How to apply
You can make your application through the University’s online application portal.
What to include in your application
Please check that your qualifications match the entry requirements of the course for which you are applying, as listed in our course pages. If you have studied outside of the UK, see our international entry requirements.
When reviewing applications, we’ll pay particular attention to:
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the relevance of your undergraduate degree subject
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your academic performance.
If you need an earlier decision in order to meet a scholarship application deadline, please let us know through the ‘My Enquiries’ section of your application portal once you’ve applied.
If you're unsure about the application process, email the admissions team via PGT-Admissions-Design@leeds.ac.uk.
Documents to upload for all courses in the School of Design
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A copy of your degree certificate and transcript, or a current transcript if you are still studying (please also provide an official translation if not originally in English)
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An approved English language qualification, if applicable (you can apply for a Masters course before you are able to provide this)
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Any previous UK CAS, visa and BRP documents, if you are an international student who has previously studied in the UK on a Tier 4 / Student visa
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A supporting statement in response to the questions asked in the ‘supporting statement’ section of the online application form
If you are applying to MA Advertising and Design or MA Design
You’ll also need to submit a selection of practical work to demonstrate your technical ability for this course, as follows:
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An electronic link or PDF to your digital portfolio. Your portfolio will demonstrate research, idea development and presentation of final concepts for each project. If any group work is included, you must clearly state this and indicate what your individual role in the project was.
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Applicants from non-design backgrounds must also submit a portfolio – this can include a variety of materials which you feel best demonstrates your creative ability.
We do not generally request references unless further information is required to support the assessment of your application. If we need further information to support the assessment of your application, we may ask for a recent sample of written work.
Deadlines
Read our How to Apply page for information about application deadlines.
We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa. Read about visas, immigration and other information on our International students page.
Admissions policy
University of Leeds Admissions Policy 2025
Support for mature and part-time learners
The Lifelong Learning Centre provides support for mature and part-time learners across the University, including advice on how to apply to university and support throughout your studies.
Contact us
Email the admissions team via PGT-Admissions-Design@leeds.ac.uk