Primary Education (5-11) with Qualified Teacher Status PGCE

Leeds Beckett University

I love studying at Leeds Beckett, my classes are all based on Headingley campus and it's just such a beautiful university. I'm in my second year and have accessed student support often (pastoral team, wellbeing team, disability, careers team, etc.) and every single time they've been so wonderfully helpful. I think the support we get is my favourite part about LBU - it's such an important part of a student's experience and it can really mean the difference between success and failure. The only criticism I would have is that the well-being team isn't as easy to access as you may hope - what with it being such an in demand service, it's difficult to get appointments, though that isn't their fault, I imagine with the influx of people struggling with their mental health during COVID they were far more in demand than they've probably ever been before. Aside from that, I have no criticism. My lecturers are brilliant and very engaging, I genuinely enjoy attending my seminars. The content and modules on my course are interesting and includes very useful material I know I will go on to use when I graduate. Headingley is also such a fun student area with a great vibe and atmosphere, so it's ideal for the student experience without actually being in the city centre.

I love the engaging seminars and activities we’ve done, they’ve really made me want to learn and continue into the course with excitement. The library is a great place to go for quiet study sessions and help us always available whether for academics or other reasons.

A really lovely atmosphere. Felt right at home as soon as I arrived. Perfect for those not wanting to be right in the city centre but still around hustle and bustle.

First year was not great as it was all online but it has improved for second year. Sadly the student union is understaffed so the shop, and chicken shack aren’t open. I wish there was more events on Headingley Campus as it’s a lovely place there’s just not much going on.

Am a girl who wears Niqab (covering my face) . This university has made me feel so good and I was never let down by anything. Love the staff and the support that we get.

The worst aspect would have to be the deadlines for assignments being so close together, sometimes only 7 days apart which causes a lot more stress and need to rush assignments at the cost of quality which affects our grade however the rest of the university experience is pleasant and the facilities are good enough