Leeds Trinity University

Overview

Leeds Trinity University is a very tiny university with a large reputation, thanks in large part to the professional work experiences that are required for all undergraduate degrees at Leeds Trinity. Graduate outcomes,  Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) , published in 2022, found that 95% of graduates were either employed or enrolled in postsecondary education within 15 months of graduation.

Every student here receives the academic and personal assistance they need to flourish. This is why the National Student Satisfaction Survey among mainstream universities in 2022 found that students were most satisfied at Leeds Trinity University.

Although the institution has always placed a strong emphasis on teacher education and theology, it has recently made significant investments in expanding its media studies and journalism programmes, providing students with access to well-equipped studios in a variety of disciplines. Two-year degrees in fields like sports coaching and tourism and leisure management are just a few of the new programmes that have been made available in recent years. Every degree at Leeds Trinity includes a professional work placement, which is a great opportunity for students.



History

Trinity College and All Saints College were founded in 1966, but were initially run independently by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion and  the Catholic Education Council , respectively

Principals Sister Augusta Maria and Andrew Kean worked closely together and eventually split up administrative duties while being assigned to different schools. Kean oversaw the school’s curricula, faculty, and external relations, while Sister Augusta oversaw the institution’s finances, physical plant, student life, and administrative functions. The Andrew Kean Learning Centre and the Sister Augusta Maria C.P. Auditorium both bear their names today.

Since there was such a high demand for teachers in the 1960s, these institutions sought to differentiate themselves from their competitors by giving their students a more hands-on education in the classroom.

Location

Located only 15 minutes from the heart of the city, the Horsforth campus is home to a wide variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options, from quaint cafés to enormous entertainment complexes. Numerous bars and restaurants line both Town Street in Horsforth and Otley Road in Headingley, making them popular among students.

Students Statistics

  • Female- 57%
  • Male- 43%
  • International students- 1%
  • Full time-89%
  • Part time-11%
  • Undergraduate- 87%
  • Postgraduate- 13%
  • First-year- 51%
  • Other years-39%

    Source: HESA

  • Ranking & Achievements

  • 100th in the Times University Guide 2023
  • 113th in the Guardian University Guide 2023
  • 18th in the UK and top in Yorkshire for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • 24th in the UK and 2nd in Yorkshire for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

  • 67.2% of the University’s research is estimated to have a 2-star or higher impact, and this is reflected in the overall quality profile of the institution.
    In REF 2021, Leeds Trinity submitted to six UoAs, one more than in REF 2014. This increase reflects the university’s commitment to conducting research that has a broad and lasting impact.

    Faculties

  • Sport, health and physical education
  • Psychology
  • English
  • Business
  • Children, young people and families
  • Media
  • Criminology and sociology
  • Journalism
  • Primary education
  • Law
  • Philosophy, ethics and religious studies
  • Computer science
  • Policing
  • Fees

    Their international tuition fees are set annually and depend on the specific degree programme. Each year of your undergraduate degree costs the same.

    The foreign payment schedule for 2022–23 and 2023–24 is as follows:

    Course  Tuition fees 
    ​Three-year undergraduate degree course £12,000 (peryear)
    Two-year undergraduate degree course​ £12,000 (per year)
    MA Childhood and Education £11,500
    MA Creative Writing £11,500
    MA Criminology and Criminal Justice £12,500
    MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence £12,750
    MA Family Support £11,500
    MA International Business £12,500
    ​MA Journalism £12,500
    LLM Law £12,500
    MBA £12,500
    MA Mental Health in Children and Young People £11,500
    PhD, MPhil ​or MbR​ (cost per year) £12,500
    MSc Project Management £12,500
    MSc Psychology (conversion)​ £12,500
    MA Victorian Studies £11,500
    PGCE £12,500


    Scholarships

    Alumni Scholarship-Except for PGCE Provider-led, School Direct, and SCITT courses, all graduates from Leeds Trinity are entitled to a 50% tuition fee discount on postgraduate studies. To be eligible for the Alumni Scholarship, you must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in your undergraduate studies at Leeds Trinity.

    Master’s by research-100% for graduates with a 1st class honours degree

    MA/MSc programmes- 

  • 50% for graduates with a 1st class honours degree
  • 35% for graduates with a 2:1 honours degree
  • 20% for graduates with a 2:2 honours degree

  • MA Education-20% for PGCE graduates if none of the above apply

    Sanctuary Scholarship- Leeds Trinity University’s Sanctuary Scholarships are awarded annually; they were established in collaboration with the Helena Kennedy Foundation’s Article 26 project and are funded by the university. Up to five students might get a full undergraduate tuition waiver thanks to the Sanctuary Scholarship.

    A course offer from Leeds Trinity University is required for application. They also need to be in a position where they cannot receive funding for higher education in the United Kingdom, such as asylum seekers. Study visa applicants who are being sponsored by their home countries cannot apply to study in the UK.

    The Sanctuary Scholarship must be revoked if the recipient’s immigration status changes and they become eligible for Student Finance or if their immigration status no longer permits them to study for the duration of the course.

    Courses

    Foundation Course

  • Accounting and Business
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business and Marketing
  • Business Management
  • Business Management and Law
  • Computer Science
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Criminology and Sociology
  • Digital Marketing
  • Early Childhood Studies
  • English and Creative Writing
  • Film
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health and Social Care
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
  • Photography
  • Physical Education and School Sport
  • Physical Education and Sports Coaching
  • Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS
  • Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS
  • Psychology
  • Psychology and Child Development
  • Psychology with Criminology
  • Psychology with Sociology
  • Sociology
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences
  • Sport Psychology
  • Sports Coaching
  • Sports Journalism
  • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Supporting Early Years Practice
  • Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs
  • Supporting Families and Communities
  • Television Production

  • Undergraduate Courses

  • Accounting and Business
  • Accounting and Business (with Foundation Year)
  • Accounting and Business (with Placement)
  • Accounting and Business (with Study Abroad)
  • Adult Nursing
  • Adult Nursing (with Placement)
  • Biomedical Science
  • Biomedical Science (with Placement)
  • Biomedical Science (with Study Abroad)
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Broadcast Journalism (with Foundation Year)
  • Broadcast Journalism (with Placement)
  • Broadcast Journalism (with Study Abroad)
  • Business and Marketing
  • Business and Marketing (with Foundation Year)
  • Business and Marketing (with Placement)
  • Business and Marketing (with Study Abroad)
  • Business Management
  • Business Management (with Foundation Year)
  • Business Management (with Placement)
  • Business Management (with Study Abroad)
  • Business Management and Law
  • Business Management and Law (with Foundation Year)
  • Business Management and Law (with Placement)
  • Business Management and Law (with Study Abroad)
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
  • Computer Science (with Placement)
  • Computer Science (with Study Abroad)
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology (with Foundation Year)
  • Counselling Psychology (with Placement)
  • Counselling Psychology (with Study Abroad)
  • Criminology
  • Criminology (with Foundation Year)
  • Criminology (with Placement)
  • Criminology (with Study Abroad)
  • Criminology and Law
  • Criminology and Law (with Foundation Year)
  • Criminology and Law (with Placement)
  • Criminology and Law (with Study Abroad)
  • Criminology and Sociology
  • Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year)
  • Criminology and Sociology (with Placement)
  • Criminology and Sociology (with Study Abroad)
  • Criminology with Police Studies
  • Criminology with Police Studies (with Foundation Year)
  • Criminology with Police Studies (with Placement)
  • Criminology with Police Studies (with Study Abroad)
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing (with Foundation Year)
  • Digital Marketing (with Placement)
  • Digital Marketing (with Study Abroad)
  • Early Childhood Studies
  • Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year)
  • Early Childhood Studies (with Placement)
  • Early Childhood Studies (with Study Abroad)
  • English and Creative Writing
  • English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year)
  • English and Creative Writing (with Placement)
  • English and Creative Writing (with Study Abroad)
  • Film
  • Film (with Foundation Year)
  • Film (with Placement)
  • Film (with Study Abroad)
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology (with Foundation Year)
  • Forensic Psychology (with Placement)
  • Forensic Psychology (with Study Abroad)
  • Health and Social Care
  • Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year)
  • Health and Social Care (with Placement)
  • Health and Social Care (with Study Abroad)
  • International Business
  • International Business (with Foundation Year)
  • International Business (with Placement)
  • International Business (with Study Abroad)
  • Law
  • Law (with Foundation Year)
  • Law (with Placement)
  • Law (with Study Abroad)
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing (with Placement)
  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (with Foundation Year)
  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (with Placement)
  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (with Study Abroad)
  • Photography
  • Photography (with Foundation Year)
  • Photography (with Placement)
  • Photography (with Study Abroad)
  • Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Promotion
  • Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Promotion (with Placement)
  • Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Promotion (with Study Abroad)
  • Physical Education and School Sport
  • Physical Education and School Sport (2 Years)
  • Physical Education and School Sport (3 Years)
  • Physical Education and School Sport (with Placement) (2 Years)
  • Physical Education and School Sport (with Placement) (3 Years)
  • Physical Education and School Sport (with Study Abroad) (2 Years)
  • Physical Education and School Sport (with Study Abroad) (3 Years)
  • Physical Education and Sports Coaching
  • Physical Education and Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year)
  • Physical Education and Sports Coaching (with Placement)
  • Physical Education and Sports Coaching (with Study Abroad)
  • Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS
  • Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS (with Foundation Year)
  • Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS (with Placement)
  • Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS (with Study Abroad)
  • Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS
  • Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS (with Foundation Year)
  • Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS (with Placement)
  • Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS (with Study Abroad)
  • Professional Policing
  • Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies
  • Psychology
  • Psychology (with Foundation Year)
  • Psychology (with Placement)
  • Psychology (with Study Abroad)
  • Psychology and Child Development
  • Psychology and Child Development (with Foundation Year)
  • Psychology and Child Development (with Placement)
  • Psychology and Child Development (with Study Abroad)
  • Psychology with Criminology
  • Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year)
  • Psychology with Criminology (with Placement)
  • Psychology with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
  • Psychology with Sociology
  • Psychology with Sociology (with Foundation Year)
  • Psychology with Sociology (with Placement)
  • Psychology with Sociology (with Study Abroad)
  • Sociology
  • Sociology (with Foundation Year)
  • Sociology (with Placement)
  • Sociology (with Study Abroad)
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year)
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Placement)
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Study Abroad)
  • Sport Psychology
  • Sport Psychology (with Foundation Year)
  • Sport Psychology (with Placement)
  • Sport Psychology (with Study Abroad)
  • Sports Coaching
  • Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year)
  • Sports Coaching (with Placement)
  • Sports Coaching (with Study Abroad)
  • Sports Journalism
  • Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
  • Sports Journalism (with Placement)
  • Sports Journalism (with Study Abroad)
  • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)
  • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Placement)
  • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Study Abroad)
  • Television Production
  • Television Production (with Foundation Year)
  • Television Production (with Placement)
  • Television Production (with Study Abroad)
  • Working with Children, Young People and Families
  • Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Foundation Year)
  • Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Placement)
  • Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Study Abroad)

  • Postgraduate Course

  • Childhood and Education
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Family Support
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • MBA
  • Mental Health in Children and Young People
  • Project Management
  • Psychology (Conversion)
  • Facilities & Services

  • Sport, health and physical education
  • Psychology
  • English
  • Business
  • Children, young people and families
  • Media
  • Criminology and sociology
  • Journalism
  • Primary education
  • Law
  • Philosophy, ethics and religious studies
  • Computer science
  • Policing

  • Accommodation

    Students can choose from a wide variety of living arrangements, including posh apartments with private bathrooms and cheaper dormitories with communal kitchens and living areas. Students enjoy the use of campus facilities such as a bar, cafes, a gym, and a library. There are also a number of other amenities available to students, such as a post office, a lounge with pool tables and televisions, and a laundry facility.

    FAQ’s

    Is Leeds Trinity University a good university?

    According to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, Leeds Trinity University is ranked as having the most favourable student experience in the Yorkshire and Humber region, while also being ranked second in terms of teaching quality within the same region.

    Where is Leeds Trinity University located?

    Leeds Trinity University is situated in Horsforth, a suburb of Leeds in West Yorkshire, UK. The postcode for the main campus is LS18 5HD.

    What courses does Leeds Trinity University offer?

    They offer a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, business, health, and education.

    How do I apply for admission to Leeds Trinity University?

    You can apply online through their official website. Make sure to check the specific entry requirements for your chosen course and follow the application instructions.

    What support services are available for students?

    Leeds Trinity provides a range of support services, including academic tutoring, career advice, mental health support, disability services, and more, to ensure your well-being and success during your studies.

    Are there accommodation options for students on campus?

    Yes, they offer on-campus accommodations in halls of residence. Additionally, there are off-campus housing options available nearby, and their accommodation team can assist you in finding suitable places to live.

    What is the student life like at Leeds Trinity University?

    Student life is vibrant and diverse, with numerous clubs, societies, and events to get involved in. Their campus community encourages personal growth, academic exploration, and social interaction.

    How do I get to the campus using public transportation?

    The campus is easily accessible by bus and train. Horsforth train station is a short walk away, and various bus routes connect to the campus and the city centre.

    What makes Leeds Trinity University unique?

    Leeds Trinity is known for its strong community spirit, excellent teaching quality, emphasis on employability, and prime location in one of the UK's most vibrant cities.