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4.04.04.51536 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe best part of my uni experience has been the supportive lecturers and the practical, hands-on coursework that helped me build real industry skills. Coming from Nepal, studying here has also pushed me to grow personally — becoming more confident, improving my communication, and adapting to a diverse, welcoming environment. The main thing that could be improved is clearer and more consistent communication across modules. Sometimes assignment instructions and expectations feel unclear or different between lectures, labs, and marking criteria, which makes planning difficult. More structured guidance and consistency would make the overall experience even better.
Best: good facilities and student support Worst: campus appearance
-Best aspects is the location of the uni and I really like Leeds in general -I think the uni could be improved by having more independent study areas
Best - The students, Lecturers and environment in the BA Dance course, the opportunities given and being able to collaborate with many different students from across the performing arts. Worst - The course shutting down and being the last year to graduate on the Dance course.
Love everything!!!
Great spots such as food and clubs and sports most places are very accessible. At times walking from certain places can be long especially when trying to get to class. Also bus prices are high and increase regularly.
Leeds Beckett and the staff has been amazing from the start of my course and continue to do so.
The facilities are amazing and everyone is so nice, but i wish I had classes at other buildings
I love the mental health support and support in general for the student, but mature students are penalised during student activities
The staff are very supportive, the headingly campus is lovely as facilities are nice, clean and outdoor environment is very nice. However the rooms in the library get booked up a lot and sometimes it's people using them to socialise. The internet is shocking in a few of the buildings and car parking spaces are minimal during busy days. Also the cafe is quite expensive apart from the limited £2 deal.
One of the best things about my uni experience has been the support from lecturers and staff. Most of them are genuinely approachable and willing to help, whether it’s with coursework, understanding topics better, or just checking in when things feel overwhelming. The campus facilities are modern and well-equipped, and being based in Leeds is a big plus there’s always something going on, and everything is easy to get to. I’ve also enjoyed the sense of community. There are plenty of societies, events, and opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds, which makes it easier to settle in and feel part of uni life. That said, there are areas that could be improved. Communication can sometimes be a bit unclear, especially around deadlines, timetable changes, or online systems. A few services can also be quite slow during busy periods, which can be frustrating when you need quick answers. Improving consistency and clarity across departments would make a big difference. Overall, my experience has been positive. The uni offers good support, a lively student environment, and strong learning resources, and with a few improvements to organisation and communication, it could be even better.
Leeds Beckett University, specifically the Leeds School Of Art is a great facility for creatives up North. Unfortunately, it really does not cater to commuter students, I think accessing support in several areas and uni life in general is better in Leeds when you live there too. The course I chose is fine, mediocre at best. Not exactly what I signed up for but not the worst. Campus is a lonely place.
The location is perfect, right in the city centre, the facilities are pretty good, all that i would change is some of the lecturers as without wanting to be rude, some aren’t very good/nice
The university is pretty close to city centre so there’s good spots for food and shops/places to go. This makes free time and off days a good experience if you’re not wanting to travel too much. A downside to this can be that it gets quite busy and rush hour isn’t the best time to be sat in a car or bus. The facilities at the university are good and up to date, and the support form the university is also really good in that I wouldn’t hesitate to contact them for anything and I would be sure I would receive good support back.
Great location, good opportunities - summer school/placement programs. Library could be improved, not tons of seating
The university is great with its course management. Everything is well organised and the University app has all the help you need if its academic or other support. However classes are just two days a week with or rven 1 day sometimes which limits the university experience people think of because we spent least amount of time on campus. Besides that, the university events are not very interesting and most of the times students aren’t rven aware of them. The university should provide student with opportunities to organise events themselves such as cultural events where all the international students can portray their country and culture in an entertaining way.
I love how social the city and the university is. There is always something going on ! loads of sports games socials and study groups !
The university has so many study spaces and support systems available for the students and the teachers are always really understanding and help with the course always.
Very good access to toilets, 4 atleast on every floor, great location within leeds for commuting. However my building needs to upgrade its tables and chairs.
4.4
Best experience was choosing the course that I did. I was scared at first but with the teacher staff that make sure you understand and answer any questions that you have it made it so much easier. Worst part is not making any friends which is mostly my fault. I can talk when it comes to group projects and engaging in class but I haven’t made and friends
Everything about it is great