Location: Blenheim Walk, Leeds, LS2 9AQ, United Kingdom
Website: https://leeds-art.ac.uk/
Overview
Over the last 170 years, we’ve built an international reputation for delivering the highest quality arts education. The only specialist arts university in the North of England, we are small and friendly, with a wide range of internationally recognised Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.
91% of our students reported that they were satisfied overall with their course, ranking us higher in student satisfaction than all other UK specialist arts universities! We are proud to have won both the WhatUni Student Choice Award for Best Facilities and the WhatUni Student Choice Award for Student Support on multiple occasions. In 2024, we were also nominated for the WhatUni Student Choice Award for best small or specialist university.
We have an outstanding reputation for consistently producing artists and designers of national and international repute – alumni include Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Marcus Harvey, Damien Hirst, Danny Sangra and Omar Kashoura.
Our students benefit from small class sizes, expert staff, award-winning facilities and a creative atmosphere where anything feels possible. This is what makes Leeds Arts University the very best place to begin your creative journey!
Population: 2,500
Campus Type: Urban
Quick Facts
Leeds Arts University has been at the forefront of art and design education for over 170 years!
We have won the WhatUni Award for UK University with the Best Facilities multiple times!
We are the winners of the WhatUni Student Choice Award for Student Support!
We are the highest-ranked specialist arts university for student satisfaction!
- Leeds has been voted the UK’s Best Student City!
- Adi Granov, Iron Man comic book artist, has an honorary degree from Leeds Arts University and has visited us to share his knowledge with our students
- Outside of London, Leeds offers the country’s best paying jobs!
Leeds has been voted the UK’s Best Student City!
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Undergraduate Information
US Entry Requirements
Foundation Diploma:
At enrolment you should normally have achieved the following:
- Successful completion of the USA High School Diploma with an overall GPA of 2.8
You will also need:
- A reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor, or counsellor
- Examples of work or audition to demonstrate your interest and ability in art, design, and/or technology.”
Undergraduate Degree:
Successful completion of the USA High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Plus one of:
ACT test results with minimum scores of 24
2 AP exam results with a grade of 3 or higher
SAT I (Reasoning) scores of at least 1100
An overall higher GPA in your High School Graduation Diploma may exempt you from any additional requirements. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis, adopting a flexible and inclusive approach to students who have been unable to access standardised tests. We will consider honours classes, IB courses, or university/community college credit-bearing courses in lieu.
You will also need:
Examples of work or audition
One reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor, or counsellor
Advanced entry to the second year of an Undergraduate degree is possible for students with an Associate Degree (minimum GPA of 3.0 overall) depending on subject match.
Please feel free to contact us through the contact button to discuss your application if you have any questions.
- BA Acting for Screen
- BA Animation
- BA Comic and Concept Art
- BA Creative Writing
- BA Fashion Design
- BA Fashion Marketing
- BA Fashion Photography
- BA Filmmaking
- BA Fine Art
- BA Games Art
- BA Games Design
- BA Graphic Design
- BA Illustration
- BA Marketing Communications
- BA Music Production
- BA Photography
- BA Popular Music Performance
- BA Textile Design
- BA Visual Communication
Graduate Information
US Entry Requirements
A 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree (equivalent to a CGPA 2.7+) or international equivalent or; A degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma /professional qualification.
You will also need:
- Examples of work
- One reference to support your application from an academic or a creative practitioner
Applicants who hold a degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry.
- MA Animation
- MA Creative Practice
- MA Digital Fashion
- MA Fine Art
- MA Graphic Design
- MA Illustration with Graphic Novel
- MA Photography
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