Leeds Beckett University are a modern professional university with ambition. Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the biggest financial district outside of London, our vision is to be acknowledged for our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach, and strong local impact. With a 190-year history of education, which began with the founding of the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824, we are proud of our history and excited about our future.
Our aspiration is to help create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders and we work closely with employers and partners to ensure that our graduates are ready for work, ready for life, and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
Leeds Beckett University is the only university in the UK to have achieved both the Customer Service Excellence standard, Investors in People Gold and the RoSPA Gold medal. In December, the University celebrated its growing reputation for research following its best ever assessment results from the UK wide Research Excellence Framework (REF). The REF is an assessment of university research activity which is used to determine funding in coming years for universities across the country in a range of subject areas.
Academic Strengths
With more than 135 undergraduate and 200 postgraduate courses we have something to suit all interests. Our University is now ranked 4th in the UK for graduate employability which is testament to the professional industry-led design, content and delivery of our programmes. Our four star QS rating further demonstrates the strength of Leeds Beckett as a world-class provider of higher education.
Student Facilities
From Biomedical and sport science laboratories to our very own law court, clinical skills suit, fashion workspace and highly acclaimed music studios, we provide learning environments which enable you to embrace your interests and career aspirations. We also offer some of the best student accommodation in the UK with more than 4,250 rooms available.
International Student Support
We offer help and guidance relating to most aspects of your time at Leeds Beckett, including settling into life in the UK, immigration, employment, financial difficulties, childcare facilities and emotional support.
Location
Leeds, England (UK)
Situated in the heart of Leeds, our City Campus is ideally placed. On our doorstep are hundreds of businesses and organisations that offer work placements and employment opportunities to many of our students.
- Broadcasting Place
Officially one of the world’s best tall buildings and a big talking point in Leeds. Home to our art, design, architecture and built environment courses, it provides you with creative and contemporary learning environments, is packed with the latest technology and is a focal point for new and innovative thinking.
- The Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl offers impressive teaching spaces, lecture halls, conference facilities and an outstanding local reputation as a business hub. It puts you at the centre of a dynamic business community in a city with a thriving job market.
- Headingley Campus
Set in 100 acres of parkland with easy access to Leeds city centre, our campus has a rich history having played host to visitors such as Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde. Headingley Campus, which is less than three miles from our City Campus, has modern sport science laboratories, animation and music studios and the latest computing labs. It’s where our main sport facilities are based including pitches, inside and outside tennis courts and a running track.
- Headingley Carnegie Pavilion
Carnegie Pavilion is our cutting-edge teaching facility located at the world famous sports ground, Headingley Carnegie Stadium – host to international cricket matches since 1899.
School & Faculty
- Art, Architecture & Design
- Built Environment & Engineering
- Business
- Clinical & Applied Sciences
- Computing, Creative Technologies & Engineering
- Cultural Studies & Humanities
- Education
- Events, Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Film, Music & Performing Arts
- Health & Community Studies
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Sport
