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Leeds Beckett University (LBU) offers a student union, a hub of societies, sports teams and volunteering opportunities. Students can join clubs that range from football to ethical hacking, from Harry Potter to Yoga. The union is also a popular music venue where big names from the UK and beyond play each week.
In 2017, LBU achieved Silver Status in the Teaching Excellence Framework, acknowledging their excellence in learning and teaching provision, course design, placements, and employer connections. Their commitment to preparing students for success in the competitive job market is evident, with 94.2% of UK graduates securing employment or pursuing further study within six months of graduation, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey for the academic year 2016-17. Additionally, in 2017/18, our students registered 5,806 placements, further enhancing their practical experience and employability.
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Doctor of Philosophy
Academic Requirement
Entry RequirementsA good first degree.Other Requirements:When you have completed your application, you will also need to upload copies of the following documents with your application:Academic Certificates - originals and translations.Evidence of your English language ability.A photocopy of your passport.A reference to support your application – either academic or professional.Any previous UK visas.A completed Agent Consent Form (required if you are applying via or with the help of an agent).Where any specified documents provided are not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide the original and a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. The translation must include:Confirmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document.The date of the translation.The full name and signature of the translator/authorised official of the translation company.The translator or translation company's contact details.English RequirementsIELTS score of 7 with no individual sub-score below 6.5.LanguageCert International ESOL SELT: IELTS 7.0 (no skill below 6.5) - C1 Expert Pass (minimum Pass in all skills)LanguageCert International ESOL : IELTS 7.0 (no skill below 6.5) - C1 Expert Pass (minimum Pass in all skills)NCUK English Language Test : Password 7.0 (no component below 6.5) for courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (no skill below 6.5)We will also consider TOEFL, iBT or Pearsons PTE as equivalent qualifications, but no other qualifications will be accepted.If you have successfully completed a UK Bachelors degree (with a minimum classification of 2:1), or a UK masters degree in the last two years, this will satisfy our English language requirements. However, if you completed a UK degree more than two years ago, you should take a new IELTS test and submit this result.
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Master of Science in Management
Upcoming intake
January (20/01/2025)
Deadline
October (21/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Applicants should either have at least a second-class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade C in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.Selection Criteria:We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.Other Requirements:When you have completed your application, you will also need to upload copies of the following documents with your application:Academic Certificates - originals and translations.Evidence of your English language ability.A photocopy of your passport.A reference to support your application – either academic or professional.Any previous UK visas.A completed Agent Consent Form (required if you are applying via or with the help of an agent).Where any specified documents provided are not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide the original and a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. The translation must include:Confirmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document.The date of the translation.The full name and signature of the translator/authorised official of the translation company.The translator or translation company's contact details.English Requirements:IELTS of 6.0, with no skill below 5.5Cambridge First Certificate - Total Grade B (minimum 'Borderline' in all four components).Cambridge Advanced - Total Grade C (minimum 'weak' in all four components).Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language -; Syllabus 0510: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 Speaking Syllabus 0511: Overall Grade C.Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language -; Syllabus 0522: Overall Grade C Syllabus 0500: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 in Speaking and Listening.ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 (pass in all four components).GCSE - English language (all UK boards) - Grade C/4International Baccalaureate Diploma: English B, English Language and Literature A, English Literature A, English Literature and Performance - Grade 5LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills)LanguageCert International ESOL - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) NCUK English Language Test - Password 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)Oxford Test of English Courses requiring 120 overall, minimum 120 Reading and Writing and 111 Speaking and Listening.Pearsons - PTE Academic - Total of 54 (minimum of 51 in all components).Pearson Edexel International GCSE in English language (specification A or B) - Grade C/4TOEFL iBT Including the Special Home Edition - Total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17)National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement (Matric) - English Grade required - 5 or 60%.UK HEI Foundation degrees - Successful completion of a Foundation degree with English components and an academic score mapped to the Leeds Beckett International Foundation Year Certificate.
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Master of Arts in Education
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Applicants should either have at least a second-class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade C in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.Selection Criteria:We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.Other Requirements:When you have completed your application, you will also need to upload copies of the following documents with your application:Academic Certificates - originals and translations.Evidence of your English language ability.A photocopy of your passport.A reference to support your application – either academic or professional.Any previous UK visas.A completed Agent Consent Form (required if you are applying via or with the help of an agent).Where any specified documents provided are not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide the original and a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. The translation must include:Confirmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document.The date of the translation.The full name and signature of the translator/authorised official of the translation company.The translator or translation company's contact details.English Requirements:IELTS of 6.0, with no skill below 5.5Cambridge First Certificate - Total Grade B (minimum 'Borderline' in all four components).Cambridge Advanced - Total Grade C (minimum 'weak' in all four components).Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language -; Syllabus 0510: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 Speaking Syllabus 0511: Overall Grade C.Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language -; Syllabus 0522: Overall Grade C Syllabus 0500: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 in Speaking and Listening.ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 (pass in all four components).GCSE - English language (all UK boards) - Grade C/4International Baccalaureate Diploma: English B, English Language and Literature A, English Literature A, English Literature and Performance - Grade 5LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills)LanguageCert International ESOL - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) NCUK English Language Test - Password 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)Oxford Test of English Courses requiring 120 overall, minimum 120 Reading and Writing and 111 Speaking and Listening.Pearsons - PTE Academic - Total of 54 (minimum of 51 in all components).Pearson Edexel International GCSE in English language (specification A or B) - Grade C/4TOEFL iBT Including the Special Home Edition - Total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17)National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement (Matric) - English Grade required - 5 or 60%.UK HEI Foundation degrees - Successful completion of a Foundation degree with English components and an academic score mapped to the Leeds Beckett International Foundation Year Certificate.
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Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Upcoming intake
January (20/01/2025)
Deadline
October (21/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Applicants should either have at least a second-class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade C in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.Other Requirements:When you have completed your application, you will also need to upload copies of the following documents with your application:Academic Certificates - originals and translations.Evidence of your English language ability.A photocopy of your passport.A reference to support your application – either academic or professional.Any previous UK visas.A completed Agent Consent Form (required if you are applying via or with the help of an agent).Where any specified documents provided are not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide the original and a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. The translation must include:Confirmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document.The date of the translation.The full name and signature of the translator/authorised official of the translation company.The translator or translation company's contact details.English Requirements:IELTS of 6.0, with no skill below 5.5Cambridge First Certificate - Total Grade B (minimum 'Borderline' in all four components).Cambridge Advanced - Total Grade C (minimum 'weak' in all four components).Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language -; Syllabus 0510: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 Speaking Syllabus 0511: Overall Grade C.Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language -; Syllabus 0522: Overall Grade C Syllabus 0500: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 in Speaking and Listening.ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 (pass in all four components).GCSE - English language (all UK boards) - Grade C/4International Baccalaureate Diploma: English B, English Language and Literature A, English Literature A, English Literature and Performance - Grade 5LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills)LanguageCert International ESOL - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) NCUK English Language Test - Password 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)Oxford Test of English Courses requiring 120 overall, minimum 120 Reading and Writing and 111 Speaking and Listening.Pearsons - PTE Academic - Total of 54 (minimum of 51 in all components).Pearson Edexel International GCSE in English language (specification A or B) - Grade C/4TOEFL iBT Including the Special Home Edition - Total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17)National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement (Matric) - English Grade required - 5 or 60%.UK HEI Foundation degrees - Successful completion of a Foundation degree with English components and an academic score mapped to the Leeds Beckett International Foundation Year Certificate.
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International Foundation Year
Upcoming intake
January (13/01/2025)
Deadline
October (14/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Academic study to a minimum of GCSE equivalent plus one year of study or work experience is required. Where appropriate, experience and professional qualifications will be considered in place of academic qualifications.;If you require a Student visa for study on this course you must take one of the following tests from a UKVI-approved test centre:IELTS for UKVIPTE (Academic) UKVIEnglish requirements:IELTS 4.5 overall with no skill below 4.5.LanguageCert International ESOL SELT IELTS 4.5 (no skill below 4.5) - B1 Achiever High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills).LanguageCert International ESOL IELTS 4.5 (no skill below 4.5) - B1 Achiever High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills).
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Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (15/09/2025)
Deadline
June (16/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: A/L Score: B, B, B Minimum 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies International baccalaureate: 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above. Interview Required: We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an online interview. GCSEs GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above Irish Leaving Certificate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. Additional entry requirements: All applications should be supported by a second reference in addition to that supplied on your UCAS form. Please note references should be accompanied by a covering letter on headed paper or emailed directly by the referee. Practical Experience: Care experience in an adult health practice/clinical setting, such as an acute hospital or a nursing home is desirable but not a mandatory requirement. References: All applications should be supported by a second reference in addition to that supplied on your UCAS form. Please note references should be accompanied by a covering letter on headed paper or emailed directly by the referee. DBS Check: Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. Self Declaration Check: You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Overseas Police Checks/Letter of Good Conduct: The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants; those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency of 12 months or more after the age of 16; therefore, require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country(ies) prior to entry on to the course. Health Check: For certain Professional Body courses, Occupational Health checks are also part of the entry requirements. Applicants will be asked to complete an on-line Health Questionnaire and sent guidance and links on how to complete this following your offer of a place. Selection Criteria: Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) click here and if selected will need to attend an interview. Your UCAS personal statement should include: How you have researched the profession of adult health nursing. Any experience you have of working with vulnerable adults or working within settings such as hospitals or nursing homes. How you have gained insight into the course e.g. Open days or speaking to nurses. Your personal qualities which you feel are related to nursing, including what motivates you to choose nursing as a career. You must also be able to demonstrate how you meet the NMC Key Competencies through the application process. These competencies determine the basic skills required for nursing in numeracy, communications, physicality, relationships and IT skills. Selection criteria will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements and only if you are successful at this stage will you be invited to interview. Other Requirements: When you have completed your application, you will also need to upload copies of the following documents with your application: Academic Certificates - originals and translations. Evidence of your English language ability. A photocopy of your passport. A reference to support your application – either academic or professional. Any previous UK visas. A completed Agent Consent Form (required if you are applying via or with the help of an agent). Where any specified documents provided are not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide the original and a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. The translation must include: Confirmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document. The date of the translation. The full name and signature of the translator/authorised official of the translation company. The translator or translation company's contact details. English Requirements: IELTS of 6.0, with no skill below 5.5 Cambridge First Certificate - Total Grade B (minimum 'Borderline' in all four components). Cambridge Advanced - Total Grade C (minimum 'weak' in all four components). Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language - Syllabus 0510: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 Speaking Syllabus 0511: Overall Grade C. Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language - Syllabus 0522: Overall Grade C Syllabus 0500: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 in Speaking and Listening. ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 (pass in all four components). GCSE - English language (all UK boards) - Grade C/4 International Baccalaureate Diploma: English B, English Language and Literature A, English Literature A, English Literature and Performance - Grade 5 LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) LanguageCert International ESOL - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) NCUK English Language Test - Password 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5) Oxford Test of English Courses requiring 120 overall, minimum 120 Reading and Writing and 111 Speaking and Listening. Pearsons - PTE Academic - Total of 54 (minimum of 51 in all components). Pearson Edexel International GCSE in English language (specification A or B) - Grade C/4 TOEFL iBT Including the Special Home Edition - Total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17) National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement (Matric) - English Grade required - 5 or 60%. UK HEI Foundation degrees - Successful completion of a Foundation degree with English components and an academic score mapped to the Leeds Beckett International Foundation Year Certificate.
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Bachelor of Science in Health and Community Care (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (15/09/2025)
Deadline
June (16/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Applicants should either have a HND, Foundation degree or an equivalent award of 120 level 5 credit points in the cognate subjects of Health Care, Nursing (Acute and Community), Health and Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics or Radiography or an award in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for. Note: Applicants who do not meet this academic requirement are advised to undertake the Professional Profile Development module in order to apply for recognition of prior (experiential) learning. GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. International Applicants will be interviewed by telephone/skype to discuss this requirement with a member of the course team. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion. Other Requirements: When you have completed your application, you will also need to upload copies of the following documents with your application: Academic Certificates - originals and translations. Evidence of your English language ability. A photocopy of your passport. A reference to support your application – either academic or professional. Any previous UK visas. A completed Agent Consent Form (required if you are applying via or with the help of an agent). Where any specified documents provided are not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide the original and a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. The translation must include: Confirmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document. The date of the translation. The full name and signature of the translator/authorised official of the translation company. The translator or translation company's contact details. English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic / IELTS Indicator online test: 6.0 with no skills below 6.0 LanguageCert International ESOL SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) LanguageCert International ESOL: B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) Oxford Test of English: 120 overall, minimum 120 Reading and Writing and 111 Speaking and Listening
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Bachelor of Arts in Business and Management (Honours)
Upcoming intake
January (20/01/2025)
Deadline
October (21/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: 112 UCAS tariff points. A/L Score: A, C, C (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies) International baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above. GCSEs: GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. Additional entry requirements: Level 6 Entry: Applicants should have a HND, Foundation degree or equivalent award in the cognate subjects of Business. Selection Criteria: We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements. Other Requirements: When you have completed your application, you will also need to upload copies of the following documents with your application: Academic Certificates - originals and translations. Evidence of your English language ability. A photocopy of your passport. A reference to support your application – either academic or professional. Any previous UK visas. A completed Agent Consent Form (required if you are applying via or with the help of an agent). Where any specified documents provided are not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide the original and a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. The translation must include: Confirmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document. The date of the translation. The full name and signature of the translator/authorised official of the translation company. The translator or translation company's contact details. English Requirements: IELTS of 6.0, with no skill below 5.5 Cambridge First Certificate - Total Grade B (minimum 'Borderline' in all four components). Cambridge Advanced - Total Grade C (minimum 'weak' in all four components). Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language - Syllabus 0510: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 Speaking Syllabus 0511: Overall Grade C. Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language - Syllabus 0522: Overall Grade C Syllabus 0500: Overall Grade C and Grade 2 in Speaking and Listening. ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 (pass in all four components). GCSE - English language (all UK boards) - Grade C/4 International Baccalaureate Diploma: English B, English Language and Literature A, English Literature A, English Literature and Performance - Grade 5 LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) LanguageCert International ESOL - B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum Pass in all skills) NCUK English Language Test - Password 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5) Oxford Test of English Courses requiring 120 overall, minimum 120 Reading and Writing and 111 Speaking and Listening. Pearsons - PTE Academic - Total of 54 (minimum of 51 in all components). Pearson Edexel International GCSE in English language (specification A or B) - Grade C/4 TOEFL iBT Including the Special Home Edition - Total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17) National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement (Matric) - English Grade required - 5 or 60%. UK HEI Foundation degrees - Successful completion of a Foundation degree with English components and an academic score mapped to the Leeds Beckett International Foundation Year Certificate.
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
- Student Consent Form: Release of Information by Institution
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- LBU - International Foundation Year Scholarship - Variable
- LBU - Research Scholarship - Variable
- LBU - Undergraduate Scholarship - Variable
- LBU - Postgraduate Scholarship - Variable
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