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Why Study at Leeds Beckett University
A public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with two campuses in the city centre and Headingley, Leeds Beckett University traces back all the way to 1824. It all started when Leeds Mechanics Institute was founded then later became the Leeds Institute of Science, Art and Literature until it was once again renamed to Leeds College of Technology in 1927. The college merged with Leeds College of Commerce, part of Leeds College of Artand Yorkshire College of Education and Home Economics in 1927 to form Leeds Polytechnic. Afterwards, James Graham College and the City of Leeds College of Education joined Leeds Polytechnic. It then became one of the founding members of the Northern Consortium. The Polytechnic became Leeds Metropolitan University and gained the right to award its own degrees after the Further and Higher Education Act came into effect in 1992.
In 1998, the university merged with Harrogate College and therefore forming the Harrogate campus until the year 2008 when the college was replaced by Hull college. The university is now partnered with the University of North Florida with a student and faculty exchange programme. There’s also an agreement with Bradford College that aims to validate degrees for the college.
Departments and Divisions
The university consists of Leeds School of Arts, School of Built Environment Engineering and Computing, Leeds Business School, School of Cultural Studies and Humanities, Carnegie School of Education, School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management, School of Health, Leeds Law School, Leeds School of Social Sciences, Carnegie School of Sport, and the Department of Languages.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and distance learning courses. Undergraduate courses are available in Accounting and Finance, Art and Design, Business and Management, Architecture & Landscape Design, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management, Criminology, Psychology and Sociology, Civil Engineering, Computing & Engineering, Creative Technologies, English Language Study, Dietetics and Nutrition, Film, Law, Marketing, PR and Journalism, Social and Community Studies, and many more.
Postgraduate courses are available in Creative Technologies, Events Management, Music & Sound, Nursing, Healthcare and Health Promotion, Performing Arts, Politics and International Relations, Rehabilitation Therapies, Social and Community Studies, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Speech and Language Sciences, Surveying, Construction and Project Management, and more.
As for Distance Learning, courses include MSc Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management, MSc Psychology (Conversion Award), MBA (Executive), MSc Nutrition in Practice, MA
Childhood Studies and Early Years, BSc (Hons) Facilities Management (Top-Up), MSc
Quantity Surveying Commercial Management, MSc Real Estate, and more!
Facilities and Resources
A variety of modern facilities and student services are available at Leeds Beckett University including teaching spaces such as Broadcasting Place which was voted one of the best tall buildings in the world, architecture studios, Digital Print Studio, Fashion studio, Graphic design studio, Printmaking studio, Headingley Library, Sheila Silver Library, study spaces, Sport & Gym facilities including Blue Hockey Pitch, City Campus Gym, and a Running Track. There’s also a food court with a variety of choices and Tiki Cafe for your daily cup of coffee.
Leeds Beckett University Student Accommodation
There is Leeds Beckett University Student Accommodation offered that is minutes away from your classes. It has excellent amenities such as Wi-Fi, contents insurance, and 24-hour maintenance all included in your rent. There’s also 24/7 security, keycard access, and CCTV. Student halls include Arena Village, Broadcasting Tower, Carnegie Village, Kirkstall Brewery, Mardson House, and Mill Street.
Nearby Universities
There are several universities located near Leeds Beckett University including the University of Leeds and Leeds Arts University.
