The University of Leicester is a leading UK University committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. We were named The University of the Year 2008-9 and in awarding the title the judges cited Leicester's ability to 'evidence commitment to high quality, a belief in the synergy of teaching and research and a conviction that higher education is a power for good'. We're highly ranked and are consistently placed amongst the top 20 universities in most national university league tables. We're a major player in postgraduate education with over half of our students studying a postgraduate programme. Because of this we understand the needs and concerns of postgraduate students. Whether you choose to study with us on campus or via distance learning you’ll benefit from learning from academics at the cutting edge of developments in their field. With almost 200 postgraduate programmes we're confident we have the right course for you.