INTERNATIONAL
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSAERIAL VIEW

Leeds train station
Only a 15-minute
walk from campus

Leeds city centre
Only a 10-minute
walk from campus

The Edge

Parkinson Building

Leeds General Infirmary

Laidlaw Library
Edward Boyle Library

Leeds University Union
St George’s Field
Western campus
North-east quarter

Our campus
by the city.

Parkinson Building

North-east quarter

The Edge

Leeds University Union

Laidlaw Library

St George’s Field

Edward Boyle LibraryWestern campus

The iconic landmark buildingof the University
Designed for our
undergraduate students

Brings together engineering,
computing and physical sciences
A beautiful green spacein the heart of campus

Swimming pool,gym and sports halls
Includes a postgraduate-only
Research Hub

Shops, cafés, music venues andhome to our clubs and societies
Home to our Business School
and School of Law

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Contents
International events
Find out more about our
virtual and in-country events
www.leeds.ac.uk/visitstoyourcountry

Welcome to Leeds

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Leeds and Yorkshire32

Introducing Leeds

33City life

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Living in Leeds

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Be inspired

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Research that makes a difference

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Research-based learning

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Inspirational teaching

10Your study options40

Leading research facilities

11International foundation year routes

41Your learning environment

12Undergraduate courses

42Your future career14

Masters courses

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Develop your employability

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Postgraduate research42

Our subject areas and courses

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An international community

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Postgraduate research opportunities

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International student support

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Next steps

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Campus life

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Costs to consider58

On campus

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Funding59

Your students’ union

28Your application

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Sport and fitness

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How to apply62

Wellbeing and support

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Notes67
Map and how to find us

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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 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 upona person’s expertise), unexpected lack of funding, severe weather, fire, civil disorder, political unrest, government restrictions andserious concern with regard 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,
offering suitable alternative arrangements or forms of compensation where it believes there is a fair case to do so. The latest
key information on courses, entry requirements and fees can be found at courses.leeds.ac.uk and www.leeds.ac.uk/pgr.
Please check these websites before making any decisions.
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Welcometo Leeds
Come and join us in one of the UK’s
most diverse and student-friendly cities.
Be part of a world top 75 university,with excellent teaching and a focus
on your future.
The University of Leeds is a leading UK university,
established in 1904. We’re a global community,
so you’ll have chance to meet and work withstaff and students from all over the world.
We’ll help you reach your potential by:• challenging you academically and personally• helping you develop the skills neededfor employability• supporting you every step of the way
Find the course or postgraduate research
opportunity for you at courses.leeds.ac.uk
and www.leeds.ac.uk/pgr

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Top 75

university inthe world
QS World University
Rankings 2024

Find out
more

Talk to a representativein your country
We have:• offices in China, Nigeria, India and Malaysia

Attend an event
Explore subject areas, meet our staff and chatto students at our virtual events and in-person
events and fairs.
www.leeds.ac.uk/international-meet-us

Explore our campus
Get active, socialise with friends, relax in the great
outdoors or visit a gallery. There’s something foreveryone and it’s all in one place. Take a look at
everything our campus has to offer.
www.leeds.ac.uk/around-campus• a global network of representatives who canadvise you about applying to study with us
www.leeds.ac.uk/meetus

Contact us
study@leeds.ac.uk

Connect with us

Chat to our students
Learn about life at Leeds from current students,
through chat, blog posts and live events.
www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleeds

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Researchthat makesa differenceBe
inspired.
Learn from experts,
make an impact
and shape the world
around you for years
to come.

Our research tackles the big issues
affecting today’s world. Here are someof the ways our discoveries are making
a real difference to society.

Discover more about
our leading researchwww.leeds.ac.uk/research

Seasonal speed-up of Antarctic glaciers

Deepfakes are a centuries-old problem

A team of researchers, led by Leeds scientists,
are tracking the faster flow of glaciers into thewaters around the Antarctic during thesummer, using satellite data to understandthe impact on sea level rise.

Leeds research argues that photos and videos
have been subject to manipulation since thelate 1800s, long before digital technology,
suggesting they’re a social rather thantechnological problem.

Targeting treatment of cancer cells

Improving urban sanitation worldwide

A Leeds researcher has been involved indeveloping a new technology which canmeasure oxygen levels in tumours in real time,potentially offering better targeted treatmentof certain cancer cells.

We’ve developed a toolkit to help governments
around the world plan better designed urban
sanitation systems, which has improved thelives of almost 200 million people so far.

Over 90%of our researchsubmitted was rated‘world leading’ or‘internationally
excellent’
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSBE INSPIREDMy lecturers were involvedin the latest robotics researchthat impacts our lives in a
big way. I learnt the theory
in the classroom and thenapplied it practically in the lab.
I enjoyed the hands-on elementof working with electronics
and mechanics. For one of myprojects I designed a roboticarm for a drone that could pickup and place objects. It’s great
how you can think outside thebox at Leeds.

Jefferson Sanchez
Pictured in the National
Instruments Active
Learning Laboratory

Shaped byresearch.
Studying a degree that crossed different
disciplines helped Jefferson to develop
a deep understanding of his subject
and bring his own inventions to life.
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Research-basedlearning
You’ll join a leading UK research
university and one of the
top 75 universities in the world(QS World University Rankings 2024).
We’re a founding member of the prestigious
Russell Group of 24 research-intensive universities.
This means research will be at the heart of yourlearning at Leeds, whatever your level of study.
Our courses are designed and taught by staff
who are experts in their fields. Their researchfeeds 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, which
gives you the chance to develop and apply yourresearch skills and make your own discoveries.
We’ll encourage you to develop a researcher
mindset – investigating, questioning and improving.

Postgraduate researchers
As a postgraduate researcher, you can be
confident you’ll have structured supervision thatchallenges and supports you. Our Doctoral College
connects you with other researchers and puts you
in touch with the services, guidance andopportunities you’ll need.

It’s a collaborative culture, encouraging
researchers at Leeds to connect acrossand within disciplines.
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Leading
research
facilities
Enhance your learning with theoutstanding facilities of a leading
research-intensive university.

Inspirational
teaching
We’ll encourage you to challenge andquestion, and to be an active partner
in your own learning.

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Laboratories and clinical facilities
Science, technology, engineering and maths
students can develop their knowledge andtechniques using industry-standard clinicaland laboratory facilities.

• access to video and audio recordings of mostof your lectures and other learning activities
through our Virtual Learning Environment

There’s lots of support to help you adjust
to studying here, through:We’ll help you reach your full potential at Leeds.
When you leave us, you’ll be ready to makean impact in the world.

The University’s Special Collections contains
rare books, manuscripts and artworks forprimary research.

• the latest digital learning technology in someteaching spaces, so you can work with otherstudents and interact with your lecturersYour learning experience

At undergraduate level, there are opportunities
to broaden your learning through exploring
our discovery modules that span different
disciplines and themes.

Whatever your specialism, we’ll encourage you tocollaborate with others in different disciplines tocreate new knowledge and insights.

You’ll benefit from:Academic support

In addition to your learning and teaching on
campus, you’ll also benefit from a variety of digitaltechnologies to enhance your learning experience.

Special Collections

Digital learning

You’ll study among inspirational academics, world
experts who share your passion for your subject.

We’ll work in partnership with you, learning,debating and exploring new knowledge together.

We’re continually investing in our campus to makesure you benefit from the very best facilities andthe data and insights they provide.

• English language support, available before
you start and while you’re studying– see page 13 and 61• academic study skills advice and workshops– see page 12 and 18

Studio, workshop and performance spaces• your personal tutor (undergraduate andMasters) or supervisor (postgraduate research)
M&S Company Archive
The archive of this well-known British company
is housed on campus and offers exciting
research opportunities across disciplines,
from business to textiles.

Art, design, theatre and music students canrefine their skills in fully equipped studios,workshops and performance spaces.

Explore campus
www.leeds.ac.uk/around-campus
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English and other languages

Your learning
environment
You’ll find everything you need tosupport your studies. We’re continuallyinvesting in our campus – from newlaboratories and lecture theatres to
one of the most impressive libraries
in the UK.

Libraries

Computers and software

The University Library is one of the UK’s major
academic research libraries. You’ll have access tofour libraries on campus, each offering a different
working environment to suit how you want
to work. They’re all equipped with the latest
technology and have spaces for group andindividual study.

High-speed wi-fi across campus and 24-hourcomputer clusters let you study when you like,
wherever you like, on campus. Teaching spaces
with the latest digital technology help you learn
collaboratively and interactively.

Our Laidlaw Library was purpose-built forundergraduate students. The Research Hubin the Edward Boyle Library is a dedicatedspace for researchers and postgraduates, withextra-large study desks – especially useful whenwriting up your research. The Brotherton Libraryis our oldest library, a beautiful historic space inwhich you can work and access rare books andmanuscripts in the Brotherton Research Centre.
You can also benefit from friendly advice andacademic skills support from expert library staff.
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Collaboration tools, like Teams, Zoom and China
Connect, allow you to connect from anywhere.
You’ll have access to a range of standard andspecialist software, including Office 365, linked
to your University account and available anywhere.
You can access personalised content (like yourtimetable and library record) through the
UniLeeds app.
You can get lots of help and support fromour IT Service Desk.
it.leeds.ac.uk

Improve your academic English with the
University’s Language Centre. A pre-sessionalcourse can help you meet the English language
requirements of your undergraduate or
postgraduate course and prepare for study
in the UK (see page 61).
Once you’ve started studying with us, you canaccess learning materials from our Language
Zone in different languages, including English.
As well as a study and resource centre on campus,
we offer online advice and digital resources,
and language learning activities to help you
study – all for free.
We also provide free English language
workshops and one-to-one consultations
alongside your degree.
www.leeds.ac.uk/languagecentre

Explore campus
www.leeds.ac.uk/around-campus
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSYO U R F U T U R E C A R E E RYour
futurecareer.
You’re focused on yourfuture. We are too.
Make the most of
everything Leeds offers
to help you succeed.

6th

most targeted
UK university
by graduate
recruiters
The Graduate Market in 2023
High Fliers Research

Developyouremployability
We understand that developing youremployability alongside your academic
studies is a priority. You’ll have lots ofopportunities to build your practicaland transferable skills, and to benefit
from careers events and advice.

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We design our courses to be relevant
to industry through:• well-established links with leading organisations• work placement opportunities and talks
by industry experts• tutors, who are also industry consultants andpractitioners, sharing their experience with you• professional accreditation and industrial
advisory boards, which ensure courses meet
employer needs
The academic school which runs your course
can tell you about its employability focus.

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Vaiva Paulauskaite
Pictured in the
University’s Schoolof Music

My placement, as a campaigns
coordinator, was advertised on
the University’s Careers Service
website and staff helped me prepare
my application. I learned piano
for eight years, so finding thisopportunity was incredible!
It also gave me the chance to workin the arts, which I’ve loved.
I’ve realised it’s what I want to
do. I’ve developed so many usefulskills, such as leadership, project
management and networking,and gained so much confidence
too. Now I can’t wait for thecompetition to happen!

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Hitting
the rightnote.
A placement year at Leeds International
Piano Competition helped Vaiva develop
her skills and find her career path.

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Gain practical experience

Develop transferable skills

Build your skills and understanding through:Transferable skills – such as spoken and written
communication and teamworking – are important
whatever degree you study. You’ll use themthroughout your career and many employers
look for them.

• project work, fieldwork or work placements –included in many of our undergraduate
and postgraduate courses• short placement or internship opportunities
outside your course – advertised through our
Careers Service and your academic school• part-time jobs – advertised through thestudents’ union Joblink website
joblink.luu.org.uk• an undergraduate work placement year –extending your degree to work in a business orother organisation. Check if the undergraduate
degree you’re interested in offers this atcourses.leeds.ac.uk• internship and ambassadorial opportunities at
the University – a great way to build your skills
and confidence while being paid
There are some restrictions on the work
(paid and unpaid) international students can do.
Check what your visa allows and talk to ourInternational Student Office if you’re unsure.

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Your course or research will help you develop
skills like problem-solving, analytical skills andcreative thinking.
Free workshops and advice from our
Skills@Library service can help you strengthen
your skills in writing, presentation and time
management.
Student clubs and societies (see page 28)also offer opportunities to develop your personal
motivation, teamworking abilities and leadershipstyle, as well as have fun.
Prepare for your future
Leeds for Life helps you make the most of yourtime at Leeds and prepare for your future. It helps
you explore student opportunities, curriculum
options and support services, and to succeed ina way that’s meaningful to you.
leedsforlife.leeds.ac.uk

Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to broaden yourexperience and develop transferable skills while
giving something back to the local community.
There are lots of volunteering opportunities
you can get involved in once you’re here.
Thousands of our students volunteer for local
community groups and charities every year.
luu.org.uk/volunteering-opportunities
Enterprise at Leeds
There are opportunities to develop
your entrepreneurial skills as part of yourstudies. These include our enterprise-related
courses and, for undergraduates, broadening
your knowledge through discovery themes(see page 10).
If you’re inspired to start your own business,
Spark, our business start-up service, can help
you develop your idea into a viable business.
There are also some great enterprise-focused
student societies where you can develop
your skills and get practical experience(see page 28).
www.leeds.ac.uk/studententerprise

Study abroad
Most of our undergraduate courses offer the
chance to study abroad as part of your degree.
We have one of the widest ranges of study abroad
opportunities in the UK. You could take part in asummer school in Europe, Asia or Latin America or
extend your degree to include a study abroad year.
www.leeds.ac.uk/studyabroad

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Career advice
and information

Ahmed Oshinibosi

Whether you are a student or researcher, ourCareers Service offers a range of events, online
resources and personal advice and support, including
information specially for international students.

Pictured at Bentley
Motors, Crewe

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.
Our many careers events, presentations andworkshops can help you understand what
employers are looking for and make valuable
connections. Events often involve overseas
employers and international alumni.
You’ll also find internships, placements andsupport in finding graduate jobs through our
Careers Service website.
students.leeds.ac.uk/careers
Help from our alumni
As a student or researcher at Leeds, you canaccess one of the biggest alumni communities
of any UK university – a global network of
320,000 Leeds graduates in 197 countries.
You’ll have the chance to connect with alumni
around the world and benefit from the mentoring,talks, internships and scholarship opportunities
they provide.

Building yourresearcher profile
Your personalised training plan, agreed
between you and your supervisor, is thecornerstone of your professional development.
To help you develop the skills relevant to yourresearch and future career, we offer workshops,
courses and seminars specially designed forpostgraduate researchers.

20“I’ve had the chance toshowcase my research atinternational conferences.
I’ve also been published in someopen access journals, withthe help and supportof the University andmy supervisor.”
Vicente Merida

As a postgraduate researcher, sharing yourresearch and building your professional profile,including through conference presentations,are crucial. Our Doctoral College and youracademic school offer opportunities to connect
with other researchers and training which will
help you realise your professional goals.
www.leeds.ac.uk/doctoralcollege

I was already working in
the automotive industry,
but knew I needed more
knowledge in certain areas.
My Masters and dissertation
project developed
understanding and skills
I now use all the time in myjob. The University helpedme get where I am today.
Giving something back as
an alumni mentor is theleast I can do.

Makeconnections.
Ahmed’s Masters moved his career tothe next level. As an alumni mentor,
he now shares his industry experienceand advises today’s students.
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSA N I N T E R N AT I O N A L CO M M U N I T YInternational
student
supportAn international
community.

We’ve been welcoming international
students for over 100 years, so you
can be sure of experienced help
and support.

Advice, help and support
services – before you arrive
and while you’re here.

Before you arrive
Our team of immigration experts can give
you free advice on immigration law andrequirements. They can also help you withthe visa application process.
www.leeds.ac.uk/immigration
We’ll provide information and services tohelp you prepare for travel to the University
and to welcome you on arrival.
www.leeds.ac.uk/internationalwelcome
We hold and attend a range of virtual andin-country events to give advice on life as
an international student in Leeds.
www.leeds.ac.uk/visitstoyourcountry
We have overseas offices in China, Nigeria,
India and Malaysia, as well as a global networkof representatives who can advise you about
studying here.
www.leeds.ac.uk/meetus

31st mostinternational
university inthe world
Chat to our students
www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleeds
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Times Higher Education
2023

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Campuslife.

Arriving in Leeds

Settling in

When you arrive in Leeds, our Student Information
Service and welcome teams will give you all theinformation you need to help you settle in during
your first few days. We also offer an airport pick-up
service on key dates. We will tell you about thisbefore you arrive.

There are lots of ways to make friends at the
University. Enjoy your favourite interests andhobbies or try out new ones through the manyclubs and societies at Leeds University Union(see page 28).

You’ll be invited to our international orientation
activities, a free programme of useful information
sessions and social activities. It’s an ideal way to be
introduced to life at Leeds and to help you makenew friends.

Our single-site
campus is just a shortwalk away from thecentre of a thriving,
multicultural city.

Meet students from all around the world at our
weekly Global Café. Explore the beautiful nearby
countryside through weekend walking trips aspart of the Get Out, Get Active programme(see page 29).

Ongoing support
Chat to our students
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There is lots of support to help you throughout
your time at Leeds, including visa and immigration
advice and activities specifically for international
students. Find out more about our support andbeing an international student at Leeds at
www.leeds.ac.uk/internationalstudents

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On
campusJoin our global
community andimmerse yourself instudent life at Leeds.

The gym at The Edge, oneof our indoor sports facilities

Café space outside the Edward Boyle Library

Learn about growing food in our sustainable garden

SmokefreecampusWe’ve created a smokefree
campus for everyone’s
health and wellbeing
students.leeds.ac.uk/
smokefree

Common Ground, a space to relax in Leeds University Union

ExplorecampusSign for Art sculpture in Beech Grove Plaza

www.leeds.ac.uk/
around-campus

Hugo, our camionnette café, in the main precinct, opposite the Refectory

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students’
union
You’ll join one of the best and mostactive students’ unions in the country.
Its mission is to make sure you love
your time at Leeds.
Leeds University Union (LUU) is independent of
the University and is led by students. It brings
together the student community and offers
impartial advice, support and representation.
The Union building is in the middle of campus.
You can buy most things there – from everyday
groceries and University clothing to books andstationery.
The Union has cafés, bars and clubs, as wellas performance spaces. Top bands and artists
play there too.
luu.org.uk“I spend most of my freetime in the societies. It’s agreat way to relax
and there’s a real sense ofcommunity. I’ve made lots offriends through the K-pop dancesociety and this has exposed
me to different cultures.”
Adeline Wong

Get involved
With more than 300 student-led clubs andsocieties, you’ll find like-minded people, whatever
your interests. Football, debating, theatre, gaming,
dance, photography, skydiving, even quadball are
just a few of your options. There are different
national and faith societies too. Give it a Go
sessions are a great way to try something new.
And if you and your friends want to take part inan activity which doesn’t have a club, the Union
will help you set one up.
luu.org.uk/clubs-and-societies
Most academic schools have their own societies
too, with social events and talks from industry
professionals. They’re a great way to get to know
people from other courses and year groups.

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More than
300 clubs
and societies
for you tochoose fromSport
and fitness
Keep fit, unwind and socialise witha whole range of sport and fitness
opportunities.
The Edge, our indoor sports facility on campus,
has a 250-station gym with the latest Technogym
equipment, a 25m swimming pool, a sauna andsteam room, squash courts, sports halls and aclimbing wall. It also runs a wide variety of exerciseclasses in term-time and virtual classes on demand.
sport.leeds.ac.uk/the-edge
There are excellent outdoor sports facilities
at nearby Sports Park Weetwood and Sports Park
Bodington, including a 1.6km lit outdoor cycling
circuit. An outdoor centre in the Yorkshire Dales
offers hiking, caving, mountain biking and climbing.
There’s also a boat house next to Thwaite Mills in
Stourton with direct access to the canal for rowing.
sport.leeds.ac.uk/facilities

Get involved
There are more than 70 sports clubs at Leeds,
offering a chance to represent the University,
either individually or as part of a team, in the
British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS)
leagues. Our Sport Scholarship programme
supports elite athletes to achieve both sporting
and academic excellence.
Our social leagues are a great way to playcompetitively against other student or staff
teams, while our weekly social sport sessions offer
non-competitive fun without regular commitment.
The Get Out, Get Active programme gives you achance to meet new people while exploring thebeautiful Yorkshire countryside.
sport.leeds.ac.uk/sport

Explore campus
www.leeds.ac.uk/around-campus

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Wellbeingand support
The University offers lots of resources
and information to support you.
Our student website provides the right help
when you need it. You’ll find information
about money issues, health concerns, disability
support and more.
students.leeds.ac.uk
Once you’re on campus, our Student Information
Service is on hand to offer you guidance andsupport on everything from registration
through to graduation.
students.leeds.ac.uk/askingforhelp
Peer support at Leeds includes the University
Buddy Scheme, which can match you with anotherstudent before you arrive or during your time here,
as well as peer mentoring schemes in schools.
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Leeds University Union offers impartial help andsupport with any problems you may have as a
student. Although the team specialises in housing,money and academic concerns, they can support
you with anything. Their help is free andcompletely independent of the University.
luu.org.uk/student-advice

Student mental healthand wellbeing

Medical careIf you need longer-term support or treatment,
we’ll help you find the most appropriate NHS
or voluntary sector services.
students.leeds.ac.uk/supportandwellbeing

Leeds Student Medical Practice is a National HealthService (NHS) doctors’ practice which cares forstudents and their immediate families. It’s close
to campus and offers all the usual generalpractitioner (GP) services.
www.leedsstudentmedicalpractice.co.uk
If you need a visa to study in the UK, you will haveto pay an immigration health surcharge when you
make your visa application. This entitles you tohealth services under the NHS. The surcharge
you pay is based on the length of your visa.
www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrationapplication

You can access free professional and confidential
counselling, wellbeing and mental health support
through groups, workshops, single-session
consultations, short-term counselling and online
self-help resources.

Support for disabled students
If you are a disabled student, we’ll work with youracademic school and other University services toensure that we meet your needs and put in place
any reasonable adjustments.

Childcare on campus
The Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre on
campus offers places for children between theages of three months and five years (preschool).
There’s also provision in the school holidays forchildren aged between three and 11 years.
www.brightbeginningschildcare.co.uk

Multifaith campus
There are spaces on campus for prayer andquiet contemplation. In addition, the EmmanuelCentre is a place of welcome and friendship thatcan offer you support while you’re here. You canjoin in with regular events or talk in confidence
to one of our chaplains, who have different
faith backgrounds.
students.leeds.ac.uk/prayerandcontemplation

Don’t wait until you start your course, contact
us early so we can discuss your needs and arrange
the right support before you get here.
students.leeds.ac.uk/disabledstudents

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Leeds
and
Yorkshire.
A lively, cosmopolitan cityin 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
Leeds is at the heart of the UK –a regional hub for business, culture
and sport, with a rich industrial heritageand everything you’d expect from oneof the country’s largest and fastestgrowing cities.
We’re a multicultural city, home to people ofmany nationalities and faiths. You’ll find placesof worship to practise your religious beliefs andto connect with others who share them.

There are several specialist international
supermarkets in the city centre and mostlarge supermarkets sell international foods.
There’s lots of green space in and around thecity and stunning countryside surrounds us.
The Yorkshire Dales and Peak District nationalparks, the North York Moors and the Lake District
are all within easy reach.
Leeds is well connected, nationally andinternationally, with excellent transport links.
It’s only 30 minutes from Leeds Bradford
international airport and one hour from Manchester
airport. A rail service connects you to London andother parts of the country. There’s good, safe
transport around the city too.
www.leeds.ac.uk/citylife

Food and ingredients from around the world areeasy to find. Kirkgate Market in the city centre offers
a huge range of fresh vegetables, fruit, spices andfoods from many different countries.

Explore all the greatthings to do in Leeds
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City
life

Leeds Central Library and Art Gallery

Light Night Leeds, the UK’s largest
annual arts and light festival

Tour de Yorkshire cycle race

The Town Hall on the Leeds skyline

The food hall in Trinity Leeds shopping centre

Kirkstall Abbey, ruins of an
800-year-old Cistercian monastery

Live at Leeds music festival

County Arcade, one of the city’s many historic shopping arcades

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L E E D S A N D YO R K S H I R ERohan Cheerala
Pictured with friends
at Calls Landing by
the River Aire

Chevin Forest Park, overlooking
the market town of Otley

Leeds water taxi on the River Aire

Woodhouse Moor, a nearby park36

The campus is really close to thecity centre and I like how handy
everything is. I can walk into
town to grab some shopping
or meet some friends for a biteto eat. The Calls is one of myfavourite places, as there areloads of lively riverside bars andrestaurants to experience. I love
being outdoors and exploring
different hikes and trails –you can be in the Yorkshire
countryside in less than 30
minutes, which is fantastic.

Chat to our students
www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleeds

24/7
city.
Rohan had heard lots of things about Leeds
being one of the best student cities.
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Leeds
One of the bestplaces to live in the UK(North and Northeast)
The Times and
The Sunday Times 2023

Livingin Leeds
Leeds is a great place to live, with awide range of accommodation options.
Whether you’re looking for University
or private accommodation, a flat,shared house or family home, we’reconfident you’ll find something tomeet your needs.

University accommodation

Private accommodation

Our University accommodation can be a fantastic
way to make new friends and feel part of ourcommunity. We offer a range of options, onand off campus, including postgraduate-onlyresidences, different contract lengths andflexible payment methods.

Leeds has a wide range of good-quality private
accommodation to suit all lifestyles and budgets.

Your rent includes all utility bills, internet
access and basic contents insurance cover, as wellas Edge Club gym and sports membership (notincluded in family or summer accommodation).
All our accommodation has a 24-hour security
on-call service.

We guarantee* an offer of single
University accommodation
for new students paying
international fees who apply
before the deadline.

Get more information and view all our residencesat accommodation.leeds.ac.uk

Explore campus
www.leeds.ac.uk/around-campus

The city centre offers smart, modern apartments,
perfect for city living. Headingley and Hyde Park
are just a short walk or bus ride from campus andare popular with both students and academics.
Several suburbs offer family homes, good schools
and green spaces.
Independent help and advice on all aspects
of private accommodation is available from:• Unipol, a student housing charity thatworks closely with the University• the independent advice centre in thestudents’ union
www.unipol.org.uk
www.luu.org.uk/student-advice*Restrictions apply relating to deadlines, residence, academic
fee status and level of study.
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSYour study
options.
From summer school to taught or
research degrees, there are many
ways to study with us. You choose.

YO U R S T U DY O P T I O N SInternationalfoundation
year routes
There are several internationalfoundation year routes which allow
you to progress to one of our courses.
University of Leeds
International Foundation Year
Our Bachelor degree with Integrated
International Foundation Year gives you theopportunity to fulfil your ambition of studying
at the University of Leeds.

International Foundation Year at theLeeds International Study Centre (LISC)
If you don’t meet the entry requirements to study
at the University of Leeds directly, Study Group
offers an alternative International Foundation
Year at LISC. This is a partnership between
Study Group, the University of Leeds and Leeds
Beckett University, and provides flexible entry
requirements and start dates in September orJanuary. Students are taught by Study Group
staff and are based at the Centre’s teachingfacilities in Headingley, an area of Leeds thatis popular with students.

The initial foundation year will help you prepare
for university, focusing on English language andacademic study skills. Subject-specific modules will
also give you valuable subject knowledge before
you start your degree.

You will gain the academic knowledge and language
skills that allow you to progress (when you’ve
successfully completed the course) to Year 1of a range of undergraduate degrees at the
University of Leeds. LISC also offers InternationalYear 1 preparation programmes in certain
subjects, allowing progression to Year 2 of anundergraduate degree at the University of Leeds.
www.leedsisc.com

Once you’ve successfully completed this initialfoundation year, you’ll progress to one of over
150 undergraduate degrees.

International Foundation Year with
Northern Consortium UK (NCUK)

Based on campus, all your teaching will bedelivered by University of Leeds academics,
many of whom are internationally renowned
experts in their field.
Our International Pathways Centre team will
support you through your first year in the UK.
You’ll have a personal tutor, who will help guide
your academic and personal development. You’llalso have access to welfare and study support toensure you get the most out of your time at Leeds.
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Other foundation year options

You can also choose to complete foundation
year preparation in your home country.
The University of Leeds is a founder member of
NCUK, which delivers a range of undergraduate
and postgraduate degree pathway qualifications
specifically designed as preparation forinternational students. These qualifications
include the undergraduate International
Foundation Year and International Year 1
programmes and a postgraduate Masters
preparation programme. NCUK provides anextensive network of study centres worldwide.
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Undergraduate
courses
Our undergraduate degrees will give you a highlevel of academic knowledge, as well as great
opportunities to develop your personal andprofessional skills. You can choose from single
or joint honours and Integrated Masters courses.
Many courses allow you to extend your degree andspend a year on work placement or studying abroad.
On all our courses – single and joint honours– you carry out a final-year research project.
On an Integrated Masters course, you study for
four years: the first three years at undergraduatelevel and the final year at postgraduate level.

Joint honours
This guide gives a general overview of our courses.
For all the study options and subject combinations
you can study, visit courses.leeds.ac.uk

Short-term study
If you can’t commit to degree study with us, you
can still experience studying at the University ofLeeds and life in the UK.
Study at the University, for a semester or academic
year, alongside home and international students
taking full degree courses. Choose from a wide
range of modules across all faculties atundergraduate and postgraduate level.
You may be able to transfer any credits
you gain to your degree in your home country.
www.leeds.ac.uk/incomingstudyabroad

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Masters
courses
A Masters course offers the chance to study
your subject at a higher level and enhance yourcareer prospects.
Our full-time Masters courses normally last up to
12 months. We also offer online-only courses anddistance learning courses, which involve online
study plus face-to-face meetings (subject toresidential status).
You qualify as a Master of Arts (MA), a Masterof Science (MSc) or other knowledge area.
A Master of Research (MRes) is an advanced,
research-based degree which helps to prepare
you for PhD study or a research career.
www.leeds.ac.uk/masters

Postgraduate
research
Studying for a research degree is about pushing
the boundaries of knowledge. A doctorate
normally takes three to four years of full-time
study to complete.
Find out about our research projects, funding
opportunities, research areas and supervisors at
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At Leeds, research is at the heartof our teaching. Our staff are experts
in their fields and will share the latest
thinking with you.

Masters courses
Accounting and FinanceBanking and International FinanceBusiness Analytics and Decision Sciences
Consumer Analytics and Marketing Strategy
Corporate Communications,Marketing and Public Relations
Data Analytics andHuman Resource Management
Economics
Economics and FinanceAccounting, Economics,
Finance, International Business,
Management and MarketingEnterprise and Entrepreneurship

Leeds University Business School is one of a small
number of business schools worldwide to betriple-accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Our courses combine professional practice,
up-to-date business knowledge and researchexpertise, preparing you for the competitive global
job market. We’re ranked top 10 in the UK for
accounting and finance, business and management,
and marketing and PR (Guardian University Guide
2023), and top 10 in the UK for accounting andfinance, and marketing (Complete University
Guide 2024).

Financial Risk Management

Undergraduate courses
Accounting and FinanceBanking and FinanceBusiness Economics

Finance and Investment
Financial Mathematics
Global Strategy and Innovation Management
Global Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
International Business
International Marketing Management
Management
Management Consulting
Management of Information Systems andDigital Innovation
Marketing Management with Advertising
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Organizational Psychology and Business
Sustainable Business Leadership (online)

Business Management
Business Management
and the Human Resource
Business Management with Marketing

Leeds International
Summer School
Immerse yourself in British culture for two or fourweeks at the Leeds International Summer School.
This exciting short programme combines worldclass tuition with academic field trips. You’ll also
enjoy social activities and cultural visits, both inYorkshire and to famous UK cities.
www.leeds.ac.uk/summer

Our subject
areas andcourses

Economics
Economics and Finance

Read more about our
postgraduate research
opportunities on
page 56

Human Resource Management
International Business
International Business and FinanceInternational Business and Marketing

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Biological Sciences

YO U R S T U DY O P T I O N S

Computing

DesignExperience our world-leading research and learn
from academics at the cutting-edge of their field.
Our courses will develop your specialist knowledge
and research skills to prepare you for a career inboth academia and industry.

The School of Computing has a global reputation
for its teaching and research, with over 1,500
students from over 55 countries studying with us.
Our computer science graduates are in demandin a variety of sectors, creating the solutionsof tomorrow.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses

We’re ranked 5th in the UK for art and design(Complete University Guide 2024). Our courses
are designed to meet commercial, cultural andtechnological needs, now and in the future.
Combining theory, practice and research, we
aim to develop our students as ‘added value’innovators who can use aesthetics and technology
to generate creative concepts and products.

Biochemistry

ChemistryComputer Science

Biological Sciences

Chemistry and Mathematics

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

Biological Sciences(Biotechnology with Enterprise)

Medicinal Chemistry

Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics
and Games Engineering)

Biology

Physics

A world-leading destination for the study of
biological sciences, we’re ranked 24th in the
UK for biosciences (Complete University Guide2024). Our courses are at the forefront ofknowledge, reflecting the latest developmentsin the field of biological sciences.

Biomedical Sciences
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Genetics
Human Physiology, Physical Activity & Health
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Zoology
Masters courses

Chemistry, Physics
and Natural Sciences

Natural Sciences
Physics with Astrophysics

Masters courses

Theoretical Physics

Advanced Computer Science

Masters courses
Astrophysics
Chemistry
Physics

Advanced Computer Science(Artificial Intelligence)

Undergraduate courses
Art and Design
Fashion Design Innovation
Fashion Marketing
Graphic and Communication Design
Sustainable Fashion
Textile Innovation and Sustainability

Advanced Computer Science(Cloud Computing)Masters courses

Advanced Computer Science(Data Analytics)

Art and Design

Artificial Intelligence (online)
High-Performance Graphics
and Games Engineering

Advertising and Design
ColourDesignDigital Design and Communication (online)

Biodiversity and Conservation

Digital Design Futures

Biodiversity and Conservation
with African Field Course

Fashion, Enterprise and Society
Global Fashion Management

Biopharmaceutical Development

International Fashion Marketingand Design Management (online)

Bioscience
Biotechnology with Business Enterprise

Textile Sustainability and Innovation

Drug Discovery and Development
Global Conservation Science
Infection, Immunity and Human Disease
Neuroscience
Plant Science and Biotechnology
Precision Medicine: Genomic Data Science
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production

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Education

Engineering

Masters courses

EnglishWe’re ranked top 20 in the UK for education(Times Higher Education World University
Rankings 2023) and 2nd in the UK for childhoodand youth studies (Complete University Guide2024). Our courses are taught by an internationalteam of leading academics who are experts intheir fields.

Comprising four schools, we’re one of the largest
engineering groupings in the UK. We focus oninterdisciplinary collaboration while delivering
world-renowned research and teaching.

Advanced Chemical Engineering

The School of English is a large, diverse anddynamic learning community with a wide rangeof research and subject areas. We’re ranked 31st in
the world for English language and literature in the
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

Undergraduate courses
Childhood Studies
Education

We’re ranked top 100 in the world for chemicalengineering in the QS World University Rankings by
Subject 2023, top 5 in the UK for civil engineeringin the Guardian University Guide 2023, and top
10 in the UK for mechanical engineering in the
Complete University Guide 2024.

Psychology with Education

Undergraduate courses

Masters courses

Architectural Engineering

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Communications and Signal Processing
Electrical Engineeringand Renewable Energy Systems
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Energy and Environment
Engineering Management (online)

Our undergraduate joint honours courses offer
exciting combinations of two subjects in one
degree. Some courses can only be studied as joint
honours. The list below shows just some of ourcourses (single and joint honours). For all theoptions and subject combinations you can study,
visit courses.leeds.ac.uk

Engineering Project Management

Undergraduate courses

Engineering, Technology
and Business Management

English and Comparative Literature

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineeringand Project Management

English Language and Linguistics

Digital Education (online)

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Education

Civil and Environmental Engineering

TESOL

Civil and Structural Engineering

International Construction Managementand Engineering

TESOL (China) (taught at Guangdong Universityof Foreign Studies)

Civil Engineering with Transport

Materials Science and Engineering

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics and Robotics

TESOL Studies

Electronics and Computer Engineering

Medical Engineering

Masters courses

Materials Science and Engineering

Railway Engineering with Project Management

Creative Writing

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Engineering

English Literature

Mechatronics and Robotics

Transport Infrastructure:
Design and Construction

Postcolonial Studies

Childhood Studies
Deaf Education (Teacher of the Deaf Qualification)(blended)Architecture
Automotive Engineering

Medical Engineering
Product Design

English and Film Studies
English Language and Literature
English Literature
English Literature and Theatre Studies
English Literature with Creative Writing

Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering

Find out about the undergraduate
and Masters courses you can study
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSFine Art, History of Art
and Cultural Studies

YO U R S T U DY O P T I O N S

Food Science and Nutrition

The School of Fine Art, History of Art andCultural Studies is ranked 5th for art and designin the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).
It offers a unique combination of courses centredon the encounter between historical, cultural andtheoretical analysis, museum and heritage studies,and fine art practice.

We are globally renowned for our teaching
and research across the whole spectrum offood science and nutrition, from the molecularlevel to how food affects our body and how ourdiet is influencing our health. You’ll be taught byactive researchers and visiting industry experts,
preparing you for a career in one of the world’s
biggest industries.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses

Cultural and Media Studies

Food Science

Fine Art

Food Science and Nutrition

Fine Art with Contemporary Cultural Theory

Nutrition

History of Art

Masters courses

History of Art with Cultural Studies

Food Product Innovation
Food Science

Masters courses

Food Science and Nutrition

Art Gallery and Museum Studies

Food Science (Food Biotechnology)

Arts Management and Heritage Studies

Nutrition

Fine Art
Social History of Art

History andMedieval Studies

Our reputation for world-class research andinnovative teaching will shape your studies andoffer the opportunity to work alongside academics
at the forefront of research on major global issues.

Ranked 26th in the UK for studying history(Guardian University Guide 2023), we have aninternational reputation for innovative researchand teaching in medieval studies, medical histories,
military history, the histories of south and east
Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as European,
British and international history.

We’re ranked 10th in the world for geographyand 23rd in the world for earth sciences inShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic
Subjects 2022, and 36th in the world forenvironmental sciences in the QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2023.
Undergraduate courses
Economics and Geography

Fine Art with History of Art

Critical and Cultural Theory

Geography, Environment
and Earth Sciences

Environment and Business
Environmental Science
Geography
Geography with Environmental Mathematics
Geography with Transport Studies
Geology

Undergraduate courses
Ancient History
History
International History and Politics
Masters courses
International History
Medieval Studies
Modern History
Social and Cultural History

Geophysics
Sustainability and Environmental Management
Masters courses
Climate and Atmospheric Science
Climate Futures: Science, Society and Politics
Ecological Economics
Engineering Geology
Environment and Development
Environmental Data Science and Analytics
Exploration Geophysics
Geographical Information Science (online)
Geographical Information Systems
Sustainability and Business
Sustainability and Consultancy
Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security
Urban Data Science and Analytics

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Languages, Cultures and Societies

Masters courses

Law and Criminology

Mathematics

Our School is one of the UK’s leading centres
for research and teaching in the field of languages,
cultures and societies, both ancient and modern,as well as linguistics, translation and film studies.
We’re ranked 23rd in the UK for modern languages
and linguistics (Guardian University Guide 2023).

Applied Translation Studies

We’re ranked top 15 in the UK for law (Complete
University Guide 2024) and top 5 in the UK for
criminology (Guardian University Guide 2023).
You’ll deepen and broaden your knowledge ofimportant aspects of law and criminal justice anddevelop the analytical and critical reasoning skills
so vital in modern employment.

As one of the UK’s largest mathematics
departments, our expertise ranges from data
science to fluid dynamics and financial statistics.
This gives you the opportunity to specialise andfocus on your future career. In the REF 2021,
98% of our research activity submitted was
rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Actuarial Mathematics

Law

Data Science

Law (graduate programme)

Economics and Mathematics

Law with French Law

Financial Mathematics

Undergraduate courses

Law with German Law

Mathematics

Ancient History

Law with Hispanic Law

Mathematics and Statistics

Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern andNorth African Studies

Masters courses

Masters courses

Chinese (Modern)

Criminal Justice and Criminal Law

Data Science and Analytics

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Data Science (Statistics) (online)

Intellectual Property Law

Mathematics

International Banking and Finance Law

Statistics

International Business Law

Statistics with Applications to FinanceOur undergraduate joint honours courses offer
exciting combinations of two subjects in one
degree. Some courses can only be studied as joint
honours. The list below shows just some of ourcourses (single and joint honours). For all theoptions and subject combinations you can study,
visit courses.leeds.ac.uk

Classical Civilisation
East Asian Studies
Film Studies
FrenchGermanIslamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies
ItalianJapanese
Linguistics
Modern Languages
Modern Languages and Business or Economics
Modern Languages and English
or History or Philosophy

Arabic/English Translation
Audiovisual Translation and Localisation
Business and Public Service
Interpreting and Translation Studies
Conference Interpreting and Translation Studies
Film Studies
Linguistics
Linguistics for English Language Teaching
Professional Language and Intercultural Studies

International Corporate Law
International Human Rights Law
International Law and Global GovernanceInternational Trade Law
Law (graduate programme)
Law and Finance
Law and Social JusticeModern Languages
and International Relations or Politics
Modern Languages and Linguistics
Portuguese
Russian
SpanishSpanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
Thai Studies
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSMedia and Communication
From political campaigns to popular culture
and social networking, media and communication
are at the centre of everyday life. We’re ranked
23rd in the world for communication and media
studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject
2023), offering degrees which emphasise choiceand skills development.
Undergraduate courses

YO U R S T U DY O P T I O N S

Medicine, Dentistry,
Healthcare and Psychology

Masters courses

Music, Theatre and Performance

Cancer Biology and Therapy

We have an internationally excellent reputation
for the outstanding quality of our teaching andresearch. Our goal is to improve quality of life,
not only for individuals but also for society.
With courses in dentistry, healthcare, medicine
and psychology, we’ll help you make an impact,
whatever your career.

Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management

Clinical Embryology (distance learning)

Music and performance provide the creative means
to express emotions and engage the mind – onstage and in the wider world. Our degrees offer amultidisciplinary approach to your studies in orderto develop the critical, creative and entrepreneurial
skills needed in the cultural industries.

Clinical Embryology and Assisted
Reproduction Technology

Undergraduate courses

Cognitive Development and Disorders

Global Creative Industries

Dental Materials

Mathematics and Music

Dental Public HealthMusic

Diagnostic Imaging

Music (Performance)

Echocardiography

Music and Music Psychology

Health Informatics with Data Science

Music and Music Technology

Health ResearchMusic, Multimedia and Electronics

International HealthMusic with Enterprise

Medical Imaging

Theatre and Performance

Medicine (MRes)

Theatre and Performancewith Enterprise

Communication and Media

Undergraduate courses

Digital Media

Audiology

Film, Photography and Media

Dental Surgery, Oral Science

Journalism

Diagnostic Radiography
Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

Masters courses
Communication and Media
Digital Media
Film, Photography and Media

Medical Ultrasound (Sonography)
Medicine and Surgery
Psychology
Advanced Psychology

Cardiovascular Health and Disease
Clinical Education

International Communication

Molecular Medicine

International Journalism

Oral Surgery

Media Industries

Psychological Approaches to Health

Masters courses

Political Communication

Public Health (International)

Applied Psychology of Music

Promotional Media

Systemic Family Therapy

Applied Theatre and Social Change

Systemic PracticeArts Fundraising and Philanthropy
Audiences, Engagement, Participation
Critical and Experimental Composition
Culture, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Global Performance and Cultural Industries
Music and Management
Music and Wellbeing
Musicology
Performance
Performance Design
Writing for Performance and Digital Media

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Nursing, Midwifery
and Social Work

Philosophy, Religion
and Applied Ethics

Sociology, Social Policy,
Politics and International Studies

Ranked top 40 in the world and top 10 in the
UK for nursing (QS World University Rankingsby Subject 2023), the School of Healthcare has
an internationally excellent reputation for theoutstanding quality of its teaching and research.
You’ll be taught by healthcare experts who areembracing technologies and modern facilities todeliver solutions that make an impact in the realworld, right now. This means your future
career will benefit from the latest thinking,insights and techniques.

Ranked 39th in the world for philosophy (QSWorld University Rankings by Subject 2023), we
provide inspirational, innovative teaching andlearning in philosophy, religion and the history ofscience. We’re also home to the Inter-Disciplinary
Ethics Applied Centre – a specialist unit forteaching, research, training and consultancy
in applied ethics.

The School of Politics and International Studies
is ranked 20th in the world for development
studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject
2023) and brings together an international staff
and student community. The School of Sociology
and Social Policy is ranked top 20 in the UK
for both sociology and social policy (Guardian
University Guide 2023), with research that will
inform and enrich your learning.

Liberal Arts

Undergraduate courses

Masters courses

Undergraduate courses

Philosophy

Economics and Politics

Musculoskeletal Medicine

Philosophy and Physics

International Development

Sport and Exercise Medicine

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

International Relations

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Politics

Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought

Social and Political Sciences

Religion, Politics and Society

Social Policy, Sociology and Crime

Theology and Religious Studies

Sociology

Masters courses

Masters courses

Applied and Professional Ethics (online)

Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding

Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics

Decolonial Thought and Social Theory

Global Ethical Challenges

Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion (online)

Philosophy

Gender Studies

Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (online)

Masters courses

Global Development

Air Quality Solutions

Global Development and Education

Railway Operations, Management and Policy

Global Governance and Diplomacy

Sustainability in Transport

Global Political Economy

Transport Economics

Global Security Challenges

Transport Planning

Inequalities and Social Science

Transport Planning and Engineering

International Relations

Transport Planning and the Environment

MidwiferyNursing (Adult)
Nursing (Child)Nursing (Mental Health)Social Work

Undergraduate courses

Religion
Science, History and SocietySport and Exercise Sciences
We are ranked 13th in the UK for sport science(Guardian University Guide 2023), meaning you
will benefit from our specialist teaching knowledge.
At postgraduate level, we offer experienced
professionals a unique blended learning
opportunity with practitioner-led training.
Undergraduate courses
Sport and Exercise Sciences

Transport Studies
We’re 12th in the world for transportation
science and technology in ShanghaiRanking’s
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022.
Our courses have been developed in partnershipwith industry, are guided by current research andprovide excellent teaching. You’ll develop specialist
knowledge which will set you apart from yourpeers and help you on your career path.

Political Science
Social and Public Policy
Social ResearchSociety, Culture and Media
Terrorism and Insurgency

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Next
steps.
Choosing the right university
is an important decision andan investment in your future.

Postgraduate
research
opportunities
Studying for a doctorate is aboutpushing the boundaries of knowledge.
You’ll conduct your own supervised
research and will need to be passionate
about your subject.
We’ll challenge you intellectually and push you to
new levels. A doctorate normally takes three tofour years’ full-time study to complete. It’s hard
work but the rewards can be huge. In the end,
you’ll be an expert in your field.
The scale and quality of our research gives you
the opportunity to be part of internationally
important work. You can join existing projects,
such as those on sustainable food sources andclimate change, or conduct your own independent
research project. And you’ll find all the facilities
and support you need to excel during yourtime here.

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The University of Leeds is home to several
interdisciplinary centres, including the Bragg
Centre for Materials Research and the Priestley
International Centre for Climate, which combine
expertise from different disciplines to extend
the limits of knowledge.
Whatever your specialism, there will be
opportunities for you to work with others in yourdiscipline and across disciplines through researchgroups, conferences and informal networks andsocial events, both within the University and inother institutions.
Through the faculty graduate schools, ourDoctoral College will support you during your time
as a postgraduate researcher. The College connects
our whole researcher community and puts you intouch with the services, guidance and opportunities
you’ll need.
Find out more about postgraduate research at
Leeds and the support available to you at
www.leeds.ac.uk/research-degrees
Explore our postgraduate research opportunities at
phd.leeds.ac.uk

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Funding from the UK government
The UK government offers postgraduate
scholarships to international students, such as
the Chevening Awards and the Commonwealth
Scholarships. Read more at
www.gov.uk/postgraduate-scholarshipsinternational-students
There is also funding for students in specificcountries. Find out what’s available on the
British Council website atstudy-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships

Funding from the University

Costs toconsiderThere are two main costs to consider atuniversity: tuition fees and living costs.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for 2024 should be confirmed byautumn 2023 and will be available on our website.
For undergraduate and Masters students,
read more at courses.leeds.ac.uk
For postgraduate researchers, read more atwww.leeds.ac.uk/pgrfees
If you will be studying a Masters and you needa visa to study in the UK, you must pay a tuitionfee deposit, unless you are fully funded by a
University-recognised sponsor. Find out more atwww.leeds.ac.uk/tuitionfeedeposits

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Living costs
Living costs include things like youraccommodation, food, transport and social
activities. Leeds is a relatively low-cost city
compared to some areas of the UK, but you stillneed to budget carefully. Get advice on money,
budgeting and the cost of living in Leeds atstudents.leeds.ac.uk/budgetandcosts
When you apply for your visa, you’ll have toprove that you can support yourself financiallywhile in the UK.
www.gov.uk/student-visa/money
Contact our immigration advisors if you haveany questions.
www.leeds.ac.uk/immigration-advice

Funding
How to finance your studies will be an
important part of your decision-making.
You might be able to get funding fromgovernment, independent sponsors,
the University of Leeds or otherfunding bodies.
Funding from your country

We offer a wide range of scholarships forinternational students to help towards paying
tuition fees or living costs. Check the relevant
website below and your academic school’s
webpages. Scholarships can be very competitive,
so it’s important you make enquiries and apply toall possible sources of funding at an early stage.
Keep checking for updates, as new scholarships
are added throughout the year.
Undergraduate students
www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatescholarships
Masters students
www.leeds.ac.uk/mastersfunding
Postgraduate researchers
www.leeds.ac.uk/researchdegreesfunding

Check if any funding is available from your country
to study in the UK. This could be from your homegovernment, or from companies or organisations
based in your home country. Visit their websites
or contact your local government office.

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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDSNEX T STEPSEnglish language courses
Improve your academic English and begin
your degree course with confidence by taking
a pre-sessional English course at Leeds.
A pre-sessional will help you improve your English
language level to meet the English language
requirements of your degree, as well as prepare
you for study in the UK.
When you study a pre-sessional at
Leeds, you’ll:• experience academic study in the UK• improve your academic English language skills• learn from expert academic staff engaged inlanguage learning researchYourapplication
Understand the qualifications
and English language level you
will need, and the visa andimmigration requirements.
Entry requirements
All our taught degree courses (undergraduate
and Masters) have different entry requirements.
Check the entry requirements for the course
you’re interested in at courses.leeds.ac.uk
For postgraduate research degrees, check
entry requirements on the academic school’s
webpages or contact the faculty graduate school.
www.leeds.ac.uk/graduateschoolcontacts
We accept a range of international qualifications.
Check the accepted qualifications and equivalentrequirements from your country at
www.leeds.ac.uk/internationalqualifications

60• study a course tailored to your study level:
If you want to study for an undergraduate degree
but are not able to gain the equivalent of A-level
qualifications in your country, you should consider
applying for an international foundation year,
which prepares you for undergraduate study.
Read about the different foundation year
options on page 41 and atwww.leeds.ac.uk/internationalfoundation
English language requirements
You will need a recognised English language
qualification to study at the University. We accept
a range of qualifications, including IELTS Academic.
Read more about the qualifications we accept at
www.leeds.ac.uk/internationalentry
English language requirements vary between
courses. Check the requirement for your course
at courses.leeds.ac.uk
For postgraduate research degrees, checkthe academic school’s webpages or contact
the faculty graduate school.
www.leeds.ac.uk/graduateschoolcontacts» our undergraduate pre-sessional English
course will help you transition from highschool to university» in summer, our Masters courses are tailoredto your subject area
» our postgraduate research courses focus
on the specific skills needed for research• become familiar with University facilities such as
libraries, study spaces and learning platforms• settle into city and campus life before youracademic course starts• meet other students and build a communityof peers
As well as our on-campus pre-sessional courses,
we also have online pre-sessional courses which
you can study from anywhere in the world.

Visas and immigration requirements
If you’re an international student, you’ll needto hold an appropriate visa to study in the UK.
Read the advice on our website atwww.leeds.ac.uk/studentvisa
Our team of immigration experts provides freeadvice on immigration law and requirements
for current and prospective students, and theirfamilies. They can give you advice to help you
prepare your visa application correctly.
www.leeds.ac.uk/immigration-advice

Find out more and how to apply atwww.leeds.ac.uk/languagecentre

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Applying for
University of Leeds International Foundation YearFor information on the other foundation routes available, see page see page 41.

Step 1.
Before you apply
Find out more about our foundation year and what you can study.
Check application deadlines and academic and English language requirements at
www.leeds.ac.uk/ify
Check visa requirements for UK study at
www.gov.uk/student-visa

Step 2.

Step 3.

Apply

Get a decision

Find out about the supporting
documents you’ll need.

We will tell you our decision by email.
You can track your application’s progress
and, if successful, accept your offer in theapplicant portal.

Apply online using our applicant portal atwww.leeds.ac.uk/ifyapply

How to apply

We have overseas offices in China, Nigeria, India
and Malaysia that offer support and advice toprospective students in their regions.

There are different ways to apply,
depending on the course or researcharea you want to study. Find out inthis section what you need to do.

We also work with a global network ofrepresentatives who can provide you withcomprehensive support to help you withyour application.
www.leeds.ac.uk/meetus
You can get independent advice about
studying in the UK atwww.ucas.com
discoveruni.gov.uk

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Applying for

Applying for

An undergraduate degree

A Masters degree

Find out more about applying to Leeds and read ouradmissions policy at www.leeds.ac.uk/howtoapply

Find out more about applying to Leeds and read ouradmissions policy at www.leeds.ac.uk/mastersapply

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 1.

Step 2.

Before you apply

Apply

Before you apply

Apply

Explore the courses we offer. Checkapplication deadlines, academic andEnglish language requirements, and allfees and costs at courses.leeds.ac.uk

Apply online through UCAS at
www.ucas.com/students

Explore the courses we offer. Checkapplication deadlines, academic and English
language requirements, and all fees andcosts at courses.leeds.ac.uk

Apply online through our applicant portal.
Have all your supporting documents
scanned and ready to upload, including
your university’s grading system.
Apply as early as possible, so you havetime to apply for funding, accommodationand visas, if applicable.
www.leeds.ac.uk/mastersapply

Check visa requirements for UK study at
www.gov.uk/student-visa

Get tips about your application
and writing your personal statement at
www.ucas.com/undergraduate/
applying-to-university

Get advice about writing your personalstatement at
www.leeds.ac.uk/personalstatement

Check your emails. We will email you
if we need more information to decide
about your application.

Check visa requirements for UK study at
www.gov.uk/student-visa
Check scholarship deadlines.
Read more on page 59.

Step 3.

Check scholarship deadlines.
Read more on page 59.

Application processing

Step 3.
Get a decision
UCAS will alert you when there is an updateon your application. If you receive an offer,
you can accept it through UCAS too.
www.ucas.com/students

Your academic school will contact you ifthey need more information or want toinvite you for interview.
Track your application’s progress in theapplicant portal. You can do this whether
you applied independently or through oneof our representatives.

Step 4.
Get a decision
We will tell you our decision by email.
If your application is successful, you canview your offer letter and accept youroffer in the applicant portal.

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Notes

Applying for
A postgraduate research degree
Find out more about applying to Leeds and read ouradmissions policy at www.leeds.ac.uk/pgr/apply

Step 1.

Step 2.

Explore research interests

Check admissions process
and requirements for yourresearch area

Explore research interests at Leeds. Choose
an existing research project or propose yourown. Search research areas and potential
supervisors at
phd.leeds.ac.uk
Check visa requirements for UK study at
www.gov.uk/student-visa

Check the faculty’s webpages and contact thefaculty graduate school. Find out about any
deadlines and whether you need to submit
a research proposal with your application.
www.leeds.ac.uk/
graduateschoolcontacts

Step 3.

Step 4.

Find scholarships andsources of funding

Apply

Research your funding options at
www.leeds.ac.uk/
researchdegreesfunding

Have all your supporting documents
scanned and ready to upload. Check what
documents you need and apply online
through our applicant portal atwww.leeds.ac.uk/pgr/apply

Step 5.
Get a decision
We will acknowledge your applicationand let you know our decision by email.
You can track your application’s progress
and, if successful, accept your offer in theapplicant portal.

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Map andhow tofind usRead how to get hereby air, train or bus.
www.leeds.ac.uk/
howtofindus
Edinburgh

Newcastle

This guide was printed in July 2023 and some of
the information it contains may have changed.

BelfastRead more about our undergraduate andMasters courses at courses.leeds.ac.uk

York

Read more about our postgraduate research
degrees at www.leeds.ac.uk/pgr

Leeds

Manchester

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Birmingham

City

Distance

Minimum travel time

London

195 miles

1 hour 59 minutes (by train)

Manchester

42 miles49 minutes (by train)

Edinburgh

206 miles

2 hours 51 minutes (by train)Dubai

4,600 miles

8 hours 40 minutes (by air)Amsterdam

523 miles

1 hour 15 minutes (by air)Paris

477 miles

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