Inside Leeds Beckett

University is so much more than just a degree. The life experience, the careers advice, the way university shapes you as a person, the friends you make – this is all part of the university package. In our final episode, we look at life after university – how Leeds Beckett equips you for life, the careers teams that support you, Internships and Employability guidance, and how your time at university develops you not just professionally, but personally.

Starting as a student at Leeds Beckett is an incredible experience –and in this episode, we’ll look at the city of Leeds. We’ll find out what it’s like as a place to live, what surprised other students when they moved to the city, and get a real feel for what life is like as a student. The campus, the nightlife, people, sport, culture, countryside –we’ll discover what Leeds and Yorkshire is like as a place to live and thrive.

It's quite usual for students to worry about the academic aspect of university when starting – what the work is like, what’s expected from them, and how the learning journey is setup for them. In this episode, we’ll find out how courses are delivered at Leeds Beckett, what the academic experience is like, find out about lecturers, and hear how existing students made that transition from college work to studying at university.

Whilst starting university is incredibly exciting, some students find it hard in the first few months, and may struggle to settle in. But they’re not alone, and in this episode we look at the vast support structure that Leeds Beckett offers, from wellbeing to money matters, meeting staff from those services, and students who’ve accessed them. Find out more at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/student-advice/

One of the biggest questions you might have when you start university is: how will I make friends and meet people? In this episode, we explore all the ways you can get involved at Leeds Beckett, from societies and sports to events and activities, and hear from students about how they found their people and made new friendships.

So, what’s it really like when you start university? What happens when you arrive, and what can you expect in those first few days and weeks? We meet current students to hear about their experiences, whether they live on campus or at home, and get their tips and advice to help you settle in and feel at home at Leeds Beckett.