Distance Learning

Our distance learning courses at the University of Huddersfield allow you to study 100% online and gain respected qualifications, from short CPD courses to Master’s degrees, from anywhere in the world. With multiple start dates available for many of our courses, you can begin your studies throughout the year - whenever is most convenient for you.

Our courses are designed with your career in mind and will enable you to enhance your knowledge, skills and experience and apply your learnings to your professional or academic role.

What is distance learning? 

Distance learning, also known as ‘online learning’, is where you study your degree online, through a virtual learning environment (VLE). On these courses, your teaching and learning materials and university resources are available online, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime and fit your studies around your commitments, such as work and family. 

Our distance learning courses have been specifically designed for online delivery with the latest online teaching pedagogy at the forefront of our design principles: your course will be engaging, interactive and applicable to your current profession or interest. 

When you choose distance learning at the University of Huddersfield, you'll join a diverse community of students and professionals sharing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of their respective fields.  And you’ll utilise industry-leading Virtual Learning Environment Brightspace to guide your learning experience. 

Our Distance Learning Unit is home to specialist staff who are committed to ensuring that our online teaching and learning material is accessible to all. We can recommend and provide training on assistive technologies and software which can support a range of learning styles and additional needs.

Why choose Huddersfield?

• We placed top in the UK in the global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (THE Young University Rankings 2024).
• Our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022). 
• 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 23 since 2008 (2024 data).
• The University of Huddersfield has been awarded an overall 5 Star rating from QS Stars, which renders the University’s rating as world-class in a broad range of areas such as Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Innovation, Internationalisation and Inclusiveness. 
• We are in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power, and three quarters of all our research is world leading and internationally excellent (REF 2021).