Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with campuses in the city

centre and Headingley.

It is a modern professional university with ambition. Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the biggest

financial district outside of London, its vision is to be acknowledged for their commitment to student

success, innovation and enterprise, global reach, and strong local impact.

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What started as a technical college now offers a broad range of subjects, encompassing arts and humanities

as well as science and technology. The university retains its strength in technical fields, with three prominent

research institutes for sport, sustainability and health. Leeds Beckett is a member of the Athena SWANN charter,

which commits to gender equality in science and technology subjects.

The four faculties – arts, environment and technology; business and law; Carnegie; and health and social

sciences – offer a range of disciplines, from physiotherapy to computer forensics and sport, to human-resource

management.

With employability at the heart of its curriculum, Leeds Beckett uses its relationship with employers to ensure

course content is relevant to the workplace.

Their aspiration is to help create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising

leaders and they work closely with employers and partners to ensure that their graduates are ready for work,

ready for life, and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

Leeds Beckett’s student union is a hub of societies, sports teams and volunteering opportunities. Students can

join clubs which range from football to ethical hacking; from Harry Potter to Yoga. The union is also a popular

music venue where big names from the UK and beyond play each week.

Notable Alumni

·        Piers Aggett and Kesi Dryden – musicians from Rudimental.

·        Ricky Wilson – musician in the Kaiser Chiefs.

·        Jeremy Dyson – screenwriter on The League of Gentlemen.

·        Sir Eric Pickles – Conservative MP for Brentwood and Ongar, former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

·        Dame Sarah Storey – swimmer and cyclist, most successful female British Paralympian with 14 gold medals.

·        Alistair Brownlee – triathlete, double Olympic champion.

·        Kevin Sinfield – rugby league, former Leeds Rhinos, England captain and Great Britain player.

·        Sir Ian McGeechan – rugby union, former Wasps, Scotland and British & Irish Lions head coach.

·        Emily Scarratt – rugby union, England international and World Cup winner.

·        Lucy Bronze – footballer, Manchester City and England.

English Language Requirements

·        Students require good verbal and written English skills to benefit from their course

         which they will need to demonstrate through a recognised language test such as IELTS,

         Pearson Test of English Academic or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE).

·        Most courses at Leeds Beckett University require the equivalent of IELTS 6.0

         (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

Accommodation for International Students

• International students are guaranteed a place in university accommodation if they apply within the

                      booking period of February–July; if students apply outside this period, the university will help them

                      to find alternative accommodation in Leeds.

• The University's modern student accommodation provide over 4000 places for both UK and

                       international students and are regarded as some of the best in the UK. Most of the accommodation is en-suite

                       bedrooms in self-catering flats with shared kitchen facilities. Some rooms have shared bathroom facilities.

                       You may share kitchen and bathroom facilities with 2 to 6 people. All are conveniently linked by

                       excellent public transport. University Halls are occupied by students enjoying the freedom of living away

                       from home.

Studying at Leeds Beckett University in the UK is one of the best investments you will ever make.

What's more, with the following discounts, the courses are great value for money:

·        An offer a 10% early payment discount, or a 10% alumni discount to eligible students.

·        Many of the Masters (postgraduate) qualifications take just one year to complete, saving you money

          on tuition fees and living costs.

A 10% discount of the tuition fees for the first year of study is available to Leeds Beckett graduates who

register for postgraduate study.

The University has been awarded six Commonwealth Shared Scholarships:

·        Five awards for MSc Public Health - Health Promotion

·        One award for MSc Responsible Tourism Management

There are numerous other scholarships. Kindly refer to university website for detail qualifications required.

Other scholarships

You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies

and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the 

British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.