Courses

Accounting and finance are at the heart of all business operations. From huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is the key driver of economic growth and the ultimate measure of business success. A degree in Accounting and Business will enable you to develop the skills to influence and inform business operations and strategy, drive policy, and deliver jobs, prosperity and wealth, opening the door to a wide range of lucrative careers.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study. 

Are you excited by the fast-paced world of radio, TV, social media and digital news? Do you want to be part of this fiercely competitive and constantly evolving industry?  Kick-start your career by studying Broadcast Journalism at our Centre for Journalism. Broadcast Journalism is a vocational degree that will develop your practical broadcast skills and expose you to the reality of delivering news to a range of audiences.

Do you dream of running your own business? Do you want to learn how to create a successful business that will thrive in the toughest of economic climates? If you’ve got a business idea, we’ll give you the skills and knowledge to realise it on our Business and Enterprise degree.

Do you want to develop the essential management skills and experience to launch your business career? Management is at the heart of the skillset needed to succeed in modern business. On this course you’ll cover all the essential functions of management, operations and human resources (HR), developing a wide-ranging knowledge of organisations and their business environment.

Marketing is a fundamental part of today's complex business environment. Almost every aspect of the world around us is branded, packaged and marketed for media-savvy consumers. On this course you’ll learn how to cut through the noise and reach these consumers, developing the essential toolkit needed for success in today’s business and marketing environment.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study. 

Do you enjoy working creatively and collaboratively? Do you want to build apps, websites and new products to solve real-world problems? Our Computer Science course places a strong emphasis on the creative and soft skills that will enable you to thrive in a sector that is constantly evolving. To respond to the growing demand for digital graduates with a blend of technical and transferable skills, we’ve designed our Computer Science degree in partnership with leading tech employers such as Sky and Infinity Works.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study. 

Do you want to discover how people can be empowered to live a happier, healthier lifestyle that encourages resilience against the stresses and strains of daily living? You’ll explore the relationship between theoretical psychology and counselling, considering the practice and impact of counselling psychology and its skills in the wider social, political, economic and international context.

Do you want to turn your passion for writing into your career? Award-winning writers from the fields of journalism, fiction, poetry and film will work with you to develop your writing skills in a range of online and offline media. You'll understand the different styles required for feature writing, arts journalism, novels, short stories and poetry.

Are you interested in why people commit crime? Do you want to explore what society does to reduce offending? Criminology combines sociological and psychological approaches to understanding deviant behaviour and society’s response to criminal acts. You’ll explore a wide range of topics, from examining the role of the media in how we understand crime and justice, to explanations for serious violent crime by both individuals and the state.

What makes the criminal mind tick? How do police and lawyers seek to understand the social and psychological causes of crime? How does the legal system provide justice for victims while balancing punishment and rehabilitation for offenders? Criminology and Law explores the answers to these questions, examining criminal behaviour from a range of legal, social, policing and social justice viewpoints.

Are you interested in the relationship between societies and crime? Do you want to explore how societies and crime develop in a global context? Develop your knowledge and understanding of two major disciplines in the field of social sciences with a Criminology and Sociology degree. You’ll explore traditional areas such as inequality, social stratification, deviance and punishment, as well as more contemporary fields such as terrorism, environmentalism, global politics, sexuality and childhood studies.

Do you want to delve into the causes of crime? Are you fascinated by the inner-workings of the Criminal Justice System? Choose Criminology with Police Studies to immerse yourself in the field of criminology, while learning about the key issues relating to the policing profession. You’ll explore a range of subjects relating to both disciplines, from police investigation, policing sexual exploitation and community policing, to debates about rehabilitation and punishment.

This course, created in collaboration with employers, will give you the opportunity to develop the digital marketing skills needed for a career in media and marketing. During your degree you will use real-life client briefs to explore and apply the latest tools for social and online media creation, data analytics and digital marketing management.

Are you fascinated by how children learn and develop? Do you want to understand how adults can make a difference to their development, learning and wellbeing, and support them to have the best start in life? Learning from research-active lecturers with extensive experience in the children’s workforce, you’ll follow a curriculum that reflects national and international policy, practice and research.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study. 

Are you interested in the 'big questions' in life relating to religion, philosophy and ethics? Would you like to understand the issues facing education? Do you want to open doors to a wide range of careers in education? Education and Religious Studies gives you the opportunity to understand key education issues and relate them to practice, while learning about religions and their traditions.

Are you passionate about educating children or young people? Are you interested in becoming a teacher, but also want to keep your options open for other graduate careers in education? Education Studies gives you the opportunity to study and immerse yourself in key educational issues and debates and relate them to practice, preparing you for a range of careers in the education sector.

Where will your words take you? English graduates have a cultural impact on the world we live in through their writing, from books and films to TV and news. English graduates produced A Handmaid’s Tale and Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race, both books of profound cultural impact. English produces key cultural figures, e.g. broadcasters, filmmakers and novelists, so cinema trips we go on, news and current affairs we watch, and satirical TV and sitcoms we enjoy, owe much to English and Creative Writing.

If you love a good story, whether in print or in film, indulge your passions and learn how to craft the perfect story by studying English and Film.

Are you interested in the power of words? Do you like analysing the way language is used in the media and in all kinds of different texts? Do you want to learn more about creating your own texts and media? English and Media is a vocational degree that gives you the opportunity to combine the study of English literature and creative writing with the theory and practice of multi-media production.

Are you fascinated by the power of language? If you've enjoyed studying language before, English Language and Linguistics is your opportunity to expand your knowledge and delve deeper into this fascinating area of study.

Do you want to learn how you can use literature to explore the world and your potential role in it? Our English Literature programme will give you the opportunity to read and enjoy a wide range of literary texts, including Shakespearean drama, children’s literature and postmodern fiction.

Do you want to understand the role of exercise and nutrition in health and wellbeing? Develop the skills and experience to help people live healthier lifestyles with our Exercise, Health and Nutrition degree. Population weight levels, eating and exercise habits are constantly changing. As they do, the health implications are becoming ever more apparent.

Do you want to develop a deep understanding of film as an art form and cultural phenomenon? Do you want to learn the creative and technical skills to produce your own distinctive work to a professional standard? On this programme you will study film and the film industry in a range of social and cultural contexts. You’ll study a combination of practical and academic subjects providing you with key critical and professional knowledge and abilities.

Are you ready to delve into the human mind and investigate what motivates offending behaviour? You’ll question whether it’s safe to release violent prisoners early, if sex offenders can ever be rehabilitated and if we can prevent young people from getting involved in crime. And more importantly, you’ll form your own opinions by applying psychological theories to criminal behaviour.

What makes a healthy population? It’s about the joined-up delivery of health and social care services that are driven primarily by the needs of patients and communities.  To meet the demand for skilled professionals in this growing area of provision, we’ve designed this degree in partnership with leading health and social care employers. You’ll be at the forefront of learning and professional practice in health and social care, developing the knowledge, understanding and skills to shape the future health of our populations.

Do you dream of a business career that takes you around the world? Do you want to understand what it takes to engage with international markets? We live in an international world. Technology has closed the gap between countries, putting international markets within every company’s reach. Our International Business programme will enable you to develop the essential knowledge and skills to effectively operate in the international business and management environment.

Launch your journalism career at our award-winning Centre for Journalism. Journalism is needed in today's world more than ever. Journalists get to the heart of every part of society, finding the best way to tell stories to their audiences. You'll be trained in a wide range of core journalism skills, including interviewing and news writing for newspapers, online, TV and radio. We'll explore the key issues in journalism, looking at the past, present and future of the profession. You'll also gain a solid understanding of media law and the legal considerations for journalists, getting the opportunity to visit courts and apply what you have learned to real-life criminal trials.

Please note that this course is subject to approval for 2020 and 2021 entry. Our Journalism and Content Creation programme opens up a range of employment possibilities in the expanding and exciting world of social influencing, PR, blogging, websites and much more. You’ll be given the foundation stones required for everyone working in journalism and content creation - crisp writing; how to spot, sell and tell stories; and pictures, sound and editing. Alongside this you’ll take control of your own programme pathway and choose modules from across our successful courses in journalism and media, such as PR, magazine writing, photography, radio, online and TV.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study.

Do you want to develop and apply your critical thinking and analytical skills in a legal context? Are you excited about the impact you could make in a legal profession? Law at Leeds Trinity is a fully qualifying law degree, which means you’ll complete the first stage of training for your career as a barrister or solicitor, covering subjects including the English Legal System, Public Law, Contract Law and Criminal Law.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study. 

Media touches all our lives. It’s a continually evolving sector in the global economy and the cultural pulse of humanity which offers vast opportunities for skilled and creative graduates. The media landscape is constantly changing, developing and adapting to both its audience and its creators, so you will map it out to understand its complexity and impact. You will gain vital practical, professional and creative skills for employment, enterprise – and life.

Who am I? How should I live? Is there a God? Is religious belief credible in the 21st century and why is it still with us? In a world where meaning is often ‘hidden’ or involves a complicated analytical response, it’s essential that we spend the time trying to engage with who we are and what values we want to hold as individuals in today’s complex society.

Do you want to turn your passion for photography into your career? Our Photography degree will develop your visual, analytical, technical and creative abilities through photographic practice. You will investigate, research and engage with a wide range of photographic areas to gain knowledge, understanding and skills within the field of photography. The degree offers opportunities to work across analogue, digital and hybrid photographic practices, both in studio and on location. You will investigate through visual research and develop an understanding of critical engagement within photography.

Are you passionate about inspiring children to keep fit and active? Would you like to become a primary or secondary PE teacher? Do you want to educate people about the benefits of lifelong physical activity? You'll prepare for a wide range of careers by studying physical education in its broadest sense. Exploring the full lifecycle of physical education, you'll gain knowledge and experience of physical education for primary and secondary school children, as well as adults in the community.

Are you looking to progress your career in an accelerated format, preparing you for postgraduate teacher training in a shorter time period? This programme will allow you to complete our Physical Education and School Sport degree in two years. This has many advantages, allowing graduates to potentially qualify as a teacher earlier.

Are you passionate about inspiring children to keep fit and active? Would you like to become a primary or secondary PE teacher? Do you want to educate people about the benefits of lifelong physical activity? You’ll prepare for a wide range of careers by studying physical education in its broadest sense and school sport. Exploring the full lifecycle of physical education, you’ll gain knowledge and experience of physical education for primary and secondary school children, as well as adults in the community.

Do you really enjoy sport but are undecided on your future career? This course will allow you to keep your options open whilst enjoying studying a range of interesting subjects which can be applied to a variety of sport and teaching-related jobs.

Are you excited by a career in which you can encourage young children to enjoy learning and make daily progress? The early years environment in primary schools and early years settings is exciting – for children and their teachers. As soon as you begin the programme, you start your journey of professional development towards becoming a qualified teacher.

Do you want to play a major role in a crucial stage of the development of a child’s cognitive ability? Children enter Key Stage 1 having experienced a range of exciting and practical learning opportunities in the Early Years Foundation Stage. In Key Stage 2, children are learning to use key skills like working with others, problem-solving and communication. They need quality learning opportunities to help them develop these skills effectively and prepare them for moving to secondary education and beyond.

Are you ready to progress in your career? Do you want to become a leader in an early years setting? Our Professional Practice degree in Early Childhood Studies is a work-based learning Level 6 top-up degree. It's designed to be studied on completion of a foundation degree (or equivalent Level 5 qualification), in an area related to early years care and education and/or the support of children and families.

Do you want to become a teacher? Are you ready to take on more responsibility in your education setting? Do you want to progress on to a PGCE? Our Professional Practice degree in Education Studies is a work-based learning Level 6 top-up degree. It's designed to be studied on completion of a foundation degree (or equivalent Level 5 qualification), in an area related to education.

Do you want to broaden your career options within the field of children's services? Are you ready to progress in your career? Our Professional Practice degree in Supporting Children, Young People and Families is a work-based learning Level 6 top-up degree. It's designed to be studied on completion of a foundation degree (or equivalent Level 5 qualification), in an area related to the support of children, young people and families.

Are you fascinated by how and why people behave and think? Do you want to develop the skills and knowledge that enable you to have a positive impact on society? You’ll get a thorough understanding of all core aspects of psychology coupled with insight into how psychology and psychologists can make contributions to real issues and help to make the world a better place.

Are you interested in how psychology shapes children’s learning and development? Do you want to make a positive contribution to children’s lives? On this course, you will study specialist modules in child and educational psychology alongside the core psychology curriculum - developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences and research skills.

Why do people offend? Does punishment ever work? Can we reduce crime? Psychology and Criminology are two major social sciences that seek to explain human behaviour. When you study them together, you'll develop an understanding of the psychological, sociological and criminological explanations of crime and deviance. You'll apply this understanding to individual offenders and their treatment, as well as exploring psychology's potential role in reducing crime.

Are you fascinated by how people think and behave – both as individuals and groups – in modern society? Studying Psychology and Sociology gives you the chance to develop your knowledge and understanding of two of the key disciplines in the field of social sciences.

Does the human mind and behaviour fascinate you? Are you interested in why people commit crimes and whether punishment ever works? By studying a BSc Psychology with Criminology you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core areas of psychology stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) alongside learning about crime and the criminal justice system.

Are you intrigued by how people think and behave – both as individuals and groups – in modern society? By studying Psychology with Sociology you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core areas of psychology stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) alongside learning about society and the structure and dynamics of social systems.

Are you passionate about sports and physical education? Do you want a career that involves educating children and young people about the benefits of physical activity? Secondary Education, Physical Education and Sport is an accelerated degree, which means you'll graduate after just two years. You'll broaden your career options by developing strong subject knowledge in physical education and sport, while learning the key principles of educating children.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study. 

Do you want to see the world in a different way? Are you interested in how our lives and identities are formed by the people around us and the systems we are a part of? Can we live in a more just, more equal society? Sociology is an exciting discipline that examines the key social issues and problems of the 21st century. You will learn about the divisions and inequalities at the heart of social life, as well as other areas including social media, climate change, and crime and deviance.

Are you fascinated by the science underpinning athletic performance? Do you want to work with athletes, helping them to reach their performance potential? Studying Sport and Exercise Sciences gives you the opportunity to understand the science behind all aspects of athletic performance.

Do you want to unlock the secret to peak performance in sport and exercise? Teams and athletes all over the world now use sports nutritionists to help with their performance – do you want to be one of them? Peak performances are not achieved by accident. The margins between success and failure are frequently very small, which is why the impact of sports nutrition in providing significant gains in performance is well-recognised.

Leeds Trinity's four-year degree programmes allow you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit 'Level 0' modules. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study. If you have the capacity to undertake degree-level study, but may not have the required entry requirements to do so, this offers you an alternative way into university. It also offers a development opportunity to you if you wish to build your skills and confidence by undertaking four - rather than three - years of university study. 

Do you want to understand how thoughts, emotions and physiological responses can affect athletic performance? Immerse yourself in an exciting and ever-expanding topic of research and practice when you choose to study Sport Psychology. We will teach you key concepts and theories specific to sport psychology, and give you a comprehensive grounding in the core elements of mainstream psychology. This approach will enable you to learn to consider how key areas of psychology apply to all levels of sport, from grassroots football to Olympic competition.

Are you passionate about helping people realise their sporting potential? A Sports Coaching degree will help you develop the skills to work as an effective sports coach in a variety of settings. You will examine the fundamentals of sports coaching practice and the science which explains how coaches can be effective. You will use some of  the latest coaching technology as used in professional sport and discuss the complex nature of working effectively and inclusively with different  people in different environments, recognising that the coaching sector spans from participation and children’s coaching to elite performance coaching.

Are you passionate about sport? Do you want to develop the journalistic skills to bring sport to life for audiences, help people understand what makes the industry tick and what happens off the sports field, as well as on it? Sports Journalism is about much more than match reports and events coverage. It’s about unearthing the stories behind the headlines and understanding the broader context that the sports industry operates in.

Do you want a career in sports injury management and treatment? Are you excited by the opportunity to work with professional athletes and sports teams? Our BSc in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation is a practically-focused degree pathway that enables you to develop the knowledge and professional skills to work within the area of sport and exercise injury assessment, management and rehabilitation.

Are you passionate about helping people realise their sporting potential? This course is a scientifically focussed degree pathway with substantial practical and vocational themes in strength and conditioning. Over the last decade the role of the strength and conditioning coach has grown substantially. Graduates with a background in strength and conditioning have the potential to work in performance sport as well as with general populations.

Do you work in a role that supports children? Are you ready to progress your career to the next level? Supporting Children and Families in Social Contexts focuses on the skills and knowledge required for people working in the children and families' workforce. Ideal for anyone who works to support children in social, family, voluntary, charitable or youth services, this foundation degree gives you the chance to expand the knowledge you've developed in your career so far.

Do you work in a role that supports the development of children aged 0-5 years? Do you want to develop your professional practice? Supporting Early Years aims to further your understanding of how best to create and maintain positive conditions that support young children's learning and development. This is a work-based learning degree, so you'll spend at least two days a week with an employer to reflect on theory and practice.

Do you work in a role that supports the development of children and young people, particularly those with additional needs? Supporting Learning and Additional Needs is a work-based programme that explores how best to create and maintain positive conditions for learning. You'll spend at least two days a week with an employer to reflect on theory and practice. It's designed for people who work in settings including children's centres, childcare and youth services, and young offender services.  

Our Television Production degree will enable you to develop the skills you need to devise exciting stories and ideas – and to transform them into eye-catching visual content for a range of TV channels, genres and platforms. Our award-winning media professionals – many of whom are active in the industry – will help you unlock the secrets of making memorable, audience-friendly TV.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and their families? Working with Children, Young People and Families addresses the increasing demands faced by contemporary families, such as the effects of social media, poverty and changing family structures.