Welcome

Leeds the University

• An international university

• Established in 1904

• Member of the Russell Group

• Quality in teaching & research

• Modern & innovative

• World wide recognition

• International collaboration

• NCUK

Students and Staff

• 30,000 students in total

• 5,000 students from outside the UK

• 7,600 staff in total

• 2,700 research, teaching and academic

• 1,900 academic related and technical

Research Excellence

• 14th in Times Higher Education’s League Table of research quality

• More than half of schools or subjects ranked in top 10 in latest RAE rankings (2008)

• 8th in UK ‘Research Power’ league

• Research income > 90 million GBP

• Interdisciplinary and emerging fields encouraged

Faculty of Environment

The Faculty is comprised of 3 Schools, each is recognised as internationally excellent (5 or 5*) in the UK’s national Research Assessment Exercise.

400 staff and 140 research students with over 1200 undergraduates and 200 taught postgraduate students.

Subjects offered include geology, environmental science and management, human and physical geography, and transport planning.

Topics studied include earth resources (such as petroleum and water), climate measurement and modelling, tropical ecology, spatial policy and planning, transport congestion, safety and pollution.

School of Earth and Environment

Formed from the merger of the School of Earth Sciences and School of Environment in 2004.

One of the largest schools in the UK with >90 academic staff, >50 support and teaching staff, >100 postgraduate research students.

We use multidisciplinary approaches to study the Earth from its core to its atmosphere. We also examine the social and economic dimensions of sustainability.

We are supported by a wide range of well-equipped laboratories, instrument workshops and continually upgraded computer facilities.

We have strong links with industry thereby giving our graduates excellent employment prospects.

School of Earth and Environment

•Growing from the strongest foundations of excellence

•Established as world-class centre for earth &

environmental research

•home to over 1,000 students

•Built with visionary support from the University

School of Earth and EnvironmentVision to –

• Lead internationally in research on, & between, Earth and

Environmental Sciences and Environmental Social Sciences to

improve understanding of global environmental & social challenges

• Deliver high quality integrated degree programmes

•Enabled by staff, facilities, partnerships & excellence

School of Earth and EnvironmentRated at the highest level in recent Teaching

Quality Assessments. Our students learn in a stimulating and innovative environment, and are taught by professionally accredited staff.

Internationally renowned research department with grading of 5 in all Research Assessment Exercises. Earth and Environmental Systems Science is one of the University's GOLD peaks of research excellence.

Research and teaching are supported by well-equipped laboratories, an instrument workshop and computer facilities which are constantly upgraded.

Undergraduate Programmes:

We offer programmes in…

BSc / MGeol Geological Sciences

BSc / MGeophys Geophysical Sciences

BSc / MEnv Meteorology and Climate Science

BSc / MEnv Environmental Science

BA Environment and Business

*NEW for 2012*

BSc / MEnv Sustainability and Environmental Management

Masters Programmes:

We are one of the leading providers of taught Masters in the UK -

MSc Structural Geology with Geophysics

MSc Exploration Geophysics

MSc Engineering Geology

MRes Physics of the Earth & Atmosphere

and…

…we also offer the following MSc programmes in Sustainability:

Climate Change

Business Environment & Corporate Responsibility

Environmental Consultancy & Project Management

Environment & Development

Ecological Economics

Environmental Politics & Policy

Transport

and:

MRes Sustainability Research

PhD research:

We welcome PhD applications for projects in any of the following broad areas…

Sedimentary processes

Palaeontology and Palaeoclimates

Structural Geology / Tectonics

Crystalline rocks and ores

Environmental Geochemistry

Geoenvironmental Engineering

Geophysics

Petroleum Geoscience

Atmospheric Composition

Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate

Aerosol and Cloud Processes

Ecological Economics

Sustainable Business

Environment and Development

Risk and Sustainability

Academic Facilities• Located on a single city centre campus

• Fourth largest research library in the UK

– 2.8+ million items

– On-line access

– Take a virtual tour

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/library/podcasts/

• Outstanding specialist laboratory facilities in all Science and Engineering disciplines

•Computing

– 24 hr clusters

– Internet in all student rooms

– Wireless across campus

Language Centre

•Pre-sessional courses

• In-sessional English and foreign languages

• Open to all staff and students at the University - huge variety (40+ languages)

• International TV channels to allow you to keep up-to-date with events in your home countries

Career Opportunities

• Careers Centre for advice on job search

• CV and interview clinics

• Major international companies interview on campus

• Dedicated adviser on international student employability

• School / Employer partnerships including UK Environment Agency & Meteorological Office, and global corporations such as BP & Shell.

Work placements (Undergraduate)

Careers centre / departments help arrangements through industry and alumni links

Additional year between levels 2 and 3, available with all courses

Why do a work placement?

• Make contacts with employers (useful for Post Study Work Scheme)

• Gain skills and experience,

• Earn salary mid-degree (average around £15,000)

• Increase confidence and improve your academic results in final year

http://careerweb.leeds.ac.uk

Leeds Student Union

• Leeds voted best in UK – again!

• Fun, social life, entertainment, events

• Make friends of all nationalities

• Supermarket, hairdressers, optician, banks, book shop…

• Members get good discounts on entertainment & shopping

• Huge range of clubs and societies – cultural, sporting and special interest

Sport at Leeds

• New swimming pool and sports centre opened in May 2010

• Sport at all levels – recreational, performance or excellence

• Extensive outdoor facilities for cricket, rugby, football, hockey…

• Indoor facilities for badminton, 5-a-side, table tennis, squash etc

• 3 gyms - CV training and weights

• 2 outdoor pursuits centres in Yorkshire Dales & Lake District

Accommodation

• Guaranteed for duration of study

• Wide choice of facilities / costs

• Self catering or catered residences

• Wardens and pastoral care

• Internet connection in most rooms

http://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk

• Good choice of private sector accommodation

www.unipol.co.uk

Undergraduate Programmes and Foundation Year

Programmes Available

• International Foundation Year

• Bachelors degree

• Single Honours

• Joint Honours

Entry Qualifications

• Good scores in A level, IB or equivalent

• English Language Qualification

• Mathematics at GCSE grade C or equivalent

How to apply for undergraduate study

•Foundation Year, apply directly to the University

•Bachelors programmes, apply online via UCAS (each applicant has 5 choices):

Postgraduate Taught Programmes

Programmes Available

MSc / MRes

• usually 12 months in duration

• 2 semesters coursework (September – June)

• Summer project dissertation / project (July – September)

Forms of Assessment

• Traditional examination

• Project or presentation

• Assessed essays (3000 words plus)

• Dissertations (10,000 words plus)

What you need

• University application form – online application available

• http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm

• Transcripts from your University – UK Bachelor Degree 2:1 or equivalent required.

• Reference letters from academic staff who know your work

• Statement of motivation

• CV/Resume

When to apply?

• All masters courses start in September so we strongly recommend that applications are submitted as early as possible!

Postgraduate Research Degrees

Programmes Available

• PhD (usually 3 years)• MPhil (usually 2 years)• MSc by research (usually 1 year)

What you need• University application form – application form can be downloaded

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc • Apply online

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm• Transcripts from your University• Reference letters from academic staff who know your work• Your research proposal

Academic Fees and Living Costs

Fees (per year 2011 entry)

• Arts/Business/Social Sciences £11,800

• Engineering/Science £15,600(general guide, individual courses may vary)

Living Costs

• 9 months (undergraduate) £6,800

• 12 months (postgraduate) £9,100

One of the most cost-effective places to study in Britain

(Natwest Student Living Index 2008)

Scholarships (2011 entry)

For Newcastle College students:

• 1 Business scholarship - £2500 towards tuition fees

• 1 General scholarship (all subject areas) - £2000 towards tuition fees

www.leeds.ac.uk/international/scholarships

For NCUK IFY students:

• Business - £2500 towards tuition feesOverall 75% with no single module below a grade B

http://business.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate/scholarships/

•Maths - £3000AAB including A in Maths, or AA in Maths and Further Maths

www.maths.leeds.ac.uk/admissions/applyingNCUK.html

All international students - http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk

Excellent Student Support• Student Medical Centre• Counselling Service• Union Welfare Officer• Personal Tutors• Student Societies• Chaplaincy

Excellent Student Support

• International Student Office• Welcome and Orientation

Programme• Skills centre• Job Link – part-time job

vacancies

The City of Leeds• Student friendly• Commercial and legal centre • Theatre and Music• Museums and galleries• Sporting City• Historical places to visit• Restaurants and bars• Annual calendar of outdoor

events including ice skating, fun fairs, exhibitions and concerts

Shopping Facilities

“Leeds. The UK’s best shopping

destination”Rough Guide to Britain 2007

Places of worship

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International Officewww.leeds.ac.uk/international/

study@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you!