Leeds Arts University

About

Leeds Art University is an arts specialist university situated in the North of England. Their students avail of a small, close-knit community within a creative atmosphere. The university’s roots trace back to 1846 and the original Leeds School of Art. In 1842, the Leeds Mechanics Institute joined with the Literary Society. This resulted in the creation of the Leeds Government School Design four years later. In 1903, the school relocated to Vernon Street and it wasn’t until 2017 that they gained university status, becoming known as Leeds Art University.

They provide a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs as well as other further education courses. They received n 87% satisfaction rating in the latest National Student Survey, the highest-ranking for any specialist arts university. In addition, the Guardian 2019 League Tables ranked them as the number one arts university in the country for design and crafts. All of the buildings on their campus have been built and designed for specialist arts education and dedicated course studios have been set up to complement this.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

Leeds Art University provides numerous postgraduate programs across various disciplines including animation, creative practice, digital fashion, fine art, photography, graphic design and more. The main award classification their programs provide is Master of Art (MA).

Admissions Process

To apply for undergraduate programs at Leeds Art University, you will need to make your application via the UCAS. To do this, visit the UCAS website and start filling in your application. Be sure to include the correct institution and course codes, these can be found on the Leeds Art University website. Once you have submitted your application, the admissions team will review it and contact you. Postgraduate applicants should apply directly on the website. To do this, visit the page of your chosen course and click the apply button. This will redirect you to an online application. Be sure to check you meet all the entry requirements before applying. After you have sent your application, the admissions team will review it and contact you.

Accommodation

Most of the accommodation at Leeds Art University is offered to first-year students studying undergraduate programs. A specific number of rooms are also allocated to Foundation Diploma students joining from outside the area. In addition, there are a limited number of rooms that are disability-friendly. There are also shared apartments available at IQ Leeds, Carr Mills, and Hepworth Lodge for other students. For more details, visit the Leeds Art University website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Leeds Art University has a number of scholarships and bursaries available. Some of these include the Hardship Fund, the Skin’s Chancellor Scholarship, as well as scholarships for specific courses including art and design, creative practice, popular music performance, fine art, and more. There are also the Vice-Chancellor Scholarships for international undergraduates and postgraduates. For more information, visit the Leeds Art University website. Here you will find details on how to apply as well as the entry criteria.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call +44 (0)1132 028000 or email marketing@leeds-art.ac.uk