Study International Research We are Beckett Business COVID-19 UNDERGRADUATE Explore Leeds Beckett Application guide Funding your studies Already applied? Show more MATURE STUDENTS: STUDYING OVER THE AGE OF 21 FIND A COURSE OPEN DAYS University as a mature student A mature student is anyone who is over the age of 21 who decides to study an undergraduate degree. If that’s you, we’ve got lots of insights and information below to help you. Whether it’s advice on juggling family or work life alongside your course, to blogs from mature students already studying at Beckett, find out what being a student over 21 is all about. My course is something that I'm doing PURELY for me, and that is a big driving force. At university I am no longer someone’s mum, I am my own person (if only for my contact hours!) and it has given me back a sense of self. Kate, aged 35 English and History 10 GREAT THINGS ABOUT BEING A MATURE STUDENT FIND OUT MORE CHALLENGES AND MISCONCEPTIONS OF BEING A MATURE STUDENT FIND OUT MORE MATURE STUDENT STORIES We caught up with a few of our mature students here at Leeds Beckett and asked them to share their own experiences, as well as any advice for others considering going back into education. As you can see, their experiences are overwhelmingly positive, which is great! "A really exciting programme in a really exciting city Ian, aged 25 Filmmaking "I made friends on the course straight away Jenny, aged 26 Speech and Language Therapy "I couldn't recommend it enough Kevin, aged 29 Sport Business Management "My advice to mature students is that you should never underestimate yourself Nusrat Criminology "There is support available for you in the application process and I can guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised by the experience. Hina Public Health and Society HAVING MATURE STUDENTS ON THE COURSE IS GREAT They tend to bring a new perspective to discussions that couldn't necessarily come from other students. They often have relevant, real-world experiences that other students can learn from. Mature students make you want to up your game, their work ethic and passion show through work produced. Hannah BA Teaching and Education Employment and placements Living at home? Facilities INTERESTED? TAKE YOUR NEXT STEPS If you're interested in joining us and want to know more about the application process, your chosen course or what to expect when you get here, there's lots of ways to get in touch. You can call or email our Admissions team, chat to one of our amazing Student Ambassadors or stay in touch by providing us with a few contact details to get all the latest information about courses, events and student life! Call us 0113 812 3113 Email us Chat to a student Stay in touch STAY IN TOUCH If you'd like regular updates from the university, stay in touch by providing us with a few contact details to get all the latest information about courses, events and student life! SUBSCRIBE UNDERGRADUATE See our Privacy policy. MANAGE COOKIES ACCEPT ALL +44 113 812 0000 FIND US Accessibility Disclaimer Privacy Modern Slavery Statement Contact Us A member of University Alliance © 2021 Leeds Beckett University