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Graduate Employability at Leeds Trinity University
Presentation by Min Li (BA, MPhil)International Development Manager
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Brief introduction to Leeds Trinity UniversityOur graduates’ employability figuresFactors contributing to high employabilitySome examples of Degree programmesQuestions?
Brief introduction to Leeds Trinity University
Opened in September 1966 and merged to become Leeds Trinity & All Saints in 1980. In 2012 we were granted full university status and became Leeds Trinity University.Located in a safe and attractive area within 10km away from Leeds city centre.Committed to the principles of care and community and welcoming students of all races, religions and cultures.Providing continuing professional education and consultancy services.
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds Trinity University Facilities• Careers Service • Chaplaincy• Disability Support• Finance Department • Health Centre• Library• 24 hour IT provision • Media centre• Student Union• English Language support, advice on taking notes and
writing essays through induction, and the academic ‘writer in Residence’ scheme to offer advice on academic or professional writing.
Undergraduate subject fields covered at Leeds Trinity University
BA/BSc Degrees in Business; Marketing; Management; Health, Nutrition, Sports & Exercise; Forensic Psychology; History; Psychology; Film & TV Studies; Journalism; Media; Education; etc. Degree programmes commence September every year and normally last for 3 years, whilst the accelerated degrees (subject to validation) last for only 2 years.International fees for AY 13-14 £9,300 - £11,000.
Postgraduate subject fields covered at Leeds Trinity University
MA Degrees in Business Management; Education; Journalism etc. Postgraduate programmes commence in September, January and February (dependent upon the programme sought) and generally last for just over a year.International fees for AY 12-13 £9,000 - £10,000.
1. Why study at Leeds Trinity?
• The 2013 Sunday Times University Guide revealed that Leeds Trinity is in the top 10% of higher education institutions in the UK, ranked at joint 12th.
• Leeds Trinity University ranks in the top 20% in England for employability (source- HESA Destination of Leavers Survey 2011).
• Received the best possible outcome from our latest Quality Assurance Agency subject review
• Friendly, supportive environment. We know all our international students personally.
2. Why study at Leeds Trinity?
• Offers you a safe, attractive green campus located close to a vibrant city.
• Excellent computer and library facilities• Campus accommodation guaranteed• Strong partnerships with local business• Progress tutors to give academic support• Careers Service and Job shop• Professional Attachments • English language and study skills support
English Language Support and Courses
• University International Foundation Year*• Pre-Sessional English Programme*• Pre-Master Programme*
*Details on the website at: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/International/Pages/LanguageRequirements.aspx
Teaching and Learning
A wide range of teaching methods are used:• Lectures• Tutorials• Seminars• Workshops• Project Work• Case Studies
Assessment Systems
These vary from module to module and can include:• Coursework including both oral presentations and
written assignments• Group work• Practical Tests• Exercises for skills-based modules• Examinations
Business & Management courses
Business knowledge and Management skills are needed to enable organisations to:• Achieve objectives• Balance conflicting goals• Achieve efficiency and effectiveness
What does a Business Manager Do?
Business managers are responsible in any organisation for:• Planning• Organising• Staffing• Leading• Controlling
The Objectives of the Degree in Business & Management• to understand theory of organisations and apply it to
management• to develop specialist knowledge• to acquire and develop skills:
• Conceptual Skills (to formulate ideas)• Human Relations Skills• Administrative Skills• Technical Skills
• to experience practice within an organisation• to apply theoretical knowledge to actual problems
Careers in Business & Management
provide a basis for occupations in:• Industry• Commerce• Finance• Services and Distribution• Professional Services• Local & National Public Sector Organisations• Own business
Media-related Courses
• Film and Television Studies• Broadcast Journalism• Magazine Journalism• Sports Journalism• Journalism• Media• Media and Marketing• Television• Television Production
Film, Television, Media and Journalism degrees
(professional courses on “how to” but underpinned by a strong theoretical base)• how is a PR campaign created, developed and how
does it work• what is involved in advertising, marketing, making a TV
programme, a music CD, a web site• close link with industry• industry standard equipment
Careers post study
provide both a theoretical and a practical grounding directly relevant to careers such as:• broadcasting• public relations• journalism• marketing• consultancy
Sport, Health & Nutrition
Objectives of these degrees:• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
scientific basis of sport, health & leisure;• Critically evaluate and debate the social context of
physical activity, health and leisure;• Work independently showing evidence of initiative,
organisation, management;• Work as a team member in planning, implementing
and evaluating community programmes;• Design, conduct and evaluate small-scale research;• Communicate effectively through a variety of means;• Apply knowledge, understanding and problem solving
skills within a professional context.
Teaching & Assessment
A range of teaching and learning methods is used within our department: • lectures, • seminars, • practical performance and coaching workshops and • practical laboratory sessions.• A central theme to learning at the college is that of
developing the whole person and to empower student learning.
• A range of methods are used to assess student work including, examinations, essays, laboratory work, presentations and project work.
Facilities
• Sports Science and Food Laboratories• A fully equipped sports science and a separate nutrition
and food preparation laboratories. They offer excellent facilities for physiology, including fitness testing, sport psychology practical's and dietary analysis and practical work with food.
Sports Facilities• Fitness Suite & Sports Hall • The fitness suite comprises of six treadmills, four rowing
machines, two steppers and various cardiovascular equipment. Also, there are weight machines for multi-use. Students can become members of the fitness suite and have the opportunity to become qualified fitness instructors.
• Leeds Trinity University offers our members the opportunity to participate in Squash, Tennis and Badminton.
• There are:• 2 Squash Courts,• 7 Badminton Courts, • 6 outdoor Tennis Courts. • Third Generation Synthetic Turf Pitch• Table Tennis, Basket Ball, 5 Aside Football, Volleyball etc.
Sport Teams
• Men’s & Women's Association Football• Men’s & Women’s Rugby• Men’s & Women’s Hockey• Men’s & Women’s Volleyball• Men’s Basketball• Cricket• Golf• Netball• Badminton• Running
Employment Opportunities
The types of employment which SH&N students have entered in the past few years is very varied.• Community Nutrition• Dietetics • Health Promotion• Health & Lifestyle Consultancy• Postgraduate courses in Sport and Exercise Science,
Human Nutrition or PGCE course• Sports Development • Sports Management
Why study in Leeds?
• A lively and thriving cosmopolitan city.• Comparatively low cost of living.• Easy access to other cities and countryside. • With an international airport nearby. • Friendly & helpful Yorkshire people. • International community links in the City. • The start of ‘Le Tour de France’ in 2014 see Yorkshire
Grand Depart 2014: http://letour.yorkshire.com/
• Headingley Carnegie Stadium see: www.yorkshireccc.com
• Proposed terminus to high speed rail link from London: www.gov.uk/hs2-phase-two-initial-preferred-route-plan-and-profile-maps
How to find out more?
Telephone: +44 113 283 7178
Emails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Website: www.leedstrinity.ac.ukwww.leedstrinity.ac.uk/international
