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Rankings

QS · 2027#1001-1200

QS 2027 scores, out of 100

Academic Reputation
5.9
Employer Reputation
8.1
Faculty Student Ratio
4.5
Citations per Faculty
14
International Faculty Ratio
43.7
International Student Ratio
43
International Research Network
38.4
Employment Outcomes
12
Sustainability
65.4

QS World University Rankings. Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds (www.qs.com). With permission from QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Copyright © QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. topuniversities.com

Courses at Leeds Beckett University

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Scholarships

8 scholarships
Care Experienced and Estranged Students Bursaryundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

The amount payable is £2000 per year, which will each be paid in two instalments of £1000 by BACS.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements You may be entitled to the bursary, providing you meet the following essential criteria: 1. You must provide a copy of your student finance breakdown from Student Finance England for the current academic year 2. You must remain enrolled on your course up to the payment of each instalment of the bursary in each academic year of your course. 3. You must provide evidence that you have left care prior to coming to university (e.g. A letter or email from your social worker or personal adviser confirming the duration of time spent in care). 4. You must provide evidence that you are estranged from your family, such as confirmation of funding as an independent (estranged) student from Student Finance England. Or a supporting statement from any of the following: your university/college lecturer, a teacher, your support worker, your social worker, a doctor, a solicitor, your Welfare Advisor, your university/college’s named contact for estranged students. Support will normally be provided to students under the age of 25. Please note that payment of the bursary will only be made to estranged students when estranged status has been awarded by SFE. The bursary is intended to assist: students who are leaving care to attend university; or students who have been living independently since leaving care; or students estranged from their family.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Applicants will need to complete the online form on MyHub. We will use the data included on your UCAS application form or provided to us when you completed your online enrolment. If you have indicated that you have been in, or are leaving, Local Authority care, or that you are estranged from your family, we will contact you to advise of possible eligibility for the bursary. If you did not tick the relevant box on the UCAS application form or during online enrolment, then you should contact us and we will advise you on your eligibility for the bursary.

Carnegie Sports Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
EU, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Successful undergraduate recipients will receive a £6,000 annual scholarship. Postgraduate recipients will receive a 50% discount on postgraduate taught fees.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must: Be assessed as having an 'Overseas or EU' residency status Be assessed to pay the overseas fee Be studying the relevant course full time Be actively enrolled on an eligible course Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible) Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year)

Sport

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Applicants must complete the online application form. Applications will be assessed initially by the relevant Leeds Beckett University sports coach. Applicants who meet the playing level for their sport will be further assessed by the Leeds Beckett international recruitment team.

Focus Sport Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Up to £1,500

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Focus sport scholarship provider the following: Athletic Union membership Sport Beckett membership Free access to fitness classes Free access to athletics track Free access to swimming pool LBU injury clinic support Strength and conditioning support Performance workshops Nutrition workshops Dual career support Sports kit As a TASS Dual Career Accredited University all sport scholars will receive Dual Career support to help them balance sporting and academic commitments.

Sport

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

We have a limited number of Scholarships to award and therefore in addition to requiring you to meet the above criteria we will give priority to students who can demonstrate that they will make a significant contribution in their respective sport.

High Performance Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

This award is for student athletes who are competing at a very high level in individual or team sports.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements This award is for student athletes who are competing at a very high level in individual or team sports. This would mean attendance at major Senior Championships such as Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth Games. Or be a top ranked age group athlete. In team sports a player would need to be a in a Senior or age group National team that competes in an International Tournament. N.B. We are well aware that athletes and team players who compete at an International level already have excellent support from their clubs, sponsors and national governing bodies, therefore we will endeavour to put together a bespoke scholarship package that is best suited to their needs rather than providing access to a service or services that are not needed. High performance scholarship provide the following: Athletic Union membership Sport Beckett membership Free access to fitness classes Free access to athletics track Free access to swimming pool LBU injury clinic support Strength and conditioning support Performance workshops Nutrition workshops Dual career support Sports kit As a TASS Dual Career Accredited University all sport scholars will receive Dual Career support to help them balance sporting and academic commitments.

Sport

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

We have a limited number of Scholarships to award and therefore in addition to requiring you to meet the above criteria we will give priority to students who can demonstrate that they will make a significant contribution in their respective sport.

International Student Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
EU, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Undergraduate Courses: £1,000 per year; Postgraduate Courses: £3,000 (first year only); Research Courses: £1,500 per year.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must: Be assessed as having an 'Overseas or EU' residency status Be assessed to pay the overseas fee Be studying the relevant course full time Be actively enrolled on an eligible course Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible) Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year). You will not be eligible for the scholarship if any of the following apply to you; Courses or schemes where particular rates or payment arrangements exist (such as those relating to Franchise / Overseas / Partner Based delivery or any other special arrangement) Part time students Any repeat year Any year where the student is out on placement Students on Distance Learning courses Those studying PGDip or PGCert programmes (with the exception of PGCE programmes) Those studying LLM Legal Practice course Those studying MA Integrative Counselling Those studying Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Education (EdD), or Research By Published Works.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You do not need to complete a separate application form to receive the scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria the discount will be automatically deducted from your fee liability and your invoice will be reduced accordingly.

Leeds Law School International Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
EU, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

Value: £5,750 or £6,000

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements The Leeds Law School scholarship is available for all students who apply for a Law course starting in September 2026 per year. Undergraduate LLB (Hons) courses (on-campus and distance learning): £5,750 MLaw Law and Professional Legal Practice course: £5,750 LLB (Hons) Law Senior Status: £5,750 Postgraduate LLM courses (on-campus only): £6,000 LLM International Trade Law (on-campus and distance learning): £6,000 LLM International Human Rights (on-campus and distance learning): £6,000 To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must: Be assessed as having an 'Overseas or EU' residency status Be assessed to pay the overseas fee Be studying the relevant course full time Be actively enrolled on an eligible course Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible) Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year)

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You do not need to complete a separate application form to receive the scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria the discount will be automatically deducted from your fee liability and your invoice will be reduced accordingly.

Leeds School of Arts Scholarship50% of feespostgraduate
Award
50% of fees
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
EU, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

50% International Postgraduate Fee Scholarship.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements The Leeds School of Arts scholarship will be awarded on the basis of exceptional academic performance and design experience, evidenced through an interview and design portfolio. To be eligible for the Leeds School of Art scholarships you must: Be assessed as having an ‘Overseas or EU’ residency status Be assessed to pay the overseas fee Be studying the relevant course full time Be actively enrolled on an eligible course Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible) Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year).

Academic excellence

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You do not need to complete a separate application form to receive the scholarship. Shortlisted scholarship applicants who meet the entry criteria for their course will be invited to an online interview, during which you will be asked to present your design portfolios, which may include university and practice-based projects.

Primary Carers Bursaryundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

The amount payable will be assessed based on individual circumstances, to a maximum award of £2000 per year, paid in two instalments of £1000.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements You may be entitled to the Primary Carers Bursary, provided that you meet four essential criteria: You must provide evidence that you have responsibility as primary carer for a dependent adult. You provide a copy of your Student Finance Entitlement Summary Letter from Student Finance England for the current academic year, demonstrating an assessed household income less than £25,000 per annum. You must remain fully enrolled on a full-time undergraduate course up to the payment of each instalment of the bursary in each academic year that you are assessed as eligible for the bursary.

Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

If you have indicated that you have responsibility as primary carer for a dependent adult on your online enrolment, we will contact you to advise of possible eligibility for the bursary. You will need to complete an online form which is available via MyHub. If you did not tick the relevant box during online enrolment then you should us, including the information detailed above, and they will ensure you are considered for the bursary.

Pathway programmes

Prepare, then progress to a degree
International Foundation YearStudy GroupGBP 15,250
Provider
Study Group
Level
Foundation Year
Duration
2 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Starts
January

International Foundation Year courses at our International Study Centre are a great way to prepare you for a university degree. Find out more about studying at Leeds Beckett.

Entry requirements

The table below shows both the minimum English language entry requirements needed to study each of our courses. CourseRequired English language levelInternational Foundation YearInternational Foundation Year in Business, Finance and Management & International Foundation Year in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities: Academic overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components)International Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components) For Biomedical Sciences: Academic IELTS 5.0 overall (with no less than 5.0 in writing and with no less than 4.5 in other skills) For Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Social work - Academic IELTS 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each skill)International Year OneIELTS for UKVI

English language

IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components)International Foundation Year in Engineering, Science and Computing: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5

Full details on the provider's site
Progresses to
  • Why study the International Foundation Year?
  • Engineering, Science and Computing
  • Business, Finance and Management
  • Health and Life Sciences
  • Law, Social Sciences and Humanities
International Year OneStudy GroupGBP 15,250
Provider
Study Group
Level
International Year
Study mode
Full-time
Starts
January

Our International Year One course will prepare international students to enter their second year of a degree at Leeds Beckett University.

Entry requirements

The table below shows both the minimum English language entry requirements needed to study each of our courses. CourseRequired English language levelInternational Foundation YearInternational Foundation Year in Business, Finance and Management & International Foundation Year in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities: Academic overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components)International Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components) For Biomedical Sciences: Academic IELTS 5.0 overall (with no less than 5.0 in writing and with no less than 4.5 in other skills) For Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Social work - Academic IELTS 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each skill)International Year OneIELTS for UKVI

English language

IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components)International Foundation Year in Engineering, Science and Computing: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5

Full details on the provider's site
Progresses to
  • Why choose the International Year One?
  • Business Management
  • Computer Science and Cyber Security
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Sport and Exercise Science
  • Need help with your English?
Pre-coursesStudy GroupGBP 1,136
Provider
Study Group
Level
Pre-sessional English
Study mode
Full-time
Starts
January

Boost your English skills and prepare for your academic journey with our online courses. Expert tutors ensure you're ready for success.

Entry requirements

The table below shows both the minimum English language entry requirements needed to study each of our courses. CourseRequired English language levelInternational Foundation YearInternational Foundation Year in Business, Finance and Management & International Foundation Year in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities: Academic overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components)International Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components) For Biomedical Sciences: Academic IELTS 5.0 overall (with no less than 5.0 in writing and with no less than 4.5 in other skills) For Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Social work - Academic IELTS 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each skill)International Year OneIELTS for UKVI

English language

IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and other components)International Foundation Year in Engineering, Science and Computing: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5

Full details on the provider's site
Progresses to
  • Need help with your English?

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