Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity University is a university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Leeds Trinity offers foundation and undergraduate degrees, as well as postgraduate qualifications. With living, teaching, social and recreational facilities all on a single campus site, Leeds Trinity offers students a good student experience.  

Background and History

Founded in 1966, Leeds Trinity is a relatively modern university of just over 3,000 students. The university has a strong vocational focus and it was one of the first universities to offer professional work placements as part of every undergraduate degree. These placements remain an integral, assessed part of every degree.

Location and Accessibility

The City of Leeds has great transport links with the rest of the UK (linked to the M1 Northbound, M62 Eastbound, A1 Southbound) and has its own airport. Once you have arrived in the city centre, you can simply follow the directions provided below.

Travel by Road- Follow the Airport signs onto the A65 Ilkley/Skipton road out of Leeds. Continue for five miles passing Kirkstall Abbey on your left until you meet the Leeds Outer Ring Road (A6120) at a large roundabout with the Esso Garage on your right. Take the 3rd exit off this roundabout onto the A6120 heading towards York. Continue along this road until you reach a set of traffic lights. Leeds Trinity is signposted here. Turn left onto Fink Hill. Continue for one mile to arrive at a roundabout. Take the 2nd exit onto Brownberrie Lane and Leeds Trinity is located on the left approximately half a mile along this road.

Travel by Rail- Leeds Trinity is situated approximately 1 mile from Horsforth station on the Leeds-York line. Leeds is well served by suburban rail lines and stations and it is easy to travel in or out of the city centre by train.

Travel by Bus- Leeds Trinity is served by bus services between the City Centre and Horsforth. The 97 (Leeds to Guiseley) bus stops right outside the campus entrance and can take you into Leeds City Centre via Headingley.

What's on Offer

Leeds Trinity offers the following courses to students- Foundation: Work-related, higher education qualifications- Undergraduate: BA, (One BSc in Forensic Psychology)- Postgraduate: MA, MSc (Accreditation available from NCTJ BJTC)- 2 Year Degrees: a good option if you want to fast track into the world of work and start earning a graduate salary.

Entry Requirements

Leeds Trinity University has a minimum entry requirement which all students have to satisfy in order to be enrolled. You usually need to have a minimum of five qualifications:- At least two of these should be full A2 levels (or equivalent level 3 qualifications)- At least one of these should be GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (or equivalent). There may be additional requirements for individual courses these can be found listed on the university's website.

University Accommodation

The University has a good range of accommodation on offer for its students. Accommodation is broken down in to 4 categories: Budget, Mid-Range, Top-of-the-Range and Private. Prices vary according to which type of accommodation you opt for.

Private Accommodation

If you're looking for somewhere off-campus to live then Leeds Trinity Students Union (LTSU), in partnership with Unipol Student Homes, provides a range of help support in finding private rented sector accommodation.

Faculties and Departments

Leeds Trinity University offers courses across 12 academic departments: Business, Management and Marketing, Children, Young People and Families, English, History, Journalism, Media, Film and Culture, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Sport, Health and Nutrition, Theology and Religious Studies and Victorian Studies.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees at Leeds Trinity University vary depending on the course of study and whether you wish to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Fees for international students are likely to be considerably higher than those for UK/EU students. For further information it is advisable to contact the university directly or visit their website.  

Financial Support

Leeds Trinity offers support to certain students meeting certain criteria. To see whether you may be eligible for some kind of support and for comprehensive details on all financial matters concerning life at Leeds Trinity University, visit the University website.

Academic Facilities

The university has some great new facilities for students to enjoy, these inlcude the Media Centre, which allows students the freedom to express themselves, The Andrew Kean Learning Centre, in which the main library can be found, and The Centre for Journalism, which has developed two additional multimedia newsrooms one for undergraduate and one for postgraduate studies. The areas provide open plan flexible teaching and learning space. The campus also boasts 7 dedicated ICT Suites all equipped for student needs.  

Other on-site Amenities

Students enjoy low-cost rates at Trinity Fitness, our sports centre which includes a sports hall, a fully-fitted fitness suite with a free weights area, two treatment rooms, a movement and spin studio, a gymnasium (incorporating dance studio facilities) and two squash courts. Outdoor sports facilities include three full-size rugby/football pitches, six dedicated tennis courts, two multi-use hard courts and a running track. The most recent addition is a 3G Astroturf Pitch.  

Social and Medical Care

Leeds Trinity University's Student Union has a lot to offer students, encouraging wider participation in all aspects of student life. The University has a good Dyslexia and Disability Support Service that offers support to all students with physical, mental, or learning disabilities in order to ensure that they are able to thrive and succeed.  

What's on in the Area

Leeds is an wonderful student city. The UK's third largest city, it has a massive population of around 200,000 students and is renowned for its amazing nightlife, culture and shopping. On top of this, the city is internationally recognised as a major centre of learning.  

Moving On

93% of graduates either find work or are in further study almost immediately after leaving Leeds Trinity University, such is its emphasis on vocation.

The university is in the top 20% for employability in England. The university is pioneering 2 year accelerated degrees. Notable alumni include Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud) and Nick Hodgson (Kaiser Chiefs)

Is Leeds Trinity the right place for me?

If you are suited to vocational subjects and like the idea of a small campus university then Leeds Trinity University could be the place for you.