Leeds Metropolitan University

Overview

Broad study areas: Sport & education; arts & society; health; information & technology; business studies; languages; tourism, hospitality & events.

Students: Total 42,000 (17,000 full-time, 25,000 part-time); male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students 24,000 (15,000 full-time, 9000 part-time), of which 3% international, 20% mature on entry. Postgraduates 4500 (1200 full-time, 3300 part-time). Teaching staff: 760 full-time, 1050 part-time.

In Brief

A modern university.

Location: Leeds, north of England.

Average UCAS points on entry: 200+.

Admissions information: Points score usually to be made up of GCE A-level, AS-level and double awards (Key Skills can contribute). Range of alternative qualifications also accepted; also prior learning and/or experience considered, particularly from mature students.

Drop-out rate: 9%.

State school entry: 94%.

Accommodation: Many first years housed.

In Depth

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