Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Admission Interview Guidance
Congratulations on gaining an interview for our BA (Hons) Childhood Development and Playwork course. The information provided here will assist you in preparing for your interview and will give you an idea of what to expect on the day.
You have been selected for interview on the strength of your application. We feel you demonstrate a range of attributes and qualities that indicate you have the potential to succeed as a Childhood Development and Playwork professional. The process requires you to attend an informal interview so that we have a chance to make a decision as to your suitability for our course. You too must make a decision, based on your findings at interview, as to which university and course you think would best meet your needs as a learner. It is our aim to ensure you leave us with sufficient knowledge to make your decision wisely.
Do remember that an interview is a two-way process and that you should treat the interview as an opportunity to ask the course team questions.
Though there is no need to prepare any material before the day, you may want to watch this short video to gain an understanding of the course.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfhmcAX9g48The date and start time of the selection session have been communicated to you via your UCAS Hub account.
Your interview will be held online using MS Teams. If you haven’t received this, please check your spam/junk emails first and then contact us on 0113 812 5946. Please check that your contact details, including telephone number, are correct on your application form.
If you will be accessing Microsoft Teams from a different email address to that on your UCAS application, please let us know as soon as possible at UCASAdmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Access to MS Teams will differ depending on the type of device you will be using. If you will be using a desktop computer or laptop to attend your interview, you should be able to attend simply by clicking on the link sent out via email. If you are using a smart phone or tablet you will need to download the free MS Teams app prior to your interview date before being able to access the given link. If you have a headset, we advise that it is used with the device you will be logging into the interview with.
You will be required to have your camera turned on during your interview, so please check this is working prior to your interview.
If there is a genuine reason why you are unable to attend at your allocated date/time please contact ucasadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and we will do our best to find an alternative date/time. However, due to high demand it may not be possible to reschedule your interview immediately. All interviews are held during working hours, Monday to Friday.
The session will start with a short presentation. Please allow up to two hours for the event.
At the start of the interview you will need to show your interviewer a form of photographic ID, such as your passport, driving licence or school/college ID card. Please have your ID available and camera turned on at the start of the interview to avoid delays.
You’ll be notified of the outcome of your application through your UCAS Hub.
If you would like feedback following an unsuccessful decision, you should contact us at ucasadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to request this.
Should you wish to make us aware of any learning needs, or if you require reasonable adjustments to enable you to take part in the selection process, please email ucasadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk as far in advance of your interview as possible.
You can apply to live in University accommodation from Spring 2026, as long as you have selected Leeds Beckett University as your firm choice. Further details about the accommodation the University has to offer and how to apply can be found on our website:
If you select Leeds Beckett University as your firm choice, we will send you further details in the summer about completing a DBS (formerly Criminal Record Bureau) enhanced check and the occupational health screening questionnaire. The health screening process will establish your immunisation status. Once you have started the course, you will receive any additional immunisations needed to comply with the requirements of healthcare professionals. If your contact details change between now and May, please ensure your UCAS Hub account is updated.
Depending upon the conditions of your offer and the type of qualifications you are studying, your results may be sent directly to us between June and August. Alternatively, we may contact you directly to ask you to send us your results once you have received them. Once the results of your DBS check, health check and academic results have been received we will be able to consider making you an unconditional offer.
Your course will start on 21st September 2026. Induction information will be available from late summer via our online welcome website.
Useful Contact Details
The Admissions Team is based at Headingley Campus. If you have any questions prior to or following your interview, please contact:
0113 812 3113
Our Accommodation Office will be pleased to assist you if you are interested in finding accommodation in Leeds for the duration of your studies. The office can be contacted as follows:
0113 812 5972
The University has a team of staff who can offer advice and guidance to applicants on a range of issues, including disability advice and student money advice: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/student-support/
Admissions: If you have any questions prior to or following your interview, please contact: 0113 8125946
ucasadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Funding/student Loans: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/money-advice/
Disability support: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/
Open Days and Applicant Days for Campus and Accommodation Tours:
Details of our Open Days and Applicant Days are here:
You can also look around our campuses and all our halls of residence with our virtual online tour:
https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/virtual-open-day/campus-tour/
