Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, providing the best opportunity in which to grow as an artist, designer, musician or filmmaker. Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth studied here, as did, more recently, Marcus Harvey, Damien Hirst and Omar Kashoura. It has been ranked number one in the country in the Design & Crafts subject table, and has won several recent awards for its world class facilities. With roots dating back to 1846 and the original Leeds School of Art, it is always improving its equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups.
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Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, providing the best opportunity in which to grow as an artist, designer, musician or filmmaker. Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth studied here, as did, more recently, Marcus Harvey, Damien Hirst and Omar Kashoura. It has been ranked number one in the country in the Design & Crafts subject table, and has won several recent awards for its world class facilities. With roots dating back to 1846 and the original Leeds School of Art, it is always improving its equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups.
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The warm and welcoming environment at Leeds Arts University is repeatedly cited as a huge pull for students - it's a hub of creativity, diversity, passion and vibrancy. Students also recognise the incredible facilities as a major reason to study there, and the amazing tutors, who offer expert feedback and critique, are also highly praised by current and former students. The Students' Union, where you will find information on societies, fitness, and exhibitions, is also renowned at Leeds Arts University - a place for the true artists amongst you!
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Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, providing the best opportunity in which to grow as an artist, designer, musician or filmmaker. Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth studied here, as did, more recently, Marcus Harvey, Damien Hirst and Omar Kashoura. It has been ranked number one in the country in the Design & Crafts subject table, and has won several recent awards for its world class facilities. With roots dating back to 1846 and the original Leeds School of Art, it is always improving its equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups.
What students think
The warm and welcoming environment at Leeds Arts University is repeatedly cited as a huge pull for students - it's a hub of creativity, diversity, passion and vibrancy. Students also recognise the incredible facilities as a major reason to study there, and the amazing tutors, who offer expert feedback and critique, are also highly praised by current and former students. The Students' Union, where you will find information on societies, fitness, and exhibitions, is also renowned at Leeds Arts University - a place for the true artists amongst you!
The warm and welcoming environment at Leeds Arts University is repeatedly cited as a huge pull for students - it's a hub of creativity, diversity, passion and vibrancy. Students also recognise the incredible facilities as a major reason to study there, and the amazing tutors, who offer expert feedback and critique, are also highly praised by current and former students. The Students' Union, where you will find information on societies, fitness, and exhibitions, is also renowned at Leeds Arts University - a place for the true artists amongst you!