Leeds Beckett University
A professionally minded Leeds university with two campuses, a long sporting heritage and a 2027 start date of 20 September.
- Tuition
- £17,345
- 2027-28
- Founded
- 1824
- QS World Ranking
- 1001-1200
- 2027 edition
- Campus
- Urban
About Leeds Beckett
Leeds Beckett University describes itself as a modern, professional-based university. Its own history timeline starts with the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824 and runs through the Leeds Institute of Science and Art and Literature (1897), Leeds Law School (1924), Leeds College of Commerce (1926), Leeds College of Art (1927) and Carnegie College of Physical Training (1933), a 1968 merger at Beckett Park, Leeds Polytechnic in 1970, Leeds Metropolitan University in 1992 and its current name in 2014.
Its facilities are grouped into two main campus areas, the City Campus and the Headingley Campus, and courses are taught in schools including Leeds Business School, Leeds Law School, Leeds School of Arts, the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, the School of Health, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Carnegie School of Education and the Carnegie School of Sport. The Carnegie School of Sport building opened in 2020 and the Leeds School of Arts building in 2021.
Entry requirements are published as UCAS tariff points per course, and for 2027 start they range from 112 points for Business and Management to 128 for Architecture, which also needs a portfolio. Leeds Beckett suits applicants who want a practical degree in a big city, a vocational route through architecture, law, psychology, sport or business, and an optional placement year.
Victrix fortunae sapientia
“Wisdom is the conqueror of fortune” — university motto
Why students choose Leeds Beckett
BA (Hons) Architecture is validated by RIBA for Part 1 and sits in the Leeds School of Arts, with a portfolio required before acceptance.
Many courses, such as BSc Psychology, offer a placement year, and all 2027 courses checked start on 20 September 2027.
Sport has deep roots here: the university's history includes Carnegie College of Physical Training from 1933, and it now has a Carnegie School of Sport.
International scholarships depend on your country (Leeds Beckett's scholarships page uses a country selector), and the university says it guarantees student accommodation in the city.
Admissions
2027 entry
Selectivity
Leeds Beckett does not publish an overall offer rate. Course pages give the UCAS tariff points required for 2027 entry, for example 112 for Business and Management, 112-120 for Psychology, 120 for Law with Criminology and 128 for Architecture.
Typical entry requirements
| A-levels / UCAS tariff | 2027 entry: 112 points (Business and Management, minimum 72 from two A-levels), 112-120 (Psychology, minimum 72-80 from two A-levels), 120 (Law with Criminology, minimum 80 from two A-levels), 128 (Architecture, minimum 88 from two A-levels) |
|---|---|
| GCSEs | English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) for Architecture and Psychology |
| IB Diploma | Architecture: 128 tariff points or 32 IB points, including at least 3 Highers with 2 at grade 5 or above, plus a portfolio |
| English language | IELTS 6 Most degrees require IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5. Architecture requires IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Some courses require higher scores; check the course page. |
Deadlines
- UCAS main deadline Non-binding Next deadline · In ~3 months13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for 2027-entry undergraduate courses, 18:00 UK time.
- UCAS final date Non-binding In ~9 months30 June 2027
Applications received by this date (18:00 UK time) are sent to universities; after it they go into Clearing (UCAS). UCAS's final date for 2027 entry is 23 September 2027.
These are UCAS's dates for 2027 entry (ucas.com); course pages show a start date of 20 September 2027. The UCAS 15 October 2026 date is not listed because it applies only to Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses, none of which Leeds Beckett offers. Leeds Beckett did not list its own separate application deadline on the pages checked.
How to apply
Apply through UCAS using Leeds Beckett's institution code L27 and the course UCAS code (for example K102 Architecture, C800 Psychology). International applicants then provide English language evidence and pay 50% of fees or show sponsorship after accepting an offer, with the balance due within three months of starting.
What admissions looks for
- UCAS tariff points at the level stated on the course page, including the minimum from two A-levels or equivalent.
- GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above for courses that require them.
- A portfolio for Architecture, submitted before an offer is accepted.
- English language at IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5), or 6.5 for Architecture.
Tips for applying to Leeds Beckett
- 1 Check the tariff range for your course: Psychology is 112-120, so predicted grades near the lower end may still be considered.
- 2 Start building your architecture portfolio early, because the BA Architecture course requires it before acceptance.
- 3 International students can check the scholarship and entry-requirement details for their country on Leeds Beckett's 'find your country' pages.
- 4 Use the UCAS tariff calculator on Leeds Beckett's site to convert non-A-level qualifications.
Costs & financial aid
2027-28 · figures in GBP
International scholarships depend on your country; Leeds Beckett's page uses a country selector and the amounts were not readable in the page text when checked (30 September 2026), so check the country page and the terms for 2027 entry. UK students can use government tuition fee loans, and a separate Landsec scholarship exists for BA Architecture.
- Varies by country; see the scholarships-by-country pages
- International scholarships
- 50% of fees on accepting the place (or sponsorship evidence), balance within three months of starting
- International payment plan
Academics
Academic calendar: Academic calendars are published for September and January starts; the 2027 September start is 20 September 2027.
Architecture (BA Hons)
RIBA Part 1 validated, UCAS K102, 128 points and a portfolio.
Psychology (BSc Hons)
UCAS C800, 112-120 points, with a placement year option.
Law with Criminology (LLB)
UCAS M190 at 120 points, from a university whose history includes Leeds Law School (1924).
Business and Management (BA Hons)
UCAS NND2 at 112 points, one of several business management variants including law and marketing.
Sport and exercise courses
Taught in the Carnegie School of Sport, in a building opened in 2020, with roots in the 1933 Carnegie College of Physical Training.
Research
- The Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools is based at Leeds Beckett.
- Research is organised around the schools, with research degrees offered in business, computer science, education, health, law, social sciences and sport.
Schools & faculties
- Leeds Business School
- Leeds Law School
- Leeds School of Arts
- School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing
- School of Health
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Carnegie School of Education
- Carnegie School of Sport
Leeds Beckett cites a London Economics report that students completing a first degree experience a net earnings benefit of 67,000 pounds; no official graduate-employment percentage was found on the pages checked.
Student life
Leeds Beckett's buildings are grouped into a City Campus and a Headingley Campus. The university offers student accommodation in Leeds and says it guarantees student accommodation in the city, with halls such as Arena Village and Carnegie Village and features like 24-hour security. Sport is a big part of the identity through Beckett Sport and the Carnegie School of Sport, and international students can work up to 20 hours a week in term time on a student visa, with a student job board and an ambassador scheme.
- Beckett Sport and the Carnegie School of Sport.
- Halls of residence including Arena Village and Carnegie Village.
- A dedicated student job board and international student ambassador roles.
- A global village and arrival guide for international students.
Housing. Leeds Beckett says it guarantees student accommodation in the city, with options on campus and across Leeds.
Location
Leeds is a large city in West Yorkshire. Leeds Beckett's buildings are grouped into a City Campus and a Headingley Campus, both within the city. Leeds Beckett describes its role as an anchor institution for Leeds and the wider region and says it supports more than 4,000 jobs, almost 3,000 in Yorkshire and Humber.
Nearest airport: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Notable alumni
- MA Marc AlmondSinger and co-founder of Soft Cell; studied at Leeds Polytechnic and left with a 2:1 honours degree
- RW Ricky WilsonKaiser Chiefs frontman; BA in Graphic Arts and Design (2000) and a master's at Leeds Metropolitan University
- EP Eric PicklesConservative politician and former cabinet minister; studied at Leeds Polytechnic
- KL Kim LeadbeaterLabour MP; BSc in health-related exercise and fitness (2005)
- LB Lucy BronzeEngland international footballer; transferred to Leeds Metropolitan University to continue her sports science degree and graduated in 2013
- KH Keely HodgkinsonOlympic middle-distance runner; began a criminology degree at Leeds Beckett in 2021 but dropped out to focus on athletics (did not graduate)
- AS Alexander SkarsgardActor; attended Leeds Metropolitan University for six months in 1996 after leaving Swedish military service, enrolling to study English (non-degree study; later received an honorary degree in 2011)
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for Leeds Beckett University?
They vary by course: for 2027 entry, Business and Management needs 112 UCAS tariff points, Psychology 112-120, Law with Criminology 120 and Architecture 128 with a portfolio.
How much are Leeds Beckett's tuition fees for international students in 2027?
The international fee for most undergraduate courses entering in 2027/28 is 17,345 pounds a year. The International Foundation Year is 14,850.
What IELTS score do I need for Leeds Beckett?
Most degrees require IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5. Architecture requires 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.
What is the UCAS deadline for Leeds Beckett for 2027 entry?
The main UCAS deadline is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS sends on applications received by 30 June 2027; later ones go into Clearing. The 15 October 2026 date applies only to Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses, which Leeds Beckett does not offer. Leeds Beckett's UCAS institution code is L27.
When does the 2027 academic year start at Leeds Beckett?
The undergraduate course pages checked show a start date of 20 September 2027.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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