Leeds Arts University

Leeds Arts University campus building on a sunny day.

About

Founded in 1846 as the Leeds Government School of Art and Design, Leeds Arts University has contributed significantly to the development of arts education in Britain and across the world.

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, with expert tutors dedicated to the study of creative arts subjects. We are now building on our rich history by the addition of online courses to our portfolio, developed by our core teaching staff. These online courses will include themes from our long established portfolio of skills-based courses - Photography, Graphic Design, Illustration, Comic and Concept Art - as well as preparatory courses in research skills and business skills for the creative industries. They offer a great way of developing new skills, as well as offering insight into further creative practice or study of creative subjects.