Where is Huddersfield

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Where is Huddersfield?
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Where is Huddersfield?

• In the centre of the UK
• A good place from which to explore.
• 40 minutes from Manchester International Airport

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Where is Huddersfield?
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Huddersfield

• An historic town in the centre of the UK
• Recorded in the 1066 Domesday book.
• Only London and Bath have more protected historic
  buildings per person.

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Famous Sons?
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Famous Sons?

• Sir Harold Wilson
• Prime Minister in
• the 1960s and 1970s
• Patrick Stewart OBE
• Star Trek and X-Men actor
• Chancellor

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Huddersfield

• Surrounded by beautiful countryside
• The cost of living in Huddersfield is very
  reasonable
• Wide range of high-quality and low-cost student
  accommodation.

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Huddersfield

• Huddersfield a very safe
• multi-cultural and multi-faith town
• Population of less than 250,000
• Almost 110 are students!
• Many international restaurants and cafes

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Food and sport
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Close to big cities, national parks, coast
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A seat of learning since?
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The University of Huddersfield

• Established in 1825
• Many new buildings
• Patrick Stewart OBE became Chancellor in 2004.

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The University of Huddersfield

• 20,000 students on town-centre campus
• Students from over 80 countries world-wide.

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The University - teaching

• Consistently rated highly in the
• National Student Survey
• Two department top in UK
• Only 12 English universities ranked higher
• Many subjects is the top 5 nationally

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The University - research

• Many internationally known research groups
• Many international professors
• Opportunity to continue your studied to PhD with
  scholarships

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Centre for Precision Technology

• Professor Jiang is one of the top researchers
  within the Centre for Precision Technology.
• Best PhD thesis in China the 1990s Royal Society
  Wolfson Fellowship Lloyds TSB Asian Woman of
  Achievement
• Active team of researchers from Tsinghua
  University, Huazhong University of Science and
  Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University.

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The University of Huddersfield

• Excellent links with employers
• Most of our undergraduate course include a one
  year work placement
• Salaries are excellent and your resume is
  enhanced significantly.

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Employability
Ailun Yi, PR China BSc Software Development My
course prepared me for a year in industry. At
IBM, I developed  the necessary practical skills
to help develop  my career prospects.  I feel a
work placement really helped connect  my studies
to a real working environment. Line
Tabbara, France BSc(Hons) European Logistics
Management I was very impressed that my course
at Huddersfield allowed me to do a work placement
for one year. The benefits that you get from a
whole year of working in the real world have
helped me out so much. I was placed at
Rolls-Royce Cars Ltd which is a very well known
company and was also a good start for work
experience.
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Employability
Mo Peng, PR China BA(Hons) International
Business After I completed my Foundation Year, I
decided to study Business at Huddersfield. My
course involved a placement year which enabled me
to experience how a real workforce operates in
the UK. I was an Assistant Buyer within a
procurement department which was an essential
part of building confidence and helped improve my
language and communication skills. Binod
Acharya, Nepal BSc(Hons) Transport and
Logistics No matter how young or old you are,
placement is always useful to learn new ideas and
is a good opportunity to work with a range of
people from different professional backgrounds.
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Batyr Ospanov, Kazakhstan BA(Hons) Transport
Design I have been interested in cars from a
very young age and through the years I have
developed the skills and understanding for
drawing cars. I came to the UK to study this
because of its strong reputation for Higher
Education.
Jia Hui Pang, Malaysia MSc Electronic and
Computer Based System Design The facilities are
very impressive, especially the laboratories, and
the tutors are always available to help out. I
really appreciated their support and
understanding of how to teach international
students here. Huddersfield is very picturesque
with lots to offer people of all ages and I made
so many friends here from all over the world
which was really special.
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Abdulrahman M Al-Shaaby, Saudi Arabia MSc
Automotive Systems Design and Analysis I think
Huddersfield is a very beautiful town and an
excellent place to live and study. While I was
here I always felt like I was at home, the people
are so friendly especially the staff at the
University. Abdulrahman has since established
and manages the co-operative training and
recruitment department at a technology college in
Jeddah.
Nixon-Nickson Emeka Oduka, Nigeria BSc(Hons)
Medical Bio-Chemistry The UK has a strong
reputation for my subject and therefore was an
ideal place for basic scientific studies.
Huddersfield has a strong student satisfaction
record compared to other UK universities. The
academic staff are so helpful not just with your
course but with any welfare issues you may have.
They really give you a brilliant undergraduate
experience.
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Employability
Hongliang Liang gained an MSc Engineering Design
and Its Management in 2003. He is now working
as a Product Development Engineer and has a
five-year UK work permit.
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Art, Design, Fashion and Architecture
We have a clear mission in the school to
foster the next generation of creative
practitioners, who will maximise their
contribution to the cultural, social, and
economic well being of society. Emma Hunt Dean
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Courses

• We currently offer a range of programmes in
• 3D Design ( Product and Transport)
• Architecture
• Communication Design ( Graphics)
• Construction
• Contemporary Arts
• Design Business (non practice based)
• Digital Media Design
• Fashion Design
• Interdisciplinary Design
• Interior Design
• Textile Crafts (Costume with Textiles)
• Textile Design
• For information on all our courses (including
  gallery and showcases) visit www.hud.ac.uk/ada

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Employability and entrepreneurship
The School works with over 200 companies in any
one academic year, for example Burberry Land
Rover Dyson Students undertake sponsored
projects for manufacturers The School has an
enviable reputation for year long quality
internships (placements) Students regularly win
major national and international competitions
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Dont just take our word!
Yin Ting Kung, Taiwan BA(Hons) Fashion, Media and
Promotion My tutors are very helpful and
willing to sort out any problems. The campus is
very convenient for students as its in the town
centre and the people are very lovely.
Honoray Doctorate - Christopher Bailey Creative
Design Director, Burberry What are your
impressions of the School of Art, Design and
Architecture? I think its magnificent and has
all the energy and vibrancy that you need to be
inspired and find your true passions in life.
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Accountancy and Law
We offer a number of courses in the areas of law
and accountancy which can lead to exemptions from
professional qualifications. All our courses
are designed to maximise your accreditation
opportunities with relevant professional bodies.
ACCA LLB/LLM/MLaw
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Accountancy
Three years ago, I gave up my job in China and
came to England to study the ACCA papers. After
serious consideration and comparison of all the
universities in the UK, I chose the University of
Huddersfield to fulfil my dream. Studying at
the University of Huddersfield was really
enjoyable I made a lot of friends and whenever I
needed help, they were always there to support me
and help me. It was those kind people at the
University who helped me and made my dream come
true. I progressed onto the MA Accounting
and Finance from the ACCA Professional course. I
believe that with the ACCA qualification and an
MA in Accounting and Finance, my future career is
going to be brighter than ever.
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Partners in Law
The Law School has links with professional bodies
and legal firms across the UK and runs a
Partners in Law scheme which links students and
graduates with legal firms.
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Business, Management and Marketing
Over 4000 students in the School A wide range
of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate
level Our Business Generator is famous for
creating and nurturing new graduate start-ups
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In 2006 Mo took the option of a placement year
with the Calderdale and Huddersfield National
Health Service Foundation Trust in the position
of Assistant Buyer in the Procurement and
Supplies Department. My job involved
communicating with a range of people including
team workers, customers and suppliers on a daily
basis and as a result of continuous practice
drastically improved my language and
communication skills. Overall, I really enjoyed
this work placement it has enabled me to
experience how a real workforce operates in this
country and has definitely motivated me and
prepared me for work after graduating from the
course.
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The University of Huddersfields excellence in
working with business was recognised with a major
award for one of its KTPs a partnership between
Huddersfield University Business School (HUBS)
and a West Yorkshire food company Zeina Foods.
The KTP was given top Grade 1 status by the
Department of Trade Industry (DTI) and
officials described it as an outstanding
example of successful collaboration between
academia and commerce.
The DTI also named the marketing graduate who was
pivotal to the project Katja Krebs
Business Leader of Tomorrow for her
achievements.
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Education
A reputation for high quality in teaching,
learning and research.

• The UK Quality Assurance Agency has rated its
  work as excellent, and the Office for Standards
  in Education, Children's Services and
  Skills (OFSTED) and the National Youth Agency
  (NYA) have also praised its provision.
• The School is part of a large consortium for
  teacher training and is a designated national
  Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training
  (HUDCETT).

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Education Postgraduate

• MA Professional Development (International
  Education)

For teachers and managers and those concerned
with the quality enhancement of
education. Popular with international students,
there are currently students from China, Kuwait,
Ghana, Malaysia and Kenya on the programme.
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Since I arrived here the tutors have been
really great with me. All the facilities are
fantastic especially the library which has all
the books I need and easy internet access. I
think the campus and town are very beautiful and
everything is very convenient for students even
if you need to get a train or bus to bigger
cities. Liang Dongyu, China MA Education (Human
Resource Development)
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Engineering
Electronic, Communications, Mechanical,
Manufacturing, Automotive, Computer Systems,
Control Systems The Universitys long heritage
in engineering means that we can offer you a wide
range of high quality courses with the right mix
of knowledge, professional skills and industrial
experience to launch you successfully in your
chosen career.
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Top-ups
Our BEng Engineering with Technology Management
top-up course is for applicants who already have
the equivalent of a diploma qualification and
want to top-up their qualification to a full
Honours degree. It is a one year course and
equates to the final year of an Honours degree,
usually featuring a 40 credit project, some core
modules and an option choice so that you can
tailor the course to suit you.
Having completed her Diploma Sylvie chose
Huddersfield for her top-up course to improve
her English, expand her horizons and, at the same
time, learn about Engineering from a different
perspective. I had a wonderful time said
Sylvie. Yorkshire people are so friendly.
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Internships and work placements
The University is one of the top providers of
sandwich education in the UK. Our Placement Unit
employs a team of staff dedicated to placing
our students, maintaining a register of placement
opportunities and assisting students in achieving
training placements suited to their
needs. Recent placements include top companies
such as Airbus, Panasonic, Intel, Bosch, Ferrari
and BMW. Salaries during training are good
and the experience that a placement provides
helps you make the most of your final year
studies and greatly strengthens your CV when you
look for your first job.
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Jai Chainani graduated in 2004 from the
MScEngineering Control Systems and
Instrumentation course. He has successfully gone
on to obtain a visa to work in the UK via the
International Graduate Scheme (IGS), working
initially worked as a Product Engineer for three
months before becoming a Design Engineer. Its
a feeling of pride to implement and apply all
that I have studied at the University. Jais
company has been so impressed that they have
successfully applied to extend his employment
visa for a further five years.
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Health and Social Care
We offer a range of degrees and qualifications in
health, social work and community justice-related
subjects for people who are passionate about
making a difference.
Nursing Physiotherapy Social Work Criminology
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Within a supportive learning environment I was
able to explore subjects relating to health and
social care and apply these within a
multidisciplinary working environment through my
placement.. Mutsa Rondozai, Zimbabwe BSc(Hons)
Health and Community Studies
I decided to pursue my dream into the field of
physical fitness. As I continued to study, I
found my perspective changing, although my goal
remained the same. I then developed skills to
begin study for Sports Therapy. My aim is to
become a good, complete, confident, compassionate
Sports Therapist without losing my intuitive
side. Nilesh Shah, India BSc(Hons) Sports
Therapy
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Hospitality, Transport, Logistics and Events
Management
The Guardians university guide (April) 2005
considered our BA (Hons) courses to be amongst
the top three courses in the UK. A recent report
from the QAA rated the teaching of HND and degree
programmes in Hospitality Management at
Huddersfield as "excellent". We were praised
for the care we take in encouraging students to
achieve their potential.
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An international fieldtrip is an integral part of
our courses to enable students to experience
hospitality and tourism first hand within an
international setting destinations have in the
past included Paris, Malta, Lausanne, Amsterdam
and Barcelona.
The hospitality industry is one of the
worlds fastest-growing industries, employing an
estimated one in ten people worldwide. We have a
strong link with theTaj-sponsored Indian
Institute of Hotel Management their students
receive Huddersfield degrees. There is an
international body of students which reflects the
nature of the global hospitality business
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There are lots of good things about
this University which I can confidently say
after spending three years here. As foreign
students coming here for the first time, we have
a fear that we will not make friends, but I was
welcomed with open armsfrom the people in
Huddersfield. Yu Bai has since returned to
Changsha City andgained employment with a large
hotel chain. Yu Bai, China BA(Hons)
International Hospitality Management
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English, Media and Journalism
The University offers a lively environment for
the study of the arts, humanities and social
sciences. English Media Journalism Media
History Sociology
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I came to Huddersfield because it offers good
quality education and low living costs in a
friendly environment. I came from Kunming as an
interpreter, translator and university teacher of
English, I believe this degree will enhance my
proficiency. The campus is located in the town
centre of Huddersfield with everything you need
very nearby. People in Huddersfield, compared
to those in bigger cities, are more friendly and
willing to smile at you, which makes those who
come here for the first time feel at
home. Shuang Yu Li, China MA Modern English
Language
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Dominka Kucz from Gydina in Northern Poland is
currently studying the BA(Hons)
Television Production and Media at the
University. Huddersfield offered the course
that I have always wanted to study and when I saw
the campus for myself my mind was made up. The
town is small but nice and the campus is
very beautiful with a lovely canal running
through it. The tutors are the best I have ever
met they are so helpful and friendly. Dominka
has ambitions to become a Camera Operator and
pursue her passion of photography. Dominka Kucz,
Poland BA(Hons) Television Production and Media
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Information Systems / Computer Science
A recent survey from the Association of Graduate
Recruiters found that jobs in ICT and computing
were the most numerous graduate jobs advertised,
attracting some of the highest salaries offered.
Computer Science Software Engineering Informa
tion Systems Business Computing Forensic
Computing
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Huddersfield is a beautiful town with warm and
friendly people. The University was recommended
to me by a friend back home. The campus is a
wonderful place to be with superb facilities and
very delightful tutors. They do everything
humanly possible to see that students are
comfortable and are enjoying their studies.
Olumide is looking to gain a good
quality degree to be able to be in a position to
assist others in achieving goals. I have plans
to further my studies afterwards and eventually
work in the computing industry. Olumide
Omotunde Adebajo, Nigeria BSc(Hons) Software
Development
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Babajide Roluga graduated in 2006 from the MSc
Information Systems (now MSc Information Systems
Management). As do many of our overseas
graduates, he applied for his visa under the
International Graduates Scheme (IGS) to obtain a
good IT job after graduation. His employer
sponsored him through training in the PRINCE2
methodology and he gained his certification in
2007. Jide is now working on major IT (PRINCE2),
government-related projects in London. Babajide
Roluga, Cameroon MSc Information Systems
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Multimedia and Computer Games
A growing international industry Web design and
development Multimedia Computer games
design Computer games programming Virtual
reality Animation
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We have a wide range of courses and first class
facilities including Industry standard design
and development facilities. An arcade motion
simulator. A compositing suite. Full motion
capture. The opportunity to gain real world
experience in the
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Canalside Studios
In a major coup for both the University and the
regions games industry, students working in the
School of Computing and Engineerings Canalside
Games scored a major success in the 2007
Microsoft Dream, Build, Play competition,
securing a publishing contract to turn their
entry into a commercial release for the X-Box
Live arcade. From an initial worldwide field of
over 4,000 and a shortlist of 20 that contained
only one other UK entry, the studios game Yo Ho
Kablammo emerged as one of only four to merit
the coveted Microsoft development
contract. www.canalsidestudios.co.uk
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I have never had experience with programming
until I started my degree, I have now had
the chance to animate a character modelled in my
first year! The experience I have had to date
has been fantastic and I am looking forward to
the future. As far as me getting an actual job is
concerned I know that the experience gained from
my studies and the experience I will gain in the
real world, is a step in the right
direction. Ben Gouldstone BA(Hons) Computer
Games Design
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Music and Music Technology
With our strong emphasis on performance and
composition, Huddersfields Music courses on the
Queensgate campus combine academic rigour with
the opportunity to take part in solo and ensemble
performance of all kinds classical, jazz, big
band, brass band, opera, early music and popular
music.
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Recently, we have developed extensive suites of
recording and production studios for a range of
popular courses in Music Technology. These
courses offer a variety of different flavours of
the subject, covering everything from the
creative to recording and technical studio
production.
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I came to Huddersfield because of their
reputation for Music Technology which is rated
very high and to help practice my English
language skills. I also liked the fact that
there is a good range of different nationalities
at Huddersfield which suits me as it allows me to
practice informal English language. When you
visit the big cities in the UK as I have, they
feel very similar to back home and I dont feel I
am getting the true British experience. Ikumi
Sakuraba, Japan BA(Hons) Popular Music Production
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Psychology
Most of our degrees offer Graduate Basis for
Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological
Society (BPS), which is the first step to
becoming a chartered psychologist. I know the
UK has a good international reputation for
Psychology and Counselling degrees and so I
searched on the internet and discovered
Huddersfield. I visited several UK universities
and found the staff at Huddersfield the most
welcoming and supportive, especially with the
application process. I was also very impressed
with the facilities and look of the
University Everado Gutierrez, Mexico BSc(Hons)
Psychology and Counselling
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Science
The University has a national and international
reputation for quality and creativity in both
applied science teaching and research. Chemistry
Biochemistry Biology Pharmacy Forensics Food
and Nutrition
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Pharmacy (MPharm) andPharmaceutical Science (BSc
and MSci)

• MPharm- four year course leading to
  pre-registration and a career as a practising
  Pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc(Hons) or MSci with a
  placement for graduate employment in the
  pharmaceutical industry
• All our courses involve the study of a wide range
  of science disciplines in superb modern
  facilities delivered by experienced, expert staff
  and underpinned by internationally respected
  research

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The course combination I am doing is excellent
and very rare to find as very few universities
offer a Masters in Science and Management. The
course was intense and the tutors were very
approachable, especially with helping me find an
industrial work placement within the Food
Industry. Vibha has remained in the UK
and gained employment as a Logistics Co-ordinator
Administrator. Vibha Sethia Singh, India MSc
Nutrition and Food Management
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I chose Huddersfield after a friend had told me
about the University. I searched on the web and
discovered that the course structure was perfect
for me to become a Chemist and it is very
economical. Whenever I have needed any help, my
tutors and other staff have provided guidance for
me. The University has been developed and
updated very well keeping its facilties very
modern. There are a wide range of services
available on campus including a 24-hour computing
lab, library, shops, gym and a Students Union.
I have really enjoyed my time at Huddersfield
and found it a dream place to live. Muhammad
Qusim, Pakistan MSc Analytical Chemistry
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Courses
Foundation UG Degree Top-up
Masters PhD
Many different qualifications
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Entry requirements
Foundation UG Degree Top-up
Masters PhD
Many different entry points
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English Language Support
Foundation UG Degree Top-up
Masters PhD
English
With pre-sessional and in-sessional English
language
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English Language Support
IELTS 6
IELTS 6.5
IELTS 6
IELTS 6.5
Foundation UG Degree Top-up
Masters PhD
IELTS 4.5
IELTS 5
English
With pre-sessional and in-sessional English
language
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International Foundation Year (IFY)
Many countries have different education systems
to that of the UK, so some applicants may require
a further year of study before they are ready for
a UK degree course. Our International Foundation
Year is a tailor-made three-term programme of
academic subjects, study skills and English
language training that provides an intensive,
direct path to degree study. The programme
integrates with a variety of degrees at the
University, preparing you for undergraduate study
in subject areas including Business, Marketing,
Law, Logistics, Engineering, Computing, Science.
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Fees

• English Language - 790 / 2,650
• 4wks / 1 term
• IFY - 8,000
• UG - 8,000 / 9,000
• sci/eng
• PG - 8,500 / 9,500
• sci/eng
• MBA - 10,500
• PhD - 8,000 / 9,000
• sci/eng

Because we are a town, we can keep costs down.
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Scholarships

• Patrick Stewart Scholarships
• Some 50 and some 100
• This years winners from
• China, India, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan

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How to apply

• i) On-line
• ii) Paper application form
• iii) UCAS

http//www.hud.ac.uk/international/
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How to apply - transcripts

• We must have copies (or uploads) of ALL your
  qualifications in ENGLISH

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Accommodation

• Student village
• Large 12m2 rooms
• Most with private bathroom
• Shared kitchen, shops, internet

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Accommodation

• 66 - 83 per week
• Choice of single, deluxe, twin, double

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Travel to Huddersfield

• Fly to
• Manchester International Airport
• Taxi or train to Huddersfield
• 40 minutes
• Flight time?
• Time difference?

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Travel to Huddersfield

• Fly to
• London Heathrow
• Short flight to Manchester
• 40 minutes
• Taxi or train to Huddersfield
• 40 minutes

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Travel to Huddersfield

• Fly to
• London Heathrow
• Short flight to Manchester
• 40 minutes
• Taxi or train to Huddersfield
• 40 minutes
• (or Gatwick, Stanstead,
• East Midlands, Leeds)

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Student support

• Academic issues
• Computer access
• Library access
• Additional English language support
• Catch-up and revision classes
• Personal Tutor
• Course Tutor
• Academic Skills Tutor

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Student support

• Personal issues
• Health service
• Prayer facilities
• Visa extensions
• Homesickness
• Part-time work
• Careers advice
• Job Shop
• Personal Tutor
• Student Services

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Why apply to Huddersfield

• High quality education
• Excellent career prospects
• Cost effective price
• Friendly, multi-cultural, student-oriented town

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