Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity University is a university with a big reputation, offering a distinctive postgraduate experience centred on student support. Our postgraduate students have gone on to do amazing things, from becoming published authors and award-winning journalists, to making ground-breaking discoveries in their research fields.

Whether you are looking for a complete career change or simply want to explore a subject you are passionate about, Leeds Trinity University can provide you with a personalised and inclusive learning experience that gives every student the support they need to realise their potential. Many of our postgraduate degrees can be completed part-time, which means you can balance a job and your studies.

Alongside our two campuses based in Horsforth and Leeds City Centre, some of our Postgraduate degrees and PGCerts are available to study online.

Postgraduate Taught

Students can study a range of postgraduate courses in areas such as Business, Computer Science, Construction and the Built Environment, Creative Writing, Criminology, Investigation and Policing, Children, Young People and Families, Education, Journalism, Law Psychology and Health and Wellbeing.

For a complete list of postgraduate courses, visit our website.

Postgraduate Research

We have opportunities for the next generation of researchers who want to change the world to gain a PhD or MbR across a wide range of subject areas.

Find out more about our postgraduate research opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Leeds Trinity University traces its origin to the early 1960s when teacher training colleges were established in Leeds and employability is at the heart of our ethos.

Our academics, guest lecturers and active researchers are highly experienced in their fields and their industry knowledge informs the teaching.

And postgraduate students have access to the Careers+Placements team which provides support and advice to all students regarding their employability and plans for life after graduation.

This includes workshops and employer events throughout the year for students to attend; the Careers+Placements platform, which connects students with local employers; career management and professional training advice; employability skills training and self-employment and business start-up advice.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available for postgraduate students, ranging from modern flats with ensuite rooms to budget-friendly halls with shared facilities. We have accommodation available across two locations: at our Main Campus in Horsforth and in Leeds city centre.

Find out more about our accommodation.

Campus Life

Our Main Campus is located in Horsforth, six miles of Leeds city centre. A 12-minute train journey connects Horsforth and Leeds, making it incredibly accessible. With trains running from York and Harrogate, our Main Campus is great for commuter students too. Here students can study in the Andrew Kean Learning Centre, work out in the Trinity Fitness Sports Centre, loan equipment from our Media Centre or grab a drink or bite to eat at our on-site cafes.

Opening for the 2024/25 academic year, is our new Leeds City Campus located in the heart of the city centre, just a 5-minute walk from Leeds train station, a great location for students travelling by train. Enjoy a range of specialist facilities at our Leeds City Campus including a trading room, board room and business engagement centre, law court and custody suite as well as specialist labs for our Computer Science and Construction and the Built Environment courses.

Whichever campus you study at, you have full access to the facilities available at both our Main Campus and Leeds City Campus.

City Life

There’s a great live music scene in Leeds, with exciting venues, from the legendary Brudenell Social Club to the huge First Direct Arena. There’s also the annual Leeds Festival and Live at Leeds events to enjoy.

The food and drink scene in Leeds is constantly changing and exciting, and there are options for all tastebuds. There are great shopping choices in the city, too, from Europe’s largest indoor market and independent shops to Trinity Leeds shopping centre and the Victoria Quarter, which includes many big brand names.

Leeds is a hotbed of cultural offerings, including galleries and museums, urban festivals and carnivals, cinemas and theatres, art installations and historic landmarks. And if you want to get away from it all, there’s beautiful Yorkshire countryside and scenery just a few miles outside of the city centre.

Student Support

Leeds Trinity offers personal and academic support for all students. Our Learning Hub can offer you academic support and advice about how to manage your studies and prepare for assessments.

You can also receive guidance on funding your studies, navigating the cost of living, and managing your money.

Whether you study at our Main Campus in Horsforth or at our Leeds City Campus, a wide range of services will be available to you through the Student Support and Wellbeing team. Additional support is available for those with disabilities or specific learning difficulties, and counsellors are available for any student struggling with their mental health or wellbeing.

Fees and Funding

Our postgraduate taught degrees tuition fees vary depending on the course. We know studying a postgraduate degree is an investment in your future, so there are a number of loans, scholarships, and other support packages which you may be eligible for to help relieve some financial burden.

Find out more about our postgraduate course fees and funding available.

How to Apply

Applications for most postgraduate taught courses will be made directly to the University. PGCE applicants need to apply through UCAS Teacher Training.

Find out more about how to apply for a postgraduate degree.