Access and Community Engagement

Access

At the University of Leeds has several key elements:

Schools

This section explores the breadth and depth of aspiration and attainment raising activity that is undertaken across the University of Leeds and the faculties in supporting schools across the region.»» Find out more

Widening Participation

This section covers the faculty programmes of widening participation including strategy, activity
and purpose.»» Find out more

Scholarships

A number of widening participation scholarships are administered by Access and Community Engagement to support students both financially and pastorally.»» Find out more

Access to Leeds

Our alternative admissions programme Access to Leeds offers a programme of support to enable young people who have faced significant disadvantage to access higher education. »» Find out more

Volunteering

This section covers our volunteering programmes in local schools and community groups.
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Pre-Entry Guidance

Pre-Entry guidance is offered to 16-19 year olds who are investigating the potential to study in higher education. It is a free and impartial service.»» Find out more

Reach for Excellence

The University of Leeds has received funding from Halifax plc and the Sutton Trust to support able young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Yorkshire to gain a place at a top university. »» Find out more

Compact Scheme Report

The University of Leeds was funded by HEfCE to lead a research project investigating the effects of various alternative entry schemes across the country.»» Find out more (PDF report)

Progression to Post-16 Education Report

This higher education research project, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, explored the views and experiences of young people, parents and teachers in relation to understanding and knowledge of educational progression and opportunities.  In an inner city area, characterised by social and economic disadvantage, this research makes some surprising and insightful findings which challenge pervading stereotypes. »» Find out more

Tuition Fees for Asylum Seekers

Asylum seekers, children of an asylum seeker or unaccompanied asylum seeking children who meet the academic programme requirements will be eligible for a tuition fee concession equivalent to the difference between the ‘home’ and ‘overseas’ rate while their application is under consideration by the Home Office (provided that proof of an application for asylum in the UK has been made is available).  The concession will apply to full-time undergraduate programmes of study only and Foundation programmes (but only where tuition fees are payable directly to the University of Leeds).  Postgraduate programmes and programmes leading to the award of MBChB or the BDS will be excluded.  For more information contact admissions@leeds.ac.uk

STEM Outreach

The University of Leeds offers many outeach opportunties across science, engineering and mathematics.