University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is one of the UK's largest universities, world-famous for its teaching and research and located in the heart of a vibrant, affordable and student-friendly city. We are a truly international university; each year over 8,000 students from 145 countries choose to study with us at postgraduate level, and we have links with hundreds of universities and business worldwide.

Our Courses

We offer over 300 postgraduate courses, so whether you want to enhance your career opportunities or simply pursue your passion for a subject, there's a course at Leeds to suit you. Our taught programmes include MA, MSc and MBA qualifications, and we also have a wide range of research degrees such as PhD, MRes and MPhil.

Whichever course you choose, you will find that research is at the heart of your learning. Our staff and students are continually striving for academic excellence. Studying here, you will experience an inspirational learning environment and be taught by staff actively engaged in world-class research. This knowledge informs your studies, meaning lectures and seminars are not only highly engaging, but also very relevant to today's world.

World-class facilities

Our size means we can offer you the very best facilities. Leeds University Library is one of the UKs leading academic research libraries. We hold over 2.8million printed items, plus extensive online resources and our Special Collections are recognised as collections of outstanding international importance by the Arts council.

Our specialist Language Centre offers year-round English language courses to support international students before and during studies, with access to learning materials in over 40 different languages. The Edge is our state-of-the-art fitness, sport and well-being facility which includes a 25m 8-lane swimming pool and the largest fitness suite of any UK university. Leeds University Union is located at the heart of our campus and houses not only a host of shops, cafes and meeting rooms, but also provides support to all our students on everything from academic and pastoral support to housing and finances.

Accommodation

Adapting to life in a new place can be both exciting and challenging. Finding somewhere to live where you feel comfortable will help you settle in quickly, and Leeds has plenty of accommodation options for you to choose from. Located only a few minutes' walk from campus, St Marks Residences is currently under construction and will open in September 2013. Offering over 500 en-suite bedrooms, gardens and common areas, St Marks will be for postgraduate students only.

City Life

Leeds has all you can expect from a major city and is surrounded by beautiful, accessible countryside. Our campus is located just a few minutes' walk from Leeds city centre, giving you all the benefits of studying at a campus University and living close to a lively cosmopolitan city. Leeds is famous in the UK not only as a major shopping destination, but also for our proud sporting tradition and is home to teams such as Leeds united Football Club, Yorkshire Cricket Club, and the Leeds Rhinos Rugby club. The city also has a vibrant cultural life, including theatres, art galleries and museums, with the 13,500 seat Leeds Arena due to open in 2013. Leeds is one of the greenest cities in Britain with more parkland than any other European city.

Fees and funding

Our postgraduate students benefit from around £10m of funding from the University and externally. Postgraduate scholarships are available to international, UK and EU students; we recommend you take a look at our scholarships finder to see the opportunities available to you.

The cost of a postgraduate degree varies by course and by type. Check out our website for the most up to date information.

Our Faculties

Our nine Faculty Graduate Schools provide support and guidance to postgraduate students.

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Biological Sciences
• Faculty of Business
• Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Environment
• Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
• Faculty of Medicine and Health
• Faculty of Performance, Visual Arts and Cultures

How to apply

The quickest and most efficient way to apply for one of our postgraduate programmes is to apply online. This way, you can also track your application at each stage of the process.

Find out more

Attend our Postgraduate Open Day on Friday 15 February 2013. Book your place now at www.leeds.ac.uk/jointheleaders

Email: study@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 2336