Leeds Beckett University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

 

Infrastructure

The University has campuses in Headingley and the City campus. Both these sites have wonderful settings with top-notch infrastructure like laboratories, music and performing arts studios, animation, computing laboratories, and fitness centre. There is also a running track along with squash and tennis courts. The City Campus has numerous shops, businesses, and restaurants. There is also the Rose Bowl and Broadcasting Place along with other facilities.

Research laboratories offer cutting-edge equipment and infrastructure to students and researchers. There is top-class equipment along with services for businesses. There are research centers and laboratories in divisions like sports, art and design, built environments, creative technologies, trading floor in the business school, health and life sciences facilities, and more.

Academic

The admission timelines are between the 1st of September and 26th of January. The Leeds Beckett University admission process encompasses the following:

1. Application through UCAS.

2. Application through the online portal.

3. Postgraduate aspirants may directly apply to the university as well. You have to create an account on the online site and finish the application via the account.

The Leeds Beckett University admission requirements are the following:

1. Undergraduate applicants require Class XII qualifications with minimum marks of 60%.

2. The minimum marks may be 70% for CISCE/CBSE as well.

3. IELTS 6.0 is required with per-band scores of at least 5.5.

4. Postgraduate applicants require a 2.5 GPA for the 2:2 equivalent along with a bachelor’s degree along with IELTS 6.0.

5. The minimum marks will be 70% in Class XII as well.

Leeds Beckett University acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers several postgraduate and undergraduate programs along with distance learning courses. Some of the popular course options include accounting and finance, engineering, architecture and landscape design, biomedical sciences, art and design, civil engineering, business and management, psychology, business, law, journalism, hospitality, and sports.

The schedule for 2022-23 is the following:

The starting date is 01.08.2022 while the ending date is 24.07.2023.

Extra-curriculars and student diversity

The university offers a welcoming environment for international students along with several clubs and societies. There are student committees operating these societies which cover various interests of pupils including faith, politics, music, and more. You can enjoy society events throughout the year including concerts, quiz nights and more. Other societies are dedicated to fashion, climbing, games, international business, marketing and more. There are several bars and eateries along with Wi-Fi facilities at different spots. There are varied sports facilities like fitness classes, sports teams and more.

Career/Professional

There are several career services and solutions including career appointments, workshops, placement support and more. There are various initiatives taken for helping students enhance their overall employability quotient along with getting access to online resources and other tools. Beckett Careers is the dedicated team offering support services throughout the entire university study period, helping students find part-time jobs that they can take up alongside their courses. They may also be able to discover options in terms of graduate job opportunities. You can also access several other opportunities

Students will be able to apply for jobs while working especially volunteering roles and placements. They can also find assistance with finding full-time employment after graduating while getting assistance with their resumes. Students can also prepare for interviews with the right guidance and support. The institute has good industry connect that help build skills that are coveted along with other attributes that make them the right fits for organizations in various fields. The Get Hired-Online Resource Centre is a one-stop solution for students who wish to find employment soon. Beckett Careers collaborates with numerous organizations and companies in many industries. They build on their links with employer-centric events every year along with helping students’ network with companies and witness available opportunities. Students can start connecting with potential employers from the very first year onwards.

Hundreds of companies participate in the central program of events every year. The university is connected to some of the biggest employers of graduates in the countries along with employers in the local area as well. The Employer Resource Centre is the repository for valuable guidance and advice along with other helpful insights.

The list of famous alumni includes the following:

1. Alexander Skarsgard- actor.

2. Peter Mark Sinclair- musician, singer-songwriter.

3. Alistair Edward Brownlee, tri-athlete.

4. Samantha Ann Quek, field hockey player and television personality.

5. Graham Stephen Potter, former player and football manager.

6. Hassan Diab, engineer and academic.

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Financial

Type of Course	Tuition Fees (Annual)
Pre-sessional 5 weeks	£1,350 (INR 1.35 lakh)
Pre-sessional 10 weeks	£2,700 (INR 2.70 lakh)
Foundation	£12,500 (INR 12.5 lakh)
Undergraduate / Bachelors (most courses)	£14,000 (INR 14 lakh)
Postgraduate / Masters (most courses)	£15,000 (INR 15 lakh)

On average it costs a single student between £134 and £217+ a week to live in Leeds – rent £90, food £20 – £50. If you buy lunch on campus is £15 – £20.

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