International Guide 2024/25

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Welcome

“As Pro-Vice Chancellor (International) I am delighted that you are considering a degree at the University of Huddersfield. Every year we welcome students from across the globe to our beautiful campus.

“The wide range of subjects we offer – from health sciences to engineering, business to education, arts to applied sciences - helps create our unique, vibrant campus atmosphere. Our courses are delivered by academics who are internationally renowned in their disciplines, and who collaborate with colleagues at leading institutions across the globe on wide-ranging research projects. While our research improves lives around the world, it also directly informs the teaching in our programmes at Huddersfield.

“Our commitment to providing you with an outstanding student experience has been consistently recognised internationally. Huddersfield won the first ever Global Teaching Excellence Award from the Higher Education Academy and we have been awarded a 5-star rating by QS (2020). As a University, we rank in the top three in England for the proportion of staff who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications*. “Our courses are designed to be highly relevant, informed by the latest research and practice, and professionally accredited wherever appropriate. Employability and real-world experiences are embedded throughout our teaching, and we encourage our students to explore new ways of thinking within and outside of the classroom. Our graduates are in high demand and we are proud to be inspiring the global professionals of the future.

* HESA 2022.

“University life is much more than studying however, and at Huddersfield we have a huge range of societies and activities that you can join. Our location in the heart of the historic town of Huddersfield, with excellent transport links to nearby major cities, opens further endless opportunities.

“Choosing the right university is exciting but can be daunting. We hope this guide inspires you with a glimpse of what makes the University of Huddersfield so special. If you want to know more, there are lots of ways to get in touch outlined throughout this guide, or you can chat with our existing students to find out what life is like at Huddersfield by connecting with them through Unibuddy.

“I would like to wish you the very best for the future whatever your choices, but I hope that includes personally welcoming you to Huddersfield.”

Professor Alistair Sambell Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) University of Huddersfield

Why Huddersfield?

Learn from some of the best

Our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications. So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best (HESA 2022).

Work-ready graduates

94.7% of our undergraduate and 97.2% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating*.

Top 20 university in the UK for placement years in industry (HESA Student Record 2021/22).

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020/21, including both UK and non-UK domiciled, other activities excluded.

Internationally recognised

A Five Star University - QS Stars has given us Five Stars overall. This international benchmarking system renders Five Star universities as world-class in areas such as Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Innovation, Internationalisation and Inclusiveness.

Join our global community

Over 4,500 international students of over 110 different nationalities in our international community (HESA 21/22). Join over 60 global student societies and experience our full calendar of events specifically run to showcase the different cultures we have on campus.

Top 50

World leading - we’re in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power and three quarters of our research is world leading and internationally excellent (REF 2021).

Making an impact globally

We’re invested in making an impact across the globe, through both research and by continuing to foster strategic partnerships and collaborations with world-class academic institutions, to create a world-leading and inspiring student experience.

Source: http://pure.hud.ac.uk

Global research

This map shows our research collaborations and top research areas from the last five years. Our researchers work with institutions, organisations and business around the globe. We’re committed to solving the problems and answering the questions posed by industry, science and society as a whole.

Explore

our research - pure.hud.ac.uk

Reducing inequalities

We ranked 1st in the UK and 5th in the world out of 901 global institutions for Reducing Inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings - recognising our research that helps to address inequalities and commitment to recruitment of staff and students from underrepresented groups.

* THE Impact Rankings 2023

** REF2021

*** QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

World-leading

We are in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power, and three quarters of all our research is world leading and internationally excellent. Over 60% of our research environment is classified as world-leading and internationally excellent, especially in Music, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Built Environment, Social Work and Social Policy, History and Communication and Media Studies**.

Amongst the best in the world

In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, we have been named as one of the top universities globally for the following subjects***:

• We rank 27th globally and 9th in the UK for Performing Arts.

• We’re in the top 150 in the world for Communication and Media Studies.

• We’re in the top 300 in the world for English Language and Education and Training.

World changing research

Our many research centres and institutes have been created to address the global challenges facing society today and in the future. Here’s a spotlight on two of our award-winning research groups.

Explore our research centres and institutes

Global Disaster Resilience Centre

With growing populations and more extensive and interconnected built environments, the world’s exposure to hazards is increasing. It is critical to anticipate, plan for and reduce disaster risk in order to more effectively protect communities and countries. When disaster does strike, communities may need to be rebuilt physically, economically and socially.

The Global Disaster Resilience Centre works with stakeholders at the global, national and local level to make this happen.

The Centre’s vision is for a society that has the capacity to resist or change in order to reduce hazard vulnerability, and to continue functioning physically, economically and socially when subjected to a hazard event. They currently collaborate with 288 higher education, government, private sector and non-government partners in 57 countries, spanning Europe, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Africa, North America and South America, and work with stakeholders to translate research findings into impact.

The Centre’s research, education and advocacy contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Centre was also awarded the 2019 Newton Prize for Indonesia, which recognises research and innovation projects which create an impact socially and economically.

Centre for Precision Technologies

Manufacturing metrology can be described as the ability to measure and characterise manufacturing processes and components in order to ensure quality, efficiency and performance and is critical for growth and productivity. It is a core enabling technology which underpins smart manufacturing across all sectors.

The University’s Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT) is widely recognised as both a UK and world-leading centre for advanced manufacturing metrology. This is demonstrated through large-scale research projects and funding, extensive industrial engagement and far-reaching impact in the UK and internationally.

The Centre’s research outputs range from developing cutting-edge theories and technologies through to novel application of metrology techniques throughout the industrial landscape. These outputs provide a tangible benefit to the manufacturing sector, addressing their critical measurement challenges, improving productivity and accelerating innovation.

The Centre was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2021, the highest honour awarded to UK Higher Education Institution, which recognises outstanding work that shows quality and innovation and that delivers real benefit to the wider world.

Award-winning teaching

You can expect a high standard of teaching when you study on a course at Huddersfield.

We actively engage with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies to ensure we teach in a way that will help you to progress your career, as well as deepen your knowledge and broaden your experience. You’ll find that many of our courses have been recognised or accredited by external professional bodies.

96%

96% of our teaching staff hold higher degrees, with 77% holding doctorates.* All our permanent teaching staff** have, or are completing, doctorates, so you will learn from academics at the forefront of their subject area.

Joint 1st

We are joint first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 20 since 2008 (2022 data).

World-class

We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award. It recognised the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).

* HESA 2022.

100%

We were the first and are the only university in the UK where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy ***.

** Permanent staff, after probation; research degrees applies to those on contracts of more than half-time.

*** Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.

“I can really feel the passion that the academics have for their subjects. I appreciate the patience and understanding they have when something is unclear to me, and their willingness to help and support me at all stages of my studies.

“The academics often draw their knowledge from research and industry in order to give students relevant and up-to-date examples in their teaching. Every taught student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor, and there are Academic Skills Tutors available in each school as well who support with any study related questions.”

Dora Marcec Biomedicine BSc(Hons)

Work-ready graduates

Our emphasis on ensuring that our students are prepared for the world of work means that you’ll leave university with more than just a degree. You’ll gain skills to get you noticed by employers and be supported in developing a stand-out CV.

Real-world experience

A big part of making you an employable graduate is our focus on real-world experience. One way to do this is through an industry placement. This can be undertaken in the third year of many undergraduate degrees, or at the end of some postgraduate taught degrees with the Huddersfield Business School.

Receive dedicated support to help you secure a placement. A placement in industry will help you gain the skills and experience to boost your CV, helping you stand out from the crowd when applying for graduate positions. Our students have worked with companies across the UK and overseas such as Airbus, Microsoft, Pfizer and KPMG.

The Global Professional Award

At Huddersfield we’re proud to inspire global professionals. If you’re studying an undergraduate degree with us, you’ll also study for the Global Professional Award*, an innovative programme that aims to enhance your capabilities in:

• Employability and Enterprise – understand what employers want from graduates and leaders, and develop the skills to forge your own career path.

• Wellbeing – develop tools that will contribute to your physical and mental health.

• Global and Social Awareness – understand and critique the key social, economic and political issues that are shaping our world.

Students who complete this three-year programme will also receive a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management from the internationally recognised Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Discover more about how you will study towards the Global Professional Award.

The Huddersfield Graduate Internship Programme

We’re dedicated to developing employable graduates with ‘hands-on’ industry experience. The Huddersfield Graduate Internship Programme provides you with the opportunity to gain transferable skills with local businesses through eight-week paid internships to enhance your CV. These internships help put theoretical knowledge into practice and they are exclusive to our graduates, who we support through the application process.

We were proud to be awarded the Best University Employability Strategy at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021.

94.7% of our undergraduate students

and within fifteen months of graduating**.

97.2% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study

* Full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

** HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020/21, including both UK and non-UK domiciled, other activities excluded.

“One thing that really attracted me to Huddersfield was the fact that I would have the opportunity to gain professional experience on the course through a placement. I undertook a placement year at a creative studio, and I’ve been able to continue working freelance for the company in my final year.”

Jaber Ahmed Graphic Design and Animation BA(Hons)

Watch Jaber’s experience

Real industry experience

Placements are a key part of our courses at Huddersfield. We know how much employers value graduates who have real-world experience on their CV and that’s why we encourage our students to make the most of the opportunities available.

We asked Alexandra, a final year Business Management with Finance BA(Hons) student from Malaysia, to share her experience of doing a placement with financial specialists, PRGX.

“Initially, I was hesitant about doing a placement year. It can be daunting applying for jobs and taking a year out of your studies to work. However, the lecturers on my course encouraged me to look at the opportunities available. I successfully found my placement on the University’s placement portal.

“I had lots of support from the University when applying for jobs, which made the whole process much easier. The team helped me to get my CV looking its best, and I had a one-to-one mock interview, so I felt prepared when my interview came. Throughout my placement year, the University staff also regularly checked with me to see how I was getting on.

“I worked as a Financial Analyst at financial services company, PRGX. I gained so many new skills, from analysing complex financial data to utilising financial analysis tools and software packages. These skills will be valuable in various professional settings and have enhanced my abilities in financial analysis, data analysis and auditing, which are applicable to the career I want to pursue, so I feel really well prepared for my future.

Top 20

We’re in the top 20 in the UK for placement years in industry*

“Since finishing my placement, I have also had the opportunity to continue to work part-time at PRGX during my final year, which I have really enjoyed. I have now been made an offer of a permanent role with the company.

“If you’re thinking about applying for a course at Huddersfield, I would seriously recommend considering a placement. A course with a placement provides you with the opportunity to gain practical experience, apply the theoretical knowledge you’ve learned on your degree in real-world situations, and develop practical skills that can enhance your employability.

“A placement also offers networking opportunities, allowing you to establish professional connections and build a network of contacts in your chosen industry, which can be valuable for future job prospects.”

Alexandra Chia Business Management with Finance BA(Hons)

“Overall, I feel doing a placement has significantly enhanced my learning experience, boosted my employability prospects, and prepared me for a successful career after graduation.”

Alexandra Chia Final year Business Management with Finance BA(Hons)

Your study options

At Huddersfield, we put high quality teaching at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of study options including undergraduate courses, postgraduate taught courses and postgraduate research degrees.

Undergraduate courses

Bachelor’s degree

Our full-time Bachelor’s degrees normally take three years. Lots of our degrees also give you the option to take a placement or ‘sandwich’ year to build up your work experience, taking your degree to four years in total.

Top-up

If you’ve already got a Foundation degree or a qualification like a HND, then a Top-up course gives you the chance to build on that and study for a full Honours level degree. It takes one year full-time and it is subject to you meeting the entry criteria.

Postgraduate taught courses

Taught degrees

On a taught postgraduate degree, you’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical work. Courses usually contain a taught element as well as a supervised dissertation or research project.

Master’s courses with a placement

Some of our Master’s courses with the Huddersfield Business School also offer the opportunity to do a six-month placement.

Visit page 27 to explore Master’s course options with a placement

Flexible study options

Some courses can be studied full-time or parttime and some courses offer distance learning. A Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma are steps toward a Master’s degree, and are internationally recognised.

Integrated Master’s degree

An integrated Master’s degree gives you the opportunity to combine some undergraduate degrees with postgraduate study. Courses last four years, or five years if you spend a year on a placement. The first two years are normally the same as the equivalent Bachelor’s course. At the end of the course, you’ll earn a Master’s level degree.

Find out how to apply

The ability to study part-time will depend on the type of visa you hold. We have a dedicated team in the International Office to offer advice and guidance on applying for the best visa for your studies. You can contact them at immigration@hud.ac.uk to discuss your options.

Distance Learning

Studying online allows you to gain highly soughtafter qualifications from any location, without the need for a visa, and helps you to fit your studies around work and family life.

Our courses are delivered by academics from the University of Huddersfield, meaning you’ll benefit from the same high standards of teaching excellence as our on-campus students.

Find out more about Distance Learning

Find out how to

apply

Postgraduate research courses

You’ll join our collaborative research community of over 6,300 taught students and researchers of over 100 different nationalities (HESA 21/22).

Research degrees

Our research degrees include Master’s by Research, PhD level degrees or professional doctorate courses.

You’ll work independently on a research topic of your own choice. Your supervisor will be working on similar research so your progress is informed by up-to-date knowledge and developments.

The Graduate School

The Graduate School fosters intellectual and social interaction between graduates, supervisors, and collaborative partners from across the globe.

Find out more about the Graduate School

Research Portal

Our research portal enables you to search our research projects and find specific academics associated with that project. Use this tool to search for potential supervisors.

Explore the research portal

Find out how to apply

Pathway programmes

Programmes with the International Study Centre

If you do not currently meet the University’s direct entry requirements, it’s possible to study for a preparation course through the University’s partner, Study Group. Study Group offer a range of courses through the International Study Centre (ISC), located on the University of Huddersfield campus and with full access to all University facilities. At the International Study Centre, you will experience university-style teaching and develop your academic knowledge, your English language level and your employability skills.

When you successfully complete your preparation programme and achieve the required grades, you will progress automatically on to your chosen degree course at the University of Huddersfield, without having to apply again*.

International Foundation Year

The International Foundation Year provides a direct path to study an undergraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield.

There are four routes available;

• Art, Media and Architecture

• Business, Management and Law

• Engineering, Computing and Science

• Health and Human Sciences.

International Year One

The International Year One is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. This course is for students who are overqualified for the International Foundation Year but underqualified for the first year of an undergraduate degree. There are two routes available;

• Business, Management and Marketing

• Engineering and Computer Science.

Pre-Master’s Programme

This is a 12-week, fast-track programme for English language and study skills to succeed in a range of business-related postgraduate degrees at the University.

There is one route available;

• Business, Management and Marketing.

English Language Preparation with Study Group

Additional English language preparation, provided by Study Group, is available prior to entry to some of the International Study Centre programmes.

Find out more about the International Study Centre programmes

Apply Online

Apply for courses with the International Study Centre directly through Study Group. Make

* A new visa may be required. A combined visa is usually available for the International Year One and Pre-Master’s programmes, more information available hud.ac/isc

If you do not meet the requirements for entry on to the undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the University of Huddersfield, there are a number of pathway course options you can study to prepare you for your next step.

“Being an International Study Centre student before you start your degree is a great way to get a feel for studying at the University. It made it so much easier when I was transitioning onto my undergraduate course; I knew the University and I had some great friends already.”

Pre-Sessional English Programmes at the University of Huddersfield

If you do not currently meet the University’s required level of English language, you may choose to study for one of our Pre-Sessional English Programmes offered through the University.

Our Pre-Sessional English Programmes are designed to develop your English language and study skills to help you progress on to your chosen degree at the University of Huddersfield. The courses vary in length depending on your current level of English.

Apply online

Get full details about our Pre-Sessional English Programmes, including start dates, tuition fees and how to make an application.

Pre-Sessional English

Bashar Alshikh Atie International Foundation Year Progressed to Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons)

Courses

At Huddersfield, we have a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to choose from, across many subject areas. The following listings give you an overview of our portfolio of courses.

Undergraduate courses

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons)*

Business Accounting (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Business Economics BSc(Hons)*

Economics BSc(Hons)*

Economics and History BA(Hons)*

International Accountancy (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Architecture and the Built Environment

Architecture/Architecture (International)

(RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

Architectural Technology BSc(Hons)*

Construction Project Management BSc(Hons)*

Quantity Surveying BSc(Hons)*

Art and Design

Fine Art BA(Hons)*

Fine Art and Illustration BA(Hons)*

Graphic Design BA(Hons)*

Graphic Design and Animation BA(Hons)*

Illustration BA(Hons)*

Interior Design BA(Hons)*

Photography BA(Hons)*

Product Design BA/BSc(Hons)*

Find courses online

You can find all the details about each course, such as entry requirements, the modules you will study, the facilities, placements and career opportunities on our website. Click on each course below to see its individual course entry webpage.

Browse all of our courses

Biological Sciences

Biochemistry BSc(Hons)*

Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc(Hons)**

Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)*

Biological Sciences with Research Placement BSc(Hons)**

Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc(Hons)*

Biology (Biomedical and Molecular) (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc(Hons)**

Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)*

Biomedicine BSc(Hons)*

Biomedicine with Research Placement BSc(Hons)**

Medical Biochemistry BSc(Hons)*

Medical Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc(Hons)**

Medical Biology BSc(Hons)*

Medical Biology with Research Placement BSc(Hons)**

Medical Genetics BSc(Hons)*

Medical Genetics with Research Placement BSc(Hons)**

Pharmacology BSc(Hons)*

Pharmacology with Research Placement BSc(Hons)** Optometry BSc(Hons)

* This course has an optional work placement year. ** This course has a compulsory work placement year.

Business and Management

Business Administration and Management (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Business Management BA(Hons)*

Business Management with Finance BA(Hons)*

Business with Financial Services (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Business with Hospitality Management BA(Hons)*

Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management BSc(Hons)*

Human Resource Management (Top-up) BA(Hons)

International Business BA(Hons)*

International Business (Top-up) BA(Hons)

International Trade and Investment (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons)*

Chemical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)

Chemical Engineering MEng**

Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc(Hons)*

Chemical Engineering with Chemistry BEng(Hons)*

Chemical Engineering with Chemistry MEng**

Chemistry BSc(Hons)*

Chemistry (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

Chemistry with Chemical Engineering BSc(Hons)*

Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc(Hons)*

Chemistry MChem**

Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem**

Chemistry with Environmental Science BSc(Hons)*

Natural Sciences BSc(Hons)*

Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc(Hons)*

Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci**

Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

Computing

Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

Computing BSc(Hons)*

Computing MComp*

Computer Science BSc(Hons)*

Computer Science MSci*

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)*

Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons)*

Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)*

Information Technology BSc(Hons)*

Information Technology (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)*

Software Engineering MEng*

Drama

Drama BA(Hons)*

Drama and English Language BA(Hons)*

Drama and English Literature BA(Hons)*

Drama with Creative Writing BA(Hons)*

Education

Childhood Studies BA(Hons)

Early Childhood and Education BA(Hons)

Early Childhood and Education (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons)

Education BA(Hons)

Education (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Education, Human Resource Development (HRD) and Training BA(Hons)

Education, Human Resource Development and Training (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Special Educational Needs; Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons)

Special Educational Needs; Disabilities and Inclusion (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Top-up) BA(Hons)

TESOL and Younger Learners (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons)*

Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons)*/MEng*

Electronic Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)

Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons)*

Engineering Foundation Year

Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons)*/MEng*

English Language

Drama and English Language BA(Hons)*

History and English Language BA(Hons)*

English Literature and Creative Writing

Drama with Creative Writing BA(Hons)*

Drama and English Literature BA(Hons)*

English BA(Hons)*

English Literature BA(Hons)*

English Literature and History BA(Hons)*

English Literature with Creative Writing BA(Hons)*

Film Studies and English Literature BA(Hons)*

Screenwriting BA(Hons)*

Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Business with Hospitality Management BA(Hons)*

Events Management BA(Hons)*

Hospitality Business Management (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Fashion and Textiles

Costume with Textiles BA(Hons)*

Fashion Design with Digital Technology BA(Hons)*

Fashion Design with Marketing BA(Hons)*

Fashion Design with Textiles BA(Hons)*

Fashion Marketing BA(Hons)*

Textiles BA/BSc(Hons)*

Forensic and Analytical Science

Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc(Hons)*

Forensic and Analytical Science BSc(Hons)*

Forensic and Analytical Science MSci**

Forensic and Analytical Science with Industrial

Experience MSci**

Games Development

Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)*

Games Development (Art) BA(Hons)*

Games Development (Design) BA(Hons)*

Games Development (Production) BA(Hons)*

Geography

Environmental and Analytical Science BSc(Hons)*

Geography BSc(Hons)*

Human Geography BSc(Hons)*

Physical Geography BSc(Hons)*

Health and Sport

Health and Social Care BSc(Hons)

Health and Social Care MSci

Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)

Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)

Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)

Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons)

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons)

Nursing Studies (Top-up) BSc(Hons) (Distance Learning)

Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)

Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons)

Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)

Perioperative Studies (Top–up) BSc(Hons) (Distance Learning)

Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)

Podiatry BSc(Hons)

Social Work MSci

Social Science and Psychology BSc(Hons)

Speech and Language Therapy BSc(Hons)

Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc(Hons)

Sport, Exercise and Nutrition MSci

Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)

Sport and Physical Education BSc(Hons)

History

Economics and History BA(Hons)*

English Literature and History BA(Hons)*

History BA(Hons)*

History and English Language BA(Hons)*

History and Film Studies BA(Hons)*

Law

Law LLB(Hons)

Law and Practice LLB(Hons)

Law with Criminology LLB(Hons)

MLaw (incorporating LLB(Hons)) Law and Practice

* This course has an optional work placement year. ** This course has a compulsory work placement year.

Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management

Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management BSc(Hons)*

Supply Chain Management with Logistics (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

Marketing and Strategic Communication

Digital Marketing BSc(Hons)*

Global Marketing (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Marketing BA(Hons)*

Mathematics

Mathematics BSc(Hons)*

Mathematics MMath*

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons)*/MEng*

Engineering Foundation Year

Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)*/MEng*

Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)

Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons)*/MEng*

Media, Journalism and Film

Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons)*

Creative Media and Production BA(Hons)*

Digital Media and Communication BA(Hons)*

Film Making BA(Hons)*

Film Studies BA(Hons)*

Film Studies and English Literature BA(Hons)*

History and Film Studies BA(Hons)*

Journalism BA(Hons)*

Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising BA(Hons)*

Media Studies BA(Hons)*

Music Journalism BA(Hons)*

Sports Journalism BA(Hons)*

Television Studies and Production BA(Hons)*

Music and Music Technology

Creative Music Production BA(Hons)*

Music BMus(Hons)*

Music and Sound for Screen BA(Hons)*

Music Performance BMus(Hons)*

Music Technology and Composition BMus(Hons)*

Popular Music BMus(Hons)*

Sound Engineering and Audio Technology BSc(Hons)*

Sound Engineering and Music Production BSc(Hons)*

Optometry

Optometry BSc(Hons)

Pharmacy

Pharmacy MPharm

Social Sciences

Applied Psychology MPsych

Criminology BSc(Hons)

Criminology with Law BSc(Hons)

Policing and Investigation BSc(Hons)

Psychology BSc(Hons)

Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons)

Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons)

Social Work MSci

Sociology BSc(Hons)

Sociology and Criminology BSc(Hons)

Teacher Training

Primary and Early Years Education BA(Hons) with QTS

Primary Education Studies

(Non QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons)

Postgraduate courses

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Accounting and Finance MSc*

Banking and Finance MSc*

Economics MSc (conversion)*

Finance MSc*

Fintech MSc*

Architecture and the Built Environment

Advanced Project Management in Construction MSc

Master of Architecture/Master of Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 2)

Art and Design

Animation Production MA

Contemporary Fine Art MA

Graphic Design MA

Illustration MA

Interior Design MA

Photography MA

Product Design MA

Biological Sciences

Biomedical and Analytical Science MSc

Cancer Research MSc

Business and Management

Business Intelligence and Analytics MSc*

International Business MSc*

International Business with Entrepreneurship MSc*

International Business with Humanitarian Challenges MSc*

International Business with Marketing MSc*

International Business with Project Management MSc*

International Business with Tourism and Hospitality MSc*

Management MSc*

Management with Communication MSc*

Management with Entrepreneurship MSc*

Management with Human Resource Management MSc*

Management with International Business MSc*

Management with Leadership MSc*

Management with Marketing MSc*

Management with Tourism and Hospitality MSc*

Strategic People Management MSc*

Strategic People Management PgDip

Master of Business Administration MBA

Master of Public Administration MPA

Business and Management Studies PhD

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Analytical Chemistry MSc

Pharmaceutical and Analytical Science MSc

Computing

Artificial Intelligence MSc

Computing MSc

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc

Data Analytics MSc

Information Systems Management MSc

Part-time Distance Learning Degrees

Artificial Intelligence MSc

Data Analytics MSc

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc

Education

Education, EdD Doctor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) MA

Education (Leadership and Management) MA

Education (Special Educational Needs) MA

Education (Teaching and Learning) MA

Education (Technology Enhanced Learning) MA

Higher Education MA

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

Part-time Distance Learning Degrees

Career Development and Employability MA

Career Development and Employability PgDip Education (Leadership and Management) MA

English Language Teaching (ELT) MA

* Master’s with placement route available.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Engineering Control Systems and Instrumentation MSc

Engineering Management MSc

Electronic and Automotive Engineering MSc

English Literature and Creative Writing

English Literature MA

Environmental Science

Environmental Monitoring and Modelling MSc

Hospitality and Tourism Management

International Business with Tourism and Hospitality MSc*

Management with Tourism and Hospitality MSc*

Fashion and Textiles

Fashion Design MA

Fashion Marketing MA

Textiles MA

Forensic and Analytical Science

Forensic Science (Forensic Chemistry) MSc

Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc

Health and Sport

Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

Health Professional Education MSc

Health Studies MSc

Master of Podiatric Surgery

Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health (Advanced Practitioner)

Master of Public Health (Global)

Master of Public Health (Global) Advanced Practitioner

Paramedic Science (Pre-Registration) MSc

Podiatry MSc

Pre-Registration Nursing (Adult) MSc

Pre-Registration Nursing (Child) MSc

Pre-Registration Nursing (Learning Disability) MSc

Pre-Registration Nursing (Mental Health) MSc

Social Work MSc

Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc

Theory of Podiatric Surgery MSc

Law

Climate Change and Energy Law LLM

International Corporate and Commercial Law LLM

International Business Law LLM

International Criminal Law LLM

International Environmental Law LLM

International Human Rights Law LLM

International Law LLM

Law PhD

Logistics, Supply Chain and Project Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc*

Project Management and Operations Management MSc*

Supply Chain Management with Humanitarian Challenges MSc*

Sustainable Supply Chain Management MSc*

Marketing and Strategic Communication

Digital Marketing MSc*

Leadership, Communication and Humanitarian Challenges MSc*

Marketing MSc (conversion)*

Marketing with Brand Management MSc*

Strategic Communication and Leadership MSc*

Strategic Communication, Leadership and Sustainability MSc*

Sustainable Business Leadership MSc*

Mathematics

Data Analytics MSc

Part-time Distance Learning Degrees

Data Analytics MSc

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Automotive Engineering MSc

Electronic and Automotive Engineering MSc

Engineering Management MSc

Mechanical Engineering MSc

Oil and Gas Engineering MSc

Media, Journalism and Film

Digital and Social Media MA

Music and Music Technology

Composition and Contemporary Creative Practice MMus

Creative Music Production MA

Musicology MMus

Music Performance MMus

Popular Music Practice MMus

Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacy Practice with Community Placement MSc

Clinical Pharmacy Practice with Hospital Placement MSc

Clinical Pharmacy Practice with Research Project MSc

Drug Discovery and Business Strategy MSc

Pharmaceutical and Analytical Science MSc

Pharmaceutical Formulation and Business Strategy MSc

Social Sciences

Cognition and Neuroscience MSc

Investigative Psychology MSc (Block Study)

Psychology MSc

Social Work MSc

Teacher Training

Primary and Early Years Education PGCE with QTS

Primary Education PGCE with QTS

Secondary Art and Design PGCE with QTS

Secondary Computing PGCE with QTS

Secondary Drama PGCE with QTS

Secondary English PGCE with QTS

Secondary History PGCE with QTS

Secondary Music PGCE with QTS

Secondary Science with Biology PGCE with QTS

Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS

Secondary Science with Physics PGCE with QTS

Master’s with a placement opportunity

These courses are specifically aimed at international students, to support those wishing to gain practical work-based experience. You have the opportunity to undertake an additional six-month placement, making the course 18 months in length, allowing you to put the skills and techniques you’ve learned on the course into practice within a UK work environment.

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Accounting and Finance MSc

Banking and Finance MSc

Economics MSc (conversion)

Finance MSc

Fintech MSc

Business and Management

Business Intelligence and Analytics MSc

International Business MSc

International Business with Entrepreneurship MSc

International Business with Humanitarian Challenges MSc

International Business with Marketing MSc

International Business with Project Management MSc

International Business with Tourism and Hospitality MSc

Management MSc

Management with Communication MSc

Management with Entrepreneurship MSc

Management with Human Resource Management MSc

Management with International Business MSc

Management with Leadership MSc

Management with Marketing MSc

Management with Tourism and Hospitality MSc

Strategic People Management MSc

Hospitality and Tourism Management

International Business with Tourism and Hospitality MSc

Management with Tourism and Hospitality MSc

Logistics, Supply Chain and Project Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

Project Management and Operations Management MSc

Supply Chain Management with Humanitarian Challenges MSc

Sustainable Supply Chain Management MSc

Marketing and Strategic Communication

Digital Marketing MSc

Leadership, Communication and Humanitarian Challenges MSc

Marketing MSc

Marketing with Brand Management MSc

Strategic Communication and Leadership MSc

Strategic Communication, Leadership and Sustainability MSc

Sustainable Business Leadership MSc

Applying to Huddersfield

Starting your application to study in the UK is an exciting step. You can apply to the University directly, through a partner agent or through our regional offices.

Making your application

When you apply for a place at the University of Huddersfield, your application will be examined and if you meet our academic entry requirements and visa eligibility checks, you will be made an offer. This will be confirmed by email and on your personal applicant portal, MyHud.

Interviews

Some courses require an online interview with the Admissions Tutor. It will be stated as a condition of your offer and the Admissions Tutor will contact you to arrange this.

Portfolio or audition

Some courses may require you to submit a portfolio to demonstrate your suitability for the course. You should submit this alongside your application, and it will be assessed by academic staff within the School you have applied to. This will be confirmed in your offer letter.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

Postgraduate students may need ‘ATAS Clearance’ before applying for a student visa, dependent on the course you have applied to. This will be confirmed in your offer letter.

Further details can be found on the UK government website.

English language skills

For students whose first language is not English, the University requires a recognised qualification in English language before you can begin your chosen course.

The qualification the University normally requires is an IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.

Please note that some courses require a higher level of English, therefore please see the specific course details on our course listings.

We appreciate that when you submit your application you may not have the level of English required. The University therefore provides a wide range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes, which will prepare you for your degree studies, and enable you to meet the language requirements for your chosen degree. See page 19 for more details.

Find out more about our Pre-Sessional English programmes.

What do I need to include with my application?

For your application to be accurately assessed, you must submit a full and complete application form, and include the following documentation:

• Full details of your previous study, along with academic transcripts/marksheets and certificates/diplomas.

• English language test scores (IELTS, PTE, etc).

• A copy of your CV.

• Personal statement detailing why you wish to study the course you have applied for, and how the course compliments any previous studies you’ve done before and/or your future career aspirations.

• Copies of any previous UK visas, and any visa refusals from any country (including visitor refusals).

• Sponsorship confirmation (if your fees are going to be paid by your government or other organisation).

Applying for an undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree:

Apply

International students can apply directly to the University, with some courses offering multiple start dates through the year. You may also choose to apply through an agent or with help from our regional offices. Remember to check the entry requirements for the course you want to apply to before you begin your application.

Application portal

We’ll let you know when we have your application and send you your account details for MyHud, your applicant portal, where you’ll be able to track the progress of your application. You’ll be provided with a unique applicant identification number.

Your offer

If you meet the academic entry requirements for the course, and any visa eligibility checks, you will be made a conditional offer. We’ll outline the conditions you need to meet in your offer letter.

If you apply through an agent, they will also be informed of your offer, and can support you through the process of meeting your conditions.

Make sure you’re aware of the deadlines for meeting any conditions of your offer.

Accept your offer

You can accept your offer on MyHud, which you’ll need to do after your offer has been issued.

Your CAS

Once you have met all the conditions of your offer, you will be issued your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). You can use this to apply for your ‘Student’ visa.

Visa application

Apply for your visa as soon as your CAS has been issued. This will ensure you have plenty of time to await the decision, make travel arrangements, and arrive on campus in time for your studies.

Applying for a postgraduate research degree

Applications for research degrees can be made throughout the year, normally to commence in January, April or October.

dates.

Apply for an advertised research opportunity

Before you apply

Find the right research area for you by using our course search tool Browse our listed funded opportunities.

Confirming your choices

Once you have a clear idea of the research degree you’d like to apply for, you can plan your application.

Find out more about our research degree entry requirements on our website.

Apply to propose your own research

Before you apply

Decide on the research topic you are interested in.

Identify the right type of research area for you by exploring the Huddersfield Research Portal and browsing our researcher profiles.

Confirming your choices

Contact a potential supervisor to discuss your ideas and confirm the research topic. Once you have a clear idea of the research topic you’d like to apply for, you can plan your research proposal.

Find out more about our research degree entry requirements on our website.

Explore funding

Many students fund their own postgraduate study, however there may be specific Research Scholars available through the University. There are also funded research projects you may want to conside Doctoral loans may be available for eligible students. Please see our funding information online

hips r. .

Making your application

To apply, please complete a research degree online application form. Typically, you’ll be required to submit a research proposal alongside your application, unless you are applying for a funded project. Ensure you check the deadline dates on the course page with your potential supervisor before applying. Find out more about making your application

What next

We’ll send you an acknowledgement via email so that you know we’ve received your application. You may be required to send additional documents to complete the process or undertake an interview. We’ll give your application careful consideration and the outcome will be confirmed via email.

Fees and funding

A university degree is an investment in your future. The fees for each course will vary depending on the degree programme you study. Fees are correct at the time of printing, but please visit our website for the most up-to-date fees. Tuition fees for each programme will also be quoted in your offer letter.

International undergraduate annual overseas fees

International postgraduate annual overseas fees

Financial requirements

The UK Government requires that international students have any outstanding first year course tuition fees plus a fixed amount for living costs. This is currently £9,207**.

Get more information and guidance on your visa application from our Immigration Team.

A low cost of living

The cost of living in Huddersfield is low compared to some UK cities, and we have some of the best value student accommodation.

Read more about cost of living

Scholarships

Up to £12,000 in scholarships

Scholarships can be a big help when considering whether to study in the UK.

We offer a merit-based scholarship programme of between £2,000 and £4,000 a year for international students. This scholarship will be awarded to eligible international applicants who apply by the application deadline for each intake*.

* For full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses. Course and study level exclusions apply. Scholarships will be detailed in the offer of studies and applied to the second semester fees payable for eligible students. Find out more about scholarships on our scholarships webpage hud.ac.uk/international/scholarships

** August 2023.

Preparing for your future

We know planning for your life after graduation is just as important as your time at university. As a graduate of the University of Huddersfield, you’ll benefit from careers advice for life, meaning you can access support for the duration of your career.

Dedicated careers support

Our Careers Service work locally, nationally and internationally to support you at all stages of your careers journey.

You can book an appointment with the Careers Service for tailored expert advice from our qualified careers advisers.

Careers resources

As a Huddersfield student, you’ll have access to a wealth of careers information to help you manage your careers journey, from LinkedIn Learning to interview simulators and CV checking. You can prepare for assessment centres and psychometric tests, access career and employability development learning resources and watch videos with tips and advice from employers.

Meet graduate recruiters

Meet with employers through our graduate job fairs, or through employer-led workshops and challenges.

Enterprise support

The Enterprise Team provides support for life. That means you can get help with your business venture, freelance service or self-employment goals from experienced business advisers at any time. From ideation to start-up and beyond, we provide an exciting programme of workshops, events and one to one support for all types of businesses.

Explore our careers support

“In addition to my studies at the “The Careers Service assisted with my University, I had the opportunity application as I applied to the company through them, and they supported me with to undertake an internship with the overall job offer process. The team helped the Witt UK Group. This is a design, me secure an extension of my internship from manufacturing and servicing the initial eight weeks to 11 weeks; an extra three weeks in which I was also able to work company that specialises on a full-time basis. in ventilation products

“As a result of this internship, I have been and air movement solutions. offered a permanent role with the company, “My role was supporting with project and I am excited to learn more and build handovers and assisting in the completion on my experience.” of project designs.

Anjolaoluwa

Ogundipe

Engineering Master’s graduate by searching the University’s Careers Service job listings. I had subscribed to this for daily notifications to alert me to new job openings.

“I came across this internship opportunity

“As a result of this internship, I have been offered a permanent role with the company, and I am excited to learn more and build on my experience.”

Anjolaoluwa Ogundipe Engineering Master’s graduate

Supporting you at university

We have a dedicated range of services to support you throughout your time at Huddersfield.

Academic support

We offer a range of academic support services to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, to help you get the most out of your studies. These include:

• Academic Skills Tutors

• The Library

• IT Support.

Wellbeing Services

Our Wellbeing Services are on hand to offer advice, support and guidance to strengthen your wellbeing and personal development. We can support you in just about anything at all; no problem is too big or too small.

Disability Services

The Disability Services team offer confidential advice and guidance with a focus on you and the support you need. We will work alongside you to identify the support you require and to put this into place for your studies.

Supporting your faith

It doesn’t matter what your beliefs are, everyone is welcome to come along to our Jo Cox More In Common Centre, a place for reflection for students from all faiths and backgrounds.

The University Health Centre

The University Health Centre houses doctors and nurses who can provide advice on medical queries including sports injuries, rehabilitation, travel vaccines, your mental health, relaxation and stress.

Read more about our support services

Supporting your safety

We have a dedicated security hub, open and staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, monitoring CCTV and providing security advice and assistance, supported by trained and knowledgeable security staff. We also have our own dedicated Campus Police Officer based at the centre of campus.

Settling in to life at Huddersfield

Our International Student Support Advisers are here to help you throughout your journey with us; from support with your application or enrolment to information about moving to the UK and settling into life in Huddersfield.

Excellence Award

The University’s Computing and Library Services’ Customer Service Excellence Award recognises the exceptional service we offer you. From academic librarians to IT support, everyone is here to help.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

A continuing commitment to equality means that all students, and staff, should have equal opportunities to reach their full potential at Huddersfield. This is supported by a number of initiatives. Here are just a few:

Race equality

The University has signed up to Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter which helps universities to improve the representation, progression and success of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E) students and staff within Higher Education. As part of our commitment, we are developing initiatives and solutions to improve race equality across the University.

LGBTQ+

Gender equality

We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for gender equality. The Athena SWAN Charter is a framework used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within Higher Education and research. The Charter guides institutions on how to achieve their gender equality objectives in terms of representation, student progression, career development and the working environment.

The vibrant colours of the LGBTQ+ movement, proudly displayed at the entrance of the University, send out a permanent message of inclusiveness and tolerance – everyone is welcome at the University of Huddersfield. The transformed zebra crossing was unveiled during National Inclusion Week in September 2019.

Make a change!

The Students’ Union runs six volunteer, student-led networks that are defined and directed by their individual members. This includes the B.A.M.E Ambassadors, Disabled Students Network, Global Students Network, LGBT+ Students Network, Class and Social Mobility Network and the Women’s Network. If you’re passionate, motivated and identify with any of these networks, you could get involved to ensure that students are heard, better represented and their views are voiced from a position of authenticity.

Explore Huddersfield

You’ll discover a warm Yorkshire welcome in Huddersfield, a cosmopolitan and lively English town set in stunning countryside.

In the heart of the UK

We’re proud to be situated in the northern county of Yorkshire, the UK’s largest county. Filled with history, spectacular scenery and a beautiful coastline, you’ll never be short of new places to explore.

Exploring Huddersfield

Huddersfield offers a huge choice of international restaurants, cafés, clubs and bars, and is renowned for its friendly locals, and annual Food and Drink Festival. Surrounded by spectacular green open countryside, living in Huddersfield gives you the space to breathe, exercise and relax in stunning scenery. And if sport is your thing, Huddersfield Town Football Club and Huddersfield Giants share a stadium on the edge of town.

Culture

Arts and culture thrive here too, with a busy music, theatre and festival scene right on your doorstep. Huddersfield has a strong cultural heritage, from the Grade I listed buildings to long running cultural events including Huddersfield Literature Festival and the acclaimed Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.

A central location

Huddersfield is in a great central location in the UK. It’s around two and a half hours north of London by train. Both Leeds and Manchester are just a quick train ride away, and it’s easy to reach the rest of the UK by bus, car, train or plane.

Lonely Planet once named Yorkshire as one of the world’s top destinations. And we think its great too! Explore a little more of Huddersfield and its surroundings on our website.

Explore Huddersfield

Our campus

When you explore our campus, you’ll find evidence of Huddersfield’s proud industrial heritage, with beautifully converted stone mills and a working canal. But thanks to our ongoing investment, there are plenty of impressive 21st Century buildings too.

Investment in our campus

The places and spaces you study in will shape your experience here. That’s why we’ve invested £157 million into our campus buildings and facilities. Including:

• £30m - Barbara Hepworth Building for art, design and architecture

• £31m - Joseph Priestley Building for applied science

• £27.5m - Oastler Building for law and humanities

• £22.5m - Student Central, the hub of campus

• £12m - 3M Buckley Innovation Centre. In 2024, we’re opening the National Health Innovation Campus, expanding opportunities for you to study for rewarding careers in health and social care.

Take a virtual tour of our campus

A green and sustainable campus

At Huddersfield we’re committed to sustainability, reducing our impact on the environment and tackling the Climate Emergency.

To make Huddersfield (and the world) a greener, better place to be, we are:

• Planting one tree for every student who enrols with us.

• Investing over £1m in carbon reduction measures over six years.

• Building to WELL Building Standards.

• Investing in digital solutions.

• Putting sustainability at the heart of our curriculum.

• Developing the sustainability agenda through research.

• Enhancing biodiversity on campus.

Read more about sustainability at Huddersfield

Sustainability. Our campus will be carbon neutral by 2030.

Campus map

Our university is pretty special; all on one campus, and in the centre of a vibrant town.

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Discover our campus through our interactive campus map.

Take the tour

On campus you’ll find all of our academic schools, the Library, quiet study spaces and our research facilities.

There are plenty of places to eat, drink and meet friends, plus the town centre is only a two-minute walk away with lots of cafés, bars and restaurants.

You can find details of how to get to the University, car parking and campus maps, including an accessible map, on our digital maps webpages.

Accommodation

Huddersfield has some great options when it comes to accommodation.

DIGS Student Accommodation

DIGS Student are our preferred, recommended and approved accommodation provider and will guarantee you a place in student accommodation.

Storthes Hall Park offers a large but friendly student community with impressive facilities to help you study, relax, and socialise.

Facilities include a free on-site gym, 9-hole mini golf course, convenience shop and a bar and restaurant. There’s also a team on site 24/7.

You can get involved with the ‘experience programme’, a series of regular social events and activities to help you meet other students living in the accommodation, as well as take part in trips to a range of places across the UK.

You can live with DIGS throughout your studies. Payment can be made in two instalments with an international guarantor, or three instalments with a UK guarantor.

Other accommodation options

If you want to explore other accommodation options, HudLets, run by the Students’ Union, offers alternative accommodation options. You can access impartial advice, support and guidance about housing from the Students’ Union too.

Find out more about accommodation options at Huddersfield

DIGS Student voted Best Value in the 2021 National Student Housing Survey.

Student life at Storthes Hall Park

Hear from some of the students living at Storthes Hall, and what they enjoy about their accommodation.

Watch the video

Meet our students

If you really want to know about student life and what it’s like to live and study in Huddersfield, a great way to find out is through our current students.

Mishti Khatri Sport Nutrition PhD

“I came to the University of Huddersfield to pursue a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Having lived in a big city all my life, I knew I wanted to study in a small town and get the full campus experience.

“The course at Huddersfield stood out to me because of the strong balance it had between practical and theoretical study. The course leaders and academic team were excellent mentors and tutors, introducing me to a new way of learning. I was motivated to keep my grades up and work towards getting the Vice-Chancellor’s scholarship which I successfully achieved, allowing me to also study for my PhD in Sport Nutrition at Huddersfield.

“As part of my PhD studies, I have had the opportunity to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and carry out practical trials in the newly refurbished sports laboratories. My supervisors also helped me to publish my Master’s dissertation, which has definitely been the highlight of my academic career so far.”

“I’ve had many opportunities as a student here, from joining the Baltic Student Society to becoming President of the Thai Boxing society at the Students’ Union. I undertook a work placement supporting global events with the International Office at the University.

“I was also successful in my campaign to be elected to the Students’ Union Officer team, and I have acted as the Activities Officer for the last 12 months, representing students across the University.

“I feel like the University has created a space for me to thrive and develop my knowledge. My advice to new students would be to take advantage of all the opportunities available to you!”

Elze Demereckaite

Undergraduate student in the Huddersfield Business School

from our students

“Hi, I’m Akito from Japan. During my time at Huddersfield, I was fortunate to meet some great friends from all over the world.

“I joined the Japanese society when I started at Huddersfield, and I’m now President of the society.

“I’ve been able to get involved in supporting the organisation of many global events, from the Global Tea Party to the Global Fashion Show, which allows students to share their country’s cultures and traditions with others at the University.”

Akito Hozumi Strategic Communication, Leadership and Sustainability MSc

Hear

Societies and events

At Huddersfield, there is so much you can get involved in from exploring new hobbies to discovering different cultures.

Global societies

Join any one of our 60 global societies, which represent the different cultures, languages and nationalities on campus. As part of a global society, you’ll find a welcoming group of students that work together to host events, share traditions and experiences, and provide you with a diverse network of friends.

Global events calendar

At Huddersfield, there’s always a full calendar of cultural and globally focused events taking place throughout the year, which you can attend or even take part in hosting. It’s a great way to make new friends and expand your global knowledge.

Global Week

Global Week is a dedicated week of cultural celebrations, with events including the Food and Culture Festival, the Global Fashion Show, the World of Sports Tournament and the Global Tea Party.

Explore our events and global societies

Your Students’ Union

Offering a wide range of social events and volunteering opportunities, as well as being home to over 150 sports clubs, societies and academic societies, your Students’ Union is led by students for students. The Students’ Union is here to help you feel part of the Huddersfield community.

Find out more about your Students’

Union Sport at Huddersfield

ActiveHud is the sport and physical activity service here at the University. We provide for all levels of ability to enable you to improve your health and wellbeing. This includes an Active Wellbeing programme, Social Sport programme and an exciting gym, swim and class offer that you can access on campus and in Kirklees Active Leisure centres across the region. Our facilities include a double sports hall, a three-floor gym and two multipurpose studios.

Sports tournaments

Global Fashion Show

Lunar New Year Celebrations

Watch the latest highlight video

Live performances

World of Sports Event

Global Tea Party

Food and Culture Festival

Looking ahead

Your relationship with the University of Huddersfield doesn’t end at graduation; you progress from being a student to being a graduate or ‘alumnus’, when you will become a member of the University’s global alumni network covering more than 130 countries.

Huddersfield Alumni benefit from:

• Free careers advice for life.

• Ongoing access to graduate-level job vacancies via the University’s job vacancies portal, JobShop.

• Lifetime access to enterprise support through our Enterprise Team.

• Discounted membership of the Students’ Union for life.

Explore our alumni benefits

Explore our alumni webpages to access graduate case studies and explore your alumni benefits.

Alumni benefits

Staying in the UK after graduation

The Graduate Route allows international students to apply to stay in the UK for up to two years to either work or look for work (three years for PhD students) after they have completed their course, without the need to be sponsored by an employer. Speak to an immigration adviser at one of our weekly immigration drop-in sessions to find out more about your options after graduation.

We love to hear what our students have been doing since graduating with us. Discover the journey that led Huzaif to his dream job at Jaguar Land Rover.

“I wanted to study Automotive Engineering since I was 10 years old. When I found the Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course at the University of Huddersfield, it ticked all the boxes for me.

“Whilst at Huddersfield, I tried to take advantage of all the opportunities available to me. I joined the Indian Society where I made lots of friends, and I found that the University support services were always there when I needed them.

“I had lots of guidance from my lecturers and support staff and the placement team in my School did a phenomenal job supporting me with my applications when I chose to do a placement in my third year.

“I secured a placement at German company, Schaeffler, which is based in Sheffield. They specialise in manufacturing bearings, gears, driving elements and other parts and accessories for motor vehicles, and I worked there for a year as an industrial engineer.

“After finishing my placement, I was offered a part-time position with the company that I continued during my final year at university. This broadened my knowledge in the industry, and I believe that the experience I got from my degree and from doing a placement helped me to get my current job at Jaguar Land Rover.

“When I moved to the UK, I knew that Jaguar Land Rover was one of the biggest automakers in the country, and I always dreamed of working with them. I was successful in securing a graduate role as a Manufacturing and Operations Graduate Engineer.

“As a graduate recruit, we do four placements in two years across different departments within manufacturing. I’ve worked on car models such as the Jaguar XE, Jaguar XF and Jaguar F-Type. My team’s role was to make manufacturing processes more efficient and using problemsolving skills to tackle daily issues. I’m really enjoying my role and the variety of projects.

“If you’re considering applying to Huddersfield, my advice would be to enjoy everything that the university offers. Work hard and you will succeed. Enjoy your studies, make friends, get involved in activities, consider a part-time job and definitely consider doing a placement!”

Huzaif Banday Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons) – graduated in 2022.

Stay connected

There are lots of ways to stay connected and find out more about studying at the University of Huddersfield.

Our UK-based recruitment team and overseas offices are here to support you no matter which country you’re applying from. You can connect with us at any time for advice and guidance with your application, your journey to Huddersfield and enrolment.

Online events

We host many events throughout the year, from virtual information days to webinars and weekly drop-in sessions. You can ask questions, learn more about our courses, the entry requirements, accommodation options and student life.

Events for your region

We regularly attend events in different countries around the world, giving you an opportunity to meet us in person and ask us your questions about studying at the University.

See the events that are coming up soon

China Office

India Office

Nigeria and Ghana Office

Pakistan Office

Vietnam Office

Malaysia Office

The office covers Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.

Connect with your regional officer

Complete our online enquiry form and we’ll connect you with the regional officer for your country, no matter where in the world you are.

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This guide was prepared in the spring of 2023 for courses starting in September 2024 and January 2025 and is up-to-date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses.hud.ac.uk and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply.