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:

Teah, who's a former Leeds Trinity student and is now a schools and colleges engagement officer at the uni, tells us what it's like to study there.


What’s Leeds Trinity like?  

At Leeds Trinity, we’re renowned for our supportive learning environment, delivering career-led teaching. We’ve become one of the UK’s top universities for employability, with 96% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months after graduating*. Leeds Trinity builds professional work placements into the majority of its standard undergraduate degrees, which was one of the main reasons I applied to study here. I was really keen to get an insight into the industries I was interested in working in.My placements were invaluable in helping me gain some experience, build a network of contacts, and also work out what I did (and didn’t) want to do after university. My first graduate job out of university was at the school where I did one of my placements! 

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

The three words I would use to describe Leeds Trinity University are inclusive, collaborative, and togetherness. 

*Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), published 2024.
 

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.

Our Leeds City Campus is just a few minutes’ walk from Leeds train station. Nearby, there’s the popular 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.

Just outside the city centre is Headingley, one of the most popular student areas in Leeds, known for its pub crawl, ‘The Otley Run’.

Our 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? 

We have accommodation based across both our Main Campus and Leeds city centre. There are lots of different options to choose from, like en-suite rooms and communal, shared facilities, so you can choose to stay in the location that best meets your needs.Our halls include a social space, a laundrette, 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, so if you want to live in one of the student areas nearby like Headingley, or commute (like I did), you have those options. 


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, with editing suites, production rooms, and photography studios. Our sports facilities include a 3G pitch, running track, gym, and sports hall.Our Main Campus library has a range of spaces for individual and group study. If you’re feeling peckish, you can grab a drink or a bite to eat at one of our on-site cafes. The Campus has a Costa and Starbucks to help you stay refreshed whilst you’re studying!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 eateries and things to do in between studying.


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

At Leeds Trinity, we have a great student support team who are committed to providing our students with a truly personal experience. You can access disability support, a mental health and wellbeing service, student advisers for general support, and a money advice service.We also offer a range of services to help with the cost of living, 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.

If you choose to stay in our accommodation, all our 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.

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