Welcome to Leeds Beckett University. If you are an international student who has studied in another country outside of the UK, you may find that studying here is different than what you are used to. The Library Academic Support Team can help you understand these differences and help you improve the specific academic and English language skills you need to succeed on your chosen course.
When you first enrol at the University you should complete the International Students' Academic Introduction module (log in to MyBeckett to see this) which will introduce you studying at Leeds Beckett.
You will then find it useful to complete the tutorial on academic integrity. Accessible from the Modules list in MyBeckett it explains what academic integrity is, including university guidelines, referencing, and sources of support.
The Library Academic Support Team support students develop the specialist academic skills needed for studying by:
Academic skills are the skills you need for studying. You will need to learn about and develop different skills depending on your course. You may need to be familiar with some of these skills:
Remember that you will be studying in English, which may be an additional language for you. This is also an important skill, and you may need to develop specific knowledge and skills in the use of academic English too.
Academic skills and English Language skills are important because they are likely to affect your grades. Teaching and learning may be organised in a different way at Leeds Beckett. For example, you may be assessed by writing an essay rather than taking an exam. Communicating your ideas effectively using academic English is central to success in your assignments.
It’s a good idea to take these actions before you start your first assessment on your course. You are likely to get a better grade in this assessment if you improve your academic skills and your English language skills.
See our Opening Hours page. You can view some of the spaces via the University's virtual campus tours. Our Visit Us pages also have Library floor plans and self-guided tours. You can use either library. You need your campus card to use the Library.
You receive your campus card after you complete international check-in and enrol. Your course will email you telling you when and where to collect it during Welcome Week. For collection questions, please visit the Global Village helpdesk.
Most assignments are submitted electronically but if you need to print you can top up online via MyBeckett. See Printing.
eduroam is our Wi-Fi. Once you enrol, you need to set up a strong password then set up Multi-Factor authentication. Then you can connect to eduroam.
You can borrow a laptop for use on campus from our laptop lockers.
Assistive software available in the Library can help with your studies.
You can use group and silent study spaces in the libraries without booking. You can book a student meeting room for group work or individually to attend an online teaching session.
You can get 24/7 Library and IT advice by chat or phone; plus videos on our YouTube channel.
