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Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 THINK BEYOND UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS AERIAL VIEW Leeds city centre Only a 10-minute walk OUR CAMPUS from campus First Direct Arena BY THE CITY Leeds’ 13,500-capacity music venue Leeds train station PARKINSON BUILDING The iconic landmark building of the University LAIDLAW LIBRARY Designed for our undergraduate students Parkinson Building Laidlaw Library The Edge THE EDGE Swimming pool, gym and sports halls ST GEORGE’S FIELD A beautiful green space in the heart of campus LEEDS UNIVERSITY UNION Leeds University Union Shops, music venues, bars and home to our clubs and societies St George’s Field EAST SOUTH NORTH WEST WWW.LEEDS.AC.UK 1 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTENTS Information provided by the University, such as in presentations, University brochures and on the University website, is accurate at the time of first disclosure. However, courses, University services and content of publications remain subject to change. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or to keep courses contemporary through updating practices or areas of study. Circumstances may arise outside the reasonable control of the University leading GO FURTHER, COME TO LEEDS 5 WE’RE HERE FOR YOU 49 to required changes. Such circumstances include industrial action, unexpected student numbers, significant staff illness (where a course is reliant upon a person’s expertise), unexpected lack of Open days 2019 6 Support services 50 funding, severe weather, fire, civil disorder, political unrest, government restrictions and serious Welcome to Leeds 7 Support for international students 53 concern with regard to the transmission of serious illness making a course unsafe to deliver. After Your University adventure 8 a student has taken up a place with the University, the University will look to give early notification of any changes and try to minimise their impact, offering suitable alternative arrangements or forms CAMPUS LIFE 57 of compensation where it believes there is a fair case to do so. Offers of a place to study at the REDEFINING EXCELLENCE 11 A global community 58 University will provide up-to-date information on courses. The latest key information on courses, entry requirements and fees can be found at courses.leeds.ac.uk. Please check this website before Creating knowledge that matters 12 Students’ union 62 making any decisions. Research-based learning 15 Sport and fitness 64 Excellent teaching 16 Discovery themes 18 CITY LIFE 69 Your learning environment 20 Leeds and Yorkshire 70 TAILOR YOUR EXPERIENCE 25 NEXT STEPS 75 Work experience 27 Costs to consider 76 Study abroad 28 Student funding 78 Student enterprise 31 Applying to study here 80 Volunteering 32 Visit us and find out more 85 Clubs and societies 34 FINDING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU 87 PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE 37 Single honours courses 88 Leeds for Life 38 Joint honours courses 88 Career planning 39 Part-time study 88 International Foundation Year options 89 YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME 43 Foundation years for UK and EU students 89 Choosing your new home 44 Subjects and courses Our residences at a glance 46 HOW TO FIND US AND MAP 90 2 WWW.LEEDS.AC.UK 3 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS GO FURTHER, COME TO LEEDS GO FURTHER, COME TO LEEDS When you choose to study here, you’ll join a welcoming community of like-minded students and outstanding academics who share your passion for your subject. Top 100 university in the world QS World University Rankings 2019 4 WWW.LEEDS.AC.UK 5 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS GO FURTHER, COME TO LEEDS COME AND SEE US WELCOME The best way to find out more is to come and visit us on one of our open days. You’ll get to explore our TO LEEDS campus and meet some of the staff who may be teaching you. You’ll also be able to chat to current students and get a feel for our University and the city. www.leeds.ac.uk/opendays Be part of a prestigious, research-intensive Russell Group university, where you’ll gain skills that will be invaluable to you, personally CONNECT WITH US and professionally, for years to come. /universityofleeds You’ll get the chance to take part in research, Open days 2019 maybe tailor your course with discovery modules and take advantage of life-changing opportunities. @UniversityLeeds Friday 14 June You’ll benefit from some of the best university facilities on offer and you’ll be supported every step Saturday 15 June of the way. All on one campus, in the heart of a thriving, friendly and multicultural city. TALK TO US Saturday 7 September It’s the whole experience you get at Leeds that +44 (0)113 343 2336 makes us different. Saturday 5 October [email protected] Inside this prospectus you’ll discover what student For the most recent information on our courses, www.leeds.ac.uk/opendays life here is like. You’ll also learn what our graduates entry requirements, fees and student funding, have achieved and what our current students say visit courses.leeds.ac.uk about studying here. www.leeds.ac.uk 6 WWW.LEEDS.AC.UK 7 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS GO FURTHER, COME TO LEEDS YOUR UNIVERSITY ADVENTURE Don’t take our word for it. Find out from our students how they’ve made the most of their time at Leeds. MAKE AN IMPACT DISCOVER MORE UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL DO AND BE MORE My lecturers are involved The discovery module option The University of Leeds is one of University is about learning and in“ the latest robotics research can“ really take you out of the course the“ best for entrepreneurial studies. self-development,“ preparing you for which impacts our lives bubble you’re in and make you The Year in Enterprise programme the world beyond education. Leeds in a big way. aware of the wider opportunities inspired me to make my business helped me do this. ” around you. a success. ” Learn more from Jefferson on page 15. Find out more from Faidat” on page 18. Read about Harriett's experience” on page 31. Learn more from Robert on page 40. MAKE A DIFFERENCE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES GET INVOLVED KNOW NO BOUNDS Volunteering is a great way I’m really thrilled to have Clubs and societies are a great The best part has been “to meet new people and make “been offered a place on the “way to meet people outside your the“ friends I’ve made. You’ll friends. I’ve been able to put my IBM graduate programme, course or your accommodation. never feel alone in Leeds because degree into practice working with as I can look forward to a job There are so many to choose from, your circle of friends can children in local schools.” that I’ll enjoy.” you can try anything you want.” become your family.” Read about Sophia's experience on page 32. Find out more from Demetra on page 27. Find out more from Louis on page 34. Read about Keshav's experience on page 54. 8 WWW.LEEDS.AC.UK 9 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS REDEFINING EXCELLENCE REDEFINING EXCELLENCE Be inspired to be part of the next generation of highly skilled, independent critical thinkers – shaping the world around you in years to come. Top 10 UK university Guardian university league tables 2019 10 WWW.LEEDS.AC.UK 11 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS REDEFINING EXCELLENCE What defines Leeds is our passion for CREATING discovery and our commitment to making KNOWLEDGE a real difference to people's lives. Imagine chemotherapy treatment with fewer side THAT MATTERS effects, cities that repair themselves and more accessible clean water worldwide. Right now our researchers are involved in pioneering work to find solutions to some of the world's most challenging issues. Here are some of the ways we’re changing the world… HELPING STROKE VICTIMS WITH ROBOTICS We’re working towards revolutionising the physiotherapy given to people who’ve had strokes. Leeds researchers have built MyPAM – a robotic joystick – offering patients regular physio sessions in their own homes. MyPAM uses computer gaming to Top 10 help stroke patients regain the use of their arms and UK university for hands and get back their independence. research power REF 2014 MONITORING ICE LOSSES FROM ANTARCTICA An international team, including researchers from TRANSFORMING CANCER TREATMENT Photo: Ian Potten Leeds, have completed a major climate assessment, Leeds scientists are developing a way to load tiny microbubbles providing the most robust study of Antarctic ice sheet with anti-cancer drugs, send them around the body and then change to date. Thanks to decades of data from REDUCING DISRUPTION remotely release them in exactly the right spot. This pioneering space agency satellites, we can now track ice losses research could mean fewer side effects of chemotherapy, as less FROM ROADWORKS and global sea-level rises with more accuracy and drugs would be needed, allowing the use of more effective drugs confidence than ever before. We’re leading a £4.2m national to fight cancer. research project with a vision for cities that repair themselves by 2050. Small robots are being developed to identify and fix problems with utility pipes, street lights and roads, with minimal impact. This could make the disruption caused by roadworks in our cities a thing of the past. SUPPORTING CONFLICT SURVIVORS Changing the Story is a four-year project led by our researchers to help young people whose lives have been affected by conflict in Colombia, Cambodia, Photo: Documentation Rwanda, Kosovo and South Africa. It aims to empower young people, using Center of Cambodia creative media to give them a voice and share their experiences and messages.
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