University of Leeds
speciality: Education

I studied Geography for 3 years gaining a BSc. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Leeds, both the university and the city. With it being such a big university, there were plenty of courses to chose from and a great range of social and other activities.

In general, the program I am studying not only allows me to have a rewarding learning experience but also gives me a sense of real university life. Because knowledgeable and helpful instructors, the friendly staff at our school, the resume of in-person teaching, and the lovely students jointly construct this brilliant atmosphere in today’s post-pandemic era. In addition, with regard to the modules I am studying and have completed, instructors combine theory and practice with a pedagogy that is engaging and entertaining, allowing students to gain insight into areas that are closely related to our fields. However, when it comes to the shortcomings of the program I am studying, the lack of in-person courses is still an issue of concern as our school still reserves some online courses, which might affect students’ experience. Moreover, this program is to some extent theoretical compared to other practice-based degree programs. I reckon the school’s management team can improve by reviewing the syllabus to diversify available course choices thus meeting various students’ needs and managing to organise more in-person sessions. Choosing our university equals selecting a kind of wonderful student life, a fact demonstrated by various bars and nightclubs located all over the city, the student union that organises social events regularly, and the supportive staff. So I will definitively recommend future students to consider joining our big family. Our university is very international, with one of the highest proportions of the international student population in the UK and a number of organisations and departments that aim to support international students. On the basis of my almost one year of study experience, I am confident about my career prospects. This is because the staff at our university’s career centre were very helpful to me with CVs and interview preparations. In addition, I took an optional module on career development in our programme, which had insightful knowledge that also provided useful information for my career prospects. Notably, even though my program is a bit theory-based as mentioned, the transferable skills and tons of available useful optional modules can still help students to enhance their career prospects.

I think communicating with my tutors and supervisors freely is an excellent experience during my university life. Almost everything goes well with my expectation, i.e., a supporting, academic and friendly atmosphere. However, students need more internships to apply theoretical knowledge into practice. This will also motivate more students, especially overseas students, to engage in local culture. Besides, this will become an asset to one’s CV.

I loved my programme, it was super interactive and had a great variety of modules that allowed you to really tailor the degree to your interests. Our professors were always engaging and encouraged reaching out for additional support if you ever needed it. Having modules assessed in different ways was also a major bonus, as it helped us to develop different skill sets, such as report writing, presentation, and debate. Human geography as a field is pretty broad but the department held regular career fairs which were great for networking and exploring where your career could progress to. In addition to the events, the structure of the course also allowed us to take on discovery modules. These could be from any other school within the University and gave the opportunity to explore different modules that complemented our individual careers paths. A discovery module I took in my second year was graduate skills for professional development which helped provide an insight into what to expect when applying for graduate jobs. Overall it was a brilliant experience that I would definitely recommend for anyone interested in studying the humanities.

Very good university
Lecturers are always happy to help with anything!
Lots of felid trips
Amazing large nightlife
Lots of societies
Very inclusive
All accommodation is close to main campus
Lots of library’s and study help material

Studying at Leeds University is one of the best academic choices I have made. The programme provides a wide range of interesting topics and is well-designed. Moreover, the staff is very friendly and approachable.