Postgraduate study in Leeds

The University of Leeds is especially recognised for research and is consistently top-ranked in the fields of electrical engineering, Italian, social work and town and country planning. Its business school's MBA programme has been placed 15th in Europe. Leeds Metropolitan University is considered to be the UK's most sustainable university, as well as a top quality centre for sports coaching. Its courses in IT, library management, sports-related studies and tourism are all rated excellent.

Finding a job after postgraduate study in Leeds

Leeds, once a renowned centre of wool production, continues to establish its reputation as one of the UK's principle professional cities. It is also considered to be the most important financial centre outside of London. Companies such as the BBC, Ernst & Young and Kroll have offices here.

Its universities are among the most popular in the country, receiving the most applications year on year, and Leeds' student-driven nightlife will provide many affordable options for the recently graduated. There is also a great emphasis placed on festivals and parades: Big City Jazz, Leeds Pride and the Leeds West Indian Carnival are just three notable examples.