University Of Huddersfield1
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships & Bursaries
Means-Tested Income-Threshold Scholarship
·
Amount: £1,000 one-off payment in Year 1
·
Eligibility:
o
Full-time UK
first-degree students
o
Household income <
£25,000
o
≥ 120 UCAS tariff
points
o
Automatically awarded
via Student Finance assessment
Engineering Foundation Year Scholarship
·
Amount: £1,000, paid after passing Year 1
·
Eligibility:
o
UK students on
Engineering Foundation Year
o
≥ 64 A‑level UCAS
points or equivalent
o
≥ 65% average in
both Foundation Year and Year 1
o
Engagement with
GPA program
Sports Scholarships (Netball & Basketball)
·
Amount: Up to £1,000/year, plus support benefits
·
Eligibility:
o
Competing at
regional/national/international level
o
Full-time
undergraduates
o
Additional perks:
gym access, physiotherapy, conditioning program
Music Scholarships
·
Amount: Up to £1,000+ (may include training/performance support)
·
Eligibility:
o
Audition or
portfolio performance required
o
Applicants for
Music degrees or related subjects
NHS Learning Support Fund & Social Work Bursary
·
Amount: At least £5,000 per year (non-repayable)
·
Eligibility:
o
Full-time students
in eligible NHS-related or Social Work programs
Care-Leaver Bursary
·
Amount: £2,000 one-off payment
·
Eligibility:
o
Care-experienced
students starting undergrad
Student Parent Support
·
Amount: Varies based on circumstances
·
Eligibility:
o
Parents studying
at Huddersfield; additional assistance provided
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
·
Amount: Fully funded for disability-related study costs
·
Eligibility:
o
Applicants with
diagnosable long-term conditions
International
Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
·
Amount: £2,000–£4,000/year, based on A‑level (or equivalent) grades
o
AAB → £4,000
o
ABB → £3,000
o
Other eligible
grades → £2,000
·
Eligibility:
o
Full-time,
self-funded international students
o
Automatic
consideration with application (no extra form)
o
Award applies
annually (excluding placement year)
Subject-Specific Scholarships
·
Amount:
o
Art, Design &
Architecture: up to £2,000/year
o
Business & Management: ~£2,000/year
o
Computing &
Engineering: £1,000–£3,000/year
o
Music: up to £1,000+/year
·
Eligibility:
o
International
students on designated subject-based courses
o
Often require
separate applications or portfolio review
Additional Notes
·
No separate application
for automatic awards
(means-tested, merit-based, international). Eligibility is accessed via
finance/offer portals.
·
Performance- or
achievement-based awards
(e.g., music, sports) require auditions, portfolios, or proof of competitive
standard.
·
NHS Bursaries and Disabled Students’
Allowance are non-repayable
grants that don’t affect
tuition fees.
·
Student testimony affirms Huddersfield’s academic support and affordability,
though living and tuition vary for internationals (approx £16k/year plus 2
years post-study visa eligibility)
Research Degree Scholarships
These are
competitively awarded as full or partial tuition waivers,
often including a tax-free
stipend, and are sourced from
both university and external funding bodies.
·
Vice-Chancellor’s
Scholarship
o
Scope:
Full-fee waiver + stipend
o
Eligibility:
Graduates of Huddersfield (Home & International) for research degrees
·
Chancellor’s Scholarship
o
Scope:
Full tuition waiver + conference funding
o
Eligibility:
UK-based graduates for research degrees
·
School-Level Research
Scholarships
o
Offered across
Arts & Humanities, Applied Sciences, Business & Management, Computing
& Engineering, Education, Music, etc.
o
Value:
25%–100% fee waivers, some with stipends aligned to UKRI/EPSRC rates
(~£15,600/year)
·
EPSRC Funded Studentships
o
Fully funded,
usually in engineering or physical sciences
o
Includes tuition +
stipend, requiring service via teaching/research roles
·
Named Scholarships in
Specialist Disciplines
o
Arts
& Humanities: e.g., Leverhulme
Amplification PhD Scholarships, Ted Hughes Network, Renaissance writing, etc. –
Partial
to full-fee waiver
o
Music
& Music Tech: Multiple named awards
(e.g., Duncan Druce, Denis Smalley, Jonathan Harvey), including fee waivers + stipends +
codec support
Application Process:
1.
Explore
subject-school pages to identify specific scholarships
2.
Contact potential
supervisors to express interest
3.
Submit a formal
Expression of Interest with CV, references, research proposal
4.
Attend interview;
awards largely merit-based on academic record and research potential
Postgraduate Taught
Scholarships & Fee Discounts (Master's Level)
For taught
master’s degrees (e.g., MA, MSc, MBA), these include merit awards and alumni
discounts:
·
Vice-Chancellor’s Shower
(Taught)
o
UK/EU alumni:
10% off tuition
o
International alumni: 20% off tuition, available within 5 years of undergraduate
graduation
·
Subject-Specific Merit
Scholarships
o
Business School:
~£2,500
o
Computing & Engineering: up to £3,000 (UK/EU) / £4,000 (International)
o
Education & Professional Development: £1,000 (e.g., for PGCE)
·
Chevening & GREAT
Scholarships
o
Chevening:
Full funding for international (UK-government eligibility criteria)
o
GREAT:
Typically partial funding via competition
Key Insights & Tips
1.
Research vs. Taught: Big funding potential for research degrees (PhD/MRes);
smaller-scale for taught master’s.
2.
Alumni benefits:
Significant taught-degree tuition discounts available to Huddersfield alumni.
3.
Apply early:
Check submission deadlines (e.g., research deadlines like 13 June 2025 for
autumn entry)
4.
Contact supervisors early when applying for research studentships vital for
securing support
5.
Competitive
selection: Merit, experience, proposal quality,
and fit with school priorities are critical.
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Eligibility criteria
General Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
1. Academic Qualifications
UK Students
·
Typical offer: 112–128 UCAS tariff
points
·
Accepted
qualifications:
o A-Levels
o BTECs (Extended Diploma or combination)
o Access to HE Diplomas
o T Levels
o Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
o International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Students
·
Equivalent high
school qualifications are accepted based on country.
2. English Language Proficiency
If English is
not your first language, you must meet one of the following:
|
Test |
Minimum
Requirement |
|
IELTS |
Overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
80 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing
17) |
|
PTE Academic |
51–55 minimum |
|
Cambridge English |
Overall score of 169 |
|
Duolingo English Test |
Minimum 95–100 (varies slightly by course) |
3. Additional Requirements (for specific
programs)
·
Art, Design, Architecture: Portfolio required
·
Music: Audition
required
·
Health and Social Care/Nursing:
o Interview
o Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
clearance
·
Engineering/Computing: Strong performance in Math and Physics (if applicable)
4. International Foundation Year (IFP)
·
If your qualifications
don’t meet direct entry:
o You can enter via the International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the Huddersfield International Study Centre.
o Subjects: Business, Computing, Engineering, Science,
Social Sciences
Application
Process
·
Include:
o Academic transcripts/certificates
o Personal statement
o Reference letter
o Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
General Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Taught Programs
1. Academic
Qualifications
UK Students:
·
A good honours degree (usually 2:2 or above) in a relevant subject.
o For some competitive or specialist programs, a 2:1
or higher may be required.
o Relevant professional experience may be considered in
place of a degree for some courses (especially in business or creative
disciplines).
International Students:
·
A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a UK honours degree (typically at least 55–60% from a recognized university).
For top-tier universities or technical
courses, higher marks (65–70%) may be needed.
2.
English Language Requirements
Here are
typical minimum requirements:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS |
6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (some courses
6.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
80 overall (some courses may require 90+) |
|
PTE Academic |
55 overall |
|
Cambridge English |
Score of 169+ |
|
Duolingo English Test |
100+ (some may require 105–110) |
·
Health/Nursing
·
Education/Teaching
·
Law
3.
Work Experience (if applicable)
Some programs
(especially MBA or specialized MA/MSc) may require:
·
1–2 years of relevant professional work experience
·
A CV/resume and personal statement
·
Interview (for
selective programs)
4.
Additional Course-Specific
Requirements
|
Program Area |
Additional Requirements |
|
Art & Design |
Portfolio |
|
Music/Composition |
Audition, composition samples, or research
proposal |
|
Health/Nursing |
DBS clearance, professional registration,
interview |
|
Education (PGCE/MA) |
Classroom experience, DBS, and references |
|
PhD/Research (MRes) |
Research proposal and supervisor confirmation |
·
Master’s degree
in a related subject (or sometimes strong undergraduate honours degree)
·
Research proposal
·
Academic CV
·
Two references
(academic preferred)
·
Proof of English
language ability
Application Documents Checklist
·
Academic
transcripts and certificates
·
Personal
statement / research proposal (if applicable)
·
Reference letters
(1–2)
·
Proof of English
proficiency
·
CV/resume (for
business/experience-based programs)
·
Portfolio/Audition
(creative courses)
Accommodation
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Undergraduate Scholarships & Bursaries
Means-Tested Income-Threshold Scholarship
·
Amount: £1,000 one-off payment in Year 1
·
Eligibility:
o
Full-time UK
first-degree students
o
Household income <
£25,000
o
≥ 120 UCAS tariff
points
o
Automatically awarded
via Student Finance assessment
Engineering Foundation Year Scholarship
·
Amount: £1,000, paid after passing Year 1
·
Eligibility:
o
UK students on
Engineering Foundation Year
o
≥ 64 A‑level UCAS
points or equivalent
o
≥ 65% average in
both Foundation Year and Year 1
o
Engagement with
GPA program
Sports Scholarships (Netball & Basketball)
·
Amount: Up to £1,000/year, plus support benefits
·
Eligibility:
o
Competing at
regional/national/international level
o
Full-time
undergraduates
o
Additional perks:
gym access, physiotherapy, conditioning program
Music Scholarships
·
Amount: Up to £1,000+ (may include training/performance support)
·
Eligibility:
o
Audition or
portfolio performance required
o
Applicants for
Music degrees or related subjects
NHS Learning Support Fund & Social Work Bursary
·
Amount: At least £5,000 per year (non-repayable)
·
Eligibility:
o
Full-time students
in eligible NHS-related or Social Work programs
Care-Leaver Bursary
·
Amount: £2,000 one-off payment
·
Eligibility:
o
Care-experienced
students starting undergrad
Student Parent Support
·
Amount: Varies based on circumstances
·
Eligibility:
o
Parents studying
at Huddersfield; additional assistance provided
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
·
Amount: Fully funded for disability-related study costs
·
Eligibility:
o
Applicants with
diagnosable long-term conditions
International
Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
·
Amount: £2,000–£4,000/year, based on A‑level (or equivalent) grades
o
AAB → £4,000
o
ABB → £3,000
o
Other eligible
grades → £2,000
·
Eligibility:
o
Full-time,
self-funded international students
o
Automatic
consideration with application (no extra form)
o
Award applies
annually (excluding placement year)
Subject-Specific Scholarships
·
Amount:
o
Art, Design &
Architecture: up to £2,000/year
o
Business & Management: ~£2,000/year
o
Computing &
Engineering: £1,000–£3,000/year
o
Music: up to £1,000+/year
·
Eligibility:
o
International
students on designated subject-based courses
o
Often require
separate applications or portfolio review
Additional Notes
·
No separate application
for automatic awards
(means-tested, merit-based, international). Eligibility is accessed via
finance/offer portals.
·
Performance- or
achievement-based awards
(e.g., music, sports) require auditions, portfolios, or proof of competitive
standard.
·
NHS Bursaries and Disabled Students’
Allowance are non-repayable
grants that don’t affect
tuition fees.
·
Student testimony affirms Huddersfield’s academic support and affordability,
though living and tuition vary for internationals (approx £16k/year plus 2
years post-study visa eligibility)
Research Degree Scholarships
These are
competitively awarded as full or partial tuition waivers,
often including a tax-free
stipend, and are sourced from
both university and external funding bodies.
·
Vice-Chancellor’s
Scholarship
o
Scope:
Full-fee waiver + stipend
o
Eligibility:
Graduates of Huddersfield (Home & International) for research degrees
·
Chancellor’s Scholarship
o
Scope:
Full tuition waiver + conference funding
o
Eligibility:
UK-based graduates for research degrees
·
School-Level Research
Scholarships
o
Offered across
Arts & Humanities, Applied Sciences, Business & Management, Computing
& Engineering, Education, Music, etc.
o
Value:
25%–100% fee waivers, some with stipends aligned to UKRI/EPSRC rates
(~£15,600/year)
·
EPSRC Funded Studentships
o
Fully funded,
usually in engineering or physical sciences
o
Includes tuition +
stipend, requiring service via teaching/research roles
·
Named Scholarships in
Specialist Disciplines
o
Arts
& Humanities: e.g., Leverhulme
Amplification PhD Scholarships, Ted Hughes Network, Renaissance writing, etc. –
Partial
to full-fee waiver
o
Music
& Music Tech: Multiple named awards
(e.g., Duncan Druce, Denis Smalley, Jonathan Harvey), including fee waivers + stipends +
codec support
Application Process:
1.
Explore
subject-school pages to identify specific scholarships
2.
Contact potential
supervisors to express interest
3.
Submit a formal
Expression of Interest with CV, references, research proposal
4.
Attend interview;
awards largely merit-based on academic record and research potential
Postgraduate Taught
Scholarships & Fee Discounts (Master's Level)
For taught
master’s degrees (e.g., MA, MSc, MBA), these include merit awards and alumni
discounts:
·
Vice-Chancellor’s Shower
(Taught)
o
UK/EU alumni:
10% off tuition
o
International alumni: 20% off tuition, available within 5 years of undergraduate
graduation
·
Subject-Specific Merit
Scholarships
o
Business School:
~£2,500
o
Computing & Engineering: up to £3,000 (UK/EU) / £4,000 (International)
o
Education & Professional Development: £1,000 (e.g., for PGCE)
·
Chevening & GREAT
Scholarships
o
Chevening:
Full funding for international (UK-government eligibility criteria)
o
GREAT:
Typically partial funding via competition
Key Insights & Tips
1.
Research vs. Taught: Big funding potential for research degrees (PhD/MRes);
smaller-scale for taught master’s.
2.
Alumni benefits:
Significant taught-degree tuition discounts available to Huddersfield alumni.
3.
Apply early:
Check submission deadlines (e.g., research deadlines like 13 June 2025 for
autumn entry)
4.
Contact supervisors early when applying for research studentships vital for
securing support
5.
Competitive
selection: Merit, experience, proposal quality,
and fit with school priorities are critical.
No results found
General Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
1. Academic Qualifications
UK Students
·
Typical offer: 112–128 UCAS tariff
points
·
Accepted
qualifications:
o A-Levels
o BTECs (Extended Diploma or combination)
o Access to HE Diplomas
o T Levels
o Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
o International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Students
·
Equivalent high
school qualifications are accepted based on country.
2. English Language Proficiency
If English is
not your first language, you must meet one of the following:
|
Test |
Minimum
Requirement |
|
IELTS |
Overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
80 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing
17) |
|
PTE Academic |
51–55 minimum |
|
Cambridge English |
Overall score of 169 |
|
Duolingo English Test |
Minimum 95–100 (varies slightly by course) |
3. Additional Requirements (for specific
programs)
·
Art, Design, Architecture: Portfolio required
·
Music: Audition
required
·
Health and Social Care/Nursing:
o Interview
o Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
clearance
·
Engineering/Computing: Strong performance in Math and Physics (if applicable)
4. International Foundation Year (IFP)
·
If your qualifications
don’t meet direct entry:
o You can enter via the International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the Huddersfield International Study Centre.
o Subjects: Business, Computing, Engineering, Science,
Social Sciences
Application
Process
·
Include:
o Academic transcripts/certificates
o Personal statement
o Reference letter
o Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
General Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Taught Programs
1. Academic
Qualifications
UK Students:
·
A good honours degree (usually 2:2 or above) in a relevant subject.
o For some competitive or specialist programs, a 2:1
or higher may be required.
o Relevant professional experience may be considered in
place of a degree for some courses (especially in business or creative
disciplines).
International Students:
·
A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a UK honours degree (typically at least 55–60% from a recognized university).
For top-tier universities or technical
courses, higher marks (65–70%) may be needed.
2.
English Language Requirements
Here are
typical minimum requirements:
|
Test |
Minimum Score |
|
IELTS |
6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (some courses
6.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
80 overall (some courses may require 90+) |
|
PTE Academic |
55 overall |
|
Cambridge English |
Score of 169+ |
|
Duolingo English Test |
100+ (some may require 105–110) |
·
Health/Nursing
·
Education/Teaching
·
Law
3.
Work Experience (if applicable)
Some programs
(especially MBA or specialized MA/MSc) may require:
·
1–2 years of relevant professional work experience
·
A CV/resume and personal statement
·
Interview (for
selective programs)
4.
Additional Course-Specific
Requirements
|
Program Area |
Additional Requirements |
|
Art & Design |
Portfolio |
|
Music/Composition |
Audition, composition samples, or research
proposal |
|
Health/Nursing |
DBS clearance, professional registration,
interview |
|
Education (PGCE/MA) |
Classroom experience, DBS, and references |
|
PhD/Research (MRes) |
Research proposal and supervisor confirmation |
·
Master’s degree
in a related subject (or sometimes strong undergraduate honours degree)
·
Research proposal
·
Academic CV
·
Two references
(academic preferred)
·
Proof of English
language ability
Application Documents Checklist
·
Academic
transcripts and certificates
·
Personal
statement / research proposal (if applicable)
·
Reference letters
(1–2)
·
Proof of English
proficiency
·
CV/resume (for
business/experience-based programs)
·
Portfolio/Audition
(creative courses)