POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS - Leeds Trinity University

LEEDS 

TRINITY 

POSTGRADUATE 

PROSPECTUS

Leeds Trinity provides the ideal environment for your 

specialised Postgraduate study. 

We offer: 

• Expert staff who are specialists in their fields 

• A high quality academic experience 

• World-leading research activity * 

• Great levels of employment 

CONTENTS 

* 

Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) published December 2008 by the Higher Education Funding Council for England- 

Rating refers to research submitted by Leeds Trinity’s History department.

Have it all at Leeds Trinity 3 

Information for postgraduate students about 

the institution 

Horsforth 4 

What’s on offer in our local town 

Life in Leeds 5 

Find out about the city voted “The UK’s best 

University destination”* 

Why we love Leeds Trinity 6-7 

Postgraduate students tell us what’s great 

about studying here 

Life at Leeds Trinity 8-10 

Support and services available on campus 

Programme guide 11 

A guide to all our postgraduate qualifications 

How to apply 12 

Instructions for all applicants on how to apply 

*The Independent 2004/05 

Postgraduate prospectus 3

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www.leedstrinity.ac.uk

Have it all at Leeds Trinity 

Studying for a postgraduate 

qualification can help you to further 

your education, improve your career 

prospects, or simply allow you to learn 

more about something you love. 

Consequently you will be looking for 

an institution that provides you with 

great support, fantastic facilities, staff 

who make time for you and a credible 

qualification at the end of it all. 

You can have all of this at Leeds Trinity. 

Leeds Trinity is a Higher Education 

institution - with just under 3000 

students - that offers both the 

academic and pastoral support you’ll 

need to make a success of your studies. 

Our modern learning environment, 

located in Horsforth, provides a range of 

library and IT resources including 

24-hour computing facilities and 

specialist equipment. 

Leeds Trinity started life in 1966 as two 

teacher training institutions, ‘Trinity’ 

and ‘All Saints’, merging into one in 

1980. Our Catholic foundation means 

we’ve maintained our original mission 

of welcome and inclusiveness towards 

individuals of all faiths, beliefs and 

backgrounds. 

We’re committed to providing an 

outstanding level of teaching. 

Our postgraduate taught courses are 

delivered by experienced, professional 

staff and are supported by excellent 

educational resources. 

Our high academic standards have 

been recognised by Ofsted, the National 

Council for the Training of Journalists 

(NCTJ) and the Broadcast Journalism 

Training Council (BJTC), and we received 

the best possible outcome from the 

most recent Quality Assurance Agency 

(QAA) Institutional Audit Report. 

An element of Leeds Trinity’s History 

research was judged to be world-class 

by the Higher Education Funding 

Council for England (HEFCE) in their 

Research Assessment Exercise 

(December 2008). Other subject areas 

also performed well. 

Leeds Trinity provides a comprehensive 

student support network, including easy 

access to financial and careers advice. 

We recognise the importance of practical 

and career-focused training and ensure 

we develop and maintain close links with 

local business, industry and schools. 

Employment rates for our postgraduate 

students following completion of their 

studies are impressively high. 

Because we’re not a huge organisation 

our size allows us to get to know you 

and your strengths, interests and 

aspirations first hand. 

You’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll feel 

at home with fellow students. People 

who come here tell us this makes for 

a very supportive environment and, 

we think, the best possible student 

experience. 


Horsforth 

Leeds Trinity’s campus is situated in 

Horsforth, only six miles north west 

of Leeds city centre, which is easily 

accessible via bus, train or car, as are 

the popular student areas of Headingley, 

Hyde Park and Burley Park. 

We run a popular shuttle bus between 

campus and Horsforth where all your 

day to day needs are catered for. 

Spread over two main lively areas 

- Town Street and New Road Side - the 

town has an abundance of banks, 

supermarkets and newsagents and the 

usual amenities that you would expect 

to see in a town such as butchers, 

greengrocers, bakeries, florists and 

charity shops. 

If you’re looking for that little bit extra, 

Horsforth provides a wide range of other 

facilities that you wouldn’t usually find 

in the average town centre. 

There are many boutique-like shops 

selling distinctive gifts, clothing and 

shoes for women, men and children, 

handbags, lingerie, jewellery and home 

furnishings, not to mention a health 

store, a fancy dress shop and two 

confectioners. 

If you fancy eating out or going for a 

drink, there are plenty of pubs, bars and 

restaurants to cater for all pockets. 

Horsforth has much to offer; from 

traditional real-ale-selling inns to 

trendy cocktail bars and Indian cuisine 

to Italian pizzerias. 

With the added bonus of Horsforth’s 

excellent location, there are also plenty 

of opportunities to visit nearby towns 

and cities or to get out and explore the 

great outdoors. 

Destinations that have direct links from 

Horsforth train station include Leeds, 

Knaresborough, Harrogate, Sheffield, 

York and the Yorkshire Dales are easy to 

get to by train or bus. 

The city of Bradford is just seven 

miles south west of Horsforth and is 

accessible by bus, train or car which 

is why many of our students commute 

from the city. 

If it’s a trip to Bradford you fancy, why 

not visit the National Media Museum, 

dedicated to film, photography, TV, radio 

and the web, for free Alternatively take 

a trip to Britain’s first IMAX cinema, 

attend one of the many film festivals 

or simply sample some of the award 

winning Asian Cuisine. 

Students travelling from further afield 

will be pleased to know that Leeds 

Bradford Airport is just two miles away 

from the Leeds Trinity campus – an 

appealing prospect for international 

students. 

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Life in Leeds 

Leeds is a fast-paced cosmopolitan 

city with a thriving economy, making it 

a leading centre for business outside 

London. 

Whether you are looking for work 

after graduating or studying while 

working, this hive of commercial activity 

provides great employment potential 

and fantastic opportunities for career 

development or work experience. 

It is one of the largest centres for 

university education in England and was 

recently named the most cost effective 

place to study in Britain (RBS Student 

Living Index 2007). 

Its diverse economy covers the full range 

of business sectors – from banking and 

law to media and retail. This, combined 

with its wide range of entertainment 

and leisure facilities, ensures that Leeds 

caters for every postgraduate’s needs. 

The city centre’s ever-expanding arts 

and cultural scene has just welcomed 

the opening of the brand-new Leeds 

City Museum which, in common with 

many more of the city’s cultural sights 

and venues, is free. Other museums 

and art galleries include the newly 

refurbished Leeds City Art Gallery, The 

Thackray Medical Museum and the 

Royal Armouries. 

When it comes to comedy, dance, film, 

opera and theatre the city offers a 

variety of options. 

If it’s the silver screen you’re interested 

in, the region has an enviable mix of 

commercial and independent cinemas, 

and the annual Leeds International Film 

Festival has an excellent reputation 

and draws film-makers from across the 

world. 

National organisations such as Opera 

North and the Northern Ballet Theatre 

are based in Leeds, while major national 

and international names often frequent 

the likes of Leeds Grand Theatre, the 

City Varieties and the West Yorkshire 

Playhouse - which has earned a 

reputation as the ‘National Theatre of 

the North’. 

Music lovers won’t be disappointed as 

the live music scene in Leeds is one of 

the best in the country. Venues range 

from intimate pubs and clubs playing 

pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, reggae and 

urban music to the Town Hall, which 

hosts an International Concert series for 

classical music fans. 

Outdoor gigs range from the Live at 

Leeds indie music festival and the 

massive Leeds Festival to Opera in 

the Park, generally staged during the 

summer months. 

Most touring bands stop in Leeds or 

nearby cities and large-scale gigs 

should also be coming to the city on 

a more regular basis soon with the 

announcement that an arena is to be 

built. 

Shopaholics already know you can’t 

beat Leeds for sheer breadth of retail 

experience. Take in the traditional 

grandeur of the Victoria Quarter, check 

out the bustling high street and Kirkgate 

Market, choose from a plethora of quirky 

independent shops or try the upmarket 

designer chic of Harvey Nichols. There 

really is something for every taste and 

budget. 

If you like the great outdoors, Leeds has 

miles of open parks and countryside, 

with more green space than anywhere 

else in the country (Children’s Society 

2008 survey). 

Easy access to the magnificent 

Yorkshire Dales provides plenty of 

opportunity for hiking, sailing, canoeing, 

climbing or even potholing. 

When it comes to traditional sports, 

there are countless teams on site at 

Leeds Trinity and, for the spectator, 

Leeds has a wide range of high-profile 

teams in cricket, football, rugby and 

much, much more. 

Leeds has a vibrant nightlife which is 

constantly growing. Many clubs hold 

regular student nights so you can dance 

till you drop at a discounted price any 

night of the week. LTU, our students’ 

union, also runs buses to and from 

campus which stop in Headingley and 

Horsforth so you can get home safely 

and cheaply. 

Other annual attractions include the 

lively Chapeltown Carnival (known 

as the Northern counterpart to the 

famous Notting Hill event), the German 

Christmas Market and the UK’s largest 

touring outdoor skating rink- the Ice 

Cube- which visits for two months in the 

winter. 

www.leedsliveitloveit.com 


Why we love Leeds Trinity 

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“To me, Leeds Trinity was not just a place for 

learning but somewhere where I was able to 

broaden my horizons and meet interesting 

people from all walks of life.” 

Saghir Qayum – MA Victorian Studies 

“The teaching is of a very high standard. 

Most of the lecturers have industry based 

experience which gives the teaching a ‘real 

world’ dimension.” 

Jo Crossley – Master of Business Studies 

“I would encourage any prospective students 

to come here – especially international 

students like me. Leeds Trinity as a whole 

has very supportive staff, particularly the 

administrative departments.” 

Mama Janneh – MA Broadcast Journalism 

“The community spirit around campus means 

you get to know a large number of people 

quickly. You are made to feel valued as 

an individual and can build close working 

relationships with the tutors. The level of 

support is fantastic – there is always someone 

who will make time to help you.” 

Laura Hopkins – PGC Religious Studies 

“I did my undergraduate degree at Leeds 

Trinity and took a year out before applying 

for the postgraduate course. I’d heard good 

reviews and it seemed like the best place to 

come to learn the skills. It’s an experience 

you just can’t get anywhere else.” 

Tim Steere – Radio Journalism 


Life at Leeds Trinity 

The Learning Centre has an excellent 

range of library, IT and web-based 

resources including journals, audiovisual 

materials, multi-media 

collections and an expanding set of 

electronic resources. As a registered 

student you’ll have full internet 

access and email services. Wireless 

connection is also available in selected 

areas of the campus. 

We have a professional and dedicated 

Careers Service team who offer an 

impartial and confidential service to 

help individuals develop strategies to 

manage their own career development. 

Careers Centre services include: 

• bookable advice sessions or a drop-in 

service to help you explore career 

options, develop your job search and 

help with applications 

• targeted web-based and written 

information on options after your 

Masters, getting your first teaching 

job, going for interviews and a 

computerised careers guidance 

programme 

• opportunities to improve your 

enterprise skills and information/ 

advice on how to work for yourself 

successfully and access funds to 

help you on your way 

• a campus Jobshop that provides 

information on part-time jobs and 

full-time vacancies for when you 

complete your course 

• liaisons with academic departments 

to ensure you develop the necessary 

skills and knowledge to help you to 

plan the next stage of your career 

• ongoing advice and guidance that 

is available for up to three years 

after you have completed your 

postgraduate course. 

Our writers in residence are on hand 

to offer advice on your academic and 

professional writing, including essays, 

reports and dissertations and the 

specialist ICT tutor can assist you with 

using IT applications in your work. 

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Our Dyslexia and Disability Support 

Services arrange support for students 

with dyslexia, disabilities or medical 

conditions. 

Support may involve: 

• making minor building adaptations 

• allocating a support assistant 

• providing specialist equipment 

• making alternative assessment 

arrangements. 

Please contact the Dyslexia and 

Disability Co-ordinator if you would 

like to arrange an informal visit to our 

campus or to discuss your individual 

needs. 

Postgraduate students can register 

via Student Health at the New Croft 

Surgery. Medical services on campus 

include regular surgeries held by Leeds 

Trinity’s registered nurse and GP. 

Two qualified (British Association 

for Counselling and Psychotherapy 

registered) counsellors work within our 

Counselling Service and provide an 

understanding, caring atmosphere in 

which you can talk confidentially about 

anything that is worrying you. 

Our Student Adviser can provide you 

with information on tuition fees, student 

loans and other sources of funding, 

and can offer advice on budgeting and 

managing debt. 

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studentsupport 


Life at Leeds Trinity 

We are a Catholic foundation and our 

Chaplaincy Centre plays an active 

part in caring for the Leeds Trinity 

community, supporting the spiritual, 

social and personal needs of our 

students and staff. 

With regular trips out around Yorkshire, 

tea and cakes during the week, and 

a large lounge for relaxing in, the 

Chaplaincy Centre is a place of welcome 

and hospitality, as well as prayer. 

Our chaplain and his full-time assistant 

welcome students from all faiths and 

cultural backgrounds, and, with a chapel 

and multi-faith prayer space on campus 

you will find somewhere to pray, worship 

or find peace and quiet whatever your 

beliefs. 

There is also a bar (HQ) in the union 

building which serves hot and cold food 

and is open all year round. 

Other useful facilities on campus 

include a small shop selling 

newspapers, toiletries, stationery and 

confectionery, a day nursery for children 

aged 1-5 and a free-to-use cash 

machine in the main building. 

Although we do not offer on-campus 

accommodation for postgraduate 

students there is a wealth of rented 

accommodation available in nearby 

areas such as; Horsforth, Headingley, 

Burley Park, Kirkstall, Meanwood and 

Leeds. 

Useful contacts 

Learning Centre 

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/services/library 

Dyslexia & Disability Support Services 

0113 283 7138 

dyslexia@leedstrinity.ac.uk or 

disability@leedstrinity.ac.uk 

Trinity Fitness 

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/services/ 

trinitysport 

Cliffe House Day Nursery 

0113 258 5522 

Accommodation 

www.studentpad.co.uk 

www.unipol.leeds.ac.uk 

A wide selection of food and drink 

cooked meals, snacks, salads and 

sandwiches are available all year round 

from our dining room, coffee bar, or onsite 

bar. 

We were awarded Fairtrade status in 

2006 and are proud to promote their 

products across campus. 

The Sports Centre (pictured) includes 

a fitness suite which houses the latest 

equipment from Technogym, official 

suppliers to the 2012 Olympics, with 

qualified staff on hand to provide 

members with a full induction and 

ongoing help and advice. 

There is also a spin bike studio, squash 

courts, a four court county standard 

sports hall and a second versatile sports 

hall that offers facilities for badminton, 

table tennis, volleyball, basketball and 

five-a-side football. Outdoor facilities 

include tennis courts, an athletics track, 

and sports pitches for rugby, football 

and hockey. Sports-related coaching 

qualifications are also available for 

those with a professional interest and a 

full programme of exercise classes are 

available every day. 

LTU, our students’ union, represents all 

students and is run by a team of elected 

union officers who offer support and 

advice on any issues that may concern 

you. 

In addition LTU manages student 

activities and societies catering for a 

wide range of interests and organising 

a variety of social events on and off 

campus. 

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Programme guide overview * 

Research Programmes 

Programme of study 

Type of study 

Time scale 

Programme summary 

Master of Philosophy 

(MPhil) 

Full-time 

2-4 years 

Part-time 

3-6 years 

Production of a thesis that contains matter suitable for 

publication. It should include the result of an appropriate 

research programme or critical analysis of existing 

knowledge in a defined field. 

Doctor of Philosophy 

(PhD) 

Full-time 

3-5 years 

Part-time 

4-7 years 

Production of an independent, original and critical 

thesis that is suitable for publication in whole or in 

part. It should include a distinct contribution of current 

knowledge to a subject. 

Taught Programmes 

Programme of study 

Postgraduate Certificate in 

Secondary Education 

(PGCert) 

Professional Graduate Certificate in 

Secondary Education (PGC) 

Type of study 

Time scale 

Full-time 

1 year 

Full-time 

1 year 

Programme summary 

Requires attendance at lectures and seminars. Students 

will be assessed by coursework, short tests and 

performance in class teaching. The programme begins 

in September and runs for 37 weeks, at least 24 of these 

will be school-based. On completion of the course 

students who have met the Professional Standards set 

by the Government will be recommended for the award of 

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 

Requires attendance at lectures and seminars. Students 

will be assessed by coursework, short tests and 

performance in class teaching. The programme begins 

in September and runs for 37 weeks, at least 24 of 

these will be school-based. On completion of the course 

students will achieve 60 credits towards MA study. 

Those who have met the Professional Standards set by 

the Government will be recommended for the award of 

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 

Masters (MA/MBS) 

Full-time 

1-2 years 

Part-time 

2-4 years 

Typically our MBS/MA courses require students to attend 

lectures and seminars throughout the course or a short 

period of training in investigative techniques. Assessed 

by submission of course work and/or a dissertation. 

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) 

Full-time 

9-18 

months 

Part-time 

18-24 

months 

Typically requires attendance at lectures and or 

seminars/tutorials. Assessed the submission of 

coursework, examinations and/or practical work. 

Postgraduate Certificate (PGcert) 

Full-time 

3 months 

Part-time 

6 months 

Typically requires attendance at lectures and or 

seminars/tutorials. Assessed by the submission of 

coursework and/or examinations. 

* 

Please see individual course programmes (located in the back of this folder) for specific 

course details and running times as they will vary between courses. 

Postgraduate prospectus 

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How to apply 

Taught and research programmes 

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to Leeds Trinity (with the 

exception of applicants for PGC Secondary Education – see below). 

Please find an application form enclosed alternatively the form can be downloaded 

from our website www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/pages/pghowtoapply. 

aspx or contact us and we will send you a copy by post. 

International applicants should visit the international pages of our website 

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/international for details on how to apply and to download an 

application form. 

Alternatively, please contact the International Office by telephone +44 113 283 7178 or 

email international@leedstrinity.ac.uk for help and advice on applying to Leeds Trinity. 

Completed application forms should 

be returned to: 

Postgraduate Admissions 

Leeds Trinity & All Saints 

Brownberrie Lane 

Horsforth 

Leeds 

LS18 5HD 

T: 0113 283 7268 

F: 0113 283 7321 

E: admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk 

PGC Secondary Education 

Applications for our secondary initial teacher training programmes must be made 

online through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) at www.gttr.ac.uk/ 

applyonline 

As part of the application process, you will be requested to pay for the application 

online using a credit card or debit card. You should also be aware that you will need to 

provide details of your referee (who must be able to supply a reference electronically). 

Additional advice and information about the application process is available at 

www.gttr.ac.uk 

You will need to quote the following 

codes in your application: 

Institution code: 

L24 (PGC at Leeds Trinity) 

L26 (Leeds SCITT) 

Campus code: 

None 

For course codes see individual course 

sheets. 

MA/PG Diploma in Journalism 

Applicants for the MA/PG Diploma in Broadcast, Magazine, Print or Radio Journalism 

should return their completed forms to: 

Mrs Margaret Hampton 

Centre for Journalism 



Horsforth 

Leeds 

LS18 5HD 

T: 0113 283 7100 ext 398 

F: 0113 283 7200 

E: m.hampton@leedstrinity.ac.uk 

Part-time study 

We are able to offer part-time study on 

some of our postgraduate programmes. 

Where part-time study is offered ( not 

available for PGC Secondary Education), 

it is normally available only if you are 

unable to attend on a full-time basis, for 

example due to your employment. 

Further Information 

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Please ensure you specify the 

research degree programme or taught course you are applying for on your form. 

All applicants will be required to show that they have the means to finance their 

studies. 

Applications will be considered by the relevant admissions tutor and selected 

applicants may be invited to interview. Applicants currently overseas may be 

interviewed by telephone, except in the case of PGC programmes. 

No offer of a place is valid until it has been confirmed in writing. 

Early application is advised for all programmes. 

For more information on applying for postgraduate study at Leeds Trinity contact 

Postgraduate Admissions on 0113 283 7268 or email admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk 

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Terms and conditions 

All students will be required as a condition of enrolment to abide by, and to submit to Leeds Trinity & All Saints 

procedures, as amended from time to time. The current regulations are set out in the Student Handbook. Copies 

are available on request from Registry Services, telephone 0113 283 7120. 

We will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses in accordance with the descriptions set out in this 

prospectus. However, Leeds Trinity is very largely dependent upon charitable and public funds, which it has to 

manage efficiently and cost-effectively, in the context of the provision of a diverse range of courses to a large 

number of students. We reserve the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to 

discontinue courses and to merge or combine courses, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary 

by us in the context of its wider purposes. If we discontinue any course, we will use reasonable endeavours to 

provide a suitable alternative course. 

We cannot accept responsibility, and explicitly exclude liability for, theft of, or damage to students’ property, 

including transfer of computer viruses to students’ equipment. 

The standard level of tuition fee for all students is set by the Board of Governors on an annual basis. 

Supplementary fees, reviewed annually, are payable for re-examination or repeat of modules. The current fees 

are set out in the Student Handbook, a copy of which may be obtained on request. 

At Leeds Trinity we welcome applications from men and women of all social and ethnic backgrounds and we 

are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities. All efforts are made to encourage and include nontraditional 

applicants to Higher Education. Leeds Trinity is enriched by a student body which reflects diversity 

and includes students from all parts of the UK, including the local area, other EU countries and students from 

further afield. Applications from mature students (over 21 years of age) are welcome and will be considered on 

the basis of the experience gained, as well as the whole range of formal qualifications achieved. 

Our admissions policy is directed towards the selection of students who have the ability and motivation to 

benefit from their intended programmes of study and who will make a positive contribution to Leeds Trinity. 

Leeds Trinity is required to operate rigorous and effective procedures for the assurance and enhancement 

of quality and standards. These procedures include systematic opportunities for student involvement as an 

essential and highly valued element of the quality process. The effectiveness of these arrangements (and the 

quality and standards of the College’s provision) are subject to scrutiny by the Quality Assurance Agency on 

behalf of the Higher Education Funding Council for England and by the Office for Standards in Education on 

behalf of the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA). Reports produced as a result of this scrutiny 

are available on the websites of the organisations concerned; alternatively hard copies may be obtained by 

writing to the Academic Registrar, Leeds Trinity & All Saints, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5HD. In 

addition, provision in Psychology is subject to scrutiny by the British Psychological Society (BPS). 

In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, we are committed to ensuring that the data held about individuals is 

processed fairly and lawfully, and that it is held for specified purposes only. Confidentiality will be respected and 

all appropriate security measures will be taken to prevent unauthorised disclosure. 

For a copy of the Leeds Trinity Admissions Complaints Procedures, please telephone 0113 283 7123 or 

email admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk 

Leeds Trinity is a registered charity number: 529195. 

One more thing - and it’s only a small thing - this prospectus is printed on paper sourced from 

sustainable forests and all prospectuses are mailed out in biodegradable packaging. 

The information in this prospectus can be supplied in alternative formats. 

Please call 0113 283 7150 or email prospectus@leedstrinity.ac.uk



Horsforth 

Leeds LS18 5HD 

T: 0113 283 7150 

E: enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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