Leigh Fletcher

University of Leicester

At Leicester, we're proud to do things a bit differently. We believe that our world-changing research produces the highest quality teaching – and will inspire you to go further. \\We're equally proud to have happy students. The Government-initiated, independent National Student Survey (NSS) has been carried out each year to capture the educational experience and satisfaction of students. We have been consistently strong for student satisfaction since the survey began in 2005.\\We're proud of our status and are consistently ranked highly in the national league tables out of over 120 universities:\-18th in the Times Higher Education Table of Tables\-20th in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide\-24th in the Complete University Guide\-32nd in the Guardian University Guide\\Leicester was also named runner-up University of the Year in the Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2014 and is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings.\\At Leicester we're all about pushing the boundaries – from our revolutionary work in DNA fingerprinting to the discovery of Richard III – we consider education and knowledge to be a power for good. \\But this is not just about what we do – this is about you. Because we're equally as passionate about giving you the chance to find your own way, make your own discoveries and put your mark on the world. \\We know our work is better in a shared academic community that includes you. Where you're coming from and your journey up to this point will have given you your own personal perspective and ideas. These, your energy and willingness to ask the difficult questions benefits you and us.\\At Leicester you'll be taught by our leading academics who are at the cutting edge of their disciplines. By sharing their enthusiasm you'll be immersed into a stimulating and innovative learning environment. \\Because great things happen when passionate, inspiring academics get the opportunity to teach bright and committed high-flyers. You'll graduate with that extra dimension – a degree from a leading institution and an inquisitiveness and sharpness of mind that can take you to the highest level.\\This is what makes the Leicester experience unique.