Leeds university research

1. University Research
Leeds University

2. Duration and Entry
Requirements
• The duration of this course (Film Photography and Media BA)
ranges from 3 to 4 years. There is an option to either study
abroad for a year or spend a year working in industry. If I were
to apply to this course at this university, I would like to take a
year working in industry, as this would develop my skills and
aid me in getting a future career after university.
• The entry requirements for this course are stated as three
distinctions (DDD). I believe that once finishing my second-year
project I will have the minimum entry requirement grades to
pursue this course.

3. Course Modules
• On the Leeds University website, the course content is broken
down into the three main years of study. In the first year, it is
said that the foundation of the course will be laid, and that we
will develop academic and practical based skills. We will be
introduced to screenwriting, camera, editing and photographic
practices. We will also put these into context and build critical
skills whilst looking at the history and theory of film. In the
second year it is stated that we will expand and enhance our
skills, whilst working on a short film project and taking further
core modules in photography and cinema. We will be allowed to
specialise in topics that suit our interests and career plans. In the
final year, we will have the choice to pick a module that we want
to do and take an optional four-week work placement.

4. Career Opportunities, Cost
and Travel
• As for career opportunities this course allows me to develop my
creative and technical skills across ‘three different yet related
disciplines’. It is said that graduates have been recruited by a variety
of prestigious companies in different sectors of the industry.
• The cost and travel for this course are one of the final things to
mention. The cost for this course is £9250 a year. As I will be
moving away from home, and my household income as quite low I
have worked out that I should receive the maximum amount of
financial help. As for travel, the university is 2 to 3 hours away from
where I live, but I will be moving to Leeds if I get a place on this
course. From there, the university is between 15-30 minutes away
from most of the accommodations.

5. Accommodations

6. White Rose View

7. Basic Information
• This accommodation is one of many surrounding the University, though it is slightly further away than
most. It is running in partnership with Unite Students and is new and modern, located just a short walk
away from campus. White Rose View has one block dedicated to Leeds University students, and all
rooms are en-suite with double beds. Most flats are shared between four to seven people, with a
communal lounge and kitchen area. There is a common room in the accommodation, alongside a video
games area, cinema room and laundry room.
• Though there is no parking at this accommodation, it is close to transport links such as Leeds Railway
Station.

8. Room Information
• The content in the rooms (bed, desk, electronics) is included in the rent, and there is a security service
on call 24/7, as well as efficient and responsive building maintenance.
• The rooms at White Rose View are self-catered and en-suite. There is a 43-week contract, where
residents pay £167 per week, a total of £7,181 over the course of the contract. The rent includes
electricity, gas and water, Wi-Fi, content insurance cover and even an off-peak sports and gym
membership.
• All the rooms include a bed and mattress, a wardrobe, study table and chair, shelving and storage,
noticeboard and a shared kitchen.

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11. The Tannery

12. Basic Information
• This accommodation is also close by to the university, situated in the Burley area, a short walk from
the city centre and campus. It is close to the Leeds railway station, and close to the popular student
area of Hyde Park.
• All rooms at this accommodation are en-suite with junior double beds, and the kitchen is shared with 3
to 5 other residents, including a common area and breakfast bar.
• The common room includes a flat screen TV and a pool table, and there are also laundry and cycle
storage facilities, as well as an on site shop.

13. Room Information
• The facilities at The Tannery include fast Wi-Fi, on site laundry room, on site shop, pool table and
common room. There is a security service on call 24/7 as well as contents insurance included in the
rent.
• The rooms at The Tannery are self catered en-suite for £153 a week, £6,579 in total for a 43 week
contract. The rent includes: electricity, gas and water, Wi-Fi, sports and gym membership.
• All rooms at The Tannery include a bed and mattress, a wardrobe, study table and chair and storage.

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15. St Marks Residence

16. Basic Information
• This residence offers a ‘home from home’ experience close to university campus and Hyde Park.
• All rooms are en-suite with a shared kitchen, washing machine and communal space between 4 to 6
residents.
• St Marks has its own personal fitness zone, as well as a business centre for working and printing. It
also has a table tennis table and pool table and TV. Kitchen facilities are shared with three to five
others. The site has great outdoor spaces to enjoy in the summer months.

17. Room Information
• All rooms in St Marks are self catered en-suite, and range from £157 to £162 per week, or between
£8007-£8262 in total for a 51 week contract.
• The rent, like many other residences, includes electricity gas and water, Wi-Fi, gym membership and
contents insurance.
• All rooms, again like most accommodation rooms, include bed and mattress, wardrobe, study table
and chair, shelving and storage and a noticeboard

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