The University of Leeds is a campus university, with its main campus located one mile north of the city centre. Numerous bus services operate from the campus.
Background and History
The University of Leeds was founded in 1904, but its origins go back to 1831, when the Leeds School of Medicine was founded (followed by the Yorkshire College of Science in 1874). It is one of the UK's six red brick universities, and part of the 20-strong Russell Group of research intensive universities.
Location and Accessibility
Rail: The University of Leeds is a 20-minute walk from Leeds station. Exit the station and head straight up Park Row. Cross The Headrow and continue up Cookridge Street, passing Millennium Square on your left and Leeds City Museum on your right. Turn left on to Woodhouse Lane, passing Leeds Metropolitan University. Carry on walking for 50 metres and the University of Leeds campus will be on your left.
Road: Leeds is easily linked to the M1 and M62, but be warned that parking on campus is limited. The main entrance to the campus is the address given above (LS2 9JT).
Most buildings and facilities are wheelchair friendly, and accommodation designed for people with disabilities is available. Further information can be found by calling the University's disability services on 0113 343 3927.
What's on Offer
Undergraduate: BA, BSc, MEng, BEng, MDes, MEnv, MChem, MMath, BMP, MPhys, MChDPostgraduate: MA, PGDip, MRes, MSc, PGCert, MBA, MEd, LLM, MSc (Eng)
Entry Requirements
Requirements vary for each subject, but AAB at A Level is the most common prerequisite. Your chosen course's departmental home page on the University website will show the individual requirements.
Examples include:
BA History: AAA at A-Level with an A in History if taken.
BA Politics: Normally AAB at A-Level or equivalent.
BA Theatre and Performance: ABB at A-Level including either Theatre Studies or English.