With tuition fees in the UK rising to between £6,000 and £9,000 in 2012, Leeds Trinity’s annual fee of £8,000 for an undergraduate degree is already competitive.
Once a raft of financial support for students is factored in, the average cost of a degree from Leeds Trinity comes in at £7,404*, which is the lowest of any institution in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Professor Freda Bridge, Principal and Chief Executive, said, “It is part of our tradition to ensure that all students with potential can benefit from higher education regardless of their circumstances.”
“This is reflected in our comprehensive package of bursaries and financial support which has been carefully designed to ensure that a degree is affordable for everyone. Our Open Days offer prospective students the chance to seek advice on funding their studies and experience the high quality of facilities, teaching and student life that Leeds Trinity has to offer.”
At the Open Day on Saturday, visitors will be able to find out all they need to know about studying for a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Leeds Trinity University College.
As well as getting a flavour of what individual courses have to offer, talks on finance, job prospects, student life and accommodation aim to reassure prospective students about affordability, budgeting, and a return on their investment in terms of employability after graduation.
Financial support from Leeds Trinity will include 31 National Scholarship Awards of £6000 spread over three years for students starting in the 2012/13 academic year. The award will be phased over three years as follows:
Year 1 - £3000 tuition fee waiver and £1000 cash
Year 2 - £1000 credit on a Leeds Trinity card redeemable on essential campus services
Year 3 - £1000 credit on a Leeds Trinity card redeemable on essential campus services
These scholarships are jointly funded by the government and Leeds Trinity and are being introduced to help people from low income backgrounds who want to go to University in 2012. The government has set national eligibility criteria based on household income and each University has designed its own scholarship scheme.
*Data taken from the Office for Fair Access statistics, July 2011
For more information contact Rachel Cockburn, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 0113 283 7273
Email: r.cockburn@leedstrinity.ac.uk