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Study in Leeds, The United Kingdom


Study in Leeds, The United Kingdom

If there was a New York in West Yorkshire, it would be the high-rolling, high-stakes metropolis of Leeds. It’s easy to see how this little region of the U.K. depends on the industrial and economic output of this sparkling city – it is a shopper’s paradise and a vacationer’s dream. With the growth of its cultural and commercial markets, the city has also seen strides in its higher education systems.
 
There are several universities and colleges based in Leeds. The amount of students attending higher education in Leeds is significantly impressive, as high as 60,000 students in one institution. It’s important to know that some of the colleges are known as sixth-form colleges; they offer post-secondary courses, but only to students between the ages of 16 and 19. This is known as further education, as opposed to higher education, and is usually available only to citizens of the United Kingdom. Other colleges specialize in areas of art, music or dance. The main university is the University of Leeds, which provides the widest selection and most comprehensive programs in the area.
 
Students will find Leeds to be a shopping haven, with leagues of markets, squares and local businesses. The city still manages to maintain its cultural roots, however, through a number of art galleries, museums (industrial and historical) and religious sites. When students aren’t working up a sweat playing cricket, they can dance at a local nightclub or dine at one of the city’s many multicultural restaurants.
 
Other considerations for future students in Leeds include:
  • Majority of courses taught in English.
  • Somewhat high cost of living.
  • Some schools religiously affiliated.
 
Major Fields of Study in Leeds
 
Leeds is, luckily, a very versatile location. The overlap of cultural and commercial worlds transcends into its educational practices. Many studies are available through schools in Leeds, whether students attend major universities or smaller specialty colleges. Psychology, education, business, medicine and communication are only a handful of the available studies in Leeds.
 
Some courses, however, deserve more mention than others. These courses are typically more widely offered, earn higher enrollment rates, help establish specialty schools and include more comprehensive support, funding and education than others. Such popular studies include:
  • Medicine and health science
  • Arts and performing arts
 
Other studies, such as education, also deserve special mention as there are acclaimed programs for these majors available through Leeds’ schools.
 
Schools of Leeds
 
There is a wide selection of colleges and universities in Leeds. The list below outlines some of the most famous higher education institutions, with impressive enrollment rates and national mention. Students should carefully research both these institutions and other Leeds’ schools before settling on a university or college for their studies.
 
  1. The University of Leeds is a public institution that includes a School of Medicine and is considered a ‘redbrick’ university – one of six historically industrial universities in England. It has multiple research facilities, with projects mainly focusing in areas of health science, medicine and medical technology.
  2. Leeds Trinity University College is a public institution with a Roman Catholic affiliation. It grooms students for a multitude of diverse careers, especially in journalism and media studies. Once associated with the University of Leeds, it now offers programs entirely independently.
  3. The Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a dance school conservatory that is highly selective in their student choices. Students earn a bachelor degree in contemporary dance, including focuses in choreography and performance. It also runs a variety of adult and children’s classes for the public.