Benefits of distance learning at Huddersfield
Learn about the benefits of studying online.
Distance learning subjects
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Distance Learning
Our distance learning courses allow you to gain highly sought-after qualifications, from short courses to undergraduate degrees to Master’s, from anywhere in the world.
Guided by our award-winning academics, you will be able to enhance your knowledge, skills and experience and apply your learnings as you progress your academic or professional career.
What is distance learning?
Distance learning, also known as ‘online learning’, is where you study for a degree through an online course. On these programmes, teaching and learning materials and university resources are available online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your family and work commitments, and study from any location.
When you choose distance learning at Huddersfield, you'll be joining a thriving international 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.
Student Profiles
Find out about the experiences of the students studying our online courses.
Frequently asked questions
Find out more about distance learning and how it works on our FAQs page.
Distance learning blogs
Read our blogs for insight into online learning and the career paths that our courses can lead you on, from our students, staff and academics.
Fees and finance
Find key information on tuition fees and funding your online studies.
Supporting your learning
You'll have online access to our first-class student support provision, to help ensure that your studies run smoothly and you can achieve your goals.
Brightspace - Virtual Learning Environment for Online Courses at the University of Huddersfield
Why choose Huddersfield?
- Our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022).
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We are first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 22 since 2008 (2023 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).
Start an application
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