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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is a university in Leeds, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
66th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 42.0 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Leeds Beckett University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 86.9% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 3,212 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 84.2% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 58.2% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £30,700 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 5% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Leeds Beckett University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 86.7% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 86.4% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.4% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 85.1% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 89.6% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 82.3% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Leeds Beckett University appears in 16 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 4th of 35 | 91.1% | £37,0007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Health and social care | 14th of 35 | 92.0% | £31,1001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 26th of 61 | 90.6% | £35,1001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 34th of 74 | 86.9% | £29,3003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 51st of 108 | 85.4% | £35,90014% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 52nd of 100 | 83.9% | £28,5005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 69th of 122 | 86.3% | £34,0006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 34th of 59 | 86.5% | Not published |
| Creative arts and design | 51st of 79 | 80.0% | £27,4001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 28th of 43 | 91.3% | £31,1002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 39th of 57 | 87.3% | £30,4001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 31st of 45 | 88.5% | £29,5003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 45th of 59 | 77.2% | £27,4007% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 69th of 87 | 87.6% | £28,20020% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 65th of 75 | 84.7% | £35,5005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 46th of 49 | 83.0% | £31,10041% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Biosciences, Engineering, English studies, Geography, earth and environmental studies, History and archaeology, Materials and technology, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 132 full-time degree courses; 68 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 132 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Bronze overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Bronze). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Leeds Beckett University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Leeds
Average private rent in the Leeds area was £1,145 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Leeds.
Other universities and colleges in Leeds: Leeds Arts University, Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Trinity University, University of Leeds.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Leeds Beckett University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Leeds Beckett University in the Be Wise ranking?
66th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 42.0 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Leeds Beckett University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 86.9% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 3,212 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (85.1%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was teaching on my course (87.5%, against 87.5%).
How many students continue their course at Leeds Beckett University?
On Discover Uni data, 84.2% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Leeds Beckett University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 58.2% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Leeds Beckett University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £30,700 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 5% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Leeds Beckett University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Leeds Beckett University's TEF rating?
Bronze overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Bronze for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Leeds Beckett University?
The ONS average private rent in the Leeds area was £1,145 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.