The institution will be consulting widely on its proposed new title, Leeds Trinity University.

Leeds Trinity, which has over 3000 students, has been able to award its own degrees since 2009 and is a recognised provider of high quality university education.

Professor Freda Bridge, Principal and Chief Executive of Leeds Trinity University College, said: “This is a very welcome development.  It will reduce confusion and further recognise our exceptional achievements in preparing graduates for the world of work with high quality professionally focused degrees.”