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Outgoing students<p>Study abroad outgoing students information<br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=0289e041-a12a-4538-98e8-56b6c46b657d">Link to conference</a><br></p>
Trinity Enterprise CentreTrinity Enterprise Centre offers working spaces to students and recent graduates to work on and develop their business.<br><br>The centre offers business mentoring, networking workshops, and the opportunity to hear from our graduates who are already successfully running their own business. <div><br></div><div><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=4f26e6ad-875c-4bd6-8bcc-7ef0815cff3c">Find out more about Trinity Enterprise Centre</a><br></div>
1960sOriginally, Leeds Trinity University was opened as two separate colleges situated on the same campus. The two principals worked closely together and shared a joint ethos as well as academic, administrative and pastoral resources. <div><br> </div><div>During the 1960s, there was great demand for teachers. Schools were placed under a lot of pressure with the post-war baby boom – when the birth rate in Britain rapidly rose after World War Two and the death rate plummeted.</div><div><br> </div><div><span class="ms-rteStyle-Quote">“The College buildings on the Brownberrie Lane site were not completed in time for the first intake in September 1966. I received a letter to say that the semester would start in October, and that I would be staying at Rawdon College.”</span> Shelagh Tomkinson, alumni</div><div><br> </div><div>Educational developments, student needs, and administrative and technical requirements have inevitably led to alterations and extensions to the original buildings. However, the basic plan of the campus remains the same as it did when work began on it in 1965. For the first generations of students, the presence and ministry of the <a href="http://www.crossandpassion.com/">Sisters of the Cross and Passion</a> was an integral part of the academic, administrative and pastoral life of the two colleges.</div>
Bus<div><h3 class="ms-rteElement-LTUWebH3">Shuttle bus</h3><p>During term-time, we operate a free shuttle bus that connects Leeds Trinity University to Horsforth Train Station and other local amenities in Horsforth. The bus has a 30+ capacity and is fully wheelchair accessible.</p><p>This is a free service to ALL LTU staff and
students showing their ID badge. Without this, there will be a charge.</p><p><a title="View the shuttle bus timetable" href="/Documents/Shuttle_Bus_Timetable_2017.pdf" target="_blank">View the shuttle bus timetable</a></p><h3 class="ms-rteElement-LTUWebH3">Local Buses</h3><p>Leeds Trinity is served by buses between Leeds city centre and Horsforth. The number 97 bus stops right outside our campus entrance and can take you into the centre of Leeds via Headingley.<br><br><a href="http://www.wymetro.com/BusTravel/bustimetables/Bustimetable/97/4400/">View the number 97 bus timetable</a> <br><br>Alternatively, the number 50 and 50A bus services stop about a 15-minute walk from campus and can take you into Leeds via Kirkstall and Burley. The number 6 bus service stops at Horsforth train station and travels into Leeds via Headingley. <br><br><a href="http://www.wymetro.com/BusTravel/bustimetables/Bustimetable/6/">View the number 6 bus timetable</a> <br><br>West Yorkshire Metro's initiative, Your Next Bus, utilises GPS technology to allow mobile phone and internet users to find out when the next service will arrive. Further information on local bus services is available on <span class="baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1" style="white-space:nowrap;">+44 (0) 113 245 7676<a title="Call: +44 (0) 113 245 7676" href="#" style="margin:0px;border:currentcolor;left:0px;top:0px;width:16px;height:16px;right:0px;bottom:0px;overflow:hidden;vertical-align:middle;float:none;display:inline;white-space:nowrap;position:static !important;"></a></span><a title="Call: +44 (0) 113 245 7676" href="#"><img title="Call: +44 (0) 113 245 7676" alt="" style="margin:0px;border:currentcolor;left:0px;top:0px;width:16px;height:16px;right:0px;bottom:0px;overflow:hidden;vertical-align:middle;float:none;display:inline;white-space:nowrap;position:static !important;" /></a> or on the <a href="http://www.wymetro.com/">WY Metro website</a>. </p></div><h3 class="ms-rteElement-LTUWebH3">Discounts</h3><p>Leeds Trinity University students and staff are eligible for discounted travel on public transport throughout West Yorkshire. </p><p>If you're a student, you can find out more about these discounts by visiting the <a href="http://www.ltsu.co.uk/">Leeds Trinity Students' Union website</a>.</p><p>If you're a member of staff, you can find out more about available discounts by emailing <a href="mailto:%20travel@leedstrinity.ac.uk">travel@leedstrinity.ac.uk</a> or by visiting the travel page under Campus
Services on the intranet.</p>
Jobs, jobs, jobs<p>Leeds is one of the largest employment centres in the UK, with a broad economy that covers the full range of business sectors. It's no wonder the city is full of Leeds graduates, who stay on after university to launch their careers. </p>
Professional work placements<p>Leeds Trinity graduates are some of the most employable in Yorkshire. We work in partnership with over 2,000 employers annually, across all sectors, who offer high-quality <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=548cf85b-f0a9-47f6-8f4d-fbd009a8bc30">professional work placements</a> to our students. As well as giving employers valuable support on a range of projects, these placements are instrumental in developing our students into enterprising, skilled and employment-ready graduates.</p><div>Could you offer a student a professional work placement? Our placements run for six weeks, twice a year, on a full-time unpaid basis. Work can be on a specific project or general support where you need it. </div><div><br></div><div>More information is available from our Professional Placements Manager, Mubina Ahmed, on +44 (0) 113 283 7100 ext. 533 or <a href="mailto: m.ahmed@leedstrinity.ac.uk">m.ahmed@leedstrinity.ac.uk</a>. </div>
Leeds Trinity Business Network <p>The Leeds Trinity Business Network is a thriving, informal and free network with an opportunity to make good connections, raise your profile, and learn something new to grow your business. </p><p>The bi-monthly events attract 100 businesses to each meeting and runs 1-2.30pm and includes a networking buffet lunch followed by a guest speaker on a theme relevant to boosting business. </p><p>Each event is themed to support business growth and provides SMEs with a 'take away' from each meeting, such as how to use big data effectively, social media insights and word of mouth marketing. </p><p><a title="button-link" href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=44336499-57b9-49b5-87b0-3ae76db7edc8" target="_blank">Find out more</a></p>
Lecture theatres and seminar rooms<p><span style="line-height:1.6;">We have a range of rooms for a variety of sizes, from interview and multiple seminar rooms up to our Auditorium with capacity for 280 delegates.</span></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333333333333%;"><strong>Room</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333333333333%;"><strong>Capacity</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333333333333%;"><strong>Style of seating</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">South Room</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">60</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Flexible</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Conference Suite</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">80</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Flexible</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Auditorium</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">280</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Raked Theatre Style</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Mary Hallaway Lecture Theatre</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">198</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Raked Theatre Style</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Blue Room</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">90</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Flat Floor Theatre Style</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Trinity Room 22</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">60</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Flat Floor Theatre Style</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">The South Room</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">60</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Flat Floor Theatre Style</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Seminar Rooms</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">20 to 50</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Various</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Seminar/Meeting Rooms</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">2 to 20</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Various</td></tr></tbody></table>
The Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance<p>The Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance offers the opportunity to train to teach alongside serving outstanding teachers in a scheme overseen by St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College, a Leading Edge School. We work with 16 schools across Primary and Secondary phases.</p><p>St Joseph's Catholic Primary School lead the Primary aspect of the Alliance. For more information about the School Direct Primary PGCE course please contact Headteacher Mrs S Spencer on <a href="mailto:headteacher@sjc.bkcat.co.uk"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">headteacher@sjc.bkcat.co.uk</span></a>.</p><p><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=6d4ff372-6520-420a-950e-0b369dec42c2">Read more about the partnership</a></p>
Huddersfield<p>Upcoming dates for the HLTA course in Huddersfield are:</p><ul><li>Wednesday, 19 September 2018</li><li>Monday, 8 October 2018</li><li>Wednesday, 24 October 2018</li><li>Monday, 12 November 2018</li> </ul><p>
<a href="/Documents/Information_Application_Huddersfield_Autumn_2018.doc">Download and complete the information and application form here</a>. You can find out more and apply to the HLTA team at <a href="mailto:hlta@leedstrinity.ac.uk">hlta@leedstrinity.ac.uk</a>.</p>
China<p><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-4">Entry Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Undergraduate degree courses</strong></p><p>Successful completion of an IFY or year one of university degree with 60%</p><p><strong>Postgraduate degree courses</strong></p><p>Bachelor degree with an overall grade of at least 70%</p><p><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-4">Representatives</strong></p><p><strong>Golden Arrow</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.ukpass.org/">www.ukpass.org</a></p><p><a href="mailto:goldenarrowsh@ukpass.org">goldenarrowsh@ukpass.org</a></p><p><strong>UKEAS</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.ukeas-china.com/">www.ukeas-china.com</a></p><p><a href="mailto:info@ukeas-china.com">info@ukeas-china.com</a> </p><p><strong>Amber Education Service</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.amberedu.com/">www.amberedu.com</a></p><p><a href="mailto:marketing@amberedu.com">marketing@amberedu.com</a> </p>
How to apply for an undergraduate courseYou can apply for an undergraduate course direct through the <a href="https://www.ucas.com/">UCAS website</a>. You'll need to quote the:<br><ul><li>UCAS name: LETAS</li><li>UCAS Institution Code: L24<br></li></ul>If you'd prefer to only apply to Leeds Trinity University and no other institution in the UK, you can apply directly by completing and returning our <a href="/Documents/Undergraduate_Study_Int.doc" target="_blank">undergraduate application form</a> with: <br><ul><li>your transcripts</li><li>English language qualification</li><li>references (in English) </li><li>copy of your passport if available<br></li></ul>Send your application form and supporting documents directly to our Admissions team at <a href="mailto:admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk">admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk</a><br>
Scholarships<div><p>Automatic country specific bursaries of £1,000 are available to international students from the following countries; India, China, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Thailand.<br></p><h3 class="ms-rteElement-LTUWebH3">Alumni Scholarship</h3>All Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Provider-led, School Direct or SCITT courses. You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in a Leeds Trinity undergraduate degree course to qualify for the Alumni Scholarship.<br><br><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Postgraduate course</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Discount</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Master's by research</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">100% for graduates with a 1<sup>st</sup> class honours degree</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MA/MSc programmes</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">50% for graduates with a 1<sup>st</sup> class honours degree</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MA/MSc programmes</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">35% for graduates with a 2:1 honours degree</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MA/MSc programmes</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">20% for graduates with a 2:2 honours degree</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MA Education</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">20% for PGCE graduates if none of the above apply</td></tr></tbody></table></div>
Costs to considerStudying abroad costs vary depending on your location, accommodation, travel plans and your lifestyle. You may need to pay for a visa, insurance, travel and living expenses which vary depending on your destination. You should carefully consider the costs before deciding on your preferred study destination.<br>
Generation UK – ChinaStudents and professionals can apply for scholarships to study in China from 2 weeks to 12 months. <br>
Applying for a Tier 4 visa outside the UK<p>You'll need to apply for leave to enter the UK, commonly referred to as 'Entry Clearance' by the Home Office. </p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa">Complete the application form available on the Home Office's website</a><br><br>You will need to ensure that you have all the necessary documents, including the original academic and English language qualification documents used to obtain your offer and CAS.<br><br>You will also need to show you have money to cover your remaining unpaid tuition fees and living costs. You'll need to submit a bank statement* confirming that you have £1,015 for each month of the course up to a maximum of nine months, totalling £9,135, plus any unpaid tuition fees. The bank statement must cover a period of more than 28 days.<br><br>*If you're using a bank account statement for an account outside the UK you should refer to the Home Office <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-rules">list of financial institutions that don't satisfactorily verify financial statements</a> before using the account as evidence of your money.<br><br>Please note: you may have to undertake a Home Office Credibility Interview as part of the visa application process. The Credibility Interview may ask questions relating to your Leeds Trinity programme, your knowledge of Leeds, your motivations for study and your intentions after studying with us. <br>
Directions from Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport is only 4km away from Leeds Trinity so it's best if you can fly to this airport via KLM, British Airways, Jet2 and others.<br><br><a href="http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/">Read more on flights to and from Leeds Bradford Airport</a> <br><br>We can arrange to collect you from the airport during our Meet and Greet dates that you'll be made aware of through communications with you. The Airport form will be made available to download, complete and return during the summer 2015.<br><br>If you're planning to arrive outside of our Meet and Greet service dates then we recommend using the taxi at the airport that's operated exclusively by <a href="/Documents/Arrow%20Taxis.pdf">Arrow Taxis</a>.<br><br>The University has an agreement and negotiated a preferential rate with Arrow Taxis for travel to and from campus and the taxi fare should not exceed £10. <br>
Induction and development<div><p>The latest induction materials for External Examiners can now be found on Moodle, the University's VLE. Induction materials include our new remote induction videos, the External Examiner Handbook, and reporting templates. The External Examiner Information Bank can be found <a href="https://moodle.leedstrinity.net/course/view.php?id=1748"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">here</span></a>. This link will take you to a Moodle log in screen and then directly to the information bank. </p>For further details please contact <a href="mailto:ex-ex-admin@leedstrinity.ac.uk">ex-ex-admin@leedstrinity.ac.uk</a></div>
Options for graduands<p>We offer all our graduands three choices for graduating: </p><ul><li><p>Attend your graduation ceremony and be presented with your award certificate. You will only be allowed to attend the ceremony you're invited to (i.e. there is not a choice of ceremonies).</p></li><li><p>Graduate in absentia and your award certificate will be posted to you. If you graduate in absentia, you may not attend a future ceremony.</p></li><li><p>Defer your attendance to the December 2018 graduation ceremonies.</p></li></ul>
July 2016The July 2016 ceremonies will take place
week commencing 18 July. <br><br><p><a href="/Documents/Graduation%20schedule%20-%20July%202016.pdf" title="button-link">Download the July 2016 graduation schedule</a></p>
Getting here and parking<p>Car parking is extremely limited on campus, so we strongly recommend finding alternative means of reaching us if possible. Horsforth Rail Station is approximately one mile from the University, and we are also located within easy reach of many major bus routes that connect to Leeds and its suburbs.</p><p>If there is no practical alternative to driving, Student Ambassadors will be on hand at campus entrances to direct you to available parking, both on campus and at Yarnbury Rugby Club. There will also be a free shuttle bus running between Yarnbury Rugby Club and the University. If you are bringing luggage with you, please leave this in your car where possible.</p><p><a title="button link" href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=34364bdb-1a58-4b71-ac69-f9494e567652" target="_blank">Find out more about travelling to campus</a></p><p>We recommend arriving 90 minutes before your ceremony starts and remember to allow plenty of time for traffic. </p><p>Leeds Trinity will try and accommodate latecomers where possible but once proceedings reach a certain point, entrance to the Chapel will not be permitted.</p>
Food Court<p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/The%20Dining%20Room.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /></p><p>The Dining Room is your main hub for re-fuelling on campus. It's a great place to grab something quick or relax and take your time. We are proud to serve home-cooked food and provide a range of fresh foods every day. <br></p>
Gymnasium hall <p>The gymnasium hall can accommodate a varying range of activities from badminton to basketball, fitness to dance and taekwondo martial arts. </p><p><a href="/Documents/Class%20timetable%20-%20October%202015.pdf" title="button-link">View our fitness class timetable</a></p>
Television studio oneThe TV studio has a production floor area of 6m x 10m and comes fully equipped with:<br><ul><li>three JVC HM790 high-definition (HD) cameras all with autocue hoods</li><li>a 360-degree twin track cyclorama curtain that has a choice of white, blue or green drapes</li><li>a lighting rig that is capable of running up to 20kW of lighting units made up of soft, spot and effects lighting</li></ul>The studio autocue is networked with workstations around the Media Centre to enable you to share the ENPS script and production software. It also links to television studio two.<br><br>At the heart of the studio is a sophisticated, 20 input video switcher, incorporating graphics and video clip stores. The switcher is networked to the Media Centre's video server to create an integrated production environment. <br><br>The spacious 5m x 6m production gallery has a 65" master multi-view plasma monitor with operator stations for graphics, vision mixer, director, PA, sound and autocue. <br>
The altarThere is only one altar in the Chapel in line with the Second Vatican Council insight. It symbolises Christ, Mediator and the New Adam. It reminds us of sacrifice, atonement and communion. It stands separate and as a centre, four-square and focal point. The cube is a symbol of perfection and has reminiscences of the New Jerusalem and associations with the saints. <br><br>The altar's base is made from York stone that comes from Yorkshire Abbey. It reminds us that we have earthly loyalties, geography, history and culture as well as heavenly aspirations.<br>
Step one: do your research<p>Before you start your house-hunting, it's a good idea to find out the important things that you need to know about renting in Leeds, legal matters and accredited landlords. </p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.ltsu.co.uk/studentwelfare/house-hunting">www.ltsu.co.uk</a> to get clued up on everything you need to know about private renting as a student in Leeds.</p>
Leeds Trinity Bursary<p>You may be eligible for a Leeds Trinity Bursary. The Leeds Trinity Bursary is a cash award of £1,000 for the second year for all eligible students with a household income of £25,000 or less.</p><h3 class="ms-rteElement-LTUWebH3">Eligibility for the Award</h3><p>UK home and EU Students with a household income of £25,000 or less (as assessed by Student Finance England or other relevant funding body) <strong>who start a full time undergraduate honours programme in<strong> 2018-19</strong></strong> will receive a cash bursary of £1,000 in Level 5 (the second year) of their course.<br><br>The bursary will be administered automatically for all eligible students; you will not need to make an application for it.<br></p>
Initial Teacher Training (ITT) scholarships 2017–18<p><a href="http://www.iop.org/education/teach/itts/page_52632.html">The Institute of Physics</a>,
<a href="http://www.rsc.org/Education/scholarships/">Royal Society of Chemistry</a>,
<a href="http://academy.bcs.org/scholarships">the British Computer Society</a>, <a href="http://academy.bcs.org/scholarships">the Chartered Institute for IT</a>, <a href="http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/Postgraduate+grants/Student+grants.htm">Royal Geographical Society</a>, <a href="https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships">British Council</a> and <a href="http://www.ima.org.uk/careers/teacher_scholarships.cfm.html">the Institute of Mathematics</a> are offering a limited number of scholarships of up to £30,000 for students studying a postgraduate ITT in Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Maths, Geography and Languages. </p><p>For UK and EU students to qualify and apply, you must have at least a 2:1. The scholarship would be awarded instead of the standard ITT bursary to successful applicants. </p><p>You will also benefit from free membership to the relevant professional body and early career support. To find out more about this, including how to apply,
visit the relevant institute/society website</p><p>Please note: you must let Leeds Trinity know you are or have applied for a scholarship. </p>
RentYour rent will depend on your circumstances. The amount you pay on rent will vary depending on whether you live in <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=499d47b1-1daa-4fe9-b435-3f4cbe038842">halls of residence</a> or <a href="http://www.unipol.org.uk/home">private rented accommodation</a> in shared housing. You'll need to budget for paying the mortgage or rent payments within your student income if you live in your own home. Living with your parents may have a weekly or monthly charge known as board. <br><br><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=8259bf8a-bd4e-41df-8793-d8c7e8add734&TermSetId=c3f97ab4-f12c-4fc0-976b-3464ab84a68b&TermId=d5f19c57-9959-434a-918f-d4f19cbf9f79">Find out more about our halls of residence accommodation fees </a><br><br><p><a href="http://www.unipol.org.uk/home">Average costs of private rented properties in Leeds are available on the Unipol website</a> <br></p>
What can I do if I’ve received low levels of funding?Receiving a low amount of funding usually means that the government is expecting your parents to make an income contribution. Discuss with your parents when and how you will receive this contribution, for example weekly, monthly or in a lump sum. The amount could also go direct to your institution, landlord or weekly online food shop depending on what's agreed. You can apply to have your student funding entitlement reassessed if your parents' income drops by 15% or more.<br><br>A common student finance myth is that you are classed as a mature student if you're over 21 years old. Entitlement to a student finance will be assessed based on your parents' income until you are 25 years old and not 21 years old. <br><br>Exceptions to this include if: <br><ul><li>you have a child</li><li>your parents are deceased </li><li>you are in the care of your Local Authority</li><li>you have been financially supporting yourself for three full years before the start of the course</li></ul>In addition to the maintenance funding, if you've got dependents you may be entitled to additional grants from Student Finance England or the equivalent if you're from Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.<br><br><h3 class="ms-rteElement-LTUWebH3">Minimising expenditure</h3><strong>Top tip</strong>: don't rush out and buy every book on the course list. Some won't be essential and you may be able to get some of them second-hand – shop around for the cheapest on, for example, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/">Amazon</a>.<br>
