Leeds Trinity University is a small Catholic-foundation university in Horsforth, north-west Leeds, with a city-centre site in Leeds. It is best known for teacher training, psychology, journalism, business, sport and policing, with built-in work placements and small classes. Choose it for a supportive degree in one of the UK's biggest student cities.
Leeds, United Kingdom
Official website: leedstrinity.ac.uk
1966 as a teacher training college
Professional placements built into every undergraduate degree
Around 5,000 students
Β£14,000 β Β£16,500
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
Β£9,500 β Β£12,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on leedstrinity.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BSc Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Journalism
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Work placements in every undergraduate degree.
Journalism with NCTJ-accredited training.
Teacher training with Yorkshire schools.
Graduates join schools, media organisations and Leeds's business and public sectors.
Journalism alumni work at regional and national newsrooms.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The main campus in Horsforth is a green residential site with halls, a library and sports facilities, about 20 minutes by train from Leeds city centre.
Leeds is a large student city with a strong finance and legal sector, lively nightlife and rents well below London.
CAS from Leeds Trinity University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
Undergraduate courses start in September. Computing and the MBA also start in January.
You need a Student route visa. The university issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Computing, the MBA, psychology and journalism are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5.
Leeds Trinity offers some international scholarships that reduce tuition. Check the university's funding pages for current amounts.