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“I chose Leeds Beckett for the great
placement opportunities.”
Deklon Brown
BA (Hons) Social Work
“I’m continually supported
and inspired by my lecturers.”
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS Éva Lourie-Russell Jay Ali
leedsbeckett.ac.uk 2020 BA (Hons) Dance BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY IS UNIVERSITY IS A LIFE-CHANGING
MORE THAN A PLACE TO STUDY. AND THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
IT IS A COMMUNITY. LET’S DO IT TOGETHER.
LEARN FROM EXPERT ACADEMICS
WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT
BE PART OF
WHAT THEY TEACH.
SOMETHING
This video gives you a taste of what a day at LBU could look like for you. Leeds is a city
bursting with opportunities for you to figure out who you are and what you love.
See what a day in the life of a Leeds Beckett student is like:
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/dayinthelife
CONTENTS
14 YOUR
STUDENT LIFE 32 ACADEMICS
& RESEARCH 36 SPACES
TO LEARN 48 COURSES
Discover how our academics can help We offer an inspiring environment
Student life is a big part of your university experience. The social life and the you see things differently and set you and invest in our facilities to help you
activities you can get involved in are all a part of the memories you’ll make. up for a successful career. succeed during your time with us.
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YOUR UNIVERSITY
06 Welcome
08 Our campuses
YOUR STUDENT LIFE
GET HIRED
16 Leeds & Headingley
20 LBU Students’ Union Explore how work placements, expert tutors, guest speakers and
22 Clubs & Activities other unmissable activities and opportunities can help set you up for
Get to know our schools and find the
24 Accommodation a successful career.
right course for you.
26 University essentials
20 24
50 School of Art, Architecture
28 Student support & Design
YOUR WELCOME 58 School of Built Environment
YOUR STUDIES STUDENTS’ TO YOUR & Engineering
32 Academics & Research 70
School of Clinical & Applied
36 Libraries & Support
UNION NEW HOME Sciences
78
School of Computing, Creative
Technologies & Engineering
YOUR FUTURE
Living independently can be one of the 88 School of Cultural Studies
40 Get hired
Find out how Leeds Beckett highlights of your time at university. & Humanities
44 International students Students’ Union (LBSU) makes Check out the fantastic choice of 94 Carnegie School of Education
46 Fees & funding students’ lives better. accommodation on offer at LBU.
102
School of Events, Tourism
& Hospitality Management
FURTHER INFORMATION
108
School of Film, Music
166 Maps & Performing Arts
168 Steps to university 118
School of Health & Community
171 Entry requirements Studies
172 Foundation programmes 128 Leeds Business School
174 Course index 140 Leeds Law School
176 Open days 146 Leeds School of Social Sciences
156 Carnegie School of Sport
CONTENTS leedsbeckett.ac.uk 03
AWARDED SILVER STATUS FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2017
YOUR
UNIVERSITY
FIVE STARS
FOR EMPLOYABILITY, FACILITIES
& INTERNATIONALISATION
CONTRIBUTES AN ESTIMATED
£520M TO THE ECONOMY ANNUALLY
WELCOME TO LEEDS BECKETT A message from the Vice Chancellor Welcome to Leeds Beckett and thank you for your interest in our university. We are a world-class university, featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. Since the early 19th century, we have been successfully combining an academic education with its practical application. We continue to collaborate with thousands of regional, national and international businesses to ensure our research and courses are contemporary, rich and relevant; they meet the needs of our students and their present or future employers. We believe this is why 95% of all our UK graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating*. Our ambitions for the future are demonstrated by a significant investment in our academic facilities, with two major developments due for completion, one in winter 2019/20 and the other in autumn/ winter 2020. These outstanding new buildings will enhance our creative and sport provision and provide expansion space for many of our academic schools, further strengthening our teaching and research activities across a range of subject areas. We recognise that academic success is a partnership between teachers and learners. I hope that what you discover about our courses and our academic approach provides you with the confidence to join us and combine your ambition with ours. If you would like to know more about us, please follow the links to more detailed information on our website. And don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’ll be pleased to talk. Professor Peter Slee Vice Chancellor, Leeds Beckett University *Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17 YOUR UNIVERSITY / Welcome 07
01 02
HEADINGLEY
CAMPUS
A leafy haven in a lively and thriving community.
All within reach of the city centre.
Set in nearly 100 acres of beautiful parkland and only minutes from
the city centre, our Headingley Campus is home to five academic
schools, Carnegie Village accommodation and a new £45million sports
teaching and research facility for Carnegie School of Sport, opening in
winter 2019/20.
The School of Computing, Creative Technology & Engineering’s
laboratories provide equipment to support electrical and electronic
engineering and include industry-proven technologies. Our computing
technology lab, a partnership with global technology giant Avaya, brings
business to the heart of the campus so our students solve real-world
problems with industry specification tools. 03 04
Students on environmental courses gain valuable experience
working with plants, planting design, ecology, environmental art and
construction at the landscape resource centre.
The Carnegie School of Education’s simulated classrooms allow you to
practice your teaching in early years, art and design and sciences.
Write, mix, produce and record your own music in music studios or
produce animated content in the motion capture studio.
Carnegie Pavilion teaching facility is a short walk away at the world-
famous Headingley Stadium, which regularly hosts international cricket
and rugby fixtures.
05
01 3G pitch
02 James Graham
03 The Acre
04 Landscape resource centre
05 Sport Science facilities
YOUR UNIVERSITY / Our campuses leedsbeckett.ac.uk
01 02
CITY
CAMPUS
The city campus makes a striking contribution
to the city’s skyline.
The campus is home to eight academic schools and the location
of the £80 million creative arts building, opening in autumn/winter 2020.
Inside, our students apply their learning in professional-quality
facilities, including biomedical laboratories, a courtroom, a financial
trading floor and an innovative clinical skills suite.
The Hydra suite puts students in the shoes of decision-makers during
realistic crisis simulations, aiming to improve decision-making, critical
thinking and communication skills.
03 04
Law students hone their legal expertise in purpose-built facilities
that include a realistic courtroom and the Law Clinic where they give
real legal advice to the general public.
Our clinical skills suite has been designed to meet the learning
needs of a range of health professionals, with specialist equipment in
purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out
in a suitable and safe environment.
Practical sessions in our biomedical sciences laboratories allow
you to put theory into practice using a range of biomechanical,
microbiological, molecular and physiological analysis equipment.
Our art, architecture and design studios provide space for individual and
group projects and facilities, while our 3D printer and laser cutters
can also be used for model making, plastic forming, plasma cutting
and 3D sculptures.
05
For virtual tours of both campuses, visit
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/virtualopenday
For information about Open Days, visit
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/opendays
01 Broadcasting Place
02 Portland Building
03 3D workshops
04 School of Built Environment & Engineering
05 Biomedical sciences labs
YOUR UNIVERSITY / Our campuses leedsbeckett.ac.uk 11
OPENING WINTER 2019/20 01
CAMPUS
DEVELOPMENTS
We invest significantly in our facilities and learning
resources to create the right environment for you.
This means you have access to everything you need
to help you succeed during your time with us.
New £45m world-class sports teaching and New £80m Creative Arts building
research building The creative industries are just one of the UK’s
We are fiercely proud of our rich sporting heritage. global success stories, and our graduates are OPENING AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 02
leading the way in creative organisations around the
In order to continue our history of sporting
world. To ensure that we remain at the forefront of
excellence, work is underway to develop a new £45m
these industries and continue to produce the next
sports teaching and research facility, which will be
generation of creative talent, we have invested £80m
home to the Carnegie School of Sport.
in a new state-of-the-art building, which will become
The new development opens in winter 2019/20 a hub for creative education in the city.
and will give students access to a host of world-
Opening in autumn/winter 2020, this outstanding
class facilities, including an indoor sprint track –
new facility will be home to our Northern Film
cantilevered over the roof – and one of the country’s
School, as well as Music Production, Performing Arts
largest hypoxic chambers, which can mimic different
and Fashion courses. It will be packed with specialist
altitudes and environments. It also includes high-
facilities, including a 184-seat performance theatre;
tech sports and exercise science labs and strength
a 220-seat Dolby Atmos movie cinema; state-of-
and conditioning suites, state-of-the-art health and
the-art fashion, dance and music recording studios;
wellbeing studios, and a rooftop-walking terrace.
professional TV and film studios; acoustic labs and a
Undergraduate, postgraduate and research host of industry-standard post-production suites.
programmes will use the new facility as a base, For more information about the Creative Arts building, visit
while elite athletes will be able to use its outstanding leedsbeckett.ac.uk/developments/projects/
sports science and performance facilities. creative-arts-building
For more information about the Carnegie Teaching &
Research building, visit
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/developments/projects/
carnegie-teaching-and-research-building
01 Carnegie Teaching & Research building, artistic impression
02 Creative Arts building, artistic impression
YOUR UNIVERSITY / Our campuses leedsbeckett.ac.uk 13
MORE THAN
24,000
STUDENTS STUDY WITH US
YOUR
STUDENT LIFE
LEEDS
2 BEST PLACE
ND
TO LIVE AND WORK
2018 ONEFAMILY LIVEABILITY INDEX
JOIN A CITY WITH MORE THAN
60,000
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
HESA
01
WELCOME TO
LEEDS
Brimming with art, culture and
entertainment, Leeds is one of the UK’s
most vibrant cities.
Whether you live near our leafy Headingley
Campus or in the heart of the city, you will
never be far away from something that
captures your imagination.
02
From the legendary Brudenell Social Club to the spectacular Trinity
shopping centre, Leeds has something for everyone.
You will be perfectly positioned to take advantage of a thriving cultural
scene, hundreds of bars and restaurants, and some of the most
beautiful countryside in the UK.
Let’s take a closer look at what you can look forward to.
Arts and culture
Leeds has become a cultural hotspot in recent years with a host of arts
and culture festivals taking residence in the city each year.
Leeds Light Night has illuminated the city for more than a decade,
Leeds International Film Festival brings together some of the world’s
most visionary filmmakers and Leeds Festival is one of the world’s
biggest and best celebrations of popular music.
You don’t have to wait for the big events to get your culture fix, though.
Leeds Grand Theatre, Northern Ballet, Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds
City Museum, Brudenell Social Club and the First Direct Arena are just
a handful of the venues that provide year-round access to the finest art
and culture.
1703 04 05
Eat, drink and shop
The compact nature of Leeds’ city centre means
you don’t have to walk far to find a restaurant, bar
or shop to your taste.
Leeds is an essential destination for food lovers
with high-end restaurants, cool cafes and mouth-
watering street vendors all vying for your attention.
Bars like Belgrave Music Hall and Headrow House
blend live music, food stalls and craft ale to great
effect and have become firm favourites with
students, while the Leeds Indie Food festival is one of
the country’s biggest celebrations of food and drink.
06
The city has an eye-catching shopping scene with
high street brands, market stalls and independent
boutiques catering for every taste.
Sport
You are never far away from world-class sporting
action in Leeds.
The city is home to some of the country’s most iconic
teams across several sports, such as Leeds United,
Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Leeds is host to the ITU World Triathlon Series, and
a focal point for the region’s own cycling event, the
Tour de Yorkshire.
Countryside
Living in Leeds will put you within touching distance
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of some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside
and coasts.
Leave the city behind and enjoy national parks,
breathtaking castles and stunning landscapes.
Leeds has been awarded Purple Flag status in
recognition of the fact the city centre is clean and
offers a lively and safe night out.
08 09
01 Trinity Shopping Centre 06 Leeds City Centre
02 Beckett Park, Headingley 07 Kirkstall Abbey
03 Headingley Village 08 First Direct Arena
04 Victoria Leeds 09 Beckett Park, Headingley
05 Headingley Village
YOUR STUDENT LIFE / Leeds & HeadingleyYOUR
STUDENTS’
UNION
Dear future Becketteer, We all need a little help now and then.
We’re super excited to welcome you to Independent from the university, your
Leeds Beckett! Did you know that you’ll LBSU Advice Service has represented
automatically become a member of Leeds and helped students with course issues,
Beckett Students’ Union (LBSU) as well? financial difficulty, house hunting and really
LBSU exists purely to make your life as a anything that might crop up.
student better and is on hand for advice,
You might not know just yet, but if there’s
support and guidance throughout your time
a change you want to make, why not make
here. But wait, we have more! We organise
it yourself? LBSU is student-led and runs
events and create opportunities that can
the Leadership Elections every year for
elevate your student experience and drive
important student roles, giving you the
you towards your future.
chance to make a difference. Expand your
Got your attention yet? representation, get more bicycle parking
spots, abolish unfair charges and fees…
Start student life with a bang as we
Your passion is the limit!
welcome you at Freshers! Think celebrity
guests, club nights, themed Tea Parties If you need somewhere to chill out between
(that are free!) and huge Freshers Fairs classes, or grab a bite to eat then The
where you can meet new people, learn the Hive is the place to go! Located at both
ins and outs of what you can get up to as a campuses, you can drink, chill, eat, relax
student, all while having lots of fun! and study!
When you’ve settled in, you can become a Our opportunities are limitless as the
part of a huge range of societies (70 and bar is set high by our own students. With
counting from 2018) to meet new friends plenty to sink your teeth into and a whole
and get involved. From popular culture to world to explore at your SU, what are you
faith-based, we’ve got them all! waiting for?
Fancy doing a marathon while picking up Love LBSU
litter? How about shaking up cocktails in a leedsbeckettsu.co.uk
retirement home? Don’t forget to check out
our amazingly diverse range of volunteering
opportunities. You can volunteer as little as
a minute to make a difference in someone’s
life so be sure to check it out!
YOUR STUDENT LIFE / LBU Students’ Union leedsbeckett.ac.uk 21DISCOVER
A NEW YOU
Your time at Leeds Beckett University will shape
your life. You will make new friends, discover
passions you never knew you had and learn skills
that will set you up for the future. We have close relationships with Leeds Rugby,
Leeds Triathlon Centre and Yorkshire County
With a host of sports clubs and societies, there Cricket, giving you the chance to train and
compete in outstanding sporting environments.
is something for everyone to get involved in.
Sport, fitness and wellbeing Societies
We deliver inspiring and inclusive sport and physical Joining a society is a fantastic way to meet like-
activity opportunities for every student. Whether minded people, indulge your passions or take the
you compete internationally, play competitively, plunge and try something completely new.
are looking to stay active or just want to meet new
Along the way, you can develop skills highly
people, our Sports and Active Lifestyles team can
valued by employers, such as leadership and
help you set goals and reach your potential.
teamwork qualities.
Our Headingley Campus is home to outstanding
The Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is home to more
facilities, such as a 500-seat arena, three sports
than 50 societies, from groups based on academic
halls, a gym, pitches, swimming pool and studios.
courses, film, climbing, faith and culture to liberation
Here, you can take advantage of a host of sports,
and political groups. If none of them appeal, the
We provide around 100 sport scholarships each
such as badminton, basketball, football, netball
and swimming, as well as dynamic fitness classes.
Students’ Union will give you all the help you need to year – covering technical, pastoral and financial
Our City Campus is home to a well-equipped gym
set up your own. support – to students competing in more than
and studio. For a full list of societies and information on how to start
your own, visit: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk
25 sports.
Run by students for students, our Athletic Union is
home to 41 sports clubs and 80 teams competing
regularly against other universities in the British
Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) programme.
Our Leadership Academy can help you develop
your skills and knowledge by gaining coaching and
leadership qualifications and supporting activity
in our academies, while adding to your future
employability portfolio.
Visit leedsbeckett.ac.uk/sport for more information.
YOUR STUDENT LIFE / Clubs & Activities leedsbeckett.ac.uk 2301
WELCOME TO
YOUR NEW HOME
Living independently can be one of the highlights of
your time at university.
We have a fantastic choice of accommodation, which
will provide you with a safe, secure and sociable start
to university life.
You are guaranteed a room if you make Contact our accommodation office to discuss your
02 03
Leeds Beckett your first choice and apply for particular requirements.
accommodation before the deadline.
+44 (0)113 812 5972
Find out more at accommodation@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/accommodation/application-guide leedsbeckett.ac.uk/accommodation
If you are a care leaver or an estranged student, we If you prefer private, rented accommodation, you
offer year-round accommodation for each year of can speak to Unipol, a national student housing
study. You can also apply for a university bursary of charity that provides advice and support on finding
up to £1,500 per year. somewhere to live.
Find out more at Find out more at
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/bursaries unipol.org.uk
In 2018/19, our halls of residence prices ranged from Unite Foundation scholarships
£89-£218 per week*. All our halls have free internet We are proud partners of the Unite Foundation, a
access and your rent will usually include your utility charitable trust offering scholarships to care leavers
bills. Some halls have bars, en-suite bathrooms, and estranged students. These scholarships entitle
TV lounges, gyms and social learning spaces. students to three years of free accommodation in a
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Unite Students property.
All halls have disabled access and many have
been adapted to meet the needs of students To find out whether you are eligible for a scholarship
with disabilities. and to apply, visit
unitefoundation.co.uk/get-a-scholarship
01 Marsden House, single en-suite bedroom
02 Broadcasting Tower, exterior
03 Concept Place, social space
04 Broadcasting Tower, kitchen/living area *Prices are indicative. Visit our website for 2020/21 prices
05 Mill Street, social space Discover where you could be living with our Maps on p166
YOUR STUDENT LIFE / Accommodation leedsbeckett.ac.uk 25UNIVERSITY
ESSENTIALS
If you’re moving away to study at LBU, don’t forget
these handy items that’ll make your house feel
more like a home.
1. Water bottle 6. Your favourite mug
Whether you’re going to and from lectures, studying Whether it’s to get to the library early or to pep you
at home or revising in the library, staying hydrated is up after a night out, you might be glad of a caffeine
important. Invest in a good one. hit so pack your favourite mug.
2. Plug splitter & extension lead 7. An alarm clock
A must-have when you’re charging your phone, Make sure you’re on time for your lectures with
working on your laptop and watching Netflix on TV all an alarm clock – you could even invest in one that
at the same time. simulates daylight to help you wake up naturally.
3. First aid kit 8. A games console
It’s always useful to have a stockpile of plasters and In need of a cheap night in? Invite a few friends over
a pack of paracetamol. for a multiplayer gaming session. Just one more go
on Mario Kart…
4. Headphones
Listen to your favourite tunes or podcasts on the 9. Playing cards or board games
go and keep yourself entertained between study Even if “Snap” is the only game you know, cards can
sessions. be a great way to kick-start a night out, and board
games are perfect for a Sunday night in.
5. Fancy dress outfit
It’s essential kit if you’re attempting the Otley Run, 10. Towels and bedding
the legendary student pub crawl, and every fancy Don’t be caught short without some decent bedding
dress outfit is reusable. and sheets – they’ll help ensure you have a great
night’s sleep and proper cosy duvet days.
leedsbeckett.ac.uk 27SUPPORTING YOU
ALL THE WAY
Your time at Leeds Beckett will help you develop the
skills to live independently, give you the tools to forge
a successful career and expose you to exhilarating
new experiences. Whether your challenges are academic, financial or
personal, we have specialist staff on hand to give you
Health and wellbeing
Your wellbeing is our number one priority. Whether
advice on how to tackle your situation. you’re feeling homesick, are anxious about upcoming
exams or are experiencing any personal issue which
Practical help
is affecting your studies, our team of wellbeing
Our Student Hubs will likely be your first port of call
practitioners, which includes counsellors, mental
for queries about many aspects of university life.
health practitioners and chaplains, is here to offer
They are located at each campus and will point you in
free and confidential support. We also have extensive
the right direction for help. You can also access their
online resources.
services through your mobile or online.
For more information, visit
For more details, visit
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studentwellbeing
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub
Disability provision
Academic guidance
If you have a disability, long-term physical or mental
University study involves a lot of new challenges and
health condition or a specific learning difficulty, our
hard work – our academic and support staff will be
team can work with you to make sure that you have
with you every step of the way. As well as learning
the reasonable adjustments and support in place
from expert tutors, you will be assigned an academic
to engage fully with university life. Get in touch with
advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
them now to ensure we understand your support
Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you
needs, and can begin to make arrangements for
to the specialist learning and study-skills resources
them to be in place in good time:
that will underpin your studies.
disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
To find out more, visit
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/academic-advice International
If you are an international student, we recognise
Peer support
that you will have specific academic, financial
Our friendly Student Experience Officers will be
and social requirements. We have a wide range of
a reassuring presence during your time here.
dedicated support to make the process of settling
As graduates of the university, they will help you
into university life easier.
embrace everything that Leeds Beckett and the
wider city has to offer. To find out more, turn to page 44.
For more information, visit Financial advice
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/ Our Student Money Team can give impartial advice
student-experience-team on a wide range of money issues – from developing
your budgeting skills to assessing eligibility for
bursaries and scholarships.
studentmoney@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
To find out more, turn to page 46.
leedsbeckett.ac.uk 2985%
OF LEEDS BECKETT STUDENTS
WERE SATISFIED WITH THE
OVERALL QUALITY OF THEIR COURSE,
EXCEEDING THE SECTOR AVERAGE OF 83%
NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2018
YOUR
STUDIES
THE 2014 RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK
RESULTS HIGHLIGHTED LEEDS BECKETT’S
GROWING REPUTATION FOR RESEARCH
AWARDED
FOUR QS STARS
QS STARS UNIVERSITY RATINGSACADEMICS
Harold Offeh,
Reader in Fine Art
School of Art,
Architecture & Design
Harold has exhibited widely in
& RESEARCH
the UK and internationally
and was the 2017 Open House
residency artist at the celebrated
Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge. He
uses humour in his work to
confront the viewer with aspects
of contemporary culture.
“Instagram is as valid an
Academics at our university inspire, challenge and exploration of culture as a
sculpture or a painting.”
innovate. They help our students to change the way
they think about the world.
Dr Jessica van Horssen,
Senior Lecturer
School of Cultural Studies
& Humanities
Senior lecturer and environmental
historian Jessica tackles scientific
questions from a historical
perspective. Her work on plastic
consumption is helping to shape
UK policy on plastic reduction.
“I use the historical trail of
plastic issues to work towards
an environmental solution.”
YOUR STUDIES / Academics & Research leedsbeckett.ac.uk 33Matty Bovan, Senior Lecturer Jayne Raisborough,
Photography by Lucy Alex Mac
& Fashion Designer Professor of Media
School of Art, School of Cultural Studies
Architecture & Design & Humanities
Matty is an award-winning Jayne specialises in
designer and senior lecturer exploring media and cultural
in fashion at the School of Art representations of social class
Architecture & Design. He has and gender, and challenges the
been recognised as an emerging weight and body stereotypes
designer of distinction by the presented by the media that
New York Times, Vogue and the can have a profound impact on
Guardian, and has designed for the individual.
Rihanna, Rita Ora, and Barbie.
“We must stop thinking ‘thin’
equals good.”
Dr Bill Davies, Senior Lecturer
in Criminology
Leeds School of Social Sciences
Bill co-leads the Prison Research
Network at Leeds Beckett. His
work aims to transform the
rehabilitation of prisoners
through the power of education.
“Education is a crucial
component of prison life that
universities can support.”
YOUR STUDIES / Academics & Research leedsbeckett.ac.uk 35SPACES TO
We continually invest in our learning facilities. The
refurbished libraries at our City and Headingley
campuses feature collaborative and effective
learning spaces. As well as books, our libraries allow
you to borrow laptops and camera equipment, print
LEARN AND
and photocopy, book a presentation room and attend
free workshops.
24/7 support
Both libraries are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. We offer practical support and advice to help
COLLABORATE
you complete your assignments, dissertations and
exams, with 24/7 help available via phone and chat.
Or take a look at our website which gives you all
the information you need to make the most of the
Library.
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/undergraduate/libraries
Resources to support your studies
Our libraries offer inspiring learning environments, The Libraries have more than 300,000 books and
multimedia items plus 200,000 ebooks, journals,
a wide range of print and electronic collections and databases and newspapers which you can access
whether you are on or off campus. Each course also
friendly, knowledgeable staff. has its own Academic Librarian to help you find and
use information for your studies.
Skills for Learning
Our Skills for Learning team offer free workshops,
appointments and lots of web resources helping
you develop your skills in academic communication,
critical thinking, maths and stats, academic integrity
and referencing.
Laptop loans
Don’t have your own laptop? No worries, you can
borrow one of ours and use it anywhere on campus
using eduroam Wi-Fi.
Silent study
If you need some peace and quiet, both of our
libraries have silent study areas where you can focus
on your work without any distractions.
Group study
As well as group study areas, you can also book
meeting and presentations rooms for groups of four
or more students for up to two hours per day.
YOUR STUDIES / Libraries & Support leedsbeckett.ac.uk 3795%
OF OUR UK GRADUATES ARE
IN WORK OR FURTHER STUDY
SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING
DLHE 2016/17
YOUR
FUTURE
OUR ALUMNI COMMUNITY
IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN
176,000
FORMER STUDENTS
IN 2017/18,
2,370
ORGANISATIONS PROVIDED OUR
STUDENTS WITH PLACEMENTSGET
HIRED
Study at Leeds Beckett and we’ll help direct your
passion into a fulfilling career. You’ll combine
academic study with practical experiences that give
you exposure to the world of work, preparing you
for life after university.
CASE STUDY: IBM
“IBM really values working with Leeds Beckett and
their students, as they are keen to attract a high-
Placements to suit quality, diverse and inclusive workforce. Previous
Many of our courses feature work placements, CASE STUDY: students from the university have gone on to be
which will help you apply your learning to a Cy Dalby very successful at IBM and continue to work with
professional setting. A work placement helps you BA (Hons) History the university to support current students in their
develop your existing skills while enabling you to careers and application form processes.”
Cy was keen to use the transferable skills gained
learn valuable new ones, and can help you decide Abigail Gerry
from his course to develop a career in the digital
what kind of career you want to pursue. Talent & Engagement Consultant
industry. In November 2017, he attended a Sky Bet
Research shows that graduates with placement roadshow event at the university, where he learned IBM Global Business Services
experience are more likely to secure a graduate about the company’s Software Academy graduate
job than those with none. A work placement could programme. He was invited to take part in a team
lead to a job offer at the same company, meaning exercise designed to measure attributes such as
guaranteed employment after graduating. teamwork, communication and innovation.
We have placement programmes with more Before applying for the graduate scheme, he took
than 2,000 organisations across a variety of sectors advantage of our Careers Service with a one-to-
and industries to suit the career you’re after. one appointment to discuss his application with
a consultant. Following our help, Cy successfully
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/placements
passed the recruitment process for Sky Bet and
Kickstart your career
Our dedication to nurturing your professional
he joined the company in September 2018. Cy has
since represented Sky Bet at our careers fair for
CASE STUDY: PwC
development opens a world of possibilities for Humanities students in October 2018. 2018. For “PwC in Leeds has been very impressed with the work
your career. We’ll give you the experience and 2018, Leeds Beckett was the highest performing that Leeds Beckett has done on its Women in Leadership
skills that graduate employers are looking for, university for employment offers for the company, Programme. The Programme was planned and executed
such as problem-solving skills, teamworking, with a total of five students from LBU being offered very effectively, and the impact on the participants has been
effective communication and being able to adapt a place on the Sky Bet Tech Academy. excellent. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have
to new challenges. been part of this programme.”
Laura Blackledge
Student Recruitment Manager (North)
YOUR FUTURE / Get hired leedsbeckett.ac.uk PwC 41Learn from experts Give something back
You’ll constantly glean insight and knowledge from We have a huge range of opportunities for you to
leading experts in their fields, whether it’s being get involved in. You can undertake activities that
taught by our skilled academics, meeting a range support other students and improve the university
of employers at our many events, or attending our community or work with charities and not-for-profit
packed programme of guest lectures and workshops. organisations regionally or internationally.
Helping you plan for success We will support you with advice and practical help for
Our dedicated Employability Team are on-hand to course-based and extra-curricular volunteering.
support your career planning at every stage of your
If you want to meet new people, gain transferable
university journey and beyond. With drop-in sessions
skills, and develop a CV that stands out, volunteering
and individual appointments available, our team of
is for you.
professional careers staff offers you a personalised
service that will help you think about your future and Students’ Union
plan ahead to develop your competitive edge. Our Students’ Union has links with more
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/enhancing-employability
than 150 local charities, all offering a range of
volunteering opportunities.
Employer connections
You’ll find a variety of employers on campus, giving Whether you want to work in the community, with
guest lectures, providing work-based projects, people or animals, outside on our allotment or in
attending careers fairs or running interview schools, the Students’ Union can make it happen.
workshops. Study abroad
Leeds has a thriving job market and we work closely Learn in a different country and experience a
with a network of employers who have opportunities new culture with our Study Abroad and Exchange
on your doorstep for part-time and vacation work, as Programme. Make use of this unique opportunity
well as placements and graduate roles. to experience a truly global education and to develop
essential employability skills to prepare you for
Activities to inspire today’s global society.
Exciting activities will introduce you to a range of
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/study-abroad
employers and give you the opportunity to find out
first-hand what it’s like to work in a particular field. Carnegie Sport
The Carnegie Sport volunteer programme is a great
Get Hired: Graduate Talent Pool is our workshop
way to develop your personal and professional skills.
and support programme for final year students,
offering access to employer-led skills workshops in Placements include roles in coaching, sports
CV writing, interview techniques, applications and science, umpiring, events management, PR and
assessment centres. We work directly with major marketing, and many more.
employers to link you to their recruitment schemes.
Many of the opportunities involve working with local
Women in Leadership offers you a development schools and sports clubs, helping them deliver,
programme through insight and mentoring by manage or promote sport to the wider community.
some of the Leeds region’s top female leaders,
You don’t have to be passionate about sport to get
and has received excellent feedback from students
involved and placement lengths vary so you can
and employers.
choose a project that suits your aims and lifestyle.
Digital Leap is designed to educate, inform and
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/sport/
inspire those seeking a career in the booming
coaching-development/sports-volunteering
digital and technology industry. The programme is
specifically designed for students from a non-tech International
background and fits around studies as a six-week, Add an extra dimension to your university experience
evening programme. It is endorsed by some of the and volunteer to take part in an overseas project.
top digital recruiters in the Leeds region such as Sky
We run international volunteering projects
Bet, FDM and NHS Digital.
throughout the year, which will give you a global
Our “Spotlight On…” careers series invites employers perspective and deliver support to communities and
to talk to you about their career journeys and lifts environmental activities across the world.
the lid on graduate opportunities in sectors such as leedsbeckett.ac.uk/internationalvolunteering
retail, finance, marketing, public service, third sector
and many more.
YOUR FUTURE / Get hired leedsbeckett.ac.uk 43INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
Our international students and staff are an important
part of the Leeds Beckett community. We value the
range of cultures and perspectives you bring and we
want to make your journey to our university as easy
as possible.
Say hello Accommodation Will Brexit affect me?
Our international team travel around the world to the required level. Further information about We guarantee a place in university accommodation Leeds Beckett is a global university and we are
meet potential students in their home countries. language requirements and language courses can for all international students who apply within the proud to welcome students from across the world.
They are supported by our network of international be found here: booking period of 1 February to 31 July. If you apply
The fees for EU students starting courses at a
representatives, who can help with your application. outside this period, we will still help in finding your
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/englishlanguagecourses UK university following Britain’s departure from the
Details of our forthcoming visits and our accommodation.
EU will depend on what is agreed as part of the UK’s
representatives are available online so that you can How to apply
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/accommodation exit negotiations.
come and say hello. Applying to study at Leeds Beckett is easy. Our
Visit our country pages to see when we will be in your
online application pages will guide you through the Distance learning For the latest updates, please visit:
process. Help is also available from our international Distance learning is a great option if you don’t want leedsbeckett.ac.uk/brexit
country: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/countries
representatives. You can find out more here: to move to the UK to study. Our online courses will
Entry requirements allow you to fit your learning around your personal
International students:
These are included in the ‘key information’ box on and professional commitments. You won’t need to
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/international/apply
each course page and on our online prospectus. We relocate to another country, and many of our courses
also accept a wide range of overseas qualifications. EU students: offer flexible start dates.
You can find country-specific course entry leedsbeckett.ac.uk/europe
requirements by visiting our country pages: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/distance-learning
Tuition fees
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/countries Our fees for 2019/20 are £12,000 per year of study for Supporting you in your studies
non-EU and £9,250 for EU students. For full details We will continue to provide you with the support
English language
of our fees for 2019/20 visit: you need once you begin your course with us. Our CONTACT ADMISSIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION
To succeed on your chosen course, you will need welcome programme will help you settle into life in EU
to be confident in your use of the English language. Non-EU: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/international/finance
the UK and at the university. admissionsenquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
We ask you to demonstrate your language ability EU: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/europe +44 (0)113 812 3113
using the IELTS system, although we do accept If you need a little extra support, our counsellors
Scholarships Non-EU
other language tests. We usually require an overall and advisors can provide help and guidance
We offer scholarships of up to £3,000 to help internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
IELTS score of 6.0, with no skill lower than 5.5. on a range of issues, including immigration,
contribute towards the cost of your tuition fee. To find +44 (0)113 812 1111
Check the requirements for your course as these accommodation, employment, finances, childcare
out more about our scholarships visit:
may vary. The university offers language courses to and wellbeing support.
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/international/apply
help you improve your English language skills to leedsbeckett.ac.uk/international-scholarships
YOUR FUTURE / International students leedsbeckett.ac.uk 45FEES &
FUNDING
A university education is an investment in your future,
and financial support is available.
In 2019/20, the tuition fees for UK/EU students for To see what funding is available to you, log on
the majority of our undergraduate courses will be to one of the following websites:
£9,250. While funding arrangements vary according
England: gov.uk/student-finance
to where you live, Government-backed loans will be Scotland: saas.gov.uk
available to UK/EU students to cover tuition fees. Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk
These are paid directly to your university. Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk
Loans are also available to part-time students. The fees for international students studying on the
Maintenance loans can cover living costs such as majority of our undergraduate courses in 2019/20
rent and food. The amount you can borrow will will be £12,000. For more information, visit:
usually depend on your parents’ income. This money
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/international
is paid directly to you. Financial support is also
available if you have a disability or dependants. We offer a range of financial support to students
who experience financial hardship. We also
You will only start repaying your tuition fees and
administer other funding, including US Direct Loans
maintenance loans once you are earning over
on behalf of the US Government.
£25,000 per year, and how much you repay will
depend on your earnings: For full details and advice, contact our student
money team:
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/moneyadvice
Annual salary Monthly studentmoney@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
up to Repayments +44 (0) 113 812 5593
For more information
£25,000 No repayments leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/money-advice
£30,000 £37.50 fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
£35,000 £75 ucas.com/studentfinance
£40,000 £112.50
YOUR FUTURE / Fees & funding 47COURSES Our range of professionally accredited courses deliver learning informed by best practice and to the standards required by professional bodies. We ask a number of professional bodies to recognise our courses to ensure our education remains relevant and current. You will find details of these relationships on the course pages in this prospectus, and for a full and up-to-date list visit our online prospectus at courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
SCHOOL OF
SUBJECT CAMPUS
AREAS
Architecture & Landscape Design City
ART, ARCHITECTURE
Art & Design
Fashion
We encourage individuality and inspire creativity to The Leeds Arts Research Centre brings together
help you create a lasting impact. We will instil in you our creative practitioners and academics and
& DESIGN
the confidence, curiosity and commitment to thrive provides a lively forum of debate around the
at university and beyond, and give you the freedom arts, while the INSIDE/OUT lecture series sees
and independence to both think and create. internationally recognised creatives share their
expertise and experiences with you.
We make the most of being in the heart of a
culturally vibrant city by delivering an exciting The Project Office, our in-house architectural
and experimental approach to contemporary consultancy, engages students in community-based
creative practice. projects and recently delivered a £1m community
centre in Leeds.
Whether you want to produce your own art
Hear what Paloma has to say about studying installations, create the next big look on the catwalk Art, architecture and design illuminates our world
at the School of Art, Architecture & Design:
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/paloma or use your creative skills to shape our environment, and enriches society – let us show you how.
we will help you achieve your ambitions.
“Working alongside our staff and students, we are
You will work with clients, designers and artists in enhancing our identity on an international scale with
our specialist studios and on real-life sites. Our art,
design and fashion courses offer you the opportunity world-leading research and great facilities.”
to do a placement year in industry. This hands-on Dr Lisa Stansbie,
experience will set you apart as you make your way
in your chosen field.
Dean of School
You will be taught by experts from across the fields
of art, graphics, architecture and design, whose
ambition is to nurture your imaginative flair and
entrepreneurial spirit.
“The course team explained that
I could practise with several
processes and learn many
different types of art – that TRANSFORMING | THE ART OF WAR
drew me in and I really enjoy it.
The lecturers have their own “I want my art to give insight
professional practice outside into arms fairs, where weapons
the university, so they know are treated as products.”
what’s current in the field and Dr Jill Gibbon
can offer expert advice.” Jill aims to bring art and performance out of
galleries and into contested political spaces.
Paloma Front Since 2007 she has documented the secretive
BA (Hons) world of arms fairs through her drawings.
Graphic Arts & Design Find out more
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/transform
COURSES / School of Art, Architecture & Design 51DID YOU KNOW? FACILITIES
INCLUDE ARCHITECTURE Architecture is a dynamic subject involving a wide range of activities,
from studio design and model-making to the study of art, history and
BA (HONS) culture. It requires imagination alongside practical and technical skills.
This course provides exemption from Part 1 of the Royal Institute of
100% of our BA (Hons) Product Design Digital Print & Photography Workshop British Architects (RIBA) Examination in Architecture.
graduates were in work or further study six 3D & Digital Fabrication Workshop UCAS CODE
K100 For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and
months after graduating Printmaking Workshop
LENGTH OF STUDY any additional course costs that may apply, visit
Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Fashion Studios courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/architecture
Full-time 3 years
survey 2016-17 Art & Design Studios Part-time 6 years
Architecture & Landscape Studios STUDY ABROAD
UCAS POINTS REQUIRED
These inspiring studios provide space to experiment Available 128 (minimum 80 from two A levels or equivalent)
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A design project by the school’s with performance, photography, fashion design, ACCREDITATIONS
drawing, printmaking, animation and other media If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
architecture consultancy, the Project
so you can bring your artwork to life. They allow for will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
Office, has been named as one of the UK’s
100 best breakthroughs* for its significant individual and group projects, and facilities include
parallel motion boards, flip-top drawing boards,
impact on people’s everyday lives
Mac labs, photography, letterpress and printmaking
*Compiled by Universities UK as part of the MadeAtUni workshops. Our 3D printer and laser cutters can also
campaign, 2018/19 be used for model making, plastic forming, plasma
cutting and 3D sculptures.
Our modern multimedia studios include a dedicated
CAD suite and specialist software, such as REVIT,
allowing students to develop skills in 3D design and
building information modelling.
COURSES / School of Art, Architecture & Design courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk 53LANDSCAPE Based in a well-equipped studio environment in the vibrant city
of Leeds, you will study the theories that shape the practice of GRAPHIC DESIGN With a combined approach to theory and practice, this course will
provide opportunities for multidisciplinary and specialist activity
ARCHITECTURE landscape architecture, explore your individual creativity and develop
a pragmatic understanding of the external environment within the
BA (HONS) within the field of graphic design. You will explore a range of practices
and disciplines, including design for print and screen, advertising,
& DESIGN landscape profession.
UCAS CODE
typography, photography, moving image and animation.
BA (HONS) Follow Landscape Architecture and Urban Design on Twitter
@LandscapeLBU
W210
LENGTH OF STUDY
For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and
any additional course costs that may apply, visit:
Full-time 3 years courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/graphic-design
UCAS CODE
For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and
K312 any additional course costs that may apply, visit: STUDY ABROAD
UCAS POINTS REQUIRED
courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/landscapearchitectureanddesign Available
LENGTH OF STUDY 112 (minimum 72 from two A levels or equivalent)
Full-time 3 years ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Part-time 6 years UCAS POINTS REQUIRED
120 (minimum 80 from two A levels or equivalent) If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
STUDY ABROAD will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
Available ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
94.4% of BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture & Design In 2018, four of our graphic design students were
students were satisfied with their course. admitted into the International Society of Typographic
National Student Survey 2018 Designers (ISTD) accreditation scheme.
FINE ART Push the limits of your creativity and experiment with painting,
performance, installation, photography, drawing, printmaking, ILLUSTRATION Challenge the conventions of the discipline of illustration. You
will explore traditional, hybrid and experimental forms of visual
BA (HONS) animation, digital processes and other media. You will be taught by
nationally and internationally recognised artists and practitioners,
BA (HONS) communication to develop your own creative practice. You will be
able to develop concepts and narratives through drawing, sequential
who will help you to develop your artistic identity. You will also illustration and animation, digital practices, three-dimensional forms,
UCAS CODE participate in seminars, collaborative on and off-site activities and UCAS CODE performance and creative writing.
W100 live curatorial projects. W225
LENGTH OF STUDY LENGTH OF STUDY For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and
Full-time 3 years For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and Full-time 3 years any additional course costs that may apply, visit:
Part-time 6 years any additional course costs that may apply, visit: STUDY ABROAD
courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/illustration_ba
STUDY ABROAD courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/fineart Available
Available UCAS POINTS REQUIRED
UCAS POINTS REQUIRED 112 (minimum 72 from two A levels or equivalent)
112 (minimum 72 from two A levels or equivalent) ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECTS REQUIRED If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
Should include at least one A level from an art or design-related subject will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
COURSES / School of Art, Architecture & Design courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk 55FASHION Prepare yourself for an exciting career as a specialist in fashion design.
Fashion is one of the world’s biggest industries. We will show you INTERIOR This course has a creative vision that will put you at the forefront of
professional interior design practice. In the studio-based art school
BA (HONS) how to challenge the limitations of fashion as the manifestation of
temporary consumer trends. You will learn to create fashion designs
ARCHITECTURE tradition, your individual creativity will be nurtured by experienced
tutors and practising professionals. Through studio projects, you will
UCAS CODE
in response to market forces and technical innovations, and explore
experimental approaches to garment making and design. The course
& DESIGN sculpt, manipulate, remodel and repurpose interior spaces in response
to contemporary issues and live briefs from external clients.
3W10
LENGTH OF STUDY
provides you with the opportunity to complete a year in industry, gaining
invaluable experience and contacts.
BA (HONS) For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and
Full-time 3 years any additional course costs that may apply, visit:
Sandwich 4 years For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and UCAS CODE courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/interiorarchitecture
Part-time 6 years any additional course costs that may apply, visit: W251
STUDY ABROAD courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/fashion LENGTH OF STUDY UCAS POINTS REQUIRED
Available Full-time 3 years 120 (minimum 120 from three A levels or equivalent)
UCAS POINTS REQUIRED STUDY ABROAD SUBJECTS REQUIRED
112 (minimum 72 from two A levels or equivalent) Available Should include at least one A level from an art or design-related subject
SUBJECTS REQUIRED ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Should include at least one A level from an art or design-related subject If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
94.7 % of graduates from BA (Hons) Interior
Vogue recognised senior fashion lecturer Architecture & Design were in work or further study
Matty Bovan’s dress design in their list of six months after graduating.
Most Memorable Gowns of 2018.
DLHE 2016/17
FASHION Learn how marketing can have a major impact on the popularity
and reputation of fashion brands the world over, from high-street PRODUCT DESIGN Develop your skills in product design and professional practice and
work with industry clients to design products that make a difference.
MARKETING labels to those dominating the catwalks of London, Paris and New York.
You will gain an understanding of fashion branding, trend forecasting
BA (HONS) You will gain insight into user requirements, economic, environmental
and ethical considerations, as well as materials, manufacturing,
BA (HONS) and marketing, including both theoretical and creative processes.
UCAS CODE
production and industry capabilities, which will help inform the design
of your products.
This course includes core and option modules. For the most up-to-date W241
UCAS CODE course information, entry requirements and any additional course costs LENGTH OF STUDY For the most up-to-date course information, entry requirements and
N5W5 that may apply, visit: Full-time 3 years any additional course costs that may apply, visit:
LENGTH OF STUDY courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/fashion_marketing Sandwich 4 years courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/productdesign
Full-time 3 years Part-time 6 years
Sandwich 4 years UCAS POINTS REQUIRED STUDY ABROAD UCAS POINTS REQUIRED
Part-time 6 years 120 (minimum 80 from two A levels or equivalent) Available 112 (minimum 72 from two A levels or equivalent)
STUDY ABROAD ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Available If your application is suitable, you will be invited for an interview. You
will also need to submit a portfolio containing examples of your work.
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