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Why Study here?

We don’t believe in churning out just one type of artist. At Leeds School of Arts, you’ll explore what makes you an individual, and develop your style by taking risks and trying new things. You’ll also be part of a community of collaborators, who will challenge you in different ways.

Courses

Hone your skills with our range of undergraduate and postgraduate art and design degrees.

BA (Hons)

Fine Art

Woman working on project in studio space

BA (Hons)

Graphic Design

BA (Hons)

Fashion Communication and Content

Female setting up a photo shoot with a student

BA (Hons)

Fashion Design

Two models in a lift wearing brightly coloured clothing

BA (Hons)

Fashion Marketing and Enterprise

Female fashion student looking at a computer and smiling

BA (Hons)

Illustration and Animation

End of degree show Illustration work by graduate, Leonie Binns.

BA (Hons)

Product Design

Student Work | Art & Design Explore student work from our Art & Design subject area. Curious about what you could create at Leeds School of Arts? Join us at one of our Leeds Beckett University Open Days to find out more.

BA (Hons) Fashion - staff and student views Take a look inside our Fashion Studio as staff and students share their experiences of what BA (Hons) Fashion is all about.

Creative Direction

Design for Change

Student artwork blue and orange chair design

Fashion Communication

Fashion Design

MA Fashion model posing in garment - photographer Johnny Carr

Fine Art

Graphic Design

Your student experience

Our flexible curriculum gives you the opportunity to go your own way, with hands-on, practical learning. You’ll have the support of our pastoral team, as well our community of diverse artists and educators. You’ll also have access to placements and industry opportunities.

"I was encouraged to follow my interests and obsessions by my tutors. I was rewarded for making interesting work instead of making more of what already exists, which I really appreciate because my practice is a true reflection of myself and not a ‘course style’."

Jasmine BA (Hons) Graphic Arts and Design

"We can discuss projects in person and bounce ideas off each other very easily, sketch and model concepts and ask for feedback almost instantly from peers and tutors, have access to the 3D workshop tools and machinery to construct final iterations of ideas."

Adam BA (Hons) Product Design

100%

of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Illustration

National Student Survey 2025

92.3%

of BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23

"Always strive for success if you believe in what you do and do not give up until you have made the thing that you envisioned to make. Someone will recognise and support it if you’re passionate about it."

Kayleigh BA (Hons) Fine Art

Why Leeds?

With great music venues, culture, shopping and parks – we’ve got it all. Voted no.1 student city in the UK* and the Best Place to Live in the North and Northeast**.

*StudentCrowd, Best Student Cities UK, 2024
**The Sunday Times Best Place to Live guide, 2024.

Explore Leeds

The David Oluwale memorial sculpture in Leeds

"Throughout my time at Leeds Beckett, I have always held a firm ethos that all fashion should be fair, ethical, and sustainable, and have tried to reflect this ethos in all of my projects."

Ellen BA (Hons) Fashion

Facilities

You’ll have all the space you need to work, and an environment where you can collaborate with others. We’ve got everything you’d expect from a professional workplace, including PCs and Macs with industry-standard software, as well as printmaking and clay workshops, design studios, photographic darkrooms and a digital print unit.

Graphic art and design studio

3D workshop

Woman using clay in workshop with two students out of focus

Student work

Graphic Design Degree Show 2023

Explore the amazing work of our talented graphic design graduates.

Find out more

Your teaching community

We’ve built partnerships with artists and teachers who have brought their own unique flair to their respective industries. You’ll work with creators with different styles and backgrounds. And, you'll join an inspiring community of over 3000 creators.