Leeds Trinity University: What it's really like

Interested in studying at a small university with great employability prospects? Leeds Trinity University could be the one for you!

Leeds Trinity at a glance:

Lucy, a third year broadcast journalism student, student ambassador, content creator, and intern at Leeds Trinity, tells us what it's like to study there.


What’s Leeds Trinity like?  

I’ve found Leeds Trinity such a supportive learning environment. Everyone’s incredibly friendly and will help you in any way they can to see you thrive and succeed.

The uni delivers career-led teaching, which helps us get our foot in the door of our future career paths before we even graduate. Because of this, Leeds Trinity has become one of the UK’s top universities for employability, with 96% of their graduates in employment or further study after 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), published 2024).Each year, I’ve completed placements that have helped me gain real working world experiences and really helped shape me as a future journalist. I’ve been given so many opportunities from studying here, from attending election counts with the Yorkshire Evening Post, and being part of live radio broadcasts, to working festivals as part of press and production. Leeds Trinity has even been ranked first in the UK for Journalism (The Guardian University Guide 2025) which makes me feel really proud to study here.

One of the most popular subjects at Leeds Trinity is Primary Education with QTS, where they offer Early Years 3-7 or Later Years 5-11. These courses help to train future primary school teachers, with embedded school-based training where they can experience working in schools.  

I think if I was to describe Leeds Trinity in three words, I’d choose ‘prestigious’, ‘dynamic’, and ‘supportive’.
 

What's it like for students to live in the local area?

I think Leeds is one of the best student cities in the UK, as it offers so many places for you to socialise, study, and explore.

The Leeds City Campus is just a few minutes’ walk from Leeds train station. Nearby, there’s the popular street Briggate, which is full of high-street shops; and The Corn Exchange, which is home to more independent shops. Call Lane, Boar Lane, and Queen’s Court offer lots of restaurants and bars for meeting up with friends.

Leeds also has so many event venues, like the Leeds First Direct Arena, The Playhouse Theatre, and the O2 Academy. Just outside the city centre is Headingley, one of the most popular student areas in Leeds, known for its pub crawl, ‘The Otley Run’. 

The Main Campus is in Horsforth, a small town just outside Leeds with its own bars, restaurants, and brewery. It’s six miles from the city centre and takes around 13 minutes by train or 50 minutes by bus, so it’s easy to travel between the two. 

What accommodation options are available to students?

There’s accommodation based across both Main Campus and Leeds city centre. There are lots of different options to choose from, like en-suite rooms and shared facilities, so you can choose to stay in the location that best meets your needs. Our halls include a social space, a launderette, and a gym. Each of our halls also have a live-in resident mentor and 24/7 security to help make sure you feel safe and supported. 

Both campuses are easily accessible by public transport if you want to commute or live in one of the student areas nearby, like Headingly.

Personally, I lived on campus for my first year and loved my time there. I felt safe and welcomed during such a pivotal moment in my life. I later moved into Leeds city centre and found myself loving the commute. As the Main Campus is located in Horsforth, it helps provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

What facilities does Leeds Trinity offer that make it stand out?

At the Main Campus, you’ll find facilities like our television and radio studios (something I use a lot). There are editing suites, production rooms, and photography studios too. Our sports facilities include a 3G pitch, running track, gym, and a sports hall.  

Our Main Campus library has a range of spaces for individual and group study. If you get hungry whilst you study, you can grab a drink or a bite to eat at Costa, Starbucks, or Trini-tea Central.The City Campus offers modern facilities like a trading room for business students, a courtroom and custody suite for law students, as well as specialist labs and a bespoke library. There’s a dedicated café where you can take a break from your studies, but as the campus is right in the city centre, you’re surrounded by endless cafes and things to do in between studying. 

Does Leeds Trinity do anything unusual to meet the students with different accessibility requirements?

At Leeds Trinity, you can access disability support, a mental health and wellbeing service, student advisers for general support, and a money advice service, some of which have been a huge help to me. Personally, I’ve struggled with various issues all throughout education and Leeds Trinity was the first place I actually felt seen, heard, and properly helped. It’s down to these support networks that I am where I am today – I couldn’t ever thank them enough.

The uni also offers a range of services to help with the cost of living. That’s things like the removal of library fines, an increased hardship fund if you’re struggling to pay for your studies, and a higher number of digital devices you can borrow. 

Also, if you choose to stay in their accommodation, all the halls have resident mentors to help you feel settled. They’re experienced and trained students who are on hand to offer support and answer any questions. For me, it was extremely comforting to know someone was there in case we ever needed support.

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