How can I help?
How can I help?

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Here at Leeds Beckett we are one of the most multicultural universities in the UK with over 1,500 international students representing over 140 nationalities.

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What can I study?

As an European Exchange student, you are only allowed to select and study modules from the subject area that is specified in the bilateral agreement. View the list of European partners.

As an International Exchange student, you can design your study plan by selecting modules from across an extensive range of Leeds Beckett University's disciplines, as long as you satisfy the necessary prerequisites based on your academic history at your home institution. 

As an Independent Study Abroad student, you can select any module (individual unit or class of study) listed below. You will need to demonstrate sufficient prerequisite knowledge to be accepted. Please note that all applications are strictly subject to approval by our academic departments. We encourage you to choose modules from a particular degree course to minimise timetable clashes. Modules can be chosen from a maximum of two Schools. 

Selecting your modules

You should select six modules for each semester of study at Leeds Beckett University, with the first three modules being your main modules.

Modules are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed until timetables have been confirmed.

Credit system

Most modules are valued at 20 credit points, which is equivalent to 10 ECTS points. A 60-credit points study load is equivalent to full-time study during one semester at Leeds Beckett University. For all international exchange students please speak to your local study abroad coordinator to find out how to match credits for Leeds Beckett.

The Study Abroad team will be in touch regarding modules available for international exchange students after the application deadline.

how to apply

If you are interested in applying to our International Exchange Programme, please contact your home university study abroad team to find out how to apply. We can only accept you onto these programmes if you are nominated by your home university.
  • Academic Performance – In order to be eligible, you must have achieved an average score of 50% in studies completed in your first or second year of study. In some subject areas we will also require a portfolio of your work, we will contact you at the application stage if this is the case.
  • English Language Proficiency – Most courses at Leeds Beckett University require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no skills below 5.5. Certified copies of results will be required during application. IELTS scores should not be more than two years old. We may accept other evidence of English language proficiency and will examine this on a case-by-case basis. 

Modules:

For an updated list of modules available to exchange students, please see here. Please note that not all the modules listed on our website are suitable/available to exchange students.

  • Semester 1 or full year exchange: 30 April
  • Semester 2 exchange: 30 September

For all enquiries please email studyabroad@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Office opening hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 (UK time)

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