Leeds Trinity & All Saints - In Depth
Founded: 1966.
Structural features: A college accredited by Leeds University.
Site: Single campus in Horsforth, 6 miles from central Leeds.
How to get there: Leeds easily reached by train and coach. For college, direct bus services from Leeds and Bradford (bus stop at gate), rail station 10 minutes' walk (Leeds to Harrogate line).
Academic features: All courses modular and designed with specific career outcomes. Many students combine an academic and a professional subject (single hons programmes also available). Two 6-week work placements for non-initial teacher training students. Work placements an integral part of all degree programmes.
Awarding body: Leeds University.
Main undergraduate awards: BA, BSc, BA(QTS).
Length of courses: 3 years; 4 years (QTS).
Library & information services: Andrew Kean Learning Centre, 130,000 volumes, 2000 journals (print and electronic); 180 study places; open 66 hours/week in term-time. 150 PCs in learning centre, 35 available 24/7; PC to student ratio 1:9, all with web-based library, email and internet access. All students have induction programme and electronic- and paper-based library and IT guides. Annual expenditure on information provision £55 per (FTE) student.
Other learning facilities: Computer labs, sound recording studio, radio studio, video editing suite, TV studio, science labs, primary and secondary education bases.
Study abroad: 5% of students spend time abroad. Exchange links with 28 universities/ colleges in the EU.
Careers: Information and advice available plus well-stocked careers library.
Student advice & services: 2 part-time counsellors; health centre, local GP visits. Special co-ordinators for mature and access students and for disabled students. Nursery (for children aged 1-5).
Amenities: Student Union building with performance centre, 2 bars and coffee bar. Sports and fitness activities, including aerobics, yoga, golf, football, rugby, netball, skiing etc.
Sporting facilities: Double gym, 4 squash courts, floodlit multi-sport outdoor practice area, tennis courts, all-weather pitch, running track, rugby, soccer and cricket pitches, fitness suite.
Accommodation: On-campus accommodation for almost all first years who require it. 400 catered, plus 88 self-catered places at £60 per week (100 with en-suite facilities at £76-£88 pw). Students live in privately owned accommodation for 2+ years, rent approx £48 pw for house shares. Accommodation best in Headingley and Horsforth. 10% of first degree students live at home.
Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £4370 recommended by college, for 39-week academic year in halls (excluding tuition fees), or £4900 in private accommodation.
Term-time work: College allows part-time work; Job Shop helps students find jobs. Some work available on campus (bars, kitchens, conference support).
Financial help: Total available £157,000 government hardship funds (450 students helped); £1600 own funds (29 helped). No special groups helped. Average award £345. Apply for help to Student Finance Adviser.
Tuition fees: Home students up to £1200 pa for first degrees (in 2005). International students pay £6660 pa (classroom-based), £7100 (lab/studio based).
