Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has campuses in the city centre and Headingley. The university’s origins can be traced to 1824, with the foundation of the Leeds Mechanics Institute. Leeds Polytechnic was formed in 1970, and was part of the Leeds Local Education Authority until it became an independent Higher Education Corporation on 1 April 1989. In 1992, the institution gained university status. The current name was adopted in September 2014.

Faculties

• Art, Architecture and Design
• Built Environment & Engineering
• Business
• Clinical & Applied Sciences
• Computing, creating technologies & engineering
• Cultural studies and humanities
• Education
• Events, Tourism & Hospitality management
• Film, music & performing arts
• Health & community studies
• Law
• Department of Languages
• Social Sciences
• Sport

English language ability

Your English language ability is an important part of the application process and is essential when applying for your student visa.

IELTS is the main English language qualification they ask for, although they do accept others.

Most of their degrees require a minimum IELTS of 6.0, with no skill below 5.5, but some courses may require a higher score.

Scholarships for International Students

• International Foundation Year - £1,500
• Undergraduate Courses - £1,000 per year
• Postgraduate Courses - £3,000
• Research Courses - £1,500

Accommodation

The university provides 4,500 bedrooms in a variety of locations and all first year undergraduates are guaranteed a place in university accommodation, so long as Leeds Beckett University is the student's first choice university.

Two of the most popular accommodation buildings are next to each other in Burley near The Leeds Studios and 0.8 mi from City Campus.

Accommodation types not owned by the university vary. Across North Leeds there are many sites which are primarily low-rise buildings, often converted from a former industrial use. The growing number of sites around the city center has led to the building of new high-rise complexes, these include CLV Leeds, The Skyplaza and Broadcasting Tower.

Reputation and rankings

National rankings

• Complete (2021)                                            121
• Guardian (2021)                                             120
• Times / Sunday Times (2021)                      123

Global rankings

• THE (2021)                                                      601-800

British Government assessment

• Teaching Excellence Framework              Silver