Leeds Beckett University is a large city university in Leeds, ranked 86th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2027 but 4th for health studies. Most degrees ask for 112 UCAS points, and international undergraduate fees for 2027/28 are £17,345 a year for most courses.
- Location
- Leeds, with City Campus in the centre and Headingley Campus at Beckett Park
- Type
- a large city university in the University Alliance. Not a Russell Group member
- Ranking
- 86th of 130 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2027)
- Typical offer
- 112 UCAS points on most courses, at least 72 of them from two A levels, or 28 to 30 IB points
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 for most degrees
- International fee
- £17,345 a year for most courses in 2027/28
- Offer rate
- not published
Reviewed by Dr Elizabeth Adey for 2027 entry · Uni Direct team, 2026
Source: the Complete University Guide 2027 and Leeds Beckett University’s fees and course pages, read 29 September 2026.
Source: Complete University Guide 2027 profile and subject tables for Leeds Beckett University, read 29 September 2026.
Where is Leeds Beckett University, and what is it like?
Leeds Beckett is in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and it teaches on two separate campuses. City Campus is in the city centre on Woodhouse Lane. Headingley Campus is at Beckett Park, in the Headingley suburb to the north west of the centre.
It is a large university, in the 15,001 to 25,000 student band, and 18% of its students are international. About 73% are undergraduates and 27% postgraduates. Its roots go back to the Leeds Mechanics Institute of 1824.
Which campus your course uses matters, because the two are a different commute and a different neighbourhood. Computer Science is taught at Headingley, for instance, while Business, Psychology and International Relations are at City Campus. If you want to be in the middle of a big city. City Campus suits you well.
Is Leeds Beckett University good?
It depends on your subject more than on the university as a whole. The Complete University Guide 2027 ranks Leeds Beckett 86th of 130, yet its subject tables place it 4th of 30 for Health Studies, 5th of 53 for Tourism, Transport, Travel and Heritage Studies and 10th of 19 for Speech and Language Therapy.
The overall position averages ten measures across the whole institution, so its strongest subjects are averaged with others that rank lower. Sports Science, for example, is 34th in its table. You do not apply to an average, so look up the table for your own course.
| Measure | Leeds Beckett | Rank of 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall UK ranking | score 546 of 1000 | 86th |
| Facilities spend | £902 per student | 38th |
| Student satisfaction | 3.16 of 4 | 62nd |
| Continuation | 90.5% | 71st |
| Graduate outcomes | 68.2 of 100 | 91st |
| Entry standards | 106 of 208 | 110th |
Source: Complete University Guide 2027, read 29 September 2026.
Facilities spend is the standout, at 38th. The weakest measure is entry standards, which records the UCAS points entrants held. That measures how selective a university is, not how well it teaches, and for a student with middling grades it is good news.
If you are comparing Leeds Beckett with other universities in the city, read our profiles of the University of Leeds, Leeds Trinity University and Leeds Arts University. All of them sit in our guide to the best UK universities.
Leeds Beckett University entry requirements
Leeds Beckett sets its entry requirements in UCAS tariff points, and most courses ask for 112 points, with at least 72 of them from two A levels. In the International Baccalaureate that is 28 to 30 points. English Language and Maths at GCSE grade 4 or above are asked for too, and Psychology adds a science.
Entry requirements for 2027 entry
UCAS points
International Baccalaureate
IELTS
Source: Leeds Beckett University course pages for 2027 entry, read 29 September 2026.
Leeds Beckett accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 for most undergraduate courses, and some courses set their own level. It also names TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic, the Oxford Test of English and several Cambridge certificates.
If you hold a national school qualification rather than A levels or the IB, Leeds Beckett lists what it accepts from your country on its country pages. If you do not yet have the English score, read our guide to studying in the UK without IELTS.
Leeds Beckett University acceptance rate
Leeds Beckett does not publish an acceptance rate for undergraduate applications.
The nearest measure is entry standards. Entrants held an average of 106 UCAS points, which places Leeds Beckett 110th of 130 in the Complete University Guide 2027 and marks it as one of the more accessible universities in the UK. Set that beside the 112 points most courses ask for, and a student with steady grades has a realistic chance on most of them.
Courses Leeds Beckett University is best known for
Leeds Beckett is best known for health studies, tourism and speech and language therapy. All three are in the UK top ten in the Complete University Guide 2027, with Health Studies 4th and Tourism 5th.
Business, computing and psychology are popular choices with international students too. The Psychology BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society, Computer Science by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and Business and Management by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Business, Computer Science and Psychology all offer an optional placement year in industry. For international students the placement year fee is £2,602, against £17,345 for a full teaching year.
How much does Leeds Beckett University cost?
International undergraduate tuition at Leeds Beckett is £17,345 a year for most courses in 2027/28. It is the same figure on the Business, Computer Science and Psychology course pages.
| Cost | Figure |
|---|---|
| Tuition, most undergraduate courses, 2027/28 | £17,345 a year |
| Placement year, 2027/28 | £2,602 |
| International foundation year | £14,850 a year |
| University accommodation, 2026/27 | £143 to £251 a week |
| Money to show for your visa | £1,171 a month for up to nine months |
| Immigration health surcharge | £776 a year |
| Student visa application | £558 |
Source: Leeds Beckett University course fee and accommodation rent pages, read 29 September 2026. GOV.UK for the visa figures, read 29 September 2026.
Halls run from £143 a week at iQ Leeds to £251 a week for a one bedroom flat at Arena Village. Tenancies include the Christmas and Easter holidays. The university publishes a living cost range of about £688 to £1,436 a month, depending on how you live.
The visa figure is the amount GOV.UK says you must show for a course outside London. GOV.UK is the only authority on the Student visa rules, and we work with partners where an application needs professional handling. Our student visa guide sets out the steps, and our guides to the cost of living for international students and the cheapest universities in the UK help you compare.
Leeds Beckett University scholarships for international students
Leeds Beckett gives its International Student Scholarship of £1,000 a year to undergraduates who pay overseas fees, and you do not apply for it. The discount comes off your fee invoice automatically if you are full time, self funded and starting that level of study for the first time.
It does not cover part time study, repeat years, placement years or distance learning. The university also lists country scholarships in a range of £1,000 to £6,000, and you find yours by choosing your country on its scholarships page. Read that page for your year of entry before you rely on an amount.
Source: Leeds Beckett University international scholarships pages, read 29 September 2026.
What is Leeds Metropolitan University called now?
Leeds Metropolitan University is now Leeds Beckett University, renamed in 2014. It had been Leeds Metropolitan since 1992. If your offer letter, transcript or reference says Leeds Metropolitan, it is the same institution.
Leeds has four universities with overlapping names: Leeds Beckett, the University of Leeds, Leeds Trinity University and Leeds Arts University. They are separate institutions with separate degrees, so read the exact name on your offer and on your CAS.
How do I apply to Leeds Beckett University?
Apply in one of two ways
International students can apply to Leeds Beckett in two ways. You can apply through UCAS, which costs £28.50 for up to five choices, or directly through the university’s online Applicant Portal, which is free.
Use one route only
If you apply directly, you should not also hold an offer through UCAS.
Apply early
The university advises applying at least three months before your course starts.
Help with your Leeds Beckett application
We can help you with your application to Leeds Beckett, from choosing your courses to writing your personal statement and meeting your deadline. If you are not sure yet whether Leeds Beckett is right for you, we can talk it through with you first.
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Leeds Beckett is a university I would look at first if your subject is health studies, tourism or speech and language therapy, where it sits in the top ten in the country. It asks for 112 points on most courses, so a student with steady rather than top grades has a real chance, and the fee is £17,345 a year on most courses. Before you accept, check which campus your course is taught on, and choose your hall near it.
Frequently asked questions about Leeds Beckett University
Is Leeds Beckett a good university?
It depends on your subject. Leeds Beckett ranks 86th of 130 overall in the Complete University Guide 2027, but 4th of 30 for Health Studies, 5th of 53 for Tourism and 10th of 19 for Speech and Language Therapy. Judge it by the table for your own course rather than by the overall position.
Is Leeds Beckett a Russell Group university?
No. Leeds Beckett is a member of the University Alliance, a different group of British universities. The University of Leeds, a separate institution in the same city, is the Russell Group member, and the names are easy to mix up. You can read more on our page about Russell Group universities.
What is Leeds Metropolitan University called now?
It is called Leeds Beckett University. Leeds Metropolitan University took the Leeds Beckett name in 2014, so a degree, transcript or reference issued under the old name comes from the same university. It is a separate institution from the University of Leeds.
Does Leeds Beckett University accept Duolingo?
Leeds Beckett’s English language page names IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, LanguageCert, the Oxford Test of English and Cambridge certificates, but not the Duolingo English Test. Ask the international admissions team before you book a test, and remember that GOV.UK decides which tests the Student visa accepts.
How far is Leeds Beckett University from Leeds train station?
It depends on the campus. City Campus is on Woodhouse Lane in the city centre, the nearer of the two to the station. Headingley Campus is a separate site at Beckett Park, in the Headingley suburb to the north west. Find out which campus your course uses before you plan your travel or choose your hall.
What IELTS score do you need for Leeds Beckett University?
Most undergraduate degrees at Leeds Beckett ask for IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5, and that is the level on the Business, Computer Science and Psychology pages. A few courses set their own level, so check the entry requirements on your course page before you book the test.
How many international students does Leeds Beckett have?
The Complete University Guide records 18% of Leeds Beckett students as international, with 81% from the UK and 1% from the EU. With between 15,001 and 25,000 students in total, that is a sizeable international community across its two campuses.
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Sources: Complete University Guide 2027 · Leeds Beckett University course, fee, accommodation, scholarship and English language pages · GOV.UK Student visa. Read 29 September 2026. Photograph by Mtaylor848, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Next review: when Leeds Beckett publishes its 2028 entry requirements and fees.