Distance learning - fees and finance

Fees and finance

We understand that money is an important factor when considering studying an online course. This page is your go-to guide for information and advice on distance learning course fees and your options for funding your studies.

Funding your studies

Master's Loan

The Master’s loan is a non-means tested loan of up to £12,167, for UK students only, on full-time, part-time taught or research Master’s degrees.

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Alumni discount

Our Alumni discount is a 10% reduction on annual tuition fees for taught Master's degree courses. It is available to distance learning students who studied their undergraduate honours degree at Huddersfield.

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Corporate discount

Employers looking to enrol a number of learners may be eligible for a corporate discount. Contact the Distance Learning Unit to find out more.

Distance learning taught course fees

The tuition fees for our distance learning courses vary according to the programme. Please see individual course pages to find out the fees for online courses at Huddersfield for the academic year 2023/24.

Payment options

To find full details on how to pay your fees, please visit our Student Finance page.

What’s included in your tuition fee?

We want to make sure you understand exactly what your fees will cover.

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Further information

You can contact the Distance Learning Unit at dl-enquiry@hud.ac.uk or by completing our short enquiry form.

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What’s included in your tuition fee?

We understand that by choosing to study with us you are making a big financial commitment. We want to make sure you understand exactly what your fees will cover and what additional costs you will need to budget for when you decide to become a University of Huddersfield student.

In brief:

What is included:	What is not included:
Lectures, seminars and tutorials Compulsory field trips Access to the library Access to computer facilities Support and wellbeing services Students' Union membership Course administration Graduation ceremony, guest tickets and reception	Textbooks you want to buy Course equipment (e.g. stationary) Printing Optional activities Optional field trips Your personal computer/laptop/tablet Travel costs for work experience/placements DBS/Health checks Gown hire for graduation and photography Personal membership of professional bodies Living expenses Student immigration and visa costs Additional programme costs

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Fees and finance

Funding your studies

Master's Loan

Alumni discount

Corporate discount

Distance learning taught course fees

Payment options

What’s included in your tuition fee?

Further information