Leeds Beckett University

Leeds is brimming with cultural interest, from the national attractions of the Royal Armouries and the Henry Moore Institute, to local curiosities such as Lotherton Hall and Harewood House. If after your day of shopping, visiting museums, art galleries, and going to the theatre, you still wish to be entertained then there is arguably no better city in the country than Leeds for nightlife. The city's countless bars and nightclubs ensure that there is something to suit every taste, every night of the week. For the post-sport celebrations on a Wednesday, head to Oceana, or the O2 Academy where thousands of like-minded students will be making the most of the student friendly prices. If mass student parties are not your style and you are more interested clubbing then Mint, Space or Mission will be perfect for you. The vibrant student area of Headingley, home to the University's Headingley Campus, is also a great place for a night out, with a variety of student-friendly pubs and bars.

The University City Campus, comprising award winning buildings, is right in the heart of Leeds, just a few minutes from the varied bars, shops and entertainment the city has to offer. Just under three miles away is Headingley Campus which is located within 100 acres of parkland, in perfect contrast to the bustling city. The suburb of Headingley has its own vibrant community, popular with students, with an eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants. The University Carnegie Pavilion facility is also located nearby at the famous Headingley Carnegie Stadium.

Halls of Residence

If you’re looking for the full student experience, staying in the University Halls of Residence is a great way to meet new people and become part of university life. Leeds Metropolitan University have got more than 4,000 rooms available in nine different halls, team of residential officers live onsite to help you settle in from the moment you arrive. Most of rooms have ensuite bathroom facilities - so you don't have to share your bathroom with other students – and you can see what our current students think about the accommodation on offer by watching the video above.

Private rented accommodation

This can be the perfect option if you’re looking for a more independent environment with a smaller groups of friends, or bringing family members with you to university. Free help in finding the right type of rented property for you is available through the housing charity Unipol Student Homes.

There are a host of services at your disposal offering advice and guidance relating to your career and/or business ideas. Leeds Metropolitan University have a series of events and lectures to help expand your professional network.

Jobs & careers support 

The University Careers Services team offers free career advice and guidance to recent graduates, (those that graduated within the last five years), covering: career choices, writing a CV, interview skills, part-time work, graduate opportunities, employer engagement.

Mentoring

The University career mentoring scheme is a voluntary programme. Students are matched with a career mentor, a professional in a job role of interest to the student. It provides an opportunity for students to gain 'real world' insights into their chosen profession - who better to ask about a job than a person successfully doing it?

Business Start-Up

Whatever stage you’re at, from idea generation through to trading, Business Start-Up can help recent graduates (those that graduated within the last five years) with valuable, free support and resources such as: tailored support, workshops, one to one business advice, access to grant funding provided by the European Regional Development Fund. In the last ten years the University supported over 200 students and graduates to start up in business through one on one mentor appointments with our experienced Business Advisor, workshops led by external professionals and numerous grants and competitions.

Business incubator

With two sites located in the heart of Leeds and Headingley, the QU2 is an ideal environment to develop your business potential. Our QU2 team offer: business accelerator, training, virtual offices, shared offices, erviced offices.

Events

The University host a number of networking events and lectures throughout the year to help you keep in touch with your university and help you grow your professional networks.