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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Leeds Beckett University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Leeds Beckett University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Leeds Beckett University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,840 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Leeds Beckett University is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 7 and Leeds Beckett University in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
—
#70
Guardian UK
—
1824
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Leeds Beckett University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

85.8%
93.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,200
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.3%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
No data

International

International student share

318
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%
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University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    17 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Leeds Beckett University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    Only at Leeds Beckett University

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Leeds Beckett University
    £16,840
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,840 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Leeds Beckett University
    £18,440
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,440 a year cheaper.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Leeds Beckett University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      65%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Law

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction97%

    • Marketing

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    • Music

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      81%Satisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      90%Satisfaction98%

    • Software Engineering

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction95%

    • Health & Social Care

      £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction98%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      66%Satisfaction82%

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      92%Satisfaction88%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Leeds Beckett University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Leeds Beckett University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,840 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,440 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Leeds Beckett University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Marketing, Music, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Film Production & Cinematography and 5 more.

    Is Leeds Beckett University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £19,000 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Leeds Beckett University and 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Leeds Beckett University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Leeds Beckett University teaches 50 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Building & Construction, Management, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Architecture and 42 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Leeds Beckett University?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science and Information Systems & Data Science.

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    Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses