
wall and more than 220 classes a week Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS)
support and representation. societies too, with social events and talks
during term time. leagues. Our Sport Scholarship programme
The Union building is in the middle of campus. from industry professionals. They’re a great supports elite athletes to achieve both sporting
sport.leeds.ac.uk/the-edge
You can buy most things there – from everyday way to get to know people from other courses and academic excellence.
groceries and University clothing to books and and year groups. There are excellent outdoor sports facilities
www.luu.org.uk at nearby Sports Park Weetwood and Our social leagues are a great way to play
stationery. There’s even a market selling local
Bodington playing fields, including a 1.6km competitively against other student or staff
produce right outside the Union every Monday
outdoor-lit cycling circuit. An outdoor centre teams, while our weekly social sport sessions
in term time.
in the Yorkshire Dales offers hiking, caving, offer non-competitive fun without regular
The Union has cafés, bars and clubs, as More than 300 mountain biking and climbing. commitment. The Get Out, Get Active
programme gives you a chance to meet
well as theatres for student performances,
live entertainment, comedy nights and film clubs and societies sport.leeds.ac.uk/facilities
new people while exploring Yorkshire.
screenings. Union venues are also a destination for you to join sport.leeds.ac.uk/sport
for top bands and artists.
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STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH CHILDCARE ON CAMPUS
AND WELLBEING The Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre,
You can access free professional and on campus, offers places for children
WELLBEING MEDICAL CARE confidential counselling, wellbeing and mental
health support in a range of ways, including
between the ages of three months and
five years (preschool). There’s also a
AND SUPPORT
Leeds Student Medical Practice is a National playscheme in the school holidays for
through groups, workshops, single-session
Health Service (NHS) practice which cares children aged between three and 11 years.
consultations, short-term counselling and
for students and their immediate families. www.brightbeginningschildcare.co.uk
web-based self-help resources.
It’s close to campus and offers all the usual
students.leeds.ac.uk/supportandwellbeing
general practitioner (GP) services. Read its
The University offers lots of resources advice for international students. MULTIFAITH CAMPUS
and information to support you. www.leedsstudentmedicalpractice.co.uk/ SUPPORT FOR DISABLED STUDENTS There are dedicated spaces across campus
international-students
Our Student Services Centre can help and If you are a disabled student, we’ll work with for prayer and quiet contemplation. In addition,
advise you on accommodation, registration, If you need a visa to study in the UK, you will your academic school and other University the Emmanuel Centre is a place of welcome
fees and funding, and more. Our For Students have to pay an immigration health surcharge services to ensure that we meet your needs and friendship, which offers support to
website will direct you to all the support when you make your visa application. This and put in place any reasonable adjustments. you while you’re here. You can join in with
services on offer. entitles you to health services under the NHS. regular events or talk in confidence to one
The surcharge you pay is based on the length Don’t wait until you start your course, contact of our chaplains, who have different faith
students.leeds.ac.uk
of your visa. us early so we can discuss your needs and backgrounds.
Leeds University Union offers impartial help www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application arrange the right support before you get here. students.leeds.ac.uk/prayerandcontemplation
and support with any problems you might students.leeds.ac.uk/disabledstudents
have as a student. Although the team
specialises in housing, money and academic
concerns, they can support you with anything.
Their help is free and completely independent
of the University.
www.luu.org.uk/student-advice
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LEEDS AND
YORKSHIRE
A lively, cosmopolitan city in the
centre of the UK. Easy access
to London and mainland Europe.
Beautiful countryside nearby.
Just some of the reasons our
students love Leeds.
INTRODUCING LEEDS There are several specialist international
supermarkets in the city centre and most
large supermarkets sell international foods.
There’s lots of green space, including parks,
Leeds is at the heart of the UK in and around the city and stunning
– a regional hub for business, culture countryside all around us. The Yorkshire Dales
and Peak District national parks, the North
and sport, with a rich industrial
York Moors and the Lake District are all within
heritage and everything you’d expect easy reach.
from one of the country’s largest and
Leeds is well connected, nationally and
fastest-growing cities. internationally, with excellent transport links.
We’re a multicultural city, home to people of It’s only 30 minutes from Leeds Bradford
many nationalities and faiths. You’ll find places international airport and one hour from
of worship to practise your religious beliefs and Manchester airport. A rail service connects
others who share them. you to London and other parts of the country.
There’s good, safe transport around the city too.
Food and ingredients from around the world are www.leeds.ac.uk/citylife
easy to find. Kirkgate Market in the city centre
offers a huge range of fresh vegetables, fruit,
spices and foods from many different countries.
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CITY LIFE
CULTURE
The city boasts museums,
galleries, theatres, resident
opera and ballet companies,
historic sites and festivals
MUSIC
1
On campus and around the
city, from small clubs to a
theatre-style arena 4 5
FOOD
World food at restaurants,
cafés and food festivals, and
international supermarkets
SHOPPING
Historic arcades, modern
malls and one of the largest 2 6
indoor markets in Europe
SPORT
Home to Yorkshire County
Cricket Club, Leeds United
Football Club, two national
7
league rugby clubs, and host
to international sporting events
like the Tour de Yorkshire
cycle race 8
NEARBY PLACES 1. The Town Hall on 6. The food hall in Trinity
the Leeds skyline Leeds shopping centre
Moorland and national parks, 2. L ive at Leeds music 7. Leeds water taxi on
traditional towns and villages festival the River Aire
and Yorkshire’s stunning 3. L ight Night Leeds, the 8. Scarborough, a seaside
UK’s largest annual arts resort on the east coast
coastline to explore and light festival 9. K
irkstall Abbey, ruins
4. T
our de Yorkshire of an 800-year-old
cycle race Cistercian monastery
3 9 5. Woodhouse Moor,
a nearby park
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Leeds city centre
One of the UK’s
Best Places to Live
The Sunday Times 2019
LIVING IN LEEDS UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION
Our University accommodation can be a
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Leeds has a wide range of good-quality private
fantastic way to make new friends and feel part accommodation to suit all lifestyles and budgets.
of our community. We offer a range of options,
Leeds is a great place to live, with The city centre offers smart, modern
on and off campus, including postgraduate-
apartments perfect for city living. Headingley
a wide range of accommodation only residences, different contract lengths and
and Hyde Park are just a short walk or bus
options. Whether you’re looking for flexible payment methods.
ride from campus and are popular with both
University or private accommodation, Your rent includes all utility bills, internet students and academics. Several suburbs offer
a flat, shared house or family home, access, contents insurance and membership family homes, good schools and green spaces
we’re confident you’ll find something of The Edge, our sports, health and fitness
Independent help and advice on all aspects
facility (not included in family or summer
to meet your needs. accommodation). All our accommodation
of private accommodation is available from:
has a 24-hour security service. • Unipol, a student housing charity that works
closely with the University
Read more about University accommodation,
Our guarantee including how and when to apply, at • the independent advice centre in the
We guarantee* an offer of single accommodation.leeds.ac.uk students’ union
University accommodation for new www.unipol.org.uk
students paying international fees www.luu.org.uk/student-advice
who apply before the deadline.
*Restrictions apply relating to deadlines, residence,
academic fee status and level of study.
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YOUR INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION YEAR
OTHER FOUNDATION YEAR OPTIONS
International Foundation Year at
STUDY
Leeds International Study Centre
ROUTES If you don’t meet the entry requirements to
study at the University of Leeds, Study Group
offers an alternative International Foundation
OPTIONS
Year at Leeds International Study Centre
There are several international (LISC). This option provides more flexible
foundation year routes which allow entry requirements and start dates in
you to progress to our undergraduate September or January. Students are taught
degree courses. by Study Group staff and are based at Leeds
Beckett University’s campus.
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS You will gain the academic knowledge
and language skills to allow you to progress
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR
(when you’ve successfully completed the
This is one of the most established and course) to Year 1 of a range of undergraduate
Study with us at international successful international foundation year degrees in business, engineering, law or
programmes of its type in the UK. For science at the University of Leeds. LISC also
foundation, undergraduate, Masters more than 30 years the University of Leeds offers International Year One preparation
International Foundation Year has been helping programmes in certain subjects, allowing
or postgraduate research level. high-achieving international students to realise progression to Year 2 of an undergraduate
their ambition of studying for an undergraduate
Or get a taste of Leeds through degree at the University of Leeds.
degree at the University of Leeds.
www.leedsisc.com
our international summer school During this year of study, all your teaching is
delivered by academic staff at the University International Foundation Year with
or short-term study programme. of Leeds. You are taught on campus and have NCUK
full access to University facilities. You can also choose to complete foundation
Alongside academic study skills and year preparation in your home country.
English, you will study subject-specific, The University of Leeds is one of the founder
tailored modules, designed to ensure that universities of NCUK, which delivers a range
you are fully prepared for your next years of undergraduate and postgraduate degree
of undergraduate study. The International pathway qualifications specifically designed
Foundation Year is available for more than 140 as preparation for international students.
different degree courses across the University. These qualifications include undergraduate
internationalfoundationyear.leeds.ac.uk International Foundation Year and International
Year One programmes and a postgraduate
Pre-Masters Preparation programme.
NCUK provides an extensive network of study
centres globally.
www.ncuk.ac.uk
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UNDERGRADUATE world-class tuition with academic field trips.
You’ll also enjoy social activities and cultural OUR SUBJECT AREAS Masters courses
COURSES AND COURSES
visits, both in Yorkshire and to famous UK cities. Accounting and Finance
www.leeds.ac.uk/summer Actuarial Finance
Advertising and Marketing
Banking and International Finance
Our undergraduate degrees offer a high At Leeds, research is at the heart
level of academic knowledge, as well as
great opportunities to develop your personal
MASTERS COURSES of our teaching. Our staff are experts
Business Analytics and Decision Sciences
Business Psychology
and professional skills. You can choose in their fields and will share the latest
thinking with you. Consumer Analytics and Marketing Strategy
from single or joint honours and Integrated
A Masters course offers the chance to study Corporate Communications,
Masters courses. Many courses allow you
your subject at a higher level and enhance your Marketing and Public Relations
to extend your degree and spend a year
on work placement or studying abroad.
career prospects. ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, Data Analytics and
On all our courses – single and joint honours
Our full-time Masters courses normally last up FINANCE, INTERNATIONAL Human Resource Management
– you carry out a final-year research project.
to 12 months. Courses may include a blend BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT Digital Information Management
On an Integrated Masters course, you study
of online and face-to-face teaching. We also AND MARKETING and Systems Innovation
offer online-only courses and distance learning
for four years: the first three years at
courses, which involve online study plus face- Leeds University Business School is one of a Economics
undergraduate level and the final year
to-face meetings (subject to residential status). small number of business schools worldwide Economics and Finance
at postgraduate level.
to be triple-accredited by AACSB, AMBA and
You qualify as a Master of Arts (MA), a Master Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
EQUIS. Our courses combine professional
Joint honours of Science (MSc) or other knowledge area. Finance and Investment
A Masters of Research (MRes) is an advanced, practice, up-to-date business knowledge
This guide gives a general overview of our and research expertise, preparing you for Financial Mathematics
courses. For all the study options and subject research-based degree which helps to prepare
you for PhD study or a research career. the competitive global job market. Financial Risk Management
combinations you can study, visit
courses.leeds.ac.uk www.leeds.ac.uk/masters Global Strategy and Innovation Management
Undergraduate courses
Global Supply Chain Management
Accounting and Finance
SHORT-TERM STUDY Human Resource Management
If you can’t commit to degree study with POSTGRADUATE Banking and Finance
Business Economics
International Business
us, you can still experience studying at
the University of Leeds and life in the UK.
RESEARCH Business Management
International Marketing Management
Management
Business Management
Study at the University, for a semester Management Consulting
and the Human Resource
or academic year, alongside home and
Studying for a research degree is about Business Management with Marketing Master of Business Administration (MBA)
international students taking full degree
pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
courses. Choose from a wide range of Economics Organizational Psychology
A doctorate normally takes three years
undergraduate modules in all faculties.
of full-time study to complete. Economics and Finance
You may be able to transfer any credits
you gain to your degree in your home country. Find out about our research projects, Human Resource Management
www.leeds.ac.uk/incomingstudyabroad funding opportunities, research areas International Business
and supervisors at ind out about the undergraduate
F
International Business and Finance
phd.leeds.ac.uk and Masters courses you can study
LEEDS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL International Business and Marketing at courses.leeds.ac.uk
Immerse yourself in British culture with
Read more about our postgraduate research
our exciting short programme. The Leeds
opportunities on page 54
International Summer School combines
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS COMPUTING DESIGN
A world-leading destination for the study of AND NATURAL SCIENCES We’re ranked top 10 in the UK for computer We’re ranked 5th in the UK for Art and
biological sciences, we’re ranked top 20 in We’re ranked top 10 in the UK for chemistry science in the Complete University Guide 2021. Design (Complete University Guide 2021).
the UK for biosciences (Guardian University and 5th in the UK for physics (Guardian Our active research environment allows us to Our courses are designed to meet commercial,
Guide 2020) and top 100 in the world for University Guide 2020). Our active research offer a range of exciting courses. Strong links cultural and technological needs, now and in
life sciences (Times Higher Education World environment means you’ll be taught by with industry ensure our courses are current the future. Combining theory, practice and
University Rankings by Subject 2020). academics who are making discoveries and match employers’ needs. research, we aim to develop our students
Our courses are at the forefront of knowledge, and contributing to scientific knowledge. as ‘added value’ innovators who can use
reflecting the latest developments in the field Undergraduate courses aesthetics and technology to generate
of biological sciences. Undergraduate courses Computer Science creative concepts and products.
Undergraduate courses Chemistry Computer Science with Undergraduate courses
Chemistry and Mathematics Artificial Intelligence
Biochemistry Art and Design
Medicinal Chemistry Computer Science with
Biological Sciences High-performance Graphics Fashion Design
Natural Sciences
Biological Sciences and Games Engineering Fashion Marketing
(Biotechnology with Enterprise) Physics
Computer Science and Mathematics Fashion Technology
Biology Physics with Astrophysics
Graphic and Communication Design
Ecology and Conservation Biology Theoretical Physics Masters courses
Textile Design
Genetics Masters courses Advanced Computer Science
Human Physiology Advanced Computer Science Masters courses
Chemical Biology and Drug Design (Artificial Intelligence)
Medical Biochemistry Advertising and Design
Chemistry Advanced Computer Science
Medical Microbiology Design
Physics (Cloud Computing)
Medical Sciences Fashion, Enterprise and Society
Polymers, Colorants and Fine Chemicals Advanced Computer Science (Data Analytics)
Microbiology Global Fashion Management
Data Science and Analytics for Health
Neuroscience Textile Sustainability and Innovation
High-performance Graphics
Pharmacology
and Games Engineering
Zoology
Masters courses
Biodiversity and Conservation
Biodiversity and Conservation
with African Field Course
Biopharmaceutical Development
Bioscience
ind out about the undergraduate
F
Infection, Immunity and Human Disease
and Masters courses you can study
Neuroscience at courses.leeds.ac.uk
Plant Science and Biotechnology
Precision Medicine: Genomics and Analytics
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EDUCATION ENGINEERING Masters courses ENGLISH
We’re ranked top 50 in the world for education We are one of the largest engineering groupings Advanced Chemical Engineering The School of English is a large, diverse
(QS World University Rankings 2020). in the UK, delivering teaching and research Advanced Concrete Technology and dynamic learning community with a
Our courses are taught by an international through four schools, and ranked in the top 10 (distance learning) wide range of research and subject areas.
team of leading academics who are experts in the Guardian University Guide 2020. Advanced Mechanical Engineering We’re ranked 32nd in the world for English
in their fields. Our teaching is enhanced language and literature in the QS World
Undergraduate courses Aerospace Engineering
by our research, 90% of which was judged University Rankings by Subject 2020.
‘very considerable’ or ‘outstanding’ in its Automotive Engineering
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
impact in REF 2014. Chemical Process Engineering Our undergraduate joint honours courses offer
Architectural Engineering exciting combinations of two subjects in one
Communications and Signal Processing
Undergraduate courses Architecture degree. Some courses can only be studied as
Electrical Engineering joint honours. The list below shows just some
Childhood Studies Automotive Engineering
and Renewable Energy Systems of our courses (single and joint honours).
Education Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies
Electronic and Electrical Engineering For all the options and subject combinations
and Management
Psychology with Education Embedded Systems Engineering you can study, visit courses.leeds.ac.uk
Chemical Engineering
Teaching English to Speakers Energy and Environment
Chemical and Energy Engineering Undergraduate courses
of Other Languages (TESOL)
Engineering Management (online)
Chemical and Materials Engineering English and Comparative Literature
Masters courses Chemical and Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Project Management
English and Film Studies
Childhood Studies Engineering, Technology and
Civil Engineering English Language and Linguistics
Business Management
Deaf Education (with or without Civil and Environmental Engineering English Language and Literature
Teacher of the Deaf qualification) Environmental Engineering and
Civil and Structural Engineering Project Management English Literature
Digital Education Civil Engineering with English Literature and Theatre Studies
Geotechnical Engineering
Education Project Management English Literature with Creative Writing
International Construction
International Education Leadership and Policy Civil Engineering with Transport Management and Engineering
Leadership and Digital Education Electronic Engineering Masters courses
Materials Science and Engineering
Provision for Children with Electronic and Communications Engineering Creative Writing and Critical Life
Mechatronics and Robotics
Developmental Disorders Electronic and Electrical Engineering English Literature
Medical Engineering
Special Educational Needs Electronics and Computer Engineering Postcolonial Literary and Cultural Studies
Petroleum Production Engineering
TESOL Electronics and Renewable Railway Engineering with Project Management
TESOL and ICT Energy Systems
Structural Engineering
TESOL (China) Materials Science and Engineering
Transport Infrastructure:
TESOL for Young Learners Mechanical Engineering Design and Construction
TESOL Studies Mechatronics and Robotics Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering
TESOL Teacher Education Medical Engineering
ind out about the undergraduate
F
Product Design
and Masters courses you can study
at courses.leeds.ac.uk
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FINE ART, HISTORY OF ART FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT Structural Geology with Geophysics
AND CULTURAL STUDIES We’re ranked 1st in both the Guardian AND EARTH SCIENCES Sustainability and Business
University Guide 2020 and the Complete Sustainability and Consultancy
The School of Fine Art, History of Art and We’re ranked 14th for earth sciences in the
Cultural Studies was 3rd in the UK for fine University Guide 2021. We are globally QS World University Rankings by Subject Sustainable Cities
art in REF 2014. It offers a unique combination renowned for our teaching and research across 2020 and top 16 in the world for geography Sustainable Food Systems
of courses centred on the encounter between the whole spectrum of food, from the molecular in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of
historical, cultural and theoretical analysis, level to how food affects our body and how our Academic Subjects 2020. Our reputation for
museum and heritage studies and fine diet is influencing our health. You’ll be taught by world-class research and innovative teaching HISTORY AND
active researchers and visiting industry experts,
art practice.
helping prepare you for a career in one of the
shapes your studies and offers the opportunity MEDIEVAL STUDIES
to work alongside academics at the forefront
Undergraduate courses world’s biggest industries. of research on major global issues. Ranked 10th in the UK for history (Guardian
Cultural and Media Studies University Guide 2020), we have an
Undergraduate courses Undergraduate courses international reputation for innovative research
Fine Art
Food Science Environment and Business and teaching in medieval studies, medical
Fine Art with Contemporary histories, the histories of South and East Asia,
Cultural Theory Food Science and Nutrition Environmental Science
Africa and the Americas, as well as European,
Fine Art with History of Art Nutrition Geography British and international history.
History of Art Geography and Geology
Masters courses Undergraduate courses
History of Art with Cultural Studies Geography with Environmental Mathematics
Food Quality and Innovation Ancient History
Geography with Transport Studies
Masters courses Food Science History
Geology
Art Gallery and Museum Studies Food Science (Food Biotechnology) International History and Politics
Geophysics
Arts Management and Heritage Studies Food Science and Nutrition
Sustainability and Environmental Management Masters courses
Critical and Cultural Theory Nutrition
Masters courses Medieval Studies
Curating Science
Modern History
Fine Art Climate and Atmospheric Science
Race and Resistance
Social History of Art Climate Change and Environmental Policy
Social and Cultural History
Ecological Economics
War and Strategy
Engineering Geology
Environment and Development
Environment and Development
with Integrated International Fieldwork
Exploration Geophysics
Geographical Information Science (online)
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
ind out about the undergraduate
F
Geography (by Research) and Masters courses you can study
River Basin Dynamics and Management with at courses.leeds.ac.uk
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
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LANGUAGES, CULTURES Modern Languages and English LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY MATHEMATICS
or History or Philosophy
AND SOCIETIES We’re ranked in the UK top 10 for law (The As one of the UK’s largest mathematics
Modern Languages and International
The School is one of the UK’s leading centres Times and Sunday Times Good University departments, our expertise ranges from
Relations or Politics
for research and teaching in the field of Guide 2020) and 4th for criminology (Guardian data science to fluid dynamics and financial
Modern Languages and Linguistics University Guide 2020). You’ll deepen and statistics. This gives you the opportunity to
languages, cultures and societies, both ancient
and modern, as well as linguistics, translation Portuguese broaden your knowledge of important aspects specialise and focus on your future career.
and film studies. We’re ranked top 20 in the Russian of law and criminal justice and develop the We’re ranked in the UK top 10 for research
UK for modern languages and linguistics analytical and critical reasoning skills so vital quality, impact and power (REF 2014).
Spanish
(Guardian University Guide 2020). in modern employment.
Spanish, Portuguese and Undergraduate courses
Latin American Studies Undergraduate courses
Our undergraduate joint honours courses offer Actuarial Mathematics
exciting combinations of two subjects in one Thai Studies Criminal Justice and Criminology Financial Mathematics
degree. Some courses can only be studied as Law Mathematics
joint honours. The list below shows just some Masters courses
Law (graduate programme) Mathematics and Statistics
of our courses (single and joint honours).
Applied Translation Studies Law with European Legal Studies
For all the options and subject combinations
you can study, visit courses.leeds.ac.uk Arabic/English Translation Law with French Law Masters courses
Audiovisual Translation Studies Law with German Law Data Science and Analytics
Undergraduate courses
Business and Public Service Interpreting Law with Hispanic Law Mathematics
Ancient History Business and Public Service Law with International Legal Studies Statistics
Arabic and Islamic Studies Interpreting and Translation Studies
Statistics with Applications to Finance
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies Conference Interpreting Masters courses
Asia Pacific Studies Conference Interpreting and Translation Studies Criminal Justice and Criminal Law
Chinese (Modern) Film Studies Criminal Justice and Criminology
Classical Civilisation Linguistics Intellectual Property Law
Film Studies Linguistics and English Language Teaching International Banking and Finance Law
French Professional Language and Intercultural Studies International Business Law
German International Corporate Law
Islamic Studies International Human Rights Law
Italian International Law and Global Governance
Japanese International Trade Law
Liberal Arts (International Language) Law (Graduate Programme)
Linguistics and Phonetics Law and Finance
Middle Eastern Studies Law and Social Justice
Modern Languages Security, Conflict and Justice ind out about the undergraduate
F
Modern Languages and Business and Masters courses you can study
or Economics at courses.leeds.ac.uk
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