Huddersfield University
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Tel: 01484 422288
Fax: 01484 516151
E-mail: prospectus(at)hud.ac.uk
Website: www.hud.ac.uk
Student enquiries: Assistant Registrar (Admissions).
Applications: UCAS
Overview
Broad study areas: Accountancy, business, law & management; marketing & retailing; logistics; hospitality, tourism & leisure; sciences; geography & environmental sciences; food sciences; architecture; advertising, graphic design & 3D design; fashion & textile design; fine art; multimedia & virtual reality design; multimedia & internet technology; computing & information technology; engineering & technology; audio & music technology; education & community work; human & health sciences; music & humanities.
Students: Total 18,300 (10,500 full-time, 7800 part-time); male/female ratio 5:6. First degree students 14,300 (9300 full-time, 5000 part-time) of which 1100 international; 50% of students mature on entry. Postgraduates 32100. Teaching staff: 650 plus 500 part-time.
In Brief
A modern university.
Location: Yorkshire, north of England.
Average UCAS points on entry: 170+.
Admissions information: AS-levels accepted in combination with 1+ A-level or equivalent, although many courses require more. UCAS tariff used in some cases, specific grades in others.
Drop-out rate: 12%.
State school entry: 98%.
Accommodation: Most first years who wish it are housed.
