Looking for an independent higher education institution that offers undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation degree level opportunities? Then Leeds Trinity University College could be the place for you.

Deciding to go to university is a big decision, more so than ever with the proposed changes to fees and funding. But at Leeds Trinity we believe it’s important to think about the long-term benefits that higher education offers, and we’re very proud of the fact that 93% of our graduates go on to employment or further study within six months of graduation*.

With around 3,000 students studying for full and part-time degrees Leeds Trinity retains a community atmosphere which provides a supportive and friendly environment to help people realise their full potential.

The institution became a University College in September 2009, following the granting by the Privy Council of Taught Degree Awarding Powers and most of our degree courses include professional work placements.

We also have extremely well-established links with local business, industry and schools (as part of our PGCE courses), which offer opportunities for our students to gain relevant experience and get a head start in the job market.

Primary school teacher, Laura Kirsten Taylor, says, “My Primary Education degree at Leeds Trinity gave me the academic knowledge I needed as well as extensive opportunities to practise and develop my teaching and interactive skills in the classroom as part of the course. As a result, upon graduation, I secured a permanent position as a teacher at a thriving primary school in Halifax. My experience here has been fantastic as it’s a large, multi-cultural school and I continue to build upon the great foundation that Leeds Trinity gave me to develop my professional skills. I would say if you want to become a school teacher, apply to Leeds Trinity!”

Our highly-qualified and experienced teaching staff are passionate about their subjects, and committed to delivering a stimulating learning experience to enable you to reach your full potential.

The quality of Leeds Trinity University Courses is that they are consistently recognised by professional bodies, and students regularly give us a vote of confidence, giving us consistently good feedback in the National Student Survey. In 2010 we jumped 30 places in the rankings to top the second quartile of institutions.

Two of our 2009 graduates explain how their Leeds Trinity degree has led to career success.

Richie Anderson is now a broadcast journalist with the BBC. He says, “Immediately after graduating, I started my job with the BBC as a broadcast journalist for BBC Radio West Midlands in Birmingham. I love my job as it’s incredibly varied and fast-paced, and I’m using all the skills I learnt during my degree course. The teaching was very hands-on and challenging which means that when you go out into the world of journalism you have a good sense of editorial judgement. The skills I learnt in radio broadcasting, as well as the advice from my lecturer were a massive factor in me landing my job. She gave me the confidence to go out and get into the media during the recession.”

Have you decided where you and your mates are going on holiday or what destination is best suited for your should we say ‘restricted’ budget. Well if you need help with your decision making process or if you want to come off as a genius with your girl or your mates, then there is an app for you to do just that.

Halifax has created the Halifax Travel Money Matchmaker application that is on Facebook, yes Facebook, instead of the typical games that are offered on the site, this application is very useful and will help you take the prize in finding the best destination suited for you and your mates.

The application is designed to take all of your profile information that you have on Facebook examine it, digest it and then spit out the best travel destination suited for you. It will tell you how much it will cost, what you can do while on holiday, give you the normal weather for the time of the year you are planning you trip and right down to where you can enjoy drinks with your sweetheart or pints with the boys.

So while your time is consumed by studying for your exams let the Halifax Travel Money Matchmaker create the travel itinerary that is tailor made for you.  It will even link you to the Halifax Travel Money service so you can see how to get extra money quickly and easily. So get back to your studies and let the application decipher all that personal data of yours on your Facebook profile and then give you your best travel option.

Since your budget may be tight and you need to save in the all the places you can, use this application to save both time and money when planning your trip and while enjoying it as well. That way you will be able to enjoy more drinks with your lady or a pint or three more with your mates, the choice it yours.

You can check out the app here  – http://apps.facebook.com/halifaxmatchmaker/

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Halifax.