Supporting you through your journey
At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find services and support networks to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you navigate through your personal student journey.
We offer a friendly and supportive environment for all. Our Student Support services will be there for you when you need them – from practical advice to more intensive support – to help make your time here at Huddersfield run as smoothly as possible.
Our host of support networks and services include:
Admissions, finance and enrolment
Help and support is available to help you through your journey to becoming a student here at Huddersfield.
Care leavers
As a care leaver you may have concerns about studying at university - both on a personal and financial level
Careers and employability
We help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition
Computing and Library Services
Throughout your time at the University, Computing and Library Services will make sure you have access to all the resources you need
Disability Services
The University Disability Services provides confidential advice and guidance, with a focus on you and the support you need
Diversity and equal opportunities
Here at Huddersfield we celebrate diversity and strive for equality of opportunity
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
We help current students and graduates prepare for self-employment, freelancing and starting their own business
Health and wellbeing
There may be times when you have concerns or become worried and it is at these times that we can support you
Returning to study
We welcome students returning to Higher Education after doing something else in life
Study resources and academic skills support
There are a number of study resources to help you achieve your goals and ensure you are well-prepared to tackle student life in Huddersfield.
International support
Our International Student Support Advisors can assist you with many issues you may face during your studies.
iPoint
Do you need information, help, support or advice? Do you not know where to turn? Do you just want to chat to a friendly face? Visit iPoint.
Supporting success at Huddersfield
Families and friends can make a big difference to student success, providing emotional and practical support during their time at university.
Admissions, finance and enrolment
- Help and support with your application is provided by the Student Recruitment Team. If you have any queries about your applications contact our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)1484 472625 or email study@hud.ac.uk
- Help and support with enrolment and a range of services to you as a student is provided by the Student Records Team. If you have any queries about your enrolment contact our Student Records Team on +44 (0)1484 473330 or email studentrecords@hud.ac.uk
- Advice on fees and financial support including advice on managing on a student budget, and what help is available if you are struggling is provided by the Student Finance Office. You can contact the Student Finance Team on +44(0)1484 472210 or email sfo@hud.ac.uk
- Distance learning students, please contact dl-support@hud.ac.uk for admissions and enrolment information
Finance for undergraduate students
Tuition fee information and information about financing your studies can be found on our 'Undergraduate fees and finance' webpages. These pages also include details on how to apply for your tuition fee loan, information about the maintenance loan, undergraduate scholarships, and financial help for parents in higher education.
Finance for postgraduate students
Finance information for postgraduate students can be found on our 'Postgraduate fees and finance' webpages including information on postgraduate tuition fee loans funding for PGCE and PgDipE courses and Progression bursaries.
If you've got a specific query and want to get in touch please email sfo@hud.ac.uk.
Care leavers
As a care leaver you may have concerns about studying at university - both on a personal and financial level. We can offer you support throughout your academic journey.
One of our dedicated Support Co-ordinators, specifically trained to work with care leavers and vulnerable adults, will meet you before the academic year begins to discuss any concerns or worries that you may have and answer any questions. You will also be able to access ongoing support throughout your studies. If you would like to know more, please get in touch at careleavers@hud.ac.uk
Financial support for care leavers
Visit our fees and finance webpages to see if you are eligible for a care leavers’ bursary. For more information please see Student Finance England's guidance.
Care leaver's covenant
The University of Huddersfield recognises the challenges that young people face when they leave the care system and begin to live independently.
We support the key principles of the Care Leaver’s covenant which are:
That all parts of society have a responsibility to help care leavers to avoid poor outcomes and make a successful transition to adulthood. Ensuring that action to support Care Leavers should be in their best interests, to promote their health and wellbeing and secure the best outcomes for them and improve their life chances.
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Careers and employability
We know you're coming to university to undertake your course, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition. We offer all our students careers advice for life, meaning you can access support for the duration of your career.
Careers advice and support
The Careers and Employability Service is here to help you find work opportunities and to apply. Our team will give you one-to-one guidance to help you work out your career options and provide you with information, advice and guidance. Some of the resources that you'll get access to when you join us include:
- Career development workshops – receive input from employers and careers advisers to develop your skills and experience around what they are looking for
- Professional work experience – internship and placement opportunities
- Employer events – we hold regular career fairs that are great for making contacts and discovering opportunities from local and national companies
- Career resources – contain all the information, reference materials and interactive tools you need to support you in your career planning
Our approach to guide you to become an employable graduate, encouraging you to get involved with activities that could help you stand out in the jobs market through a concept we call EmployableME. Your EmployableME journey starts the very minute you begin University and continues throughout your working life. As soon as you're a student here, we'll be looking out for ways to help you get a fulfilling and rewarding job. We can also help you with identifying transferable skills if you are looking for a career change.
Careers online
We also offer a number of online resources. The Careers and Employability resource hub, MyCareer, is a home to the JobShop, where you can access hundreds of vacancies from organisations that want Huddersfield's students and graduates. MyCareerPlus features useful tools such as an interview simulator, help with psychometric tests, assessment centres and a number of employer videos, providing a valuable insight into employers' perspective on key aspects of what they're looking for.
MyCareer Resource Hub is an online resource for graduate opportunities and information about different industry sectors, allowing you to search for opportunities based on what your area of interest is and to gain sector-specific information. Our employment market statistics are another valuable source of information that can give you an idea of what other people from your course have gone on to do after graduating.
What our students think
What our students love about Huddersfield is that there's a real focus on practical career advice, emphasis on work placements and a variety of opportunities for students.
The University's JobShop advertises jobs that are ideal for students. They can range from working in retail, to the Students' Union, and even working in the University Library as a Student Helper.Andy Rhodes, Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student
For more information or if you have any questions, visit the Careers website, follow us on twitter: @HudUniCareers, or get in touch at careers@hud.ac.uk.
Computing and Library Services
Throughout your time at the University, Computing and Library Services will make sure you have access to all the resources you need to take your degree to the next level.
We provide high quality and customer-focused services, having held the Government Customer Service Excellence ® standard for many years. Our National Student Survey results show a high level of satisfaction with the library and computing facilities at the University.
IT Support
IT Support provides and maintains access to the University’s computing, Wi-Fi and printing facilities, and online resources such as the University's virtual learning environment, student email, electronic library resources and more.
IT support is available through the Help Centre, based in the Library, and via a telephone helpline.
Training on using various software, hardware and assistive technology is also available for all students, through workshops or one-to-one support.
Library Services
The Library has an extensive range of information available including books, journals, e-books and online resources to support your studies. They also lend out laptops.
Open every day during term time, and with most of its resources available to access online from wherever you are, the Library is always there to support your learning.
Help is available during normal working hours at our Help Desk and online guidance is always available via HudHelp.
Heritage Quay
Heritage Quay is the official archive for the University of Huddersfield, acting as the guardian of the archives of other organisations, families and individuals dating back over 200 years.
For more information, visit the Heritage Quey website.
Contact us
For more information about what support we offer at Huddersfield visit the Computing and Library Services website, or email us at library@hud.ac.uk.
You can also follow us on social media:
- Twitter @hudlib
- Instagram @hudlib
- Facebook facebook.com/hudlib
Disability Services
The University Disability Services provides confidential advice and guidance, with a focus on you and the support you need. You can find full details of what they offer on the Disability Services webpages.
The Service works with students with a range of disabilities and long-term conditions that have a significant impact on their ability to study. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, long-term medical conditions such as diabetes, mobility or physical disabilities or conditions, hearing impairments, visual impairments, social communication difficulties such as autistic spectrum conditions or mental health issues. Our main aim is to work alongside you to get the right support in place at the right time as we believe that nothing should stop you achieving what you're capable of.
We appreciate that it can sometimes be difficult to discuss your disability so, we'll give you the time you need as well as clear information about what support we can offer, who we will share the information with and why. Here are some of the things we can help you with:
- Arrangements for an up-to-date Educational Psychologist Assessment
- Help you apply for the Disabled Students' Allowance
- Offer ongoing individual support based on what you require
- Give advice on campus facilities and accessibility
- Co-ordinate services for people with complex needs
- Link with accommodation providers on your behalf
The University has worked with Go Higher West Yorkshire to create a free guide for disabled students to provide advice and support with the transition to Higher Education. Download the pack.
To find out more about how the University supports disabled students with the transition from college to University, and throughout your studies, please visit our Disability Services web pages.
Diversity and equal opportunities
Here at Huddersfield we celebrate diversity and strive for equality of opportunity.
Equal opportunities
The University of Huddersfield is an equal opportunities institution. We have developed several policies to ensure that we do not inadvertently exclude groups by our practice or our culture (perceived or real). We aim to create conditions where staff and students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, age, race, caste, class, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, family responsibility, trade union activity, political or religious belief, or age.
More information about our equal opportunities policies and the University Equal Opportunities Policy Statement can be found in our equal opportunities policy document.
The University Faith Centre
Whatever your faith you'll find the Faith Centre a relaxing and calming place to be and unwind. The Faith Centre is home to the Community Lounge - a vibrant, busy, welcoming space where you can meet new friends and enjoy free tea and coffee. It’s is a great place to explore and discuss spiritual issues with like-minded individuals. We have a range of worship, prayer and ablution facilities on campus. You can also take part in interfaith events or request a prayer from our chaplains. There are prayer rooms for all faiths, which can be used for individual and group prayer or faith group meetings.
It doesn’t matter what your beliefs are, everyone is welcome at the Faith Centre. You'll get a warm welcome and have the chance to chat with like-minded people. There are rooms for worship, meditation and prayer as well as ablution facilities. Find out more on the Faith Centre website.
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Here at Huddersfield, we help current students and graduates prepare for self-employment, freelancing and starting their own business. Taking the first step towards running your own business can seem like a real challenge. We're here to support you right from the beginning to help you grow your seed of an idea into a successful business.
Support for students and graduates
Our Enterprise Team supports students and graduates to set up businesses and to meet other like-minded peers during their degree or after they graduate. They are based in the Enterprise Hub - a fantastic modern facility for start-ups housed in the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre. The centre offers free hot desk office facilities, one to one business advice and support, and a range of business facilities such as landline telephones and bookable meeting pods.
When it comes to choosing a placement while you are studying at undergraduate level, the conventional route is not your only option. If you think you've got what it takes, you could choose to set up and run your own business during an Enterprise Placement Year.
The University also offers a range of enterprise-focused degrees and one to one and group support to help students develop their ideas into successful businesses ventures.
Starting your own business
The Enterprise Team will support you when starting your own business by providing business advice and support, funding opportunities and office facilities. Its series of Enterprise Events is an ideal starting point for those who want to increase their enterprise awareness. These events offer advice on writing a business plan, researching the market, developing a brand and essential networking skills. The Team will work with you to help you make a success of your business.
Following an initial chat with a Business Advisor you can apply for on-going support and access to the Enterprise Team’s services through Enterprise Support. Enterprise Support is open to UK/EU current students of the University and graduates within five years of graduation who have viable business or self-employment propositions and can evidence high commitment and enthusiasm for their business idea.
For more information, or if you have any questions, visit the Enterprise website or get in touch by emailing enterprise@hud.ac.uk.
Apply for Enterprise Support if you have the enthusiasm and ambition to start out on your own.
Health and wellbeing
University life is a great experience where you will make lots of new friends and learn lots of new things. However, there may be times when you have concerns or become worried and it is at these times that we can support you. A healthy body and a healthy mind is exactly what you need while you're studying.
Wellbeing Services
Wellbeing Services is here to help students get the most out of their time at University and offer confidential one-to-one and group support with a wide range of personal and emotional concerns. You can find full details of what they offer on the Wellbeing and Disability Services webpages.
Here are some of the things we could help you with:
- Mental health issues including anxiety and depression, self-esteem, or eating disorders
- Support and ways of working if you’re falling behind with your studies
- Trans* and Gender
- Support for care leavers
- Support for student parents
- Support for carers
Here are some of the ways we could help:
- One-to-one meetings with an advisor through the daily drop-in hours, or booked appointments
- Counselling
- Workshops and support groups
- Wellbeing events
More information is available on our Wellbeing and Disability Services webpages.
Sport and fitness
Our friendly sport and fitness team – ActiveHud – welcomes you to join the fantastic sports facilities here at Huddersfield once you arrive at University. With flexible membership options and over 28 different classes led by qualified instructors, the Sports Centre is the place to be. Our fitness suite features the most up-to-date Technogym equipment and with a sports hall, squash courts and two purpose-built studios you will have everything you need to get the most out of your membership.
Check out ActiveHud's website for more information.
The University's Health Centre
One of the first things you'll need to do when you arrive on campus is register with an NHS general practice. There's one right next door on the University campus, so if you live within three miles of the University that could be ideal. You'll find doctors, nurses and physios on hand to help. They can give you advice on everything including sexual health, contraception, sports injuries, rehabilitation, travel vaccines, relaxation and stress.
For more information please visit the Health Centre website.
Returning to study
We welcome students returning to Higher Education after doing something else in life or have had change in personal circumstances before returning to studying. In fact, 63% of Huddersfield students are aged 21 or over (HESA 2015/16). We have plenty of experience and resources to help you decide on your course, look at entry routes into Higher Education, explore ways to enhance your career prospects and support you with the application process.
Foundation years
If it's been a while since you left the education system, we have lots of ways to help you get back into the swing of studying. If you don't have the formal qualifications required for degree-level study, you can enrol for an extended degree of either four or five years, which includes a foundation year. You don't have to choose your degree course until you've completed your foundation year.
If you already have a good idea of what course you would like to study, why not find out what courses we offer at Huddersfield.
Help for parents
Studying when you have a family is a rewarding experience – there’s no doubt that you’ll be very busy, and it might seem like a huge challenge, but you certainly won’t be the only one juggling university and home life. We have a number of students parents who have decided to study with us.
Caring for children can be expensive but don’t let this prevent you from going to university especially as there are a number of schemes that can help you. The Government offers a number of different options for financial support for parents in Higher Education including Childcare Grant, Parents' Learning Allowance and help with paying for childcare.
Finding the right childcare
If you need any help finding childcare you can search for local childcare providers on the Kirklees Council website. There is also a wealth of information to support parents on the Kirklees Council Family Information Directory.
More information
You can find further information and help on the C & K Careers' website. C & K Careers offer high quality, impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) services to young people and adults on behalf of schools, colleges, local authorities, prime and area-based contractors and employers.
Study resources and academic skills support
We want you to get the most out of your time during your time at Huddersfield. There are a number of study resources to help you achieve your goals and ensure you are well-prepared to tackle student life in Huddersfield.
Online study resources
The University provides a number of online resources which you can access once you enrol. Brightspace is an online portal where you will find information relating to your course. You can also access your University email account, download the University app and pay your fees online.
Students at the University of Huddersfield also have access to a wide range of online study resources once enrolled. UniTube is the University’s video streaming and lecture capture service and online Module Guides - home to the University Library resources online.
For more information visit our 'Study resources' webpages.
Books
The University works in partnership with Blackwell books to meet the needs of students including books, CDs, DVDs and more. For all your book related needs once you become a student with us you can take advantage of the following benefits:
- 7.5% discount on everything
- Access to 4 million books online
- Conferencing and event support
- Free delivery on orders over £20
Academic skills support
Whether you have come to University straight from school or college or after some years in work or raising a family, you will have certainly found that it differs in many ways from any studying you’ve done before. We offer assistance and help with academic development for students at the University through personal Academic Skills Tutors.
The Academic Skills tutors will help you find your feet in those first few weeks and to develop the skills you need to succeed whatever challenges you face throughout your course. They will help you improve your academic writing style, structure your work appropriately, construct arguments, gain confidence in referencing, finding and evaluating information, or in preparing for exams.
More information about Academic Skills Tutors support can be found on our Academic Skills webpage. There is also a Student Views Video Gallery where you can find out how some of our students have benefitted from the advice and guidance of our Academic Skills Tutors.
iPoint
For information, support and advice, iPoint is your one-stop shop for everything you need, no matter what it is, while you are with us. You can find iPoint helpdesks in Student Central as well the Barbara Hepworth and Daphne Steele buildings, which means you are never far away from someone who can help.
iPoint is a great team of really helpful people. They are always on hand to answer all types of questions no matter how small. Whether it’s directions around campus or what to do when you're struggling with an assignment, they’ll point you in the right direction!
Jesarat Hamad Hussain, Journalism BA(Hons) student
For more information please visit the iPoint webpages.
International support
We want to reassure you and assist you so that your queries are answered as quickly as possible. Our International Student Experience Team are available on MS Teams. We also have
Our International Student Support Advisors can assist you with many issues you may face during your studies, including:
- Basic immigration information
- Collection of immigration documents
- Applying for further study at the University of Huddersfield
- Information about your tuition fee payments
- Non-standard letters
- Information about International Campus Events and International Student Societies
- Signposting to other services and schools
You can access our support service in the following ways:
In person Where are we?: International Office, Level 4, Student Central Building (10.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday)
By telephone Call us: 01484 957505 472048 (9.00am – 5.00pm, 10.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday)
MS Teams: we will be happy to talk to you on MS Teams.
By email: international.office@hud.ac.uk (Please note that it may take up to two working days for a response to your email).
For more information please visit the international web pages.