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Making a difference in and through sport

Welcome to the Carnegie School of Sport. We're one of the largest providers of sports courses in UK higher education. We cover everything from the science of performance, to the techniques used by inspiring coaches.

In addition, we educate and inspire future leaders of events, tourism and hospitality organisations, promoting fresh ideas, responsible management and global networks.

You'll learn in a supportive environment of dedicated and diverse peers, and be guided by nationally-and-internationally renowned teachers and industry experts.

We're proud of our research and its potential to transform global industries and local communities. We work collaboratively with our partners to improve policy and practice. From our leading work on talent development and anti-doping, to our studies on gender equality, ageing and obesity, as well as responsible tourism and sustainability, we're looking to apply our knowledge to address some of the key issues facing our communities.

Carnegie School of Sport Sport students from Leeds Beckett University share their experiences of making friends in their first year, studying in a £45 million state-of-the-art building, and learning alongside athletes, coaches, and industry professionals.

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Leeds Beckett hosts Women’s Super League Player and Coach Education Day on campus

10 Feb 2026

England Women's Rugby League banner at Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Talent Hub shines as talent, training and teamwork lead to British marathon breakthrough

08 Dec 2025

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My journey from first degree to PhD at Leeds Beckett

24 Nov 2025

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Leeds Beckett academic and students support BBC presenters in Children in Need challenge

14 Nov 2025

Putting theory into action

We're here to open your eyes to a range of career possibilities across all sport, events, tourism and hospitality disciplines. We encourage critical thinking and a spirit of questioning to address local and global challenges. From physical education to management and coaching, we offer courses that combine hands-on learning with the latest insights - some of which have been developed by our own researchers.

We're also a place to explore and grow. Our established research centres work with colleagues and partners to answer some of our field's biggest questions. And our state-of-the-art facilities - including performance spaces and labs - give you all you need to discover your potential.

Research with impact Our partnerships

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Students at Carnegie School of Sport work with Elite Athletes

By Tom Severn

02 Jul 2024

A day in the life of a Sport and Exercise Physiology Research Fellow

By Daniel Snape

Two girls stood in front of a statue in Mongolia

From classroom learning to real impact

By Alumni

Research degrees

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Leeds Beckett University is celebrating its contribution to Team GB’s Olympic success

13 Aug 2024

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Alumni Spotlight | From student to Cardiac Coach

Chloe Waugh, the Dean's Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement in the Class of 2024, discusses how studying physical activity, exercise and health helped her develop the expertise to become a cardiac coach.

Male student using the environmental laboratory facilities in the Carnegie School of Sport building

Fueling Champions: The Art and Science of Sports Nutrition for athletic success

We inspire. We empower. We pioneer.

Leeds Beckett is more than a place to study. It’s a community, where staff and students come together to make a positive difference in the world.

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