University of Leeds

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. We have a diverse international community and a global alumni network. We have just almost 200 students from over 35 countries studying with us. We are 18th in the world for Transportation Science and Technology, Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021. The quality of our research, and the funding it attracts, means we’re able to invest in world-class facilities and academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, which means you will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics working at the top of their fields. In the Research Excellence Framework 2021 the Institute contributed to both Engineering (UoA12) and Geography (UoA14). Our research has been recognised as truly impactful with 95% of our research contributions to society, and industry from Engineering (UoA12) ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ and 90% ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ from Geography (UoA14).

Leeds University Business School is a leading international business school, recognised for excellence in teaching and producing world class, impactful research. Regularly world ranked by the Financial Times and The Economist, Leeds is one of the most influential schools in Europe. The Business School holds the prestigious 'triple accreditation' from the three leading international accreditation bodies: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Our reputation
We are one of eight faculties at the University of Leeds, and are proud to be named University of the Year 2017 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide). The University of Leeds is ranked in the world top 100 for academic reputation (QS World University Rankings 2017). Leeds University Business School is ranked 53rd in Europe (Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2016) and 1st in the UK, and 3rd in the world for International Business teaching and research (Financial Times Masters in Management 2016). To find out more about our reputation and global rankings, visit: www.business.leeds.ac.uk/about-us/rankings/

Our community
Leeds is internationally recognised as one of the UK's leading business schools, with more than 1,500 undergraduate and 1,500 postgraduate students from over 80 countries studying for a diverse and flexible range of degree programmes.

Thanks to our strong links with organisations worldwide, directors and senior managers from leading organisations regularly advise the school, provide projects and placements for our students, and make contributions to our programmes as visiting speakers and guests. Recent participants have included Asda, Barclays Bank, British Aerospace, British Telecom, IBM, GE Capital, Halifax plc, Johnson & Johnson and the NHS.

Our academics and staff offer a range of expertise of global standing. Many have been consultants and advisers to companies and organisations in the UK and abroad, delivering academic research projects with a value of £2.8 million in the last five years.

The Faculty of Biological Sciences is a world-leading destination for the study of biological sciences. We tackle global challenges across the areas of Biomedicine and Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation and Ecology and Sport and Exercise Sciences.

All of our Masters courses are at the forefront of knowledge. You will engage with pioneering research and inspirational teaching that is informed by the latest discoveries in the field of biological sciences. You will also become part of our vibrant and collaborative research community that spans all areas of biological sciences from landscapes to molecules.

We take your personal development and employability very seriously. Our courses are developed in partnership with our proactive Industrial Advisory Board who ensure that relevant employability-related skills are embedded within all of our courses.

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The School of Chemical and Process Engineering is globally renowned for its teaching and research with an established reputation across the entire spectrum of chemical, energy, petroleum, nuclear engineering and aviation technology. We are a top 100 university for Chemical Engineering, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 and are top 15 in the UK for Chemical Engineering, Complete University Guide 2023. All of our courses are delivered by academic staff who are research active and maintain close links with industry, this ensures that our courses are up-to-date and in line with employer needs. Our industrial partners also contribute to some teaching through guest lectures, hosting and supervising projects, as well as funding prizes, sponsorship and part-time employment opportunities. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD and we are proud to say that University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research.

The School of Chemistry is a major UK chemistry department conducting research and teaching in chemical science, with more than 70 years of history. We have over 600 students from over 20 countries studying with us. Our students have access to all the facilities you would expect from a top-rated UK research school, and we are currently investing over £15m in research infrastructure to ensure our facilities remain world class. The quality of our research, and the funding it attracts, means we’re able to invest in world-class facilities and academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, which means you will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics working at the top of their fields. As such the University of Leeds is ranked in the top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2023.

The School of Civil Engineering is globally renowned for its teaching, research and engagement with industry and government. We’re one of the largest and longest established Civil Engineering schools in the UK with just over 50 staff and 1000 students from over 70 countries studying with us. The quality of our research, and the funding it attracts, means we’re able to invest in world-class facilities and academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, which means you will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics working at the top of their fields. We are top 50 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 and top 10 in the UK for Civil Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2023. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also great preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD. We are proud to say that University of Leeds' students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research.

In 1957, the University of Leeds was one of the first universities in the UK to buy a computer. This was a revolutionary development in university science and engineering, and the springboard for academic computer science in the university. Today, the School of Computing has a global reputation for its teaching and research with over 1500 students from over 55 countries studying with us. The quality of our research, and the funding it attracts, means we’re able to invest in world-class facilities and academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, which means you will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics working at the top of their fields. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD and we are proud to say that University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research.

The School of Earth and Environment provides a stimulating learning experience for students of earth, environmental science and environmental management. We are top 10 in the UK for Geology, Complete University Guide 2023, and 10th in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences, Guardian University Guide 2022. We have expertise in areas ranging from geology and geophysics, environmental science, meteorology and climate science, to environmental social science together under one roof. We have just over 1,100 students from almost 80 countries studying with us. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD and we are proud to say that University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research. Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) is dedicated to the development and application of interdisciplinary environmental analysis in realisation of the principles of sustainable development: Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS) is dedicated to understanding the physical and chemical processes that govern the behaviour of Earth's atmosphere. Atmospheric processes are investigated using numerical models and field and laboratory experiments from the Earth's surface to the stratosphere.

The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is one of the leading Electronic and Electrical Engineering schools in the UK with over 100 years’ experience in both teaching and research excellence. We have around 700 students from over 65 countries studying with us. The University of Leeds is among the top 100 universities, QS World University Rankings 2023 and 8th in the UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2022. This means you will be taught and supervised by world-class academics at the cutting edge of their discipline who will challenge, encourage and support you in your studies. Our students have access to all the facilities you would expect from a top-rated UK research school and we are currently investing over £15m in research infrastructure to ensure our facilities remain world class. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD and we are proud to say that University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research.

The School of Food Science and Nutrition has always been a leader in the teaching of food science. It has built up a reputation over more than forty years as one of the world's leading institutions at which to study this subject. We were ranked 2nd in the UK for Agriculture, forestry and food by the Guardian University Guide 2022, and among the top 50 in the world for Food Science and Technology, ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022. We currently offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering food science and nutrition, each with a variety of potential specialist options. We have designed these courses with a mind to providing you with a very broad range of alternative career options. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD and we are proud to say that University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research. We also have a wide range of research opportunities for MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD. Please contact Sameera Rafiq (food.pgr.app@leeds.ac.uk) for more details.

The School of Geography is ranked 10th in the world for Geography in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for 2022. Our academics are internationally renowned and working at the top of their fields – at the forefront of knowledge and thinking, we disseminate cutting edge knowledge and research on topics as diverse as tropical ecology, social inclusion and city futures. We offer an excellent student experience; 89% student satisfaction for Human Geography, 85% for Physical Geographical Sciences, and 83% for Planning (urban, rural and regional) in the National Student Survey 2020. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD and we are proud to say that University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research. Our vision To provide international leadership on major social, political and environmental challenges associated with global change. To ensure the quality of our research and its impact, combined with the excellence of our student experience, will enable the School to be recognised as one of the world’s leading geography departments. To pursue our vision, we have identified the following priorities: To lead internationally excellent research collaborations and foster future research activity in ways that minimise our use of global resources and offer value for money To develop our students as lifelong Leeds geographers with outstanding career opportunities To nurture a thriving research postgraduate network To build progressive knowledge transfer partnerships To continue to engage our alumni community to support current students and research activities

The School of Healthcare is a large multidisciplinary school within the Faculty of Medicine and Health and one of the largest in the UK. We are in the top five for Nursing and Audiological Studies in the Independent Complete University guide, and first for Social Work in the Guardian league tables.

The School of Healthcare takes pride in being at the forefront of advancing the healthcare agenda, driving positive change and developments in healthcare policy, practice, research and education. The unique multi-disciplinary nature of our School ensures that our students receive a rounded experience enabling them to contribute positively as life-long citizens in the healthcare community.

We have a broad ranging team of highly trained staff and award winning researchers contributing to the professional areas of Audiology, Cardiology, Counselling, Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Radiography and Social Work

The school offers courses of study at undergraduate and continuing professional development and post graduate study. This incorporates programmes with professional registration, as well as multi professional programmes for qualified staff. Research degrees including MPhil and PhD are offered.

The nursing staff within the school work closely with NHS colleagues to provide education and research to enhance practice. The Academic and Clinical Unit for Musculoskeletal Nursing (ACUMeN) is a joint unit between the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and the University which aims to integrate education and research with practice. The Palium Group is a collaboration between the School and clinicians at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds.

The School of Mathematics warmly welcomes applications for postgraduate study. We take pride in the calibre of our staff, in the breadth of our postgraduate programmes, and in the successes of our postgraduates as they develop their careers within a stimulating and supportive academic environment. The School comprises four departments: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Mathematics. Together they form one of the largest research school of mathematicians in the UK, with around with over 140 staff and 1,400 students from over 60 countries studying with us. The Mathematics building lies at the centre of one of the UK's major university campuses, where we work together in developing the healthy, interactive research atmosphere which feeds and influences our undergraduate and MSc teaching programmes. Not only is the University of Leeds among the top 100 universities, QS World University Rankings 2023, the School of Mathematics has a strong research track record – 98% of research activity in the Mathematics Unit of Assessment is rated as either "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Globally renowned for our teaching and research, the School of Mechanical Engineering is one of the leading mechanical engineering schools in the UK. We have over 1,500 students from over 60 countries studying with us. Not only is the University of Leeds among the top 100 universities, QS World University Rankings 2023, the School of Mechanical Engineering has a strong research track record – we were ranked 6th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering by Complete University Guide 2023. The quality of our research, and the funding it attracts, means we’re able to invest in world-class facilities and academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, which means you will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics working at the top of their fields.

With teaching and research strengths across a wide range of media and communication subjects – from popular culture to political communication, journalism studies to digital media – we offer degrees that emphasise choice, opportunity and the development of analytical and creative skills.

In the field of Communication and Media, we're ranked 2nd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2019), 39th in the world (QS World University Rankings by subject 2018) and 3rd in the UK for research power (REF 2014).

The School of Physics and Astronomy has a long history of award-winning and impactful research and teaching. William H Bragg conducted his Nobel Prize-winning research at Leeds and we’re able to lay claim to the development of Bragg's Law for X-Ray Diffraction, the origin and nature of magnetism, the creation of Barr and Stroud, spintronics, microbubbles and many other great accomplishments. The quality of our research, and the funding it attracts, means we’re able to invest in world-class facilities and academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, which means you will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics working at the top of their fields. Our students have access to all the facilities you would expect from a top-rated UK research school and we are currently investing over £15m in research infrastructure to ensure our facilities remain world class. Not only are our courses excellent for career development, with many graduates taking top positions in industry and government, they are also preparation for those wishing to undertake further in-depth study in the form of a PhD and we are proud to say that University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research.

POLIS is one of the largest academic departments in the field of politics and international studies in the UK, providing an exciting environment for study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Why consider Leeds
The School of Politics and International Studies at Leeds is a unique department in the UK, bringing together research and teaching in the areas of Security, Development and Democracy. Part of one of the Russell Group top twenty research led universities in the UK, the School has a thriving postgraduate community with over 200 students studying on postgraduate programmes, and over half of these coming from overseas. Staff will help you grapple with the important issues of the day with passion and intelligence, utilising the expertise gained through their research work.

Politics and International Studies at Leeds
The work of the School covers a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary subjects, areas and agendas within the fields of politics, international relations, international development and European studies. Much of our work is international in orientation and staff expertise covers Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, American foreign policy, the post-Soviet world, and South and South East Asia.

The School is home to four major research centres, specialising in Global Justice and Development; International Relations and Security; Leadership, Parties and Institutions; and Political Theory and Democratisation.

We offer taught MA programmes in the following areas:

Global Development:

We offer the MA Global Development as well as MA Global Development with specific named pathways in: Africa; Gender; Education; Politics of Interntional Resources; and International Political Economy.

Politics:

We offer the MA Politics as well as 2 specific named MA Politics pathways in Political Theory and Parliamentary.

International Relations and Security:

In this area we offer 3 named MA Programmes:
MA Conflict, Development and Security
MA International Relations
MA Security, Terrorism and Insurgency

We now also offer a unique, collaborative MA programme that allows you to study in both the UK and China: MA Public Administration

Research degrees at MPhil and PhD are also available within the areas covered by the School’s four major research centres. For more details see the School website.

Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a number of scholarships and bursaries. Scholarships are usually awarded on academic merit. Please contact us for more information.

The Graduate School
The Graduate School is here to provide support for all students studying in the Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law.

We are here to help you navigate your way onto the right postgraduate path, and provide the support and facilities you need while you study. We aim to draw together the different nationalities, interests and expertise within the Faculty to make a vibrant community of researchers, academics and students.

International student entry
Both the School and the University have an abundance of experience admitting and successfully teaching students from countries around the world, and can provide expert guidance on admission requirements. Demonstrating our commitment to international students, Leeds has offices in several countries where applicants can obtain advice about the application process and pre-departure information. For the latest details go to www.leeds.ac.uk/international.

Excellent student support
With around 5,000 students from outside the UK studying at the University, student support services are excellent. With pre-departure briefings in many countries, meet-and-greet schemes at local stations and induction programmes on arrival, we do everything we can to help new students settle into university life. The University also provides a comprehensive range of welfare and support services to assist you during your time at Leeds.

Guaranteed accommodation
If you are a single student from outside the European Union, the University will guarantee you a place in University accommodation, provided you return your accommodation application form and your deposit before the relevant deadlines. If you want accommodation for yourself and your partner or family, we do have some suitable accommodation, but places are limited. However, assistance can be provided via the Accommodation Office and Unipol Student Homes. For more information, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation.

Leeds Life
Leeds has recently been voted the best value for money student city in the UK, and boasts a reputation as a student-friendly location. Whether you want to see theatre, galleries, restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes or stunning countryside close by, Leeds has got it all.

Contact
School of Politics and International Studies
University of Leeds
Leeds
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T +44 (0)113 343 6843
F +44 (0)113 343 4400
E polispg@leeds.ac.uk
W www.polis.leeds.ac.uk