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This guide introduces you to Leeds Trinity University and gives a taste of what it is like to study with us. It also gives you a list of our undergraduate degree

courses and essential entry requirement information.

If you’d like a copy of our full 2016 undergraduate prospectus you can order or download one at

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/prospectus

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At leeds Trinity you’ll be treated as an

individual and never feel lost in the crowd.

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leeds Trinity University has established a reputation for excellent teaching, high student satisfaction and graduate employability. we have a vision that focuses on the student, and we’re committed to providing personalised one-to-one support to understand each student’s particular strengths and ambitions.

our links with employers ensures that our graduates get a great head start with their careers.

That’s why 95% of Leeds Trinity University graduates are either in work or further study 6 months after graduating. (DlHE Survey 2014)

A b o U T l E E D S T R i N i T y U N i v E R S i T y

“I wouldn’t be working where I am now without the amazing placement programme at Leeds Trinity University.”

Alex williams, Journalism graduate and Sky Sports journalist

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Professionalwork placements

with every degree.

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2nd in the UK for student satisfaction with feedback and assessment. (Guardian University Guide 2016).

Professional work placements included with every degree.

95% of our graduates are in work or further study 6 months after graduating.

A campus university with a real community feel where you really are a name and not a number.

G E T m o R E T H A NA D E G R E E

We know that choosing a university is a massive decision, and we’re sure you have a million and one questions that need answering. To make life a little

easier, we’ve pulled together four very big reasons that highlight why studying at Leeds Trinity University

will be the best decision you’ve ever made.

“Leeds Trinity gave me the tools I needed to find a job, in an industry I love, which has set me up for my career in marketing.”

Sarah benson, business and management (2014)

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from Leeds Trinity University are in work or further study 6 months after graduating

of95%

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our lecturers are amongst the most passionate you’ll ever meet, genuinely committed to getting the best out of each and every individual student. our size also means they are able to give our students more one-to one time than many other universities can offer.

you’ll be amazed how quickly you’ll get to know everyone at leeds Trinity University - there’s a real sense of community here, with a friendly, supportive environment in which you’ll flourish. visit our campus and see for yourself.

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Universities come in all shapes and sizes, but at Leeds Trinity you’ll be treated as an individual and never feel lost in the crowd. With just over 3,000 students you’re

definitely a name, not a number, when you join us.

“My friends back home were so surprised that my lecturers knew me by name, as they were used to studying at institutions

with 40,000+ students.” Stephen Knowles, Sports Journalism

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We’re committed to giving you a head start in getting your first graduate job, so each of our degrees offers a blend of employability skills,

professional work placements, extra-curricular activities and one-to-one support.

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G E t M o r E t h a N a D E G r E ET H R o U G H P R o f E S S i o N A l w o R K

P l A c E m E N T SDevelop employability skills

mariam on placement at Twentysix Digital

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If you want more from your degree and more

to offer employers,choose Leeds Trinity

University.

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“I love that I get more than a degree at Leeds Trinity University.

The professional work placements have really helped prepare me for

my dream career.”

Marc Davies,Media and Marketing

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A N o U T S TA N D i N G S T U D E N T

E x P E R i E N c E

Leeds Trinity University is committed to providing student-centred degree courses. With access

to state-of-the-art facilities and award-winning accommodation, you can be confident that you’ll

receive a fantastic student experience.

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G E t M o r E t h a N a D E G r E ET H R o U G H A f A N T A S T i c S T U D E N T

E x P E R i E N c E

Grab a coffee with friends in our Atrium café

modern learning environment

we know there’s more to university life than studying, and that’s why we’ve invested millions of pounds into giving our students a brilliant campus at leeds Trinity University.

you’ll find everything you need for sleeping, eating, learning and meeting up with friends all on one great campus.

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Our campus offers the best of both worlds located on the outskirts of a thriving city, set on a self-contained

beautiful green campus.

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Excellent study spaces

industry-standard equipment available to all our students

catch up with friends over great food and a drink in The lounge

l i v i N G o N c A m P U S

There’s a lot to think about as you prepare for student life and we’re here to help you out with one of the biggest decisions you’ll have

to make - where to live!

Most of our first year students choose to live in our on-campus accommodation,

becoming part of our friendly campus village. You can choose from a wide range of accommodation

from self to part-catered - the choice is yours!

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modern accommodation G E t M o r E t h a N a D E G r E ET H R o U G H l i v i N G o N o U R

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fully-furnished kitchens and bedrooms

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free wi-fi in all halls make friends in our shared kitchens and dining areas

modern halls of residence based on our campus

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“I loved living in Halls - it made it so easy to meet people and I've made some great friends. It was an amazing time of my life and

I'd love to do it all again.”

Kristin ToddPsychology student

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Visit us and take a Campus Tour

Call 0113 2837150 or email enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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Whether you want to exercise and stay healthy, train professionally or indulge your competitive streak,

Trinity Sport and Fitness has it covered.

our Sports centre has a fully equipped fitness suite and two large sports halls, plus there are also fitness classes, squash courts and a 3G Astroturf pitch.

you can also participate in our sports and training education programme, which will allow you to gain key sports coaching qualifications.

love football, netball or rugby? There are lots of sports teams at leeds Trinity University and all play at competitive levels against other universities.

you can also get involved with a wide range of sports volunteering opportunities on campus, in the local community and overseas as a sports leader, coach or referee.

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find out more at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/trinitysportandfitness

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Play football on our 3G Astroturf pitch

work out in the fully equipped fitness Suitecompete at national level

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Whether you want to

to stay healthy, train professionally or indulge your competitive streak,

trinity Sport and Fitness has it covered.

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l E E D S T R i N i T y S T U D E N T S ’ U N i o N

Leeds Trinity Students’ Union (LTSU) is an integral part of the campus community that Leeds Trinity is renowned for, existing to ensure you make the most

of your time at university.

To help you make new friends and have fun, we put on a wide variety of events to suit all interests.

we’ll also help you to meet people through our wide range of clubs and societies, whatever your social, cultural and political interests.

lTSU is not only here to entertain you - it’s our job to support you, campaign for you and help you develop throughout University.

The students really are the centre of our community and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

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Miki Vyse, President of Leeds Trinity Students’ Union

Amazing live music indulge in a little healthy competition by joining a sports team

lTSU - entertaining you, supporting you, campaigning for you, developing you

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H i G H l E v E l S o f S T U D E N T

S AT i S f A c T i o N

Study the subject that you’re passionate about under the guidance of lecturers with years of academic and research experience,

and put theory into practice with theprofessional work placements embedded

into your degree.

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“The best thing about my course is the complete

dedication and enthusiasm of my lecturers. They genuinely

want the best for each of their students and will always go the

extra mile to support us.”Robert Prothero, History

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S U P P o R T

We understand that you can only achieve your full potential if you feel supported and

secure, which is why we have a comprehensive support team dedicated to providing you with

the advice and help that you need.

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G E t M o r E t h a N a D E G r E ET H R o U G H P E R S o N A l i S E D

o N E - T o - o N E S U P P o R Tcareers and employability support available for all students

Get one-to-one support from your progress tutor

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We are here to help you to achieve your

dreams.

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No matter what your background, if going to university can help you achieve your dreams, we want to help

you get there.

our scholarships and bursaries are there to help you to become more financially secure so that you can focus on your studies.

we provide financial support to students from lower income

households to ensure that all students with potential can benefit from higher education.

our Student finance Team offers help with a whole range of money matters.

f i N A N c i A l S U P P o R T

find out more at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studentfinance

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Students who spend time abroad develop new skills and qualities that prospective employers find attractive.

At leeds Trinity University we actively encourage our students to spend time studying abroad.

you can apply to spend between three months and an academic year studying abroad with one of our partner universities in Spain, france, Sweden, Germany, china, Australia and the USA.

S T U D y A b R o A D

Studying abroad is a great opportunity. It allows you to live and learn in another culture and broaden your

horizons both academically and socially.

find out more at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studyabroad

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Study abroad in Taiwan

Partnership opportunities with universities around the world

opportunity to teach in Thailand whilst on placement

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i N T E R N AT i o N A l

Leeds Trinity University has been welcoming international students for many years. We pride

ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment in which you can thrive.

We know our international students personally and offer enhanced support and assistance,

so you will soon feel at home.

Leeds Trinity University is committed to the principles of care and community and we warmly welcome

students from all ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds to join us and flourish.

find out more at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/international

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See the campus online with our Virtual Tour

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/virtualtour

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Well, why wouldn’t you? Leeds is one of the UK’s largest cities and is home to hundreds of thousands of students! It’s renowned for its

amazing nightlife, culture and shopping, as well as brilliant graduate job prospects.

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for its nightlife, culture and shopping,as well as job prospects after graduation.

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Hundreds of amazing shops in leeds, including Trinity leeds shopping centre

Enjoy the bars and cafés of leeds music festivals

Student-Focused: leeds is internationally recognised as being a major centre of learning, with a total student population running into six figures.

Career Opportunities: The city is one of the largest employment centres in the UK, with a broad economy that covers the full range of business sectors.

Shops: Shopaholics already know that you can’t beat leeds for its sheer breadth of retail offerings. There’s something for every taste and budget.

Food: like to eat? So does leeds! you’ll find an amazing variety of options spanning every type of cuisine you can think of, many of which are very kind to student budgets.

Nightlife: leeds has one of the best nightlife scenes in the country, and it just keeps getting better. This is a city that likes to party - the sheer variety and quality of nightlife on offer is legendary.

Studying in Leeds will be one of the best decisions you’ll make, and here are just a

few reasons why:

find out more at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/aboutus/leeds

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A b o U T o U R T E A c H i N G

We’re strongly committed to providing academic excellence for all our students. Our teaching is by highly qualified and experienced staff, many of whom have extensive professional experience

outside of the University.

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learning and teaching

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D e g R e e C O U R S e S

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A P P ly i N GWhen you apply to Leeds Trinity University,

what matters most is your aspiration, motivation and passion to learn. We are committed to nurturing and supporting you during your degree. We welcome

students with a range of qualifications and we will personalise our entry offer to you.

applications for Ba and BSc undergraduate degrees at Leeds Trinity University are made through the

Universities and Colleges admissions Service (UCaS).

apply online through the UCaS website using apply www.ucas.com/apply.

for more information contact our Admissions Team on 0113 2837123 or email admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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Accounting and Business bA 3 fT N1N4 260

Broadcast Journalism bA 3 fT P500 280

Business and Management bA 3 fT NN12 260

Business and Marketing bA 3 fT N1N5 260

Child and Family Welfare Studies bA 3 fT l540 260

Counselling Psychology* NEW bSc 3 fT c8H4 280

Creative and Professional Writing* bA 3 fT 3T6b 260

Criminology* bA 3 fT l3R9 260

Early Childhood Studies bA 3 fT x321 240

Education and Religious Studies* NEW bA 3 fT v610 280

Education Studies bA 3 fT x301 240

English bA 3 fT Q300 260

English and Film Studies bA 3 fT QP3H 260

English and Media bA 3 fT QP33 260

English and Writing bA 3 fT Qw38 260

Exercise, Health and Fitness* NEW bSc 3 fT c6b7 260

Exercise, Health and Nutrition* NEW bSc 3 fT c6yb 260

Film and Media* NEW bA 3 fT P3w2 260

Course BA/BSc Length UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

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Film and Television Studies bA 3 fT P391 260

Forensic Psychology bSc 3 fT cf84 280

History bA 3 fT v100 260

History and Philosophy* bA 3 fT 3w2A 260

International Business* NEW bA 3 fT N1w3 260

International Education* NEW bA 4 fT x3P7 280

Journalism bA 3 fT P501 280

Magazine Journalism bA 3 fT P590 280

Marketing and Sport* bA 3 fT 6y9m 260

Mathematics Education* bA 2 fT 4w2Q 280

Media bA 3 fT P300 260

Media and Marketing bA 3 fT PN35 260

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion bA 3 fT v520 260

Primary Education: Early Years (QTS) bA 3 fT x120 bbc

Primary Education: Later Years (QTS) bA 3 fT x123 bbc

Primary Physical Education and Sports Coaching

bA 3 fT xc60 280

Primary Physical Education and Sports Development

bA 3 fT cx61 280

Course BA/BSc Length UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

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“The best thing about my course is my lecturers. They really know their subjects, they’re so supportive and always push for me to do

my best.”Kristin Todd, Psychology

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Psychology bSc 3 fT c800 280

Psychology and Child Development bSc 3 fT c821 280

Secondary Education, Physical Education and Sport

bA 2 fT x1c6 Abb

Secondary Physical Education and Sports Coaching

bA 3 fT xc61 280

Secondary Physical Education and Sports Development

bA 3 fT cx63 280

Sociology* NEW bA 3 fT l3v8 260

Sport and Exercise Sciences* NEW bSc 3 fT c600 260

Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sports Nutrition)

bSc 3 fT c6b4 280

Sport and Exercise Sciences (Strength and Conditioning)

bSc 3 fT c6c3 280

Sport Management* bA 3 fT N8N8 260

Sport Psychology bSc 3 fT c813 280

Sports Journalism bA 3 fT P591 280

Television Production bA 3 fT P311 260

Theology and Religious Studies* NEW bA 3 fT v620 260

Course BA/BSc Length UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

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Now that you’ve read this guide we hope that you want to find out more about Leeds Trinity University. You can order a full prospectus, book on an Open Day or take a Campus Tour. Just give us a call or go to our website.

General enquiriesTel: 0113 2837150Email: enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.ukwww.leedstrinity.ac.uk

Admissions enquiriesTel: 0113 2837123Email: admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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