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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds

  • Location: City

About us

Giving you a future advantage in your career is at the heart of what we do at Leeds Beckett. While we get you career-ready, you'll get an amazing student experience with high-quality teaching in one of the largest student cities in the UK. We have over 24,000 students in Leeds and 185,000 alumni worldwide.

We have recently been awarded a five-star rating by QS Stars, positioning us alongside elite higher education institutions globally.

We offer a wide range of challenging and exciting courses that will help you develop vital transferable and professional skills. Our amazing tutors and industry links mean you’ll get the support you need to build your future.

Leeds is a diverse and vibrant city recently named the best place to live in the North by The Sunday Times.  Also ranked one of the top 10 UK cities most affordable for students by the Natwest Student Living Index in 2023, it’s easy to see why so many students choose to study in Leeds year after year. 

Discover the defining moments that have shaped the university journey of our students at Leeds Beckett

From top-notch facilities and vibrant student life to exciting hands-on experiences to get them career-ready. Get inspired by their stories and see how Leeds Beckett can help you power your future advantage.

What makes us different

  • Giving you a future advantage in your career. We organise thousands of work placement opportunities every year and support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and for up to five years after graduation.
  • We’ll support you, from your application through to graduation, we have a dedicated team of student support services available, including a wellbeing team who are always there for you, should you need them.
  • We’re dedicated to providing high-quality teaching to suit your needs. You’ll be taught by expert lecturers, many of whom are producing industry-leading research.
  • We care about the environment. We are the first university in England to achieve an international environmental standard award. We’ve almost achieved zero waste too – only 1% of our waste goes to landfill. We're also proud to say that 8% of campus electricity is generated by solar panels.

I’m so happy I chose to study at Leeds Beckett University. The extracurricular activities, societies, teaching and facilities have exceeded my expectations. I can’t thank my lecturers enough for their support and encouragement, they have all been great. Leeds is an energetic city and the people here are fun, outgoing, and friendly – I love it.

Laura G, BA (Hons) Public Relations and Brand Communications

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Course locations

Headingley Campus

Beckett Park, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3QS

City Campus

Calverley Street, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE

City CampusC

City Centre Campus, Leeds, LS1 3HE

Main Site

City Campus, Leeds, LS1 3HE

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  • Emily

    Leeds Beckett University
    Primary Education (5-11) with recommendation for QTS | PGCE
    Hello I am Emily, I have just finished my final year of my Childhood Studies Degree ! I am now studying a Primary Education (5-11) with recommendation for QTS - PGCE. If you have any enquires regarding either courses please drop me a message !