Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, with a history dating as far back as 1846. Our students study in a close-knit community, opening up a myriad of collaborative opportunities, which we believe is the best environment in which to grow as a creative.
What is our mission?
We have built an international reputation as the only specialist arts university in the North of England.
With superb facilities and expert staff, the university offers an excellent environment in which to study art and design, creative technologies, fashion, film and photography, marketing and creative industries management, across postgraduate, undergraduate and further education courses.

What makes us special?
We invest heavily in our facilities, with learning occurring in our purpose-built campus, students benefit from industry standard facilities and resources across all courses.
We do everything to enable your future success, maximising your contact both with industry and practising creatives. Students take part in live briefs, performances, competitions, and work experience, developing creative, entrepreneurial and professional skills.

What entry opportunities do we offer?
We offer 23 BA (Hons) carefully curated undergraduate degrees, across a range of specialist disciplines, each with the option to study over four years to include a placement year, allowing students to gain practical experience of the creative industries.

Once a year we transform studios and public spaces of our Blenheim Walk into our end of year showcase, exhibiting the work of graduates across all of our courses.
The show includes a fashion show, debuting collections from Fashion Design students, and showcases from Popular Music, Filmmaking and Creative Writing students, attended by the media and industry.