Leeds Trinity celebrates first graduations in its own name
Leeds Trinity was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council in 2009, earning the status of University College. Previously the University of Leeds awarded Leeds Trinity’s degrees through an accreditation agreement. The first cohort to graduate with Leeds Trinity University College awards were newly qualified secondary teachers who had successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Three graduates of the MA in Business Management also received their degrees on the night.
Andy Gilliland, PGCE Tutor for Business Studies, said, “Leeds Trinity has a long and distinguished record of training teachers in all subjects, many of whom are subsequently snapped up by our partnership schools to teach across the region.” “For me, it is very significant that some of the first students to graduate in Leeds Trinity colours are about to embark on exciting new careers, bringing the skills and experience they have gained in other professions to their new roles as teachers.”
Former chartered accountant Leigh Rainford has a teaching post at Bradford Academy next year, and said, “I chose to retrain as a teacher so I could use the knowledge of real businesses I gained throughout my accounting career to enthuse students about business. The tutor support has been excellent - the course is well structured and gives students a wide variety of experiences in different schools.” Find out more about the Leeds Trinity University College. Looking for funding for postgraduate studies in 2011? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions. Content added on 25th July 2011.
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Leeds Trinity University College has celebrated the conferring of awards in its own name for the first time at a graduation ceremony on its Horsforth campus.
Presenting the awards, Professor Freda Bridge, Leeds Trinity’s Principal and Chief Executive, said, “This first ceremony represents a proud moment for me personally and for all those who work and study here, fulfilling the affirmation that we are an institution worthy of awarding our own degrees. Tonight we feel privileged to be celebrating with the very first graduates of Leeds Trinity University College.”
Nicky Hopwood will be teaching Business Studies at Queen Ethelburga’s College in York in September, following a career as a Conveyancing Executive. She said, “I am proud to be a Leeds Trinity PGCE graduate and I know that I am now well placed to be a great teacher thanks to the rigorous and supportive regime on the PGCE course here.”