PG Cert Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Leeds Beckett University

The library and study area facilities are fantastic. Though extra stock of some print books would be good. Some lectures are engaging and exciting. Others feel as though we’re just having a PowerPoint read to us, which doesn’t incentivise students to attend. Correspondence between academic advisors and attendance and administrative staff could be improved. As someone registered with a disability and chronic pain, I can’t always attend the lectures but have frequent contact with my academic advisor and she knows I’m engaged in the course. Getting emails from administrative staff saying otherwise just adds to an already overwhelming situation.

The location of the city campus is really nice as a student as there’s lots of food and shopping places near by for when you’re on breaks and helps if you wanna explore more places around city. The only thing is with the campus since it’s in the city and it’s surrounded by main roads it can be hard to find somewhere outside to chill about

As a disabled student I've had a lot of support from various staff throughout the university. I've struggled with the large classes and busy life of the university, but there are areas, including quiet rooms, that I can go to when overstimulated.

It has a nice student feel to it, but I really struggle with finding a placement so it could be good to maybe offer a little more support in helping students find their way towards getting one.

The location is great. There are lots of people available to contact when you need help with something. The communication could be a little better from some of the lectures though. The improve, more meal options in the cafe.

.Leeds Beckett University is a great university to study as there is a lot of support for students and the staff are very welcoming and have a non-judgmental approach which makes it easier for communication between staff and students. Furthermore, I have been very impressed with the Leeds Beckett Facilities this includes the 24-hour library and the study spaces. One great aspect about Leeds is the fantastic welcoming community, the people in and around the university are incredibly kind and very helpful if you need help. In addition, I have been lucky enough to live in city centre and Headingly as well and I agree they are both great places to live with, along with that the excellent transport in and around town makes it easier to carry out day to day activities. Being a student here in Leeds is a great chance to further develop your growth as a student and as a person as well, the environment here benefits massively on the outcome of its students. Furthermore, I would recommend attending Leeds Beckett university as there is great focus from the university on developing and preparing its student for the future. This helps us as students to gain skills such as awareness, empathy and patience. Additionally, the university helps students to work within its purpose which is to to make a positive and decisive difference to people, organisations and communities through excellent education, research, and service. Correspondingly, Leeds Beckett University is one of the best universities in supporting its students with their wellbeing and this can vary from financially to emotionally. There are various support services such as student wellbeing who are prompt in terms of responding to students who need support. Another area of the Leeds Beckett University that is outstanding is the is the student union, they provide opportunities such as volunteering, with their aim to develop students’ skills during their spare time. There wide range of networks helps students gain opportunities in areas that would benefit the student for life. Moreover, the dedicated staff at Leeds Beckett University are the most valuable asset to the university they provide support day in and day out whether via email, face to face or zooming meetings. Over the 3 years I have been here I have been very appreciative of what the staff do here for students, and I believe that they provide an environment for us students to express ourselves and this benefits students as they become more self-aware and develop a better focus over time due to the environment the staff provide. In conclusion, Leeds Beckett University has been a great experience as a student and I believe it has improved own development over the three years and I would recommend for those who are interested to 100% give it a try.