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Enhance your career with a Masters from the University of Leeds. We’ll help you build the skills and qualities that employers look for, supporting you during your studies and beyond.

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Your career

Build confidence and connections

Enhance your employability with industry placements and award-winning careers support, at a university that's the fourth most targeted by employers in the UK (High Fliers Graduate Market Report 2024).

  • Guaranteed industry experience

    We offer guaranteed industry experience for all on-campus students on taught postgraduate courses, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning to real-world challenges.

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  • Careers support

    A Masters degree can help you to stand out in a competitive job market. Our expert careers advisors can support you to shape your future.

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  • Professional development

    We help you go further at Leeds by offering a range of opportunities so you’re ready for whatever you choose to do next.

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  • Student enterprise

    Whether you want to learn about enterprise or become an entrepreneur, we have a number of opportunities to help you get a head start.

    Whether you want to learn about enterprise or become an entrepreneur, we have a number of opportunities to help you get a head start.

Student stories

  • Beth Peacock

    I was learning from experts the whole time – at the University and on my work placement – which was a real privilege.

    Beth Peacock, MSc Biopharmaceutical Development in the lab

  • Ahmed Oshinibosi

    I joined Bentley Motors six years ago. I was headhunted straight after I’d completed my Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc at Leeds.

    Alumni Ahmed Oshinibosi, Lead Engineer at Bentley Motors and University of Leeds alumnus.

  • Libby Chilton

    I had set up an online vintage store, so the enterprise element really appealed to me. I knew everything that I learnt could be applied to developing my brand.

    Libby Chilton, MA Fashion, Enterprise and Society student in a studio space