Leeds Beckett University

PROFILE LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

locationUnited Kingdom

Ranked #801 to #1000

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

Ranked #301 to #400

Times Higher Education Education Studies 2025 subject ranking

Established in 1824

Year of Establishment

Leeds Beckett University is a public university in Leeds, United Kingdom, with roots tracing back to the founding of the Leeds Mechanics’ Institute in 1824. It offers a broad range of subjects across areas such as business, engineering, social sciences, and arts and humanities, with study options supported by student services and accommodation in Leeds. For international students, progression routes can include pathway programmes via Leeds Beckett University International Study Centre before moving to degree study, depending on eligibility.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Leeds Beckett University has recognised presence in international ranking systems and a long institutional heritage rooted in technical and professional education in Leeds. It is also connected to established pathway provision for international students through Leeds Beckett University International Study Centre with defined entry routes and fee structures.

  1. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 placement (801 to 1000th).
  2. Multiple Times Higher Education subject table placements in 2025 (including Business and Economics 401 to 500, Psychology 401 to 500, Social Sciences 401 to 500, Arts and Humanities 501 to 600, Medical and Health 501 to 600).
  3. International Study Centre pathway tuition fees and UKVI living cost guidance published for 2025 to 2026 entries.

FACILITIES

Facilities include academic teaching spaces, student learning resources, and student support services across its campuses, plus on campus and nearby residence options used by students. Facilities support both city based study and sport focused provision in Leeds. The exact facility mix varies by campus and building.

  1. Teaching and learning buildings, City Campus
  2. Teaching and learning buildings, Headingley Campus
  3. Library and study spaces, City Campus
  4. Library and study spaces, Headingley Campus
  5. Students’ Union facilities, City Campus
  6. Sport facilities, Headingley Campus
  7. Halls of residence options, Leeds (multiple sites)

LOCATION

City Campus

Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3HE (sat nav LS1 3HB).

Headingley Campus

Leeds, United Kingdom, LS6 3QS (sat nav LS16 5LF).

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes (International Foundation Year subject routes):

  1. International Foundation Year Business and Law
  2. International Foundation Year Engineering and Computing
  3. International Foundation Year Health and Social Sciences

List of all year one programmes:

  1. International Year One Business Management
  2. International Year One Computer Science
  3. International Year One Hospitality and Tourism Management

List of other programmes:

  1. Pre Sessional English Programme
  2. In Sessional English Support
  3. Professional Short Courses

List of all undergraduate programmes:

  1. Bachelor of Business Management
  2. Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
  3. Bachelor of Marketing
  4. Bachelor of International Business
  5. Bachelor of Computer Science
  6. Bachelor of Cyber Security
  7. Bachelor of Software Engineering
  8. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
  9. Bachelor of Civil Engineering
  10. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  11. Bachelor of Architecture
  12. Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
  13. Bachelor of Construction Management
  14. Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
  15. Bachelor of Sports Coaching
  16. Bachelor of Psychology
  17. Bachelor of Sociology
  18. Bachelor of Criminology
  19. Bachelor of Journalism
  20. Bachelor of Media and Communication
  21. Bachelor of Fashion Design
  22. Bachelor of Graphic Design
  23. Bachelor of Film and Television Production
  24. Bachelor of Fine Art
  25. Bachelor of Music Production

List of all postgraduate programmes:

  1. Master of Business Administration
  2. Master of International Business
  3. Master of Project Management
  4. Master of Digital Marketing
  5. Master of Data Analytics
  6. Master of Computer Science
  7. Master of Cyber Security
  8. Master of Artificial Intelligence
  9. Master of Engineering Management
  10. Master of Construction Project Management
  11. Master of Architecture
  12. Master of Psychology
  13. Master of Sport Management
  14. Master of Public Health
  15. Master of Media and Communication

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

£28.50

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

£14,750 per year

£14,000 to £16,000 per year

£15,500 to £17,500 per year

Living Cost

Approximately £1,136 per month

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
University managed halls

Leeds Beckett lists multiple halls of residence used by students, including options associated with City and Headingley access.

  1. Arena Village (postcode LS2 8BR).
  2. Carnegie Village (Headingley Campus, postcode LS6 3GZ).
  3. Marsden House (example room price shown at £191.00 per week for 2025 to 2026 on a room listing).
off-campus
Private sector student accommodation near campus

Leeds has private student accommodation providers operating near university locations, and students may choose these depending on preference and availability.

iQ Marsden House (private operator listing, bills included and facilities such as study areas and social spaces described by provider)