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Business, Management and MarketingUndergraduate Programmes 2017

• Accounting and Business

• Business and Management

• Business and Marketing

• Economics

• International Business

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Welcome toBusiness, Management and Marketing

An understanding of business, finance and accounting, management skills and marketing expertise is essential to build a successful career in any sector of the economy.

The Department of Business, Management and Marketing is home to a group of academics with extensive industry experience and industry contacts. This ensures that our courses and modules of study will give you an in-depth knowledge of both the conceptual and practical experiences needed for success in modern business environments. The breadth of curriculum that we teach provides a solid foundation for a business career, whilst giving you a range of options to specialise including modules in e-commerce, international management, leadership, entrepreneurship and creativity. We can provide opportunities to study abroad, giving you an international experience in Europe or Australasia that will broaden your horizons in many ways. At Leeds Trinity we pioneered professional work placements - today, we are one of only a few universities who can guarantee this to every student. We embed two professional work placements into your degree programme to give you vital business experience and contacts for your future career.

By the end of the first year you will have a solid CV and LinkedIn profile and some relevant industry experience. All of our students are encouraged to conduct a real business research project in their final year with their employer to demonstrate their graduate level skills. By then, you will be able to draw on your professional contacts and networks and produce a professional piece of work.

Above all we plan for our graduates to gain the confidence and skills to analyse business issues and develop practical, effective solutions - what you learn, you will be able to put into practice. Our business, management and marketing degree programmes will equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge to hit the ground running in your professional career.

Professor Denis KobzevDirector of Business Education

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Leeds Trinity allowed me to network with some unforgettable people and receive fantastic support from departments that helped turn my business idea into a reality. Custom Controllers UK Limited wouldn’t be the success it is today if I hadn’t studied at Leeds Trinity.

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Ben LawtonDirector of Custom Controllers UK Ltd

Contents2. Welcome4. Courses• Accounting and Business• Business and Management• Business and Marketing• Economics• International Business

20. Outstanding student experience22. Teaching and assessment24. Living and studying in Leeds26. Studying abroad27. Our offer28. Developing highly employable graduates29. Our alumni community 30. Keeping in touch

With both group and single study rooms, the Learning Centre is perfect for all your needs

Course Introduction: This degree will give you the essential knowledge and skills you need to progress within an accounting and financial management environment.

Accounting and finance are at the very heart of all business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is the key driver of economic growth and still the ultimate measure of business success. A qualification in accounting and finance opens up the door to a wide range of rewarding and prestigious professions and careers; influencing and informing business operations and strategy, driving policy and delivering jobs, prosperity and wealth.

We draw on a wide range of resources and current practice to provide you with a fast-paced, relevant programme which is a genuine ‘head start’ for your future in the business world. Your tutors are professionally qualified, with many years’ experience working in the professions and industries studied, bringing to life the theories and skills required to enable you to plan your future with confidence.

You will have the opportunity of undertaking two extended placements in the industry of your choice, experiencing daily life in your planned career and building your own network of connections for the future.

You will also have the opportunity to achieve exemption from professional accounting examinations and become a student member of practitioner bodies and networks across the UK and beyond.

Year 1

Business Economics This module will introduce the major principles of economics and their applications to the business environment. The following topics will be covered: • Models of resource allocation, basic microeconomic concepts involved in the supply and demand model and equilibrium price. • Theories of consumer demand including analysis of demand elasticity. • The theory of the firm: different market structures and the competitive process especially the analysis of imperfect competition. • Cost, output and profit outcomes under different market structures. • Alternative theories of the firm.• Elementary welfare economics and policy issues, eg. the changing role of government, competition policy, privatisation and regulation, the problem of externalities.• Contemporary economic management: globalisation, transnational companies and economic management of the business environment

Management and Financial Accounting • Cost classification, material and labour pricing, stock valuation methods (FIFO, AVCO and LIFO). • Total absorption costing, allocation, apportionment, reapportionment and absorption into single units. • Absorption basis and under/over absorption. • Cost behaviour, marginal costing, single product break-even analysis, limiting factor analysis. • Full cost and marginal cost-based pricing methods. • Budget theory and preparation of functional, master budgets and flexible budgets. Introduction to financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate governance. • Why corporate organisations fail.

Management and Organisational Behaviour • This module explores the nature and complexity of organisations and introduces the functional specialisms in management. • The development of management theory is explored, which encourages students to contrast Taylorism and Human Relations approaches as ground work for future studies. • The challenges of organisational behaviour are covered through class-based exercises on topics such as leadership, motivation, group formation and behaviour and change. • A significant part of the early sessions will be to consider the international implications of people management. • This will allow the group to utilise and benefit from the range of nationalities and international experience in the student and staff body.

Marketing Fundamentals • The marketing concept contrasted with alternative business philosophies.• Organisational and operational consequences of being customer-centred.• Introduction to the use of marketing research.• Introduction to market analysis, segmentation, targeting and positioning theory and practice.• Marketing mix elements: product/service, price, promotion and place.• Service and retail marketing in theory and practice.• Introduction to e-commerce and other developments in technology as they impact on marketing theory.

Course Benefits: • You will have the opportunity to join professional networks and get exemption from some professional accounting examinations. • Our tutors have years of professional/teaching experience. • The course meets the growing demand for finance and accounting professionals across the UK and abroad. • We’re based in Leeds; the UK’s second largest financial and banking centre.

Accounting and Business BA Honours

This programme is awaiting ACCA accreditation in 2016 - with this you will receive exemptions from ACCA qualifications and exams

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Key Facts:Accounting and Business, BA Single HonoursUCAS: N1N4UCAS typical offer: 112 Length: Three yearsCourse Mode: Full-time

Business knowledge, management skills and marketing techniques are essential for success in any career, and our courses will prepare you for whatever path you choose to take

Nick BeatonProgramme Leader Business and Marketing

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The lecturers are really dynamic and interesting, and the department is constantly bringing in guest speakers from all areas of business and marketing to make sure we have access to the most cutting edge information and ideas.

Brian BvunduraBusiness Graduate

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Operations Management• The nature and role of operations management (context and strategy), service, manufacturing and project management performance targets. • Product and process design, including layout, location criteria and application of basic operational research techniques. • Planning and control of capacity (output and stock), supply networks, organisations/ job design, forecasting demand using historical information, use of MRP and JIT systems. • Introduction to Total Quality Management, quality tools, technologies and techniques. • Measurement of quality performance, improvement and failure prevention. • Application of techniques to aid operations management in problem solving, sequencing and queuing.

Professional Development and Placement 1 • The preparation course will prepare students for writing effective CVs and covering letters and encourage self- reflection through CPD diaries. • Various academic skills such as referencing, essay and report writing will also be taught. • The Personal Development Plan will build on an assessment of strengths and weaknesses and plans for improvement based on the ten departmental employability criteria.• Apply knowledge and skills in the workplace and perform to a satisfactory standard during your five-week work placement in semester three.

Year 2

Financial Management• Ratio analysis, creative accounting, reasons for company failure and corporate distress. • Corporate dividend policy. • Investment appraisal and capital rationing techniques, payback, ARR, NPV, IRR and PI. • Cost of capital, DVM, CAPM, debt, taxation and WACC. • Optimal capital structures, traditional and modern views. • Asset and company valuation techniques. • Issuing new equity, offer of sale, rights, tender, and bonus issues. • Issuing new debt, bank loans, debentures, bonds and convertible loan stock. • UK and global banking system, role of a central bank, investment banks, clearing banks.

• Other sources of finance, venture capital, grants, debtor factoring, invoice discounting and working capital management.

Legal Issues for Management• The module provides an opportunity to learn and understand areas of English and EU laws which directly affect the legal structure and operation of business organisations. • It examines the nature of the relevant law in context and explores the way in which the law affects directors, entrepreneurs, managers and employees. The key module content examines:• The structure and hierarchy of the English Court system; sources of law and precedence; contract; Tort law; Equity and Trusts; Employment law; Consumer law; • Legal structure of businesses.• Applicable instruments (health and safety; insurance liabilities; pensions law) • Aspects of liability under criminal law.

People Management• Theoretical management and leadership models and the application of these in practice. • Class-based exercises involving people management skills such as goal-setting, coaching techniques and effective communication. • Practical experience of team-working and individual reflection on personal performance and areas for development.

Business Research• The principles of social science research that underpins business, management and marketing methodologies. • A range of qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches and techniques such as survey, interview, focus groups and statistical analysis. • The process of research design and writing a realistic, small-scale research proposal that includes an element of primary research.

Financial Accounting• Concept and purpose of financial reporting, the qualitative characteristics of financial information and use of double entry and accounting systems. • Accounting concepts and rules. Preparation of company trial balance, profit and loss accounts and balance sheets. Adjustments for debtors, creditors, bad debts, depreciation. • General interpretation of financial statements. International Accounting Standards (IAS and GAAP). • Treatment of property and plant, inventories, issue and redemption of shares, construction contracts, research and development, intangible assets, impairment of assets, provisions and contingencies and post balance sheet events. • Analysis of financial statements using ratio analysis to interpret business growth, profitability, liquidity, investment and financing. • Business taxation, taxable profits, disallowable expenses, tax depreciation. • Preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Professional Development and Placement 2• The preparation course will guide students for preparing career plans, searching for job opportunities and experiencing selection process. • Lectures and workshops will encourage students to analyse their personality and understand the importance of effective interpersonal relationships and team work in an organisation. • PDR1&2 forms and CPD diaries will help students to select employability criteria and develop professional skills though reflective learning.

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You definitely get more than a degree thanks to the two professional work placements on your course which mean you stand out from the crowd when applying for graduate jobs.

Georgina AshworthBA Accounting and Business

Year 3

A range of CORE and OPTIONAL modules will be combined in your final year from the following:

Audit and Assurance• Corporate governance, corporate performance measurement, agency theory and goal congruence of directors and shareholders. • Planning and risk assessment, internal control systems, components, primary and secondary feedback, open and closed loop control. • Audit framework and regulation, APB ethical standards, risks of material mis-statement, materiality and fraud; analytical procedures, tests of control and evaluation, transaction cycles and sampling. • Role of internal audit, audit planning, documentation, questionnaires, sampling and testing. • Detection and investigation of fraud; the concept of risk and risk reduction. • Probability, modelling and simulation; audit reports and reports to management.

E-Business and E-Marketing• Comprehensive guide to all aspects of analysing and deploying e-marketing within an organisation: Introduction to e-business; Introduction to e-marketing; Situation analysis for e-marketing; • Defining e-marketing strategy; Electronic marketing and the marketing mix; Implementing the e-marketing strategy; Control and management of e-marketing. • Building on traditional marketing theory and concepts the module details a structured approach to applying the Internet for business & marketing.

Business and Management Strategy• An analysis of the inter-related nature of the environment in which business organisations exist and the implications for the way they work. • An introduction to models of industry analysis. • An introduction to the main theoretical strategic planning models. • The use and application of financial information relevant to different groups of stakeholders. • The implications and influence of cultural and ethical issues for strategic planning. • The effective strategies for organisational competition and growth.

Financial Reporting• Need for a conceptual framework, concepts of understanding, relevance, reliability and comparability. • Legal and commercial views of accounting, concept of faithful representation, regulatory frameworks and GAAP, preparation of financial statements (including provisions), contingent liabilities and contingent assets), taxation.• Regulatory requirements for reporting financial performance, the concept and preparation of consolidated financial statements, limitations of financial statements.• Calculation and use of accounting ratios and limitations of interpretation techniques, variant sector entities.

International ManagementThe focus of this module is on general management set in an international context. • Various approaches to management, motivation and leadership will be undertaken in the light of globalisation through the work of cultural theorists such as Hall, Hofstede and Trompenaars. • Given the increasing use of international suppliers, manufacturers, service providers and distributors, the module will consider the issues thus raised for global value chains. • The goals such as cost-effectiveness, organisational flexibility and competitive advantage, as well as socio-political objectives, are analysed, as is the management of the inevitable tension between these goals; the issues of power, control and regulation. • The psychological contract will be examined, with the focus being on how such issues are dealt with in the international and multi-cultural context.

Leadership• A critical overview of traditional approaches to leadership such as trait, situational and process theories. • A wide-ranging consideration of new approaches which conceptualise leadership as separate from authority and management, such as Connective Leadership, Shared/Distributed Leadership, Servant Leadership. Individual reflection of personal leadership potential during a range of class-based exercises.

Entrepreneurship and Creativity• The content and assessment strategy will encourage students to develop a business start-up idea to which the various tools and models can be applied producing a feasibility report and then a progressively more robust and considered business plan throughout the course. • The importance of teamwork will be highlighted and students will be

encouraged to work in teams. • The fundamentals of the theoretical knowledge-base will be delivered by the academic input the guest speakers will provide the cutting-edge and practical material creating a coherent and rigorous enterprise culture.• The detailed module content will therefore vary according to the available expertise and contemporary factors affecting business start-ups and will include a broad coverage of topics.

Business Ethics• Foundations of business ethics covers why business ethics matters, moral values and ethical theories relevant to business in a global context.• Framing business ethics examines the concepts of social responsibility, stakeholder relations, sustainability and corporate citizenship in business and organisations.• Ethical management in practice evaluates key functional areas including ethical decision-making and the tools and techniques of business ethics management.• Contextualising business ethics includes emerging ethical dilemmas such as the ethics of e-communication, ethical consumerism, sustainable consumption, and social accounting.

International Marketing• Theoretical developments in international marketing.• International environmental analysis and information sources.• Market entry strategies including exporting.• Operational aspects of international marketing practice.• Culture as a factor in international marketing.• International trade and development.• Ethical issues in international marketing

Professional Learning Through WorkThis module enables students to develop and negotiate learning outcomes and assessment modes that provide the flexibility for them to apply theoretical understanding and practical work-based development to a chosen context. • This could include a work-based project or intervention or an alternative professional development project within their work setting. • Students are expected to negotiate a project with their employer or prior placement provider organisation that meets the needs of both the employer and Leeds Trinity University.

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Course Introduction: This degree will develop your understanding of the broader business environment as well as the essential functions of management.You will cover all of the essential functions of management: Operations, HR and General Management. This course is ideal for keeping your options open and gaining a wide-ranging knowledge of organisations and the broader business environment. The modules are designed to give you real work experience and the confidence to work in project teams to a professional standard.

Much of your learning time is spent working in small groups where you will be solving real business problems using real-life case studies and finding ways to communicate and implement your ideas. Your two professional wor k placements, in your first and second years, will really test and stretch your employability skills. By the end of the first year you will have a solid CV and LinkedIn profile and some relevant industry experience. All of our students are encouraged to conduct a real business research project in their final year with their employer to demonstrate their graduate level skills. By then, you will be able to draw on your professional contacts and networks and produce a professional piece of work. You can also spend some of your degree studying abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe, North America and Australia. Combining this practical experience with your in-depth theoretical knowledge, you’ll be highly employable when you graduate.

Year 1

Business Economics This module will introduce the major principles of economics and their applications to the business environment. The following topics will be covered: • Models of resource allocation, basic microeconomic concepts involved in the supply and demand model and equilibrium price. • Theories of consumer demand including analysis of demand elasticity. • The theory of the firm: different market structures and the competitive process especially the analysis of imperfect competition. • Cost, output and profit outcomes under different market structures. • Alternative theories of the firm.• Elementary welfare economics and policy issues, eg. the changing role of government, competition policy, privatisation and regulation, the problem of externalities.• Contemporary economic management: globalisation, transnational companies and economic management of the business environment.

Management and Financial Accounting • Cost classification, material and labour pricing, stock valuation methods (FIFO, AVCO and LIFO). • Total absorption costing, allocation, apportionment, reapportionment and absorption into single units. • Absorption basis and under/over absorption. • Cost behaviour, marginal costing, single product break-even analysis, limiting factor analysis. • Full cost and marginal cost-based pricing methods. • Budget theory and preparation of functional, master budgets and flexible budgets. Introduction to financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate governance. • Why corporate organisations fail.



Course Benefits: • Puts theory into practice in every assignment. Few exams, mostly real-life business reports, presentations and group projects.• Your lecturers have extensive business experience and industry contacts with plenty of guest speakers invited in.• Develop your own professional portfolio of skills and experience.• Your tutors will very quickly learn the kinds of interests and career aspirations you have.

Business and ManagementBA Honours


Key Facts:Accounting and Business, BA Single HonoursUCAS: NN12UCAS typical offer: 112 Length: Three yearsCourse Mode: Full-time

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An understanding of business, finance and accounting, management skills and marketing expertise is essential to build a successful and rewarding career in any sector of the economy. Our courses, combined with practical work experience, will prepare you well whatever your career ambitions. Andy GillilandProgramme Leader, Accounting and Business



Year 2

Financial Management• Ratio analysis, creative accounting, reasons for company failure and corporate distress. • Corporate dividend policy. • Investment appraisal and capital rationing techniques, payback, ARR, NPV, IRR and PI. Cost of capital, DVM, CAPM, debt, taxation and WACC. • Optimal capital structures, traditional and modern views. • Asset and company valuation techniques. • • Issuing new equity, offer of sale, rights, tender, and bonus issues. • Issuing new debt, bank loans, debentures, bonds and convertible loan stock. • UK and global banking system, role of a central bank, investment banks, clearing banks. • Other sources of finance, venture capital, grants, debtor factoring, invoice

discounting and working capital management.

Legal Issues for Management• The module provides an opportunity to learn and understand areas of English and EU laws which directly affect the legal structure and operation of business organisations. • It examines the nature of the relevant law in context and explores the way in which the law affects directors, entrepreneurs, managers and employees. The key module content examines:• The structure and hierarchy of the English Court system; sources of law and precedence; Contract law; Equity and Trusts; Employment law; Consumer law; Legal structure of businesses• Applicable instruments (health and safety; insurance liabilities; pensions law) Aspects of liability under criminal law.


Marketing Communications• Designed to provide a framework to better understand the individual elements of the marketing communications mix and their effectiveness, within today’s marketing environment.• Marketing communication is made up of a wide range of different elements. It is through this module that students will be encouraged to identify these different elements and explore them in detail. • This will be done in a practical manner with students developing areas of interest, whether it be website design, direct marketing, PR or a range of other specialist areas including the use of social media.• Students will learn to critically analyse the techniques used in marketing communications in terms of branding, copy, colour, music and sensory appeals.

Business Research• The principles of social science research that underpins business, management and marketing methodologies. • A range of qualitative and quantitative

methodological approaches and techniques such as survey, interview, focus groups and statistical analysis. • The process of research design and writing a realistic, small-scale research proposal that includes an element of primary research.



The small class sizes mean that the teachers know you well, bring out your strengths and encourage you to succeed.

Hitesh Sharma BA Business and Management

Year 3


Business and Management StrategyAn analysis of the inter-related nature of the environment in which business organisations exist and the implications for the way they work. • An introduction to models of industry analysis. • An introduction to the main theoretical strategic planning models. • The use and application of financial information relevant to different groups of stakeholders. • The implications and influence of cultural and ethical issues for strategic planning. • The effective strategies for organisational competition and growth.

E-Business and E-Marketing• Comprehensive guide to all aspects of analysing and deploying e-marketing within an organisation: Introduction to e-business; Introduction to e-marketing; Situation analysis for e-marketing. • Defining e-marketing strategy; Electronic marketing and the marketing mix; Implementing the e-marketing strategy; Control and management of e-marketing. Building on traditional marketing theory and concepts the module details a structured approach to applying the internet for business and marketing.

Corporate Sustainability• The business case for sustainability: key principles of sustainability; strategic frameworks for implementing corporate sustainability; environmental compliance.• Measuring environmental, social and economic impacts and performance: market and non-market impacts; key performance indicators.• Corporate sustainability tools: environmental auditing including EMAS, ISO1400 certification and carbon footprinting; social and environmental risk assessment; product life-cycle analysis; eco-labelling and sustainable branding.• External sustainability reporting and verification: sustainable business scenarios and cases.

International ManagementThe focus of this module is on general management set in an international context. • Various approaches to management,

motivation and leadership will be undertaken in the light of globalisation through the work of cultural theorists such as Hall, Hofstede and Trompenaars. • Given the increasing use of international suppliers, manufacturers, service providers and distributors, the module will consider the issues thus raised for global value chains. • The goals such as cost-effectiveness, organisational flexibility and competitive advantage, as well as socio-political objectives, are analysed, as is the management of the inevitable tension between these goals; the issues of power, control and regulation. • The psychological contract will be examined, with the focus being on how such issues are dealt with in the international and multi-cultural context.

You can choose one of the following two modules


Research Project • You will explore, analyse and evaluate in depth a specific business or management related issue linked to your programme of study and then formulate and action an appropriate research methodology for data collection and analysis including an element of primary research; this module obliges students to demonstrate a capacity for self-management and independent learning in the investigative process and produce a clear coherent investigative report based on the research undertaken.

You can choose one of the following four modules

Business Ethics• Foundations of business ethics: covers why business ethics matters, moral values and ethical theories relevant to business in a global context.

• Framing business ethics: examines the concepts of social responsibility, stakeholder relations, sustainability and corporate citizenship in business and organisations.• Ethical management in practice: evaluates key functional areas including ethical decision-making and the tools and techniques of business ethics management.• Contextualising business ethics: includes emerging ethical dilemmas such as the ethics of e-communication, ethical consumerism, sustainable consumption, and social accounting.

Financial Reporting• Need for a conceptual framework, concepts of understanding, relevance, reliability and comparability.• Legal and commercial views of accounting, concept of faithful representation, regulatory frameworks and GAAP, preparation of financial statements (including provisions), contingent liabilities and contingent assets), taxation.• Regulatory requirements for reporting financial performance, the concept and preparation of consolidated financial statements, limitations of financial statements.• Calculation and use of accounting ratios and limitations of interpretation techniques, variant sector entities.

International MarketingTheoretical developments in international marketing.• International environmental analysis and information sources.• Market entry strategies including exporting.• Operational aspects of international marketing practice.• Culture as a factor in international marketing.• International trade and development.• Ethical issues in international marketing.

Leadership• A critical overview of traditional approaches to leadership such as trait, situational and process theories. • A wide-ranging consideration of new approaches which conceptualise leadership as separate from authority and management such as Connective Leadership, Shared/Distributed Leadership, Servant Leadership. Individual reflection of personal leadership potential during a range of class-based exercises.

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Course Introduction: This stimulating programme enables you to explore and develop an excellent understanding business and marketing. Marketing is a fundamental part of today’s complex business environment. Almost every aspect of the world around us - from mobile phones to holiday destinations, from cars to cosmetics - are branded, packaged and marketed for media-savvy consumers. Businesses are now obliged to harness a range of new digital strategies, together with traditional forms of communication, in order to reach their audiences.

Our degree in Business and Marketing lets you explore and develop an excellent understanding of these new ways of doing business. Equal weight is given to both the business and marketing modules of your degree, ensuring that you’ll follow a stimulating programme of study that gives you the skills needed to pursue excellent graduate opportunities.

We place a strong focus on the use of case studies and real-life examples, which help bring theory to life and link it to practical skills. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad.

You will complete two professional work placements, giving you a brilliant foundation from which to pursue a range of career options, including sales and marketing, advertising, PR or business and management.

Year 1

Business Economics This module will introduce the major principles of economics and their applications to the business environment. The following topics will be covered: • Models of resource allocation, basic microeconomic concepts involved in the supply and demand model and equilibrium price. • Theories of consumer demand including analysis of demand elasticity. • The theory of the firm: different market structures and the competitive process, especially the analysis of imperfect competition. • Cost, output and profit outcomes under different market structures. • Alternative theories of the firm.• Elementary welfare economics and policy issues, eg. the changing role of government, competition policy, privatisation and regulation, the problem of externalities.• Contemporary economic management: globalisation, transnational companies and economic management of the business environment.


Operations Management• The nature and role of operations management (context and strategy),

service, manufacturing and project management performance targets. • Product and process design, including layout, location criteria and application of basic operational research techniques. • Planning and control of capacity (output and stock), supply networks, organisations/ job design, forecasting demand using historical information, use of MRP and JIT systems. • Introduction to Total Quality Management, quality tools, technologies and techniques. • Measurement of quality performance, improvement and failure prevention. • Application of techniques to aid operations management in problem solving, sequencing and queuing.

Management and Financial Accounting• Cost classification, material and labour pricing, stock valuation methods (FIFO, AVCO and LIFO). • Total absorption costing, allocation, apportionment, reapportionment and absorption into single units. • Absorption basis and under/over absorption. • Cost behaviour, marginal costing, single product break-even analysis, limiting factor analysis. • Full cost and marginal cost based pricing methods. • Budget theory and preparation of functional, master budgets and flexible budgets.• Introduction to financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate governance. • Why corporate organisations fail.


Course Benefits: • Our lecturers have extensive business experience helping you to relate theory to the real world.• Develop your own professional portfolio of skills and experience which provides a strong platform for career development.• Opportunity to take the lead in a work-based research project.• Recent graduates have gone on to take up marketing, web development and account management roles in a wide variety of organisations including Morrisons, BAE systems, AWA (Digital Marketing), L’Oreal and Burnley Football Club.

Business and MarketingBA Honours


Key Facts:Accounting and Business, BA Single HonoursUCAS: NN12UCAS typical offer: 112 Length: Three yearsCourse Mode: Full-time

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Year 2

Financial Management• Ratio analysis, creative accounting, reasons for company failure and corporate distress. • Corporate dividend policy. • Investment appraisal and capital rationing techniques, payback, ARR, NPV, IRR and PI. • Cost of capital, DVM, CAPM, debt, taxation and WACC. • Optimal capital structures, traditional and modern views. • Asset and company valuation techniques. • Issuing new equity, offer of sale, rights, tender, and bonus issues. • Issuing new debt, bank loans, debentures, bonds and convertible loan stock. • UK and global banking system, role of a central bank, investment banks, clearing banks. • Other sources of finance, venture capital, grants, debtor factoring, invoice discounting and working capital management.

Legal Issues for Management• The module provides an opportunity to learn and understand areas of English and EU laws which directly affect the legal structure and operation of business organisations. • It examines the nature of the relevant law in context and explores the way in which the law affects directors, entrepreneurs, managers and employees. The key module content examines:• The structure and hierarchy of the English Court system; sources of law and precedence; Contract law; Equity and Trusts; Employment law; Consumer law; Legal structure of businesses• Applicable instruments (health and safety; insurance liabilities; pensions law)• Aspects of liability under criminal law.


Marketing Communications• Designed to provide a framework to better understand the individual elements of the marketing communications mix and their effectiveness, within today’s marketing environment.• Marketing communication is made up of a wide range of different elements. It is through this module that students will be encouraged to identify these different elements and explore them in detail. • This will be done in a practical manner with students developing areas of interest, whether it be website design, direct marketing, PR or a range of other specialist areas including the use of social media.• Also students will learn to critically analyse the techniques used in marketing communications in terms of branding, copy, colour, music and sensory appeals.

Business Research• The principles of social science research that underpins business, management and marketing methodologies. • A range of qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches and techniques such as survey, interview, focus groups and statistical analysis. • The process of research design and writing a realistic, small-scale research proposal that includes an element of primary research.


Year 3


Business and Management StrategyAn analysis of the inter-related nature of the environment in which business organisations exist and the implications for the way they work. • An introduction to models of industry analysis. • An introduction to the main theoretical strategic planning models. • The use and application of financial information relevant to different groups of stakeholders. • The implications and influence of cultural and ethical issues for strategic planning. • The effective strategies for organisational competition and growth.

E-Business and E-Marketing• Comprehensive guide to all aspects of analysing and deploying e-marketing within an organisation: Introduction to e-business; Introduction to e-marketing; Situation analysis for e-marketing; • Defining e-marketing strategy; Electronic marketing and the marketing mix; Implementing the e-marketing strategy; Control and management of e-marketing. • Building on traditional marketing theory and concepts the module details a structured approach to applying the internet for business and marketing.


Corporate Sustainability• The business case for sustainability: key principles of sustainability; strategic frameworks for implementing corporate sustainability; environmental compliance.• Measuring environmental, social and economic impacts and performance: market and non-market impacts; key performance indicators.• Corporate sustainability tools: environmental auditing including EMAS, ISO1400 certification and carbon footprinting; social and environmental risk assessment; product life-cycle analysis; eco-labelling and sustainable branding.• External sustainability reporting and verification: sustainable business scenarios and cases.

International ManagementThe focus of this module is on general management set in an international context. • Various approaches to management, motivation and leadership will be undertaken in the light of globalisation through the work of cultural theorists such as Hall, Hofstede and Trompenaars. • Given the increasing use of international suppliers, manufacturers, service providers and distributors, the module will consider the issues thus raised for global value chains. • The goals such as cost-effectiveness, organisational flexibility and competitive advantage, as well as socio-political objectives, are analysed, as is the management of the inevitable tension between these goals; the issues of power, control and regulation • The psychological contract, will be examined, with the focus being on how such issues are dealt with in the international and multi-cultural context.

You can choose one of the following two modules


Research Project• You will explore, analyse and evaluate in depth a specific business or management related issue linked to your programme of study and then formulate and action an appropriate research methodology for data collection and analysis including an element of primary research; this module obliges students to demonstrate a capacity for self-management and independent learning in the investigative process and produce a clear coherent investigative report based on the research undertaken.

You can choose one of the following four modules

Business Ethics• Foundations of business ethics: covers why business ethics matters, moral values and ethical theories relevant to business in a global context.• Framing business ethics: examines the concepts of social responsibility, stakeholder relations, sustainability and corporate citizenship in business and organisations.• Ethical management in practice: evaluates key functional areas including ethical decision-making and the tools and techniques of business ethics management.• Contextualising business ethics: includes emerging ethical dilemmas such as the ethics of e-communication, ethical consumerism, sustainable consumption, and social accounting.

Financial Reporting• Need for a conceptual framework, concepts of understanding, relevance, reliability and comparability.• Legal and commercial views of accounting, concept of faithful representation, regulatory frameworks and GAAP, preparation of financial statements (including provisions), contingent liabilities and contingent assets), taxation.• Regulatory requirements for reporting financial performance, the concept and preparation of consolidated financial statements, limitations of financial statements.• Calculation and use of accounting ratios and limitations of interpretation techniques, variant sector entities.

International MarketingTheoretical developments in international marketing.• International environmental analysis and information sources.• Market entry strategies including exporting.• Operational aspects of international

marketing practice.• Culture as a factor in international marketing.• International trade and development.• Ethical issues in international marketing.

Leadership• A critical overview of traditional approaches to leadership such as trait, situational and process theories. • A wide-ranging consideration of new approaches which conceptualise leadership as separate from authority and management such as Connective Leadership, Shared/Distributed Leadership, Servant Leadership. Individual reflection of personal leadership potential during a range of class-based exercises.

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The modules that make up my degree are amazing - they’re really relevant and have given me a great wealth of knowledge that will help me in my profession.

Danielle Webster BA Accounting and Business

Course Introduction: The Economics programme at Leeds Trinity has been designed to provide a successful and engaging route into the subject for those with an interest in developing highly marketable expertise and qualifications in this most relevant and important field of study.

No prior knowledge of economics is assumed, but candidates should have a genuine interest in current economic affairs and be able to apply economic analysis to a range of real world issues and debates. The course includes an introduction to key economic theory and notions of wealth creation, as well as a retrospective analysis of emerging economic policy in Europe and the UK. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to engage in a variety of post graduate careers, from banking and brokerage to politics and public services.

Year 1

Principles of Micro Economics• An introduction to the analytical tools and models used to explain the process of wealth creation and distribution. This module focuses on the economics of the market and seeks to equip students with a thorough understanding of micro economic theory and the key drivers behind the allocation of resources in modern eco/political systems. The module further allows students to explore notions of enterprise and the practical application of theory related to the provision of all goods and services in society.

Principles of Macro Economics• This module introduces some of the major ‘themes’ in current economic management, including; wealth creation, economic growth, unemployment, the management of the economy and environmental sustainability.• Student led enquiry and investigative case studies are blended with a thorough introduction to core macroeconomic theory and an understanding of the challenges faced by Government policy when balancing the needs of public services with sustainable growth and national income.

Economics for Business & Management• The key focus of this module is the very practical application of economics in the workplace.• The module considers how the study of economic theory and core principles can enable and enrich business growth and development, including building a better understanding of markets and the behaviour of both rival firms and consumers in order to drive business profitability and diversification.• Subject content is delivered through an extended case study project, with seminar support and access to current economic data and management theory.

Economic History and Public Policy• The central theme here is the developing analysis of how economic theory impacts upon public policy, with an examination of the effects of recent government policies on the living standards and employment opportunities of both individuals and society as a whole.

• Also considered here is the role of government in maintaining economic prosperity in times of financial crisis and an evaluation of alternative policies which could offer a solution to current global and local economic problems.

Year 2 and Year 3

A range of core and optional modules drawn from the following:• Environmental Economics• Financial markets and Institutions• Statistics and Econometrics• Economics of International Development• Monetary Economics• The European Political Economy• Advanced Application: Micro Economics• Advanced Application: Macro Economics• The Economics of Labour• Entrepreneurial Economics

Course Benefits: • Programme includes guest speakers from industry.• Opportunity to engage with employers and international partnerships networks.• Integrated work placements and international projects are built into the programme.

EconomicsBA Honours


Key Facts:Economics, BA Single HonoursUCAS: L100UCAS typical offer: 112 Length: Three yearsCourse Mode: Full-time

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You get more than a degree at Leeds Trinity because of the support you receive and the opportunities you are given to add to or improve your skill set, either through work placements to gain experience or through modules. Jessica HarperBA Accounting and Business

Course Introduction: The purpose of the programme is to provide the essential knowledge, understanding and skills required for you to begin to operate competently and effectively within the international business and management environment at entry level management positions. The international work environment demands strong team working ability and collaboration and the everyday learning experience on this course will steadily build up your confidence and skills.

It is a three-year full-time programme or six years part-time, but, depending on your interests, it may contain work-based international business research projects and a study abroad option in countries such as France, Spain, China, Russia, Australia and the USA. As part of the course, you will also undertake two six-week professional work placements – one in the UK and one in an international setting.

Many of the modules will focus on specific countries and regions as part of your exploration of international business subjects. You will be expected to show an interest in exploring business practice and culture across varied parts of the world and draw widely on this in your assignments. The degree isn’t just classroom-based, you will have field trips and meet guest speakers from various sectors of the economy from international giants like ASDA Walmart.

Year 1

Business Economics This module will introduce the major principles of economics and their applications to the business environment. The following topics will be covered: • Models of resource allocation, basic microeconomic concepts involved in the supply and demand model and equilibrium price. • Theories of consumer demand including analysis of demand elasticity. • The theory of the firm: different market structures and the competitive process especially the analysis of imperfect competition. • Cost, output and profit outcomes under different market structures. • Alternative theories of the firm.• Elementary welfare economics and policy issues, eg. the changing role of government, competition policy, privatisation and regulation, the problem of externalities.• Contemporary economic management: globalisation, transnational companies and economic management of the business environment.

Management and Financial Accounting • Cost classification, material & labour pricing, stock valuation methods (FIFO, AVCO & LIFO). • Total absorption costing, allocation, apportionment, reapportionment and absorption into single units. • Absorption basis and under/over absorption. • Cost behaviour, marginal costing, single product break-even analysis, limiting factor analysis. • Full cost and marginal cost based pricing methods. • Budget theory and preparation of functional, master budgets and flexible budgets. Introduction to financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate governance. • Why corporate organisations fail.




Course Benefits: • Our lecturers have worked for major multi-national companies.• Tap into a network of industry guest speakers from Coca-Cola to Google.• Receive support from business mentors at our Enterprise Centre, where you can start your own company.• Take part in competitions such as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

International BusinessBA Honours


Key FactsInternational Business, BA Single HonoursUCAS: N1W3UCAS typical offer: 112 Length: Three yearsCourse Mode: Full-time

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Professional Development and Placement 1 • The preparation course will prepare students for writing effective CVs and covering letters and encourage self- reflection through CPD diaries. • Various academic skills such as referencing, essay and report writing will also be taught. • The Personal Development Plan will build on an assessment of strengths and weaknesses and plans for improvement based on the 10 departmental employability criteria.• Apply knowledge and skills in the workplace and perform to a satisfactory standard during your five-week work placement in semester three.

Year 2

Financial Management• Ratio analysis, creative accounting, reasons for company failure and corporate distress. • Corporate dividend policy. • Investment appraisal and capital rationing techniques, payback, ARR, NPV, IRR and PI. • Cost of capital, DVM, CAPM, debt, taxation and WACC. • Optimal capital structures, traditional and modern views. • Asset and company valuation techniques. • Issuing new equity, offer of sale, rights, tender, and bonus issues. • Issuing new debt, bank loans, debentures, bonds and convertible loan stock. • UK and global banking system, role of a central bank, investment banks, clearing banks. • Other sources of finance, venture capital, grants, debtor factoring, invoice discounting and working capital management.


Business Research• The principles of social science research that underpins business, management and marketing methodologies. • A range of qualitative and quantitative

methodological approaches and techniques such as survey, interview, focus groups and statistical analysis. • The process of research design and writing a realistic, small-scale research proposal that includes an element of primary research.


Year 3


E-Business and E-Marketing• Comprehensive guide to all aspects of analysing and deploying e-marketing within an organisation:Introduction to e-business; Introduction to e-marketing; Situation analysis for e-marketing; • Defining e-marketing strategy; Electronic marketing and the marketing mix; Implementing the E-marketing strategy; Control and management of e-marketing; Building on traditional marketing theory and concepts the module details a structured approach to applying the Internet for business and marketing.

Business and Management StrategyAn analysis of the inter-related nature of the environment in which business organisations exist and the implications for the way they work. • An introduction to models of industry analysis. • An introduction to the main theoretical strategic planning models. • The use and application of financial information relevant to different groups of stakeholders. • The implications and influence of cultural and ethical issues for strategic planning.

• The effective strategies for organisational competition and growth.

International ManagementThe focus of this module is on general management set in an international context. • Various approaches to management, motivation and leadership will be undertaken in the light of globalisation through the work of cultural theorists such as Hall, Hofstede and Trompenaars. • Given the increasing use of international suppliers, manufacturers, service providers and distributors, the module will consider the issues thus raised for global value chains. • The goals such as cost-effectiveness, organisational flexibility and competitive advantage, as well as socio-political objectives, are analysed, as is the management of the inevitable tension between these goals; the issues of power, control and regulation. • The psychological contract, will be examined, with the focus being on how such issues are dealt with in the international and multi-cultural context.

International MarketingTheoretical developments in international marketing.• International environmental analysis and information sources.• Market entry strategies including exporting.• Operational aspects of international marketing practice.• Culture as a factor in international marketing.• International trade and development.• Ethical issues in international marketing.


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Inspirational teaching in the classrooms and excellent facilities across the campus.

Library and Study FacilitiesOur Library can be found in the Andrew Kean Learning Centre. It has a great range of study facilities, extensive print and digital collections and an excellent reputation for helping and supporting our students.

You’ll have access to over 500,000 electronic books and 100,000 print volumes to help with your studies. We have also heavily invested to give you access to excellent journal services. Our Discovery Service provides an easy one-stop shop to thousands of articles.

The Learning Centre is equipped with over 250 computers. You will benefit from a range of different learning environments and the latest equipment. From individual to two-person study carrels to group study rooms equipped with smartboards, PCs and media playback facilities to silent study rooms and a 24-hour IT room, you really will have everything covered!

If you have any questions, our qualified Liaison Librarians will be more than happy to help!

Trinity Enterprise Centre If you’ve aspirations of starting your own business or working for yourself, or have a business idea that you’d like to set up, our Enterprise Centre can support you and to develop your business. They can provide information on the following: • Information about business start-up and working freelance • Space to work on your business with access to IT facilities, specialist software and resources • Meeting rooms • Experienced business mentors for specialist support workshops • Opportunities to network • Information about ways to fund a new business

If you would like more information email [email protected]

Learning Hub The Learning Hub team offer friendly and personalised support to help develop your academic skills. They will provide tailored support and advice to help you achieve your potential. If you need help with any of the following, be sure to give them a visit. • Essay Writing • Time Management • Revision Strategies • Critical Thinking and Reading • Presentation Skills

Peer Learning MentorsPeer Learning Mentors are Year 2, 3, postgraduate and PhD students who provide academic support to all students across the University. PLMs host weekly drop-in sessions to assist with your study questions and support. They also provide an online service, so visit leedstrinity.ac.uk/thelearninghub

IT Services We’re continually developing our extensive IT service to ensure you get the most from Leeds Trinity. Our approachable and experienced IT team provide help and resources to support you. You will have access to Laptop Clinics, which offer you free advisory sessions, free Office 365 downloads across devices, to topping up your print credits and purchasing USB sticks.

Online Services Our Intranet provides a convenient gateway into all of our online services. This includes the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle, the Library’s website; course timetable information; and e:Vision, the student information portal. You can access all these online services from off campus using our RemoteAccess service available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Outstanding student experience

Having access to the Enterprise Centre has given me the opportunity and encouragement to pursue my own business.

Heather WhistonFilm and Television

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Catch up with friends in the campus social spaces

Business idea? Use the free facilities and support at the

Trinity Enterprise Centre

We have extensive library collections to specifically support your course

The Learning Hub will help develop the skills you need to succeed in your studies

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Teaching and assessment

Learning and Teaching MethodsAt Leeds Trinity, we aim to provide an excellent student experience and a personal approach to helping students achieve their academic and professional potential. We have a strong tradition of supporting student employability, with relevant skills embedded in the curriculum and professional work placements included in all our undergraduate programmes.

Strategic learning themesThe key themes of our strategy are student confidence, professionalism and social responsibility. To help students achieve their potential we emphasise learning as a collaborative process, with a range of student-led and directed activities. This approach ensures that students fully engage in shaping their own learning, developing their critical thinking and reflective skills so that they can identify their own strengths and weaknesses, and use the extensive learning support system we offer to shape their own development.

Student-centred learningThe learning and teaching on our courses is delivered through a range of student-centred approaches which involve problem-based learning, plenty of group work and case study applications. The international work environment demands strong team working ability and collaboration and the everyday learning experience steadily builds up students’ confidence and skills. We make extensive use of Moodle, Leeds Trinity’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), to support class sessions, and of e-resources to enable 24/7 access to learning materials both on and off campus.

AssessmentThe modules on these programmes will be delivered by means of formal lectures, group workshops, seminars and blended self-study learning. Access to electronic resources including core e-texts will be made available for most of the modules. A variety of assessment methods are used, matched to the learning outcomes for the programme, to enable students to demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills that they have developed.

International StudyThere are opportunities to study abroad with our partner universities in places such as Spain, France, Turkey, USA, Germany, Australia, Canada, Holland, Ireland and Italy.

This experience is especially encouraged in the second year of your degree when the course is designed to cover all core material in the first semester leaving you free to study your university credits elsewhere in the world. There is Erasmus funding available to assist you with your costs while abroad and often the study programme is delivered in English.

Research ProjectIn the final year, students conduct a research project or professional learning through work project in which they explore in greater depth a topic of personal academic interest.

Furthermore, across all modules in the final year greater student choice is built into the programme allowing you to develop your own area or region of expertise.

Develop technical skills and enhance your work by using the Media Centre

Our group study spaces are perfect for studying

with friends

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The best thing about my course is the complete dedication and enthusiasm of my lecturers. They genuinely want the best for each of their students and will always go the extra mile to support us.

Our students are taught by highly qualified and experienced staff

Robert Prothero

T O P

15%of UK Universitiesfor teaching quality

(Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2015)

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Living and studying in a great university city

We have over 800 bedrooms on campus, ranging from self-catered en-suite rooms in a shared flat to part-catered accommodation with shared bathrooms. New halls include All Saints Court and Fountains Court - seven storey halls with over 400 beds between the two buildings, they are at the heart of the campus and very close to your lectures and all facilities.

Our accommodation contracts are for an academic year and the price includes heating, electricity and regular cleaning, as well as personal possessions insurance, and free Wi-Fi access.

Our Resident Mentors (experienced and trained students who live in halls of residence) work hard to ensure you settle into your new surroundings quickly.

We guarantee a room in our halls on campus to all new students, with the majority of our first year students choosing to live on campus. This means that you’ll have a friendly, supportive and secure environment to live in, managed by people who have your best interests at heart.

Fully furnished kitchens

Make new friends

Based just six miles from Leeds city centre surrounded by acres of beautiful greeneryAll Saints Court

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Geared for Graduates Leeds is home to some big employers, with many national and international companies opening new offices here. Our broad economy means there’s jobs for every type of sector, from finance and health to the creative industries. It’s also geared for graduates, with plenty of companies offering graduate schemes and part-time work to fit around your studies.

Everyone’s Favourite Night Out In Leeds, we’re lucky to have some of the best nightlife in the North. From specialist whisky bars and late night bowling alleys to craft ale, cocktails and club nights featuring everything from grime to rockabilly, you won’t be short of places to have a good time. Plus, many of them have student nights out.

Live Music without LimitsLeeds is known for its legendary live music scene. The renowned club night Back to Basics started here, and the incredible Leeds Festival is still going strong. Experience hidden gems and big names, whether that’s in an intimate blues bar or the phenomenal Leeds Arena.

We guarantee accommodation on campus for all first year students visit leedstrinity.ac.uk/accommodation

You’ll be spoilt for choice with Leeds’ variety of bars and restaurants

With nearly 100,000 students from three universities, an international reputation for learning and thousands of graduate jobs every year, Leeds is the perfect city to start your journey towards a dream career.

Shop ‘til you drop at Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre

We actively encourage you to spend time studying abroad. You’ll get the chance to make new friends, develop new skills and have life-changing experiences. You will gain more experience and maturity that prospective employers will find attractive, and the potential to learn or improve a foreign language.

Leeds Trinity University is part of the Erasmus+ Programme which enables you to experience studying and working in other institutions within Europe. We currently have partners in Australia, Canada, the USA, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Turkey.

After studying abroad in Madrid I feel much more confident in myself and my abilities.

Hannah Bamforth

Broaden your horizons and make yourself more employable. Find out more at leedstrinity.ac.uk/studyabroad

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Studying Abroad is a fantastic opportunity. Not only will you broaden your horizons, experience a new culture but you’ll also make yourself more employable.

Studying Abroad

Nieve hanging out with a kangaroo on Heirisson Island, Perth

Study Abroad with opportunities around the world

Studying abroad has given me a broader outlook on life having had such an amazing opportunity to live and study in Fremantle, Australia.

Nieve Boyd

Leeds Trinity’s entry requirements are listed with each course as a UCAS tariff score, although some of our courses may make grade-based offers. We will give special consideration to applicants where academicachievement has been gained in difficult personal or educationalcircumstances, including: applicants who are first generation entrants to higher education, applicants who have been in care in the last three years, applicants who have care responsibilities, applicants who are members of the traveller community and applicants with refugee status.

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Our offer

With our campus-wide Wi-Fi, studies aren’t limited to the library!

We are committed to nurturing and supporting you throughout your Leeds Trinity journey - from the moment you apply for your place, until long after you graduate. We understand that no two students are the same, so we welcome students with a range of qualifications and will personalise our offer to you.

We recognise that you may have previous experience or qualifications which make you suitable for entry onto a course, or exemption from modules or part of a course. This means that you could gain credit for prior learning, enabling you to gain entry onto a course, or enter at a different level. We treat every one of our applicants as an individual; in making our decision, we will review your personal statement, references, predicted grades, career ambitions as well as your existing skills and broader experiences.

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Developing highly employable graduates

All of our degree programmes offer a blend of employability skills, professional placements, extra-curricular activities and one-to-one support. We call this our “employability” formula - a special blend of support and guidance that gives our graduates a head start in getting a job.

Guaranteed Work PlacementsYou will undertake two 20-credit Professional Development and Placement modules, which include five/six-week professional work placements in the summer term of Year 1 and the spring term of Year 2.

You will have the opportunity to gain work experience in a sector relevant to your degree programme.

Before your work placements start you are fully prepared and briefed. Afterwards, you are encouraged to reflect on the experience. Our professional work placements are a pivotal part of your degree programme and, along with networking and equivalence arrangements, will invariably help you to find your first job after graduation.

Professional learning through WorkA further option is the Professional Learning through Work module, which will involve the negotiation of a special project with an employing organisation and approved by academic staff at Leeds Trinity. These module options are designed to enhance and develop a network of industry contacts, which will help you access your chosen career networks.

You will be offered opportunities to develop professional skills and links with employers throughout your degree through participation in our on-campus Local Business Network, as well as access to extensive Business Networks made available through corporate membership of the IOD (Institute of Directors) and Leeds Chamber of Commerce. You are also encouraged to build on the contacts made during your work placements.

You will have the opportunity throughout your course to engage in extra-curricular activities and volunteering, all of which provide the chance to build up your skills, CV and portfolio in preparation for competing in the jobs marketplace.

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Guaranteed Professional Work Placements for all students in years

one and two

Lauren Curtis, Journalismstudent on placement at the BBC

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Personal careers support

Our team of advisers, industry specialists and business experts are here to help you make the most of the careers and employment opportunities we offer, from volunteering and professional work placements to CV workshops and employer events.

All the help you needYour university course is the first step towards a career you love, and we want to make sure the journey is as rewarding and exciting as possible.

At the Careers Centre, you can gain advice and information from our team on:• The careers open to you, and how you can get there• Developing an impressive CV• Writing applications and preparing for interviews• Finding a job during your studies, holidays or after graduation• Starting your own business with our Trinity Enterprise Centre• Workshops, presentations and events on every element of employment

Personal Careers SupportEveryone’s path to their perfect career is different. That’s why we offer support in a variety of ways, including one-to-one chats with careers advisers, drop-in sessions, open access to our information room and tailored sessions for international students.

Call into our Careers Centre and help yourself to our range of resources. We’ve also got lots of information online, so you really can get advice whenever you need it.

Download example CVs, read about practice interviews and learn about developing your online presence. You can also connect on social media to find the latest news via Twitter and Facebook.

Industry PartnershipsWe work in close partnership with hundreds of businesses across all sectors to support your chosen career path with relevant professional contacts and valuable references.

These include the BBC, Sky News and ASDA as well as hundreds of local businesses, public sector and third sector organisations - who are all keen to work with students on exciting projects, research and events.

All our degree courses include at least one six-week professional work placement in your first two years of study. During the placement, you will work as a full-time employee which will develop your professional skills and knowledge, giving you fantastic degree relevant experience and will help you to make useful contacts for your future career.

Our placements often lead to further part-time work, volunteering opportunities, graduate internships or graduate jobs.

VolunteeringVolunteering can also be an accredited module towards your degree as an alternative to a professional placement on some courses. Volunteering could include supporting adults, mentoring school children and delivering sports sessions.

At Leeds Trinity you get more than a degree, as you make friends for life as well as great professional relationships with staff who can help you throughout your career. Best of all, you get professional work placements, which prepare you for the world of work.

Jack Josling

Find out more about student and graduate successes leedstrinity.ac.uk/placements

The course, people that I met and lecturers that I encountered really broadened my horizons and have certainly contributed to my career success.

I’ve gained so much experience at Leeds Trinity - through work placements and the knowledge staff have taught me.

Study at Leeds Trinity and get lifetime membership to a community of talented and successful graduates.

Our Chancellor, Gabby Logan with some of our graduates

95%of graduates are in work

six months aftergraduation

(HESA DLHE 2014)

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Our Alumni Community

You’re part of the community at Leeds Trinity University from the moment you step through the doors, to long after you graduate. Our alumni network is the next step after you graduate: a club full of passionate people who’ve called Leeds Trinity their home and go on to do amazing things.

We’ll continue to support you after graduating as a member of our alumni community. You’ll get to stay in touch with fellow alumni, as well as benefit from discounts and opportunities we’ve created just for you.

Sarah FusseyDirector of Marketing and Ecommerce, Best Western Hotels

Chris FahyRoyal Television Society Award Winner

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If it wasn’t for the amazing tutors who helped me, day in and day out, to make me achieve the best I could - my journey would have been a hundred times harder.

Harpreet KaurBBC Asian Network Presenter

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We hope this covers the majority of your questions. However, if we’ve missed something, please do get in touch.

If you have any general queries about Leeds Trinity, you can get in touch by emailing [email protected] or call 0113 283 7150.

You can also keep in touch with us by connecting with us on Twitter or following us on the Leeds Trinity Facebook page @LeedsTrinity

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