University of Leeds

Faculties:
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.
- Faculty of Biological Sciences.
- Leeds University Business School
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law.
- Faculty of Engineering (includes the School of Computing)
- Faculty of Environment
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
- Faculty of Medicine and Health.

Overview

Key Features 

• Named University of the Year 2017 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
• 13th in The Times and Sunday Times University League Tables 2017.
• University of Leeds is one of 24 research-intensive, world-class universities that make up the Russell Group.
• A student experience shaped around you with over 300 clubs and societies from football sky-diving and chess to baking and Harry Potter.
• The fifth best city in Europe to live (Lonely Planet, 2017. 

Areas Of Study

There are over 750 different courses at the University of Leeds, too many to list on this profile. The list below refers to the areas of study that Leeds offers, which many courses may fall under. Leeds also has a large number of joint honours programmes, where two disciplines can be combined. For full course details visit https://courses.leeds.ac.uk

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.

Undergraduate courses

• Cultures & Civilisation studies
• English
• History
• Linguistics and Phonetics
• Modern Languages
• Philosophy
• Theology and Religious Studies

Masters courses

• Cultural Studies
• English
• History
• Medieval Studies
• Philosophy
• Theatre and Global Development
• Theology and Religious Studies

Faculty of Biological Sciences.

Undergraduate courses

• Biochemistry
• Biology and Biological Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Zoology

Masters courses

• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Bioscience
• Infection, Immunity & Human Disease
• Sport and Exercise Medicine

Leeds University Business School

Undergraduate courses

• Accounting and Finance
• Economics
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management and Marketing

Masters courses

• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Management
• Economics
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Marketing
• The Leeds MBA

Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law.

Undergraduate courses

• Criminal Justice and Criminology
• Education and Childhood Studies
• International Relations
• Law
• Politics
• Sociology and Social Policy

Masters courses

• Childhood Studies
• Education
• Teaching
• TESOL•

Faculty of Engineering (includes the School of Computing)

Undergraduate courses

• Chemical / Petroleum Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics and Robotics
• Medical Engineering
• Product Design

Masters courses

• Advanced Computer Science
• Advanced Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical / Energy / Materials Engineering
• Digital Communications
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Project Management
• Environmental and Health Engineering
• Graphics and Games Engineering
• Mechatronics and Robotics
• Medical Engineering
• Petroleum Production Engineering
• Structural Engineering

Faculty of Environment

Undergraduate courses

• Environment and Business
• Environmental Sciences
• Geography
• Geological Sciences
• Geophysical Sciences

Masters courses

• Geography (Human and Physical)
• Geological and Environmental Sciences
• Sustainability
• Transport Studies

Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

Undergraduate courses

• Chemistry
• Food Science / Nutrition
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Physics and Astrophysics

Masters courses

• Chemistry and colour science
• Data Science and Analytics
• Financial Mathematics
• Food Science / Nutrition
• Mathematics
• Physics and Business Management
• Statistics

Faculty of Medicine and Health.

Undergraduate courses

• Dentistry
• Medicine and Surgery
• Mental Health
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Social Work

Masters courses

• Advanced Psychology
• Clinical Assessment
• Dentistry
• Health Management and Economics
• International Health
• Medical Imaging
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy Practice
• Public Health
• Social Work

Campus Facilities

The University of Leeds, a leading Russell Group institution, was recently named the University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times' Good University Guide 2017. A top 100 university (QS world rankings), it has consistently appeared in this prestigious list and offers over 500 Undergraduate and 200 Postgraduate courses to 30,000 + students.

The University has a large city based campus, in the bustling Northern city of Leeds with over 6,000 International students studying at this world-leading institution. The campus is a couple of minutes walk from the city centre and has all of the facilities that are expected of a university of this quality and history. In recent years there has been a £520 million investment into the campus creating new sports facilities including the largest gym area of any UK University.

Students are at the heart of everything at Leeds, with the student union building recently undergoing a £20m transformation. The union has 3 award-winning venues – Stylus, Pyramid and Function – and has played host to numerous bands and headline acts over the years.

Pathway Programmes

The University of Leeds International Foundation Year, provided directly by the University of Leeds, is a nine-month programme, which fully prepares students for entry onto an undergraduate degree at the university. Based on campus, all of the teaching is delivered by University of Leeds academics. internationalfoundationyear.leeds.ac.uk

Additionally, the University Leeds works with Study Group, an education provider offering one-year foundation programmes for international students. Pathway programmes built on a students' existing knowledge with vital study skills, academic knowledge and English language training.

Fees and Finance

Standard International Student Fees 2017/18

Undergraduate: £15,000 - £20,000 depending on subject taken. Additional Fees for Medicine and Dentistry.
Postgraduate Taught: £15,000 - £20,000 depending on subject taken.
Postgraduate Research: £15,000 - £20,000 depending on subject taken. Additional fees for Medicine and Dentistry.

Living Expenses

Undergraduate:

• £160 per week average catered accommodation cost. 
• £120 per week average self-catered accommodation cost
• Other living expenses: ~£80 per week.

Postgraduate:

• £110 per week average self-catered accommodation cost
• Costs for private accommodation varies – huge range available
• Other living expenses: ~£80 per week.

Postgraduate Research:

• £110 per week average self-catered accommodation cost
• Costs for private accommodation varies – huge range available
• Other living expenses: ~£80 per week. 

Employability and Careers

A University of Leeds degree can open many doors and the university has a structure in place which emphaises the importance of employability. Indeed the University of Leeds has close links to industry and offer students part-time work opportunities throughout the term to improve their resumes with trusted, student-friendly employers. Additionally over 650 grad recruiters visit the campus each year to speak with students about future opportunities.

Over 95% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating, with more than 84% of these graduates in Professional or Managerial roles.