All Subject Spotlights with University of Leicester
At the University of Leicester, we’re all citizens of something. Now it is your turn to take your place and discover what you can become a citizen of, at one of our Open Days. Explore our courses and get a taste for how you'll study with our Subject Spotlights
What is a Subject Spotlight?
Subject Spotlights fuse education and entertainment to bring you the new way of researching your university options. Try out a course before you apply - meet the instructor, explore the content on the programme and discover if the programme is right for you.
Developed with the University and academic team, Subject Spotlights are entirely free and available on-demand, you can choose to engage with the content in the way that best suits you - whether that’s in bite-sized chunks or in binge-sessions!
Stand out from the crowd with your application with a Subject Spotlight
Featured Subject Spotlights with University of Leicester
All Subject Spotlights with University of Leicester
Discover a city and campus built for change
Leicester is a city like no other. It’s the best place to live and work in the East Midlands (Demos-PwC Good Growth Index 2023), and offers a vibrant, diverse and inclusive environment. As well as our city, our campus is designed to give you the best student experience possible.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a recent investment of over £500 million, there is something for everyone. Join our students on a virtual campus tour and explore our purpose-built academic buildings, study spaces and places to socialise with your new friends.
About us
We were founded with a mission to create a better world. Our aim is to equip you with more than a degree – with the courage to question, the strength to change, and the passion to discover. You will receive an outstanding education here at Leicester, and be taught be experts in their fields who are undertaking world-changing research that transforms lives.
As global citizens, you are the future – our hope for a better tomorrow. Together we can make a difference, and an application with us is just the start of your journey to become one of our Citizens of Change.
What makes us different?
- We are University of the Year (Daily Mail University of the Year 2025), recognised for our diversity, teaching quality, student experience, research excellence, graduate outcomes and social inclusion.
- We received overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, meaning that typically, the experience students have at the University of Leicester and the outcomes it leads to are outstanding.
- Voted in the top 10 for UK university rankings for 2025 and top 5 for Top universities for accommodation 2025 (Uni Compare) by current students
- Shortlisted for University of the Year by the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024.
- Shortlisted for University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
We’re here for you
From the moment you arrive, until the day you graduate (and beyond), we’re here to support you. Your wellbeing is top of our agenda, so here are just a few things we can support you with:
- Academic help
- Accessibility support
- Financial advice and support
- First aid and security
As well as this, we offer a range of scholarship and bursary options, and our Careers and Employability team will support you in securing employment and work experience, by offering 1-2-1 appointments, application and CV advice and mock interview and assessment centres. Whatever your requirements, we’re here for you.
Your home away from home
From impressive Edwardian houses to purpose-built townhouse-style flats, we have accommodation to fit everyone’s taste and budget across our two sites, The Village and The City.
Did you know we guarantee University-managed accommodation to all first-year students who apply before the 1 September (of their year of entry).
During your time in University-managed accommodation, you’ll be supported by Residential Advisors to help you settle into your new home. As well as this, they organise loads of events for you to meet new people and try new things. From growing foods in the allotment, quiz nights and cocktail evenings, to craft activities and cultural food nights, you’ll never be short of something to do.
