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Welcome to

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I’m Dave, the Vice-Chancellor
of the University of Hull. Contents
I’m delighted that you’re Choose Hull.................................................................. 6
thinking of studying here, Open Days and Campus Tours...........................8
and I hope this is the start of How to get to Hull..................................................... 9
your extraordinary journey Our campus............................................................... 10
with us. What we stand for...................................................14
Carbon neutral pledge..........................................15
We’re an inclusive, vibrant and welcoming Team GB partnership.............................................16
University, founded on the strength of our
Accommodation.......................................................18
people, the quality of our research, and our
brilliant students. There’s a strong sense of Our city.........................................................................20
community among our staff and students – Our students' guide to Hull................................ 22
our campus really facilitates this. Your students' union............................................. 24
Sport at Hull...............................................................26
Our lecture theatres, library, supermarket,
cafés, student accommodation, sports Extraordinary experiences................................28
centre and support services are all here in Your guide to degree options .........................30
one location. So you have everything you
need to live, study and socialise. Explore our subjects................................... 33

But don’t just take my word for it… How to apply to Hull..............................................76
Open Days are a great way for our future Your guide to fees and funding.......................78
students to see our wonderful campus for
Support........................................................................ 80
themselves, and learn about everything our
University and city has to offer. I hope you International students..........................................82
take the chance to visit us soon, and I look Course Directory.....................................................84
forward to welcoming you to Hull. Glossary.......................................................................88
Get in touch................................................................89

Professor Dave Petley


Vice-Chancellor

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Most affordable
city in the UK1

Choose
Hull
At Hull, you get it all,
and so much more.

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Career-
inspiring
Official work experience
University with the likes
Partner of of BMW, Disney,
Team GB L’Oréal and IBM2

Hull is around
halfway between
London and
Edinburgh
One of the
Close enough to
everywhere you know, oldest
You’re guaranteed far enough to get away universities
a room in from home in England3
our stunning
on-campus
accommodation4
One campus,
everything
you need
From your room
to your lectures
in under a 10
minute walk

93.9%
are in work or
£300 million
investment in our
further study facilities, with
within 15 months £86 million more
of graduating5 to come
1
 numbeo.com Europe Cost of Living Index. Correct as of November 2022.
2
Places will be limited and exact details will be provided when available. Some opportunities depend on your subject.
3
Founded in 1927, the University of Hull is England’s 14th-oldest university.
4
If you're a full time, unaccompanied first year student, and you apply by October 2022, we guarantee you a single-occupancy room in University-owned, managed or directed accommodation.
5
UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2019/20, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency July 2022.

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Open Days
and Campus Tours

FREE travel cash


Travelling over 20 miles?
Our students fall in love with Hull the We'll pay some of your travel
moment they arrive here. Now it’s your costs for you.1

turn. Visit us and see for yourself.

• See our beautiful single-site


Saturday 10 June 2023 campus and accommodation
in person
Saturday 8 July 2023 • Chat one-to-one with our
lecturers and students
Saturday 7 October 2023
• Claim our travel grant to help
cover the cost of getting here1
Saturday 28 October 2023
• Get answers to all your student
Saturday 25 November 2023 finance and support questions
• Explore our city's hidden gems
Saturday 20 January 2024 while you're here

Can't make it?


Book your place now Visit us all year round on a Campus Visit.
hull.ac.uk/opendays hull.ac.uk/visit

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How to get to Hull


Middle of nowhere? Wrong. Well, half-right. Because we are
slap-bang in the centre of the country, roughly halfway between
Edinburgh and London. So if you think about it, we’re actually
the perfect location. Close enough to the cities you’re familiar
with, far enough to get away from home and start gaining your
independence.

car By car
Humberside Airport – 30 mins
Leeds – 1 hour 10 mins
Lincoln – 1 hour 10 mins
Sheffield – 1 hour 15 mins
Nottingham – 1 hour 45 mins
Liverpool – 2 hours 30 mins

Train By train
Leeds – 55 mins
Manchester – 2 hours
Birmingham – 2 hours 30 mins
London – 2 hours 40 mins
Glasgow Newcastle – 2 hours 30 mins
M8
Edinburgh – 3 hours 45 mins
Edinburgh
A1

plane By plane
Belfast Amsterdam – 1 hour 10 mins
Newcastle

A1 ship By ferry
Rotterdam – 12 hours overnight
York

Dublin
Liverpool
M62
Leeds Hull Travel times based on Google Maps

M1 A15
Manchester
Sheffield
Lincoln

Nottingham A1

A42

Birmingham
M1

Cardiff
Amsterdam
London Rotterdam

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One campus,
one community
Everything you need to live, study and socialise is on one safe
and beautiful campus, rather than being scattered around
the city. So there’ll be no early alarms, no waiting for buses, no
rushing across town to get to your lectures. Just more time for
living your best student life.

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Knowledge base CARET-DOWN


The seven-storey Brynmor Jones
Library is a superb learning
space. As well as over a million
books, there are more than 400
open-access PCs.

What a good place


to be CARET-RIGHT
Some places just have a feeling
about them. An ambience. A
character. When you step on to
our campus, you’ll know this is
where you’re meant to be.

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Blue steel CARET-RIGHT


Alongside our characterful older
buildings, you’ll find supermodern
structures of steel and glass
springing up. New facilities for a fresh
generation of minds. Like yours.

Red brick CARET-DOWN


Hull’s one of the oldest universities
in the country. Home to 1,000+ trees,
rose-filled lawns and ivy-clad red-brick
buildings.

Close to home CARET-RIGHT


We’ve built swish new on-campus
apartments for 2,300+ students. WiFi,
bills and insurance are all included
in the rent, so there’s no sudden cost
increase during the year.

Turn to page 18 to find out more


File-import about our accommodation

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Hull Sport CARET-RIGHT


A 12-court sports hall, 120-station
gym, dance studios, strength and
conditioning suite, and floodlit 3G
pitches: all on campus, all in one place,
and all for you.

Social hub
As well as cafés and bars, our
students’ union is home to the
Asylum nightclub, which hosts gigs by Turn to page 26 to find out
everyone from KSI to Self Esteem. more about Hull Sport File-import

Relax and refuel CARET-DOWN


Outside the labs and
lecture theatres, you’ll find
plenty of places to unwind:
Wetherspoons, coffee shops
(including Costa), and
green, leafy spaces.

State of the arts CARET-RIGHT


Middleton Hall is our world-class
concert venue, complete with
industry-standard recording
studios and rehearsal spaces.
It also houses the region’s best
digital cinema.

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We're shaping a fairer,


brighter, carbon-neutral
future for all
Ethics, sustainability and social responsibility need to be at the
forefront of every decision. Our academics are tackling some of the
planet’s greatest threats head on. So everything you learn prepares
you for taking on the complex challenges of tomorrow.



Leading the charge for a Righting social injustices Helping communities better
cleaner, more sustainable and working hard to tackle prepare for rising flood and
and carbon-neutral future slavery in all its forms climate risks

   

Working to give Promoting culture and Improving health outcomes
everyone the same the creative arts as a by enabling earlier detection
level of healthcare and transformative force for of cancer, dementia and
treatment cities and communities heart disease

Improving flood Helping more people


protection beat cancer
Professor Thomas Coulthard and As part of a £5 million programme
his team’s research has informed of research, Professor Una
UK national flood policy and Macleod’s team are helping to
investment, improving flood detect cancer earlier, speed up
protection for more than 300,000 referrals, improve access to care,
homes nationwide. and help more patients survive.

Find out more


hull.ac.uk/research

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Carbon neutral by 2027


That’s our plan. It’s ambitious, we know – but it needs to be. We’ve
got to act now before it’s too late. So when 2027 arrives – the year
we turn 100 years old – the steps we’ve taken will start to have a
positive impact on the next hundred years and beyond.

50%
fewer carbon emissions
Transitioning to
renewable energy
such as solar panels and combined heat & power
on campus to date
(August 2022)
systems to fuel our campus

Moving to Proud supporters of the Sourcing from

100%
United Nations ethical, sustainable
Climate Change and environmentally
responsible
compostable Race to Zero businesses
vegware products Campaign¹

Tackling the overuse Increasing the levels of biodiversity


of heating, lighting
to become a natural habitat for species
and air conditioning

Find out how you can get involved


hull.ac.uk/carbonneutral

1
 ind out more at educationracetozero.org and
F
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Find your
extraordinary

Our partnership with Team GB is built


on a shared belief. We believe that
anyone, with the right opportunities
ahead and a dedicated team behind,
can achieve extraordinary things.

Max Whitlock OBE


Triple Olympic champion and six-time Olympic medallist
Max is an ambassador for the University of Hull, and will give students
the opportunity to gain insight into the mindset of an elite athlete at the
pinnacle of their profession.

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Not sporty? Not a problem...


Whatever you're studying, there'll be opportunities to get involved:

 Learn about the power of  CV-boosting work placements


team culture, performance and internships1
and success
 Volunteering opportunities
 Team GB guest speakers
 Take part in local Team GB
 Joint research projects events

And much more...

Working with Team GB


opened doors for me
BA Film Studies graduate Joseph Shepherd
worked as a Digital Content Coordinator, helping
to manage and create content for the Team GB
Partner Challenge app. The app gives Team GB
partners a unique insight into what it's like to
experience the mindset of an athlete through
daily challenges and tips provided by athletes.

 orking with an established


W
organisation such as Team GB is
an amazing experience, and will
make your CV truly stand out.

How will you get involved?


hull.ac.uk/TeamGB

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Our 2,300+ on-campus rooms have


something for everyone. And you're literally
minutes away from everything you need.

AWARD You’re guaranteed a room


If you’re a full-time, unaccompanied first-year student, and
you apply by 1 October 2024, we guarantee you a single-
occupancy room in University-owned, managed or directed
accommodation.1

MONEY-BILL-WAVE One bill, no nasty surprises


WiFi, utility bills and insurance are all included in
your rent, so there’s no sudden increase in costs
during the year.

🔑 Safe as houses
Whether you’ve lost your key or you’re feeling
homesick, our round-the-clock help and
support is there for you.

HOUSE-USER Extend your stay


Continue living on campus after your first
year, and you’ll get exclusive access to our
special offers.

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Westfield Court
New, top quality & stylish

£149 - £239 per week2


1,462 students | 41, 43 and 51-week contracts

🛏 From single rooms TV Big screen room


to one-bedroom
🎵 Music room
apartments
👕 Laundry facilities
🚿 En-suite or shared
bathrooms TREES Outdoor spaces
🍴 Shared kitchens WIFI WiFi (up to 150Mbps)
🎮 Games room

The Courtyard
Modern, bright & central

£164 - £239 per week2


562 students | 41, 43 and 51-week contracts

🚿 En-suite bedrooms: PLATE-UTENSILS Bookable MasterChef-


standard & deluxe style kitchen
STREET-VIEW One-bedroom rooftop 🎮 Games room
apartments with outdoor
👕 Laundry facilities
spaces and city views
🚲  Bike storage
🍴 Shared kitchens
WIFI WiFi (up to 150Mbps)
COUCH Communal lounges

Taylor Court
Small, friendly & convenient

£149 per week2


288 students | 43 and 51-week contracts

APARTMENT  12 individual blocks 🌲  Secluded communal


courtyard
🚿 En-suite bedrooms
WIFI WiFi (up to 150Mbps)
🍴 S
 hared kitchen/dining
areas

Find out more about our accommodation options


hull.ac.uk/accommodation
1Please note, there is no on-campus provision for families. The University does not offer childcare.
2
Prices shown are for 2023/24 academic year as our 2024/25 prices are still to be confirmed. For up-to-date info, visit hull.ac.uk/accommodation.

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This. Is.

Hull.
And it’s like nowhere else. Like discovering a juicy secret. Yes,
we’ve got big ticket attractions. But it’s the quirks, the culture, the
hidden gems waiting around every corner – they’re the reason
students fall in love with our city.

Lots to see, loads to do


Free museums, eclectic galleries, new bars, historic pubs, famous nightclubs, heart-racing sport, hair-
raising shows, foodie haunts, indie shops, bohemian cafés … it’s no wonder we’re one of Britain’s great
city breaks.1

So many festivals, so little time


Theater-Masks Art & culture BOOK Literature
• Freedom Festival •  umber Mouth Literature
H
• Pride in Hull Festival

FILM Film & TV MUSIC Music & comedy


• Hull Comic Con • Cottingham Folk Festival
• Hull Folk & Maritime Festival
pizza-slice Food & drink • Hull Comedy Festival
• Hull Street Food Nights • Hull Jazz Festival
• Yum! Festival of Food • Humber Street Sesh
& Drink • The Hull Record Fair
• Trinity Live

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10 great British city breaks for both culture and outdoor fun, The Guardian (2021).
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Our students'
guide to Hull
We’d be all too happy to tell you
the best places to go in Hull. But
really, it’s our students who you
need to ask. Here, let them show
you around…

Tap here to take a


look around our city

 Culture lovers Go to the Bonus Arena,


Ferens Art Gallery, watch
Hull must-do’s Hull City, have a wander
• Hull Fair
• Explore the city centre
around the Marina and Old
• Have drinks and food @ the Marina Town and The Deep – there's
• The Deep
lots to do.
Chris
BA Business and Marketing

Go to The Deep
and see the penguins.
You can't get any
better than that.
Joshua Pride in Hull, the region’s biggest LGBTQ+
LLB Law festival, takes place in July every year.

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Cheeseburger Foodies
Best brunch spots
• The Barista on Newland Avenue
• Thieving Harry’s @ the Marina
• Nibble @ the Marina

Gadgie Burger!  Humber Bridge: it’s not quite the Golden


Gate, but it’s pretty close.
GET YOURSELF A GADGIE
BURGER and thank me later.
Abigail 🎵 Music lovers &
Psychology ClinPsyD
night owls
Anywhere that has fish Best nights out
• Monday @ Piper
and chips; I don't think you • Wednesday @ Asylum
can beat them in Hull. • Thursday @ Welly
• Saturday @ ATIK
Grace
BSc Biology graduate

Best dinner spots


• Butler Whites @ the Marina
• The Greek on Newland Avenue
• Shoot The Bull in Old Town
• Level on Newland Avenue

Asylum

You must see some live


music! Hull has a really good
music scene.
Hannah
BSc Marine Biology graduate
@greko_uk

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THIS IS
YOUR
STUDENTS’
UNION HULLUNIUNION.COM

AS A STUDENT AT HULL, YOU’RE A MEMBER OF


HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION (HUSU).
HUSU is here to make sure your time at University counts. Ensuring you feel part of the student
community, supporting you to stand up for what you believe in, to speak out about the issues that
matter the most to you, and helping you to move forward into a bright future.

FOR STUDENTS, MEET NEW PEOPLE,


BY STUDENTS BECOME OLD FRIENDS
HUSU is independent from the University and is Playing sports, joining a society or volunteering
led by a team of elected Presidents who work full are the best ways to find your people. Choose
time to represent students’ views and to improve from 50+ sports clubs and 80+ societies,
University life for all. Anyone can run for President. volunteer on our projects, or get involved in
student media. And if you can’t find what you’re
You automatically become a member of HUSU
looking for, we’ll help you start your own society.
when you accept your place, so you’re already part
of something bigger before you even get here. Or join our Give It a Go programme where
you can try something new and have fun. And
because it’s subsidised by up to 50% by HUSU,
you can try lots of activities for free.

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GET TOGETHER
Student Central is home to our award-winning
nightclub and live music venue Asylum, which
has hosted big name gigs from the likes of KSI,
Scouting for Girls, Kae Tempest, James Bay and
Self Esteem. You can enjoy food, drink and live
sport at your very own ‘Spoons on campus, shop
at our SPAR convenience store, and use one of our
shared social spaces to relax between lectures.

GET INVOLVED
Whether you want to represent other students,
influence University policy, or suggest a
campaign, we're here to help you make a
Here at HUSU our mission is to
difference. Through becoming an Academic
or Student Rep, or getting involved in our core represent both the academic
decision making body Union Council, you'll get and non-academic interests
the chance to have your voice heard and make of our members, all students
an impact during your time at Hull. at the University of Hull. We
strive to embody our values of
BE SUPPORTED Fun, Supportiveness, Positivity,
HUSU’s Advice Centre is a free, independent Innovation and Inclusivity,
and impartial service that offers support and whilst taking seriously our role
representation on issues that can affect students, in ensuring students get the
such as money, housing and academic issues.
very best out of their time at
WELCOMEFEST the University of Hull.
HUEY
We’re a hive of activity at the start of the
academic year as we welcome you to campus. PRESIDENT OF HUSU 2022/23
There’ll be a wide range of events taking place,
with something for everyone. From crafting
to clubbing, speed friending to sightseeing ,
WelcomeFest is your opportunity to make new
friends, get to know Hull, and discover all that we
have to offer.

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IN PARTNERSHIP

FI
YO UR
FIRE
When you choose to be a part of sport at Hull,
you’re carrying the torch for the University,
for your team and for yourself. You’re also
choosing some of the best sport and fitness
facilities in the country.

sport.hull.ac.uk

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Something for everyone


Whether you want something competitive or just for fun, there are
a huge range of clubs and campus sports programmes you can join
whenever you like.

12-court sports hall

3 bespoke exercise class spaces

120-station fitness suite

4 floodlit artificial pitches Allam Sport Centre

with Sport Pavilion

1 Performance Zone with bespoke


strength and conditioning facilities

 0 Athletic Union clubs


5
for anyone to join, run by Hull
University Students’ Union 12-court sports hall

Talented Athlete Programme (TAP)


We award TAP scholarships to selected high-performing
athletes. As well as a cash award, you get a tailored package
of support that can include advice and mentoring in sports
science, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition,
lifestyle, and psychology. To find out more and apply, please
visit hull.ac.uk/tap

 he Talented Athlete Programme


T
has really helped me over the last
three years and the support has  2020 British Outdoor 200m
been invaluable. I have my sights set 2020 British Indoor 200m
on the 2024 Olympics, and TAP has 2020 British Universities & Colleges Sport
(BUCS) Indoor 200m (CBP)
helped make this become a reality. 2019 Manchester International 200m
Andrew Morgan Harrison 2018 British Indoor 200m
BSc Sports Rehabilitation

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Extraordinary experiences
We don’t just exist to teach. We’re here to help you prepare for life
after University. Whether that’s a year studying abroad, a rewarding
work placement, or a volunteering role you can’t get anywhere else.
So by the time you graduate, you’ll be well and truly on your way to
where you need to be. Where that is, is up to you.

See the world Discover yourself


America, Tokyo, Sweden, Australia, the When you open yourself up to these experiences,
Netherlands ... you name it, our students have you’ll learn so much more than your subject.
been there. And it doesn’t matter what you’re You’ll discover other cultures, other points of
studying – every Hull student has the chance to view, other ways of living and working. And you’ll
travel and study abroad through our Global Hull gain a deeper understanding of who you are,
service (page 32). So where do you want to go? what you love and what you want to do in life.

Get to work
Paid internships, work experience, volunteering:
they can all help to boost your CV and make
employers take notice of you. We’ll help you
find the right one for you. And remember, our
Team GB partnership offers opportunities for all
– whether you’re an aspiring Olympian or you’ve
never set foot in a gym.

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Study abroad
“ My year abroad was amazing.
10 out of 10.
I travelled through the Netherlands,
to Malta, Morocco, Brussels and
Germany. It was just an incredible
experience, and it really taught me a
lot about myself.
Joshua Would
LLB Law with Year Abroad graduate

Volunteering
“ Seeing killer whales in the wild
was such a highlight.
After I finished my exams in May,
I moved to the Isle of Mull in the
Hebrides to take part in a 4-month
volunteer placement with The
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin
Trust as an Outreach and Research
Assistant.
Hannah Lightley
BSc Marine Biology graduate

Work placement
“ I left University, and Jaguar Land
Rover, as a business-woman.
I worked in Global Product Marketing
at Jaguar Land Rover for my
placement year. To get a placement
with such a big, well-known company
was absolutely fantastic. I’ve
learned so much, and it’s given me a
completely different outlook.
Emily Brown
BA Business and Marketing graduate

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Your guide to
degree options
At Hull, it’s all about choice. Whether you want to combine two or more
subjects, study abroad for a year, or gain hands-on experience as part of
your degree, you’ll find plenty of options here.

What type of degrees does How many modules will I take?


Hull offer? Usually, you’ll take six modules a year: three from
the start of term to Christmas, and three more
between January and the summer. Later in your
Single Honours degree degree, some modules – like larger-scale projects
You study modules from a single subject or a dissertation – might count as two modules
area. and run for the full year.

Combined Honours degree Remember...


You study a mix of modules from two or We’re continually adapting and evolving our
more subject areas. degrees to meet the changing needs and
expectations of our students and employers.

Integrated Masters degree We check that our degrees reflect national


You study a year of postgraduate-level benchmarks; that they enhance our students’
study on top of your degree. skills; that they’re relevant to you and to
your potential future employers; and that
they meet the demands of regulatory bodies
How are degrees taught? (for example, to earn accreditations that
are essential in some subjects and for some
Most of our undergraduate degrees are made up professions).
of study units called modules. You’ll be assessed
after each module, and the average of all your This means that the information in this guide
module assessments for the year is your overall is correct at the time of going to print. But
result for that year. some of our degrees could still change before
you start University. You can find all the latest
Can I pick and choose modules? information on the individual course pages of
our website, or through our Admissions team
Yes, to an extent. Some modules are compulsory, at study@hull.ac.uk.
so you have to take them. Within that compulsory
group are some ‘core’ modules, too. They’re
essential (to make sure our degrees qualify for
relevant accreditation, for example), so they’ll
never change and you have to pass them. That
said, some of our modules are optional – so you
can pick what you study to suit your interests and
career goals.

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What extra degree options


can I choose?
users-medical Foundation year
An extra year of study at the start of your degree. Designed to
boost your academic skills and knowledge of your specialist
area, and lead into a full degree programme. Fees are exactly
the same as undergraduate years, and you can apply for
student finance as normal.

To be considered you typically need 80 UCAS points, but we


look at more than just your grades in your application. Are
you a motivated person who has the potential to succeed here?
Do you have life or work experience related to the degree?
Can you confidently show all this in an essay or an interview?
Then we want to hear from you.

plane Study abroad


Many of our degrees include a year abroad in Year
3. Students on other degrees can apply to spend a
trimester, semester or a single module overseas.
INDUSTRY-ALT Work placement
You can also choose to study abroad over the A full year, a semester or one module in industry
summer or as an exchange student at one of our or structured work placements (usually between
partner institutions through our careers team. Year 2 and your final year). See page 28 to find
See pages 28 and 32 to find out more. out more.

How to apply
See page 76 to find out more about how to apply to Hull. And visit
hull.ac.uk/applying-hub for a step-by-step guide, including advice on how to
choose your subject and write a winning personal statement.

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See the world


Whatever you’re studying, you’ll have the chance to gain
international experience at Hull. Whether you want to join a summer
school in another country, or spend a whole year studying abroad,
our Global Hull team can help find the best opportunities for you.

Why should I study What options do you offer?


abroad?
Exchanges Volunteering
For one, you’ll make
Spend a semester or a year at Give back to the local
unforgettable memories. But
one of our partner universities community while you travel.
more than that, you’ll boost your
in Europe, North America, Opportunities include
confidence and your contacts.
Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, environmental, community
And you’ll gain skills that will
Singapore and South Korea.² build, mental health, and sports
make employers take notice
development.
of you: curiosity, sociability, Summer schools
adaptability, and intercultural Languages
awareness. Study a summer course
between 2-7 weeks at one of our Get ready for your international
partner universities, and meet experience by using our online
More likely to gain
students from across the world. language learning resources to
a 1st or 2:1 degree1 develop your foreign language
Study tours skills.
More likely to be Immerse yourself in a different
in graduate jobs culture by exploring key
six months after academic themes and visiting
areas of interest with Hull
graduation1 students and Global Hull staff.

More likely to Find out more


earn a higher wage
six months after hull.ac.uk/global
graduation1

¹ UUKi Go International: Stand Out campaign 2018.


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Explore our subjects


A H
Accounting and Finance...............................................34 Health, Nursing and Midwifery................................. 56
American Studies..............................................................35 History....................................................................................57

B L
Biochemistry...................................................................... 36 Law.......................................................................................... 58
Biology....................................................................................37
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Biomedical Science..........................................................38
Marine Biology.................................................................. 59
Business and Management.........................................39
Marketing.............................................................................60
C Mathematics........................................................................ 61
Chemical Engineering...................................................40 Mechanical Engineering.............................................. 62
Chemistry.............................................................................. 41 Medical and Biomedical Engineering....................63
Childhood and Family Studies...................................42 Medicine............................................................................... 64
Computer Science............................................................43 Music...................................................................................... 65
Criminology & Professional Policing..................... 44
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D Philosophy........................................................................... 66
Drama, Theatre and Performance...........................45 Physics and Astrophysics.............................................67
Politics and International Studies........................... 68
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Professional Policing...................................................... 69
Earth and Environmental Science.......................... 46
Psychology.......................................................................... 70
Economics............................................................................47
Education Studies............................................................ 48 R
Electrical and Electronic Engineering.................. 49 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence..........................71
English and Creative Writing..................................... 50
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Environmental Science...................................................51
Social Work...........................................................................72
F Sport, Health and Exercise Science.........................73
Film and Media Studies.................................................52
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Forensic Science................................................................53
Teaching Studies...............................................................74
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Game and Graphic Design...........................................54
Zoology..................................................................................75
Geography............................................................................55

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Our Bloomberg Financial Markets


Laboratory offers simulated
financial trading activities in real

Accounting time. So you can practise your skills


in realistic scenarios before you do
it for real.
and Finance
Develop an in-depth knowledge of global AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

accounting and finance, and get taught by staff


with real-world experience. Our accreditations,
connections with world-leading brands and
the opportunity to hone your skills in real-life
scenarios puts you one step ahead.
✓S
 tudy at an AACSB-accredited business school, W
 hy study Accounting and Finance
which is held by fewer than 5% of business
at Hull?
programmes worldwide
Our professional accreditations give you
 ake a three-year degree in Accounting or in
✓T significant exemptions from essential exams. This
Financial Management, or a joint degree means a faster route to professional qualifications,
in both because you graduate already part-qualified – and
✓A
 dd a placement year or a year studying abroad you could start on a higher salary.
to any of these, to make four years in total
You’ll also get access to our Centre for Professional
✓A
 ccredited by the main accountancy bodies: Success, which can help you source relevant
ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, AIA, CFA and CPA placements and employer projects.
Australia
✓S
 tudy for a CIMA qualification as part of your  Where could this take you?
degree Our graduates have • Chartered
✓R
 egister for the ACCA Future Talent Academy: found work with accountant
an employability platform full of useful content, Citibank, Lloyds • Financial or
activities and advice Banking Group, Fujitsu, management
Smith & Nephew, and accountant
the ‘Big Four’: Ernst &
• Auditor
Young, Deloitte, PWC
and KPMG. As well as • Stockbroker
private, public and not-
Want to find out more? for-profit organisations.
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Some universities only offer a single


term in the USA. Not us. You’ll go for
a whole year to fully experience
American culture, studying at one

American of our 30 US exchange partner


institutions – from California to
Kansas, from Arizona to Albany.
Studies
The Civil War. The Cold War. Hollywood. Disney. Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .

#MeToo. Black Lives Matter. Biden and Build Back English and Creative Writing (p50), Film and Media
Better. There’s nowhere in the world quite like Studies (p52), History (p57), Law (p58), Politics (p68)
the USA. And if you’re fascinated by this vibrant,
unique nation, then we’re the university for you.
W
 hy study American Studies
✓S
 pend a full year studying in the US, giving you an
at Hull?
authentic perspective on this influential nation
We bring together American politics, history,
✓C
 hoose from over 30 different US campuses for media, literature and culture to shed light on
your year abroad current topics. So America itself becomes a case
✓S
 tudy a range of subjects – such as history, film study. You can see that from our students’ recent
or literature – to suit your own interests and dissertations, which covered topics including the
career aspirations National Parks Service; Orange Is the New Black;
‘When a President doesn’t tell the truth’; LGBTQ+
✓H
 ull has been pioneering the teaching of rights; and gun control – to name just a few.
American Studies in the UK for over 50 years
✓U
 nlike many universities, you'll be taught  Where could this take you?
by a core team of dedicated, friendly and The extra confidence, • Journalism
approachable American Studies experts independence and • Teaching
✓S
 tudy a diverse programme that focuses on maturity you’ll gain are
• Law
bringing marginalised voices to the forefront, desirable attributes for
engaging in questions of racial justice and all kinds of employers. • Marketing and PR
LGBTQ+ rights in a digital, globalised context The cultural awareness • Politics
and transferable skills
you’ll pick up will
help you develop as
Want to find out more? a person and will be
hull.ac.uk/ugamerican useful in a variety of
roles.

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Our PET (Positron Emission


Tomography) Research Centre uses
medical imaging technology for
research and the early diagnosis
of diseases such as cancer and
dementia.
Biochemistry
Discover the chemistry of life. Be trained by leaders Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .

in the field within industry-standard facilities. Learn Biology (p37), Biomedical Science (p38),
to apply your biochemical knowledge to provide Chemistry (p41), Earth and Environmental Science (p46),
solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges. Environmental Science (p51)

✓S
 tudy what you love, developing specialist
clinical or environmental interests  Why study Biochemistry at Hull?
✓C
 ore modules in microbiology, cellular biology, Our teaching facilities include a new genomics
genetics, and organic, inorganic and analytical lab, analytical instrument facilities and mass
chemistry spectrometry capabilities.
✓E
 xplore protein and metabolic biochemistry,
Throughout your course you'll be assessed in a
mass spectrometry and proteomics, genetic
analysis, and cellular regulation and biotech variety of ways including coursework, lab reports
and a few exams. We focus on applying your
✓L
 earn cutting-edge techniques like genetic problem solving skills and knowledge to real-world
analysis, mass spectrometry, protein scenarios.
purification, and DNA sequencing
✓C
 arry out research and explore novel scientific  Where could this take you?
concepts during independent research The analytical and lab • Industrial biochemist
projects, or take our Biology in Education skills you’ll develop
module to prepare you for teaching • Analytical or data
here are highly valued scientist
✓D
 evelop essential skills during workshops, lab by employers. And
our emphasis on • Postgraduate
classes and your final year project
collaboration and researcher
problem solving means • Postgraduate
you'll graduate with the teacher
skills to think and work • Clinical researcher
as a scientist.
• Biotechnologist
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugbio
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Lab skills are part of the DNA of our


Biology degree. And you’ll get to
learn them using industry-standard
equipment, such as our brand new
£200,000 molecular genomics

Biology
teaching lab.

Biology at Hull is all about tackling global Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .

challenges – we cover genetic engineering to Biochemistry (p36), Biomedical Science (p38),


climate change. Guided by our award-winning Earth and Environmental Science (p46), Environmental
experts, you’ll gain industry-standard lab skills Science (p51), Marine Biology (p59), Zoology (p75)
in cutting-edge techniques like genetic analysis,
microscopy, DNA sequencing and bioinformatics.
This flexible programme lets you specialise and  Why study Biology at Hull?
study what you love. Our facilities include a new Advanced Training
✓S
 pecialise by taking a molecular or ecological Lab, super-computing power for genomic analysis,
pathway – or keep your options broad a 33,000-litre tropical aquarium, and flexible
teaching labs supported by technicians dedicated
✓E
 xplore the diversity of modern biological to developing your skills.
sciences – from small-scale molecules to whole
ecosystem processes
We’re a small, friendly, supportive group, which
✓C
 ore teaching in genetics, genomics, microbiology, includes three winners of the Royal Society of
cell biology, evolution, biological diversity Biology’s Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of
the Year Award.
✓O
 ptions to study metabolism, cellular regulation,
disease biology, physiology, ecology, animal
behaviour and conservation – or take Biology in  Where could this take you?
Education to prepare you for teaching You’ll graduate with • Biologist
lab and analytical skills • Laboratory scientist
✓ Learn to scuba dive during your degree 4
that can help solve
real-world problems, • Postgraduate
and open doors to researcher
exciting careers that • NHS research
Want to find out more? make a difference to assistant
hull.ac.uk/ugbio people and the planet • Biotechnologist
we inhabit.
• Conservationist
1
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2
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3
 ost overseas field trips run in the summer between the second and third year. There is an
M
extra charge but the trips are subsidised. Destinations listed above are currently included in
our list of field trip opportunities but may be subject to change.
4
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“ I wouldn’t have been able


to get into the career I
love without Hull. I would
wholeheartedly recommend
it to anyone wanting a degree
that will set you up for work.

Biomedical Anna Reynard


Biomedical Scientist at Hull University
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Science
Your job is vital. Sometimes life-giving, sometimes AC C R E D I TAT I O N
life-saving, always life-changing. You’re at the The Institute of Biomedical Science accredits our
cutting-edge of research that’s helping to diagnose Biomedical Science degree
and treat diseases. Well, you're not yet. But you
could be. And this is where you start…

✓O
 pen the doors to a career in laboratory  Why study Biomedical
science and beyond Science at Hull?
✓G
 ain a deep understanding of the human form We’re one of the few campuses in the UK with a
and function in health and disease pre-clinical imaging unit, which links biomedical
science with chemistry and medicine. And you
✓L
 earn about the underlying causes of
could have the chance to carry out research
pathologies, and how this knowledge can be
projects spanning different scientific disciplines.
applied to diagnosis and treatment
In particular, the Allam Research Building – which
✓L
 inks with local biotechnology companies, houses some of our research labs – is a centre for
research units, hospitals, and the police cancer and cardiovascular research.
✓Y
 our final year research project may include
access to the Microscopy Imaging Suite, PET  Where could this take you?
(Positron Emission Tomography) Research You can work in the • Biomedical Scientist
Centre, and the Daisy Research Laboratories at NHS, and medical
Hull's Castle Hill Hospital if required • Forensic Scientist
institutions. Some
of our graduates • Biotechnologist
also work with local • Healthcare scientist
employers such as • Medical research
ConocoPhillips, Reckitt, scientist
Smith & Nephew,
• Academic researcher
QC testing labs, the
Civil Service, and
Want to find out more? pharmacies.
hull.ac.uk/ugbiomed

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From day one, you can test your


skills out in the real world through
live projects with our partners –

Business and past companies include Tesco,


Team GB, Cinch, Young’s Seafood,
and McCain Foods.
Management
Our Business and Management degrees offer our AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

unique Authentic Business Learning (ABL) approach,


giving you real-world experience. Each year you’ll
take part in projects and collaborations with
businesses. It’s our unique way of putting you – and
your career – at the forefront of everything we do.

✓G
 ain the business understanding employers are W
 hy study Business and
looking for Management at Hull?
✓S
 pecialise in accounting, marketing, human Our professional accreditations give you
resource management, entrepreneurship or significant exemptions from essential exams. This
management means a faster route to professional qualifications,
✓P
 lacements with the likes of Siemens Gamesa, because you graduate already part-qualified – and
Intel, BMW, Disney, Sony, IBM, Bosch, and Jaguar you could start on a higher salary.
Land Rover
You’ll also get access to our Centre for Professional
✓ J oin an AACSB-accredited business school, which Success, which will help you source relevant
is held by fewer than 5% of business programmes placements and employer projects.
worldwide
✓E
 xclusive access to our Business Lounge and  Where could this take you?
Executive Education Suite for group learning and Our graduates go on • Management consultant
networking with businesses to work for businesses • Product/project
✓S
 tudy abroad – for a year, a semester, or over your such as IBM, Red Bull, manager
summer break – at one of our partner institutions Morrisons, Next, Rolls-
Royce and HSBC. Want • Training and
to be your own boss? development manager
Our entrepreneurship • Corporate responsibility
pathway will guide you manager
Want to find out more? on starting your own
business.
hull.ac.uk/ugbusiness

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Close to industry giants, access


to some of the UK’s best training
facilities, and a friendly, supportive

Chemical department – it all makes Hull


the ideal place to study chemical
engineering.
Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies science to the AC C R E D I TAT I O N S
design, construction and operation of processes
used to change raw materials into useful everyday
products. And thanks to our links to local industry,
Hull is the ideal location to study this subject.

✓P
 lacement and job opportunities with
W
 hy study Chemical
companies like BP, Total, Smith & Nephew,
Reckitt, INEOS, Phillips 66, and Cargill Engineering at Hull?
✓A
 ccess to one of the UK’s best training facilities: Our degrees are accredited by the Institution
CATCH (Centre for Assessment of Technical of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and meet the
Competency – Humber) academic criteria for registration as a Chartered
Engineer. The MEng options give you the
✓E
 xperience life as a chemical engineer and mandatory four years of study that you need for
plant operator, using real equipment and accreditation as a Chartered Engineer.
operating procedures
✓P
 rocess safety training for all MEng Year 4  Where could this take you?
students As the site of Britain’s • Chemical engineer
✓V
 irtually experience processing plants within ‘energy estuary’, the • Bioprocess engineer
our virtual control room Humber is a hotbed
• Food processing
of placement and
engineer
career opportunities
– it’s home to 350+ • Process engineer
engineering and • Pharmaceutical
process companies. consultant
So you’ll be in a prime • Knowledge Transfer
spot to access a range Partnership (KTP)
of career paths across Associate
multiple industries.
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugchemeng
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² (9th) The Complete University Guide 2023.
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During your final year project,


get access to the latest mass
spectrometry facilities, laser
technology for elemental analysis,
and microfluidic fabrication

Chemistry
capabilities.

Chemists make substances that change the world, AC C R E D I TAT I O N


and you could be part of it. From modern medicine Our degrees are accredited
to climate change, solar cells to forensic science, by the Royal Society of
and computer chips to low-fat chocolate, they all Chemistry (RSC)
hinge on chemistry. And at Hull, you’ll be trained
and inspired by leaders in the field.
 Why study Chemistry at Hull?
✓C
 ore teaching in inorganic, organic, physical,
and analytical chemistry Hull is at the heart of the second-largest
chemical cluster in the UK, so we have a wealth
✓S
 pecialise in advanced materials, medicinal of placement and job opportunities on our
chemistry, polymer chemistry, sustainable, doorstep. Plus, our full-time Chemistry courses are
environmental and green chemistry accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. So
✓L
 inks with industry giants including hygiene, not only can you join the society but, after some
health and nutrition brand Reckitt; and Ansell, career experience, you can achieve Chartered
provider of PPE Chemist (CChem) status.

✓L
 ong-standing placement programme, and
 Where could this take you?
mentoring with professional scientists
Our graduates • Industrial chemist
 hoose from a three-year BSc, or a four-year
✓C
frequently go into • Environmental
MChem programme if you’re thinking of a
successful careers scientist
career in industrial or academic chemistry
with companies in
• Further study or
✓ Our MChem programme can also include a the chemical and
research (e.g. MSc, PhD)
year-long placement in the chemical industry pharmaceutical
industries, such • Pharmaceutical
as Reckitt, Smith scientist
& Nephew, Croda • Lab technician
International, and • Teaching
Want to find out more? Johnson Matthey. • Biotechnologist
hull.ac.uk/ugchemistry
• Science communication
and publishing

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Alongside your degree, you can


study for accredited Forest School
certification. This prepares you to
work outside with children, taking

Childhood and into account a range of extra needs,


and gives you a valuable extra

Family Studies
qualification.

Want to make a real difference to young children Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …


and their families? This is where you start. With a Education Studies (p48), Teaching Studies (p74)
team of highly respected and experienced tutors,
who are all experts in their specialisms, you’ll learn
from some of the best in the field.
 Why study Childhood and Family
✓ Choose from BA Early Childhood Studies, Studies at Hull?
BA Working with Children, Young People and We have links to over 600 education institutions
Families, and FdEd Professional Practice in across the UK, so you can experience a range of
Early Years 0-8 professional practice placements.
✓E
 arly Childhood Studies has babies and young
children at its heart, and gives you the skills to We’re proud to be part of the Early Childhood
move into the early years workforce Studies Degree Network, which benefits students
through its active membership, events and profile-
✓ I t draws on subjects such as education, raising activity. You’ll also have the opportunity to
health studies, social work and social policy, achieve Graduate Practitioner Status.³
psychology and sociology
✓W
 orking with Children, Young People  Where could this take you?
and Families examines the way society is
Our degrees reflect the • Child/family support
structured, and how this affects children,
high demand for well- worker
families and their communities
trained professional • Early years
✓S
 tudy real-life problems, gaining the knowledge practitioners, and are practitioner
you need to enhance the outcomes for children, tailored to prepare
you to move straight • Education welfare
young people and families
into employment. The officer
range of opportunities • Special school
for graduates in teaching assistant
children’s and young • Home education
people’s services is assistant
Want to find out more? varied and wide.
hull.ac.uk/ugeducation
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² The Complete University Guide 2023.
³ Available to students who evidence core competencies and complete the required
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“ The placement year will be


one of the most challenging
you’ve ever faced but, in my
opinion, it’s worth it. I would
do it again in a heartbeat.

Computer James Gordon


BSc Computer Science, placement
year at IBM

Science
Discover the technological advances and exciting AC C R E D I TAT I O N
challenges of computer science in this fast- Our degrees are accredited by the
evolving discipline. Gain a thorough grounding in British Computer Society
the fundamentals before focussing your studies
on a specialism of your choice, and get experience
with our strong industry connections.
W
 hy study Computer
 egree options in Computer Science, Artificial
✓D Science at Hull?
Intelligence (AI), Games Programming,
Software Engineering, and Robotics and AI Our Computer Science, Software Engineering
(see page 71) and Games Programming degrees have been
accredited to the maximum available level by the
✓M
 odule options depend on your degree, with British Computer Society. The BSc degree meets
topics such as AI for Computer Science and the academic requirements for full Chartered
Games, Advanced Programming, and Mixed- IT Professional and partial Chartered Engineer
Reality Development status. And our MEng degrees fully meet the
requirements for both Chartered IT Professional
✓ Links to companies like EA, Sony and Black Marble
and Chartered Engineer status.
✓G
 uaranteed paid placement year with the likes
of BT, BAE Systems, Microsoft or IBM  Where could this take you?
✓H
 ull Immersive Visual Environment (HIVE) with These degrees give you the knowledge to be part
VR headsets and 3D immersive cube of a field that has an impact on practically every
✓H
 igh-spec PCs, motion capture, humanoid part of life. Graduate careers include computing,
robots, laser scanning, and console dev kits video games, teaching or the business, financial
and public sectors.
✓T
 ake part in our ‘Three Thing Game’ – work in
teams to create a game over a weekend Some of our graduates have gone on to work for
industry giants such as Sony, Microsoft, Electronic
Arts, Rockstar Games, Dell, Fujitsu and Capita.
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugcomputer

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Get the chance to apply for a


placement with Humberside Police,
where you’ll work with areas like
CSI, the Special Branch Ports Unit,
community policing, cyber crime
Criminology and the custody suite.

Want to discover the causes of crime? Ready to Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .


stand up to injustice? There’s no better place to Forensic Science (p53), Law (p58), Professional Policing
study. Join a thriving subject area where you’ll (p69), Psychology (p70), Social Work (p72)
learn about crime, justice and deviance. We have
an excellent reputation and have built strong links
with local and national criminal justice agencies.  Why study Criminology at Hull?
✓ Degrees in Criminology, Criminology and As well as having access to our purpose-built
Sociology, and Criminology with Forensic crime scene facilities, and getting the chance to
Science, Law or Psychology apply for a placement with Humberside Police,
you’ll be studying with the leading researchers in
✓C
 ollect evidence and explore criminal this field. So the knowledge and skills you’ll gain at
activity at our on-campus replica Crime Scene Hull are genuinely career enhancing.
Training Facility
✓P
 lacement and volunteering opportunities, as well  Where could this take you?
as field trips to courts, police stations and prisons Through placements, • Police
✓S
 tudy with research leaders on issues like work experience and a • HM Prison Service
violent crime, social justice and desistance, diverse course of study
and research, you’ll • National Probation
prisons and restorative justice, domestic Service
violence and cyber crime, and organised crime gain the key skills that
are in demand across a • Legal professions
and intelligence
wide range of careers. • Social work
✓M
 eet significant regional and national employers
• Charities
at our Careers in Criminal Justice Fair

Want to find out more?


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James Graham OBE, Olivier Award-


winning playwright, graduated

Drama, from Hull in 2003. His writing


credits include This House (National
Theatre), Quiz (ITV), Sherwood
Theatre and (BBC One), and Brexit: The Uncivil
War (Channel 4).
Performance
This is a place – and a University – with a strong Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .

commitment to the performing arts. That passion English and Creative Writing (p50),
has always been part of our courses at Hull. You Film and Media Studies (p52), Music (p65)
not only learn about the theatre, you learn on the
job, by making theatre.
W
 hy study Drama, Theatre and
 EW for 2023: BA Acting, delivered in
✓N
Performance at Hull?
collaboration with Middle Child Theatre
Company You’ll benefit from direct contact with arts
organisations and industry professionals such
✓ J oin a diverse community that learns on the job
as Hull Truck Theatre; our artists-in-residence,
in ensemble settings, and creates and performs
The Roaring Girls; Davy and Kristin McGuire; or
for a variety of audiences
Middle Child. We’ll also support you throughout
✓R
 ange of theatre-making opportunities each your career with artist-in-residence opportunities
week, from classical to experimental and regular events that help your networking and
employability.
✓D
 evelop your talents as a performer, designer,
creative technician, writer or teacher
 Where could this take you?
✓ L
 earn how to be a well-balanced theatre maker
A Drama degree • Acting
in specialisms of your choice
can open doors to • Directing
✓T
 ake part in at least two major productions a range of careers.
each year, and form a small theatre company in Our graduates have • Writing
your final year gone on to work for • Stage management
world-renowned • Production
✓A
 ccess to the Gulbenkian Centre, a purpose- theatres and theatre
built theatre with studios and workshop areas • Theatre manager
companies. Many of
them also find success • Arts facilitator
in creative industries • Teacher
such as journalism and • Postgraduate
Want to find out more? education. student
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From climate change to clean


water, geohazards to green energy:
Earth and sustainability is at the core of this
degree. And you get to learn first-

Environmental hand on field trips, so by the time


you graduate you’ll be ready to

Science
tackle Earth’s biggest challenges.

Designed for geoscientists with a passion to drive Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .

an environmentally-sensitive future, this degree Environmental Science (p51), Geography (p55)


will prepare you for a career in the wide range of
Earth and Environmental Science industries.
W
 hy study Earth and
✓F
 rom day one, you’ll be trained to become a
sustainably-minded geoscientist Environmental Science at Hull?
✓W
 e’ll empower you to join us in helping to build Our staff are at the forefront of research in their
a fairer, sustainable, carbon neutral future field, with solid connections to policy makers and
industries that can drive real change. As we speak,
✓D
 evelop skills in observation and analysis to they’re out studying the latest solutions to climate
understand Earth and environmental processes change, geological hazards, mass extinctions and
across a range of timescales, both locally and volcanism. And they bring all this knowledge back
globally to you through research-led teaching.
✓Y
 ou’ll also pick up a wide range of general skills,
such as working in a team and data analysis  Where could this take you?
✓H
 ands-on field trips to places like Spain and You’ll be qualified • Earth/environmental
Scotland, with no extra cost for core trips to pursue scientist
geological careers • Geoscientist
✓G
 ain work experience as part of a third year in environmental
module or on an entire year in industry consulting, • Scientific officer
remediation, renewable • Engineering
energies, exploration geologist
geology, surveying and • Renewable energy
engineering. Or use expert
your transferable skills
for teaching, finance, • Conservationist
data analysis, and
more.
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugenvsci

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Winner of the Nobel Prize in


Economic Sciences in 2021,
Professor Guido Imbens studied at
Hull in 1985/6. He's just one example
of how an Economics degree at Hull
can really take you places.
Economics
We want everything we teach to have a genuine use AC C R E D I TAT I O N

in the real world. That’s why you won’t just examine Business School degrees have
economic concepts and analytical tools as part of international accreditation from AACSB
some abstract mathematical theory. You’ll explore
how economic issues relate to public policy, and how
they impact industry, society and people.
 Why study Economics at Hull?
✓S
 tudy topical issues such as digitisation, social Hull has links with major international businesses.
inequality, climate change, and financial crises Get real industry experience on a one-year
placement with the likes of Bosch, BMW, Siemens
✓E
 xplore everything from individuals’ and
or Disney, or spend a year with the Government
businesses’ microeconomic choices to the large-
Economic Service or the Office for National
scale decisions of government and supranational
Statistics. You can also spend a year studying
organisations
abroad, or take an internship for half your final year.
✓B
 A Business Economics focuses on how
micro and macroeconomics can help business  Where could this take you?
managers make better decisions
With a degree in • Economist
✓B
 Sc Economics shows you how sophisticated Economics, you’ll • Politician
tools are used to apply economic theory to real- have a foundation for
world issues a variety of careers. • Journalist
You’ll find yourself • Data analyst
 he BA and BSc share a common first year, so you
✓T
in demand across all • Tax associate
can choose to switch direction in the second year
sectors, industries
• Business manager
✓B
 A Philosophy, Politics and Economics gives and countries, from
you a wider perspective on modern society private companies
like Aviva and Coca-
Cola to public-sector
employers like the
Want to find out more? Government Economic
Service and the NHS.
hull.ac.uk/ugeconomics

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Dr Lisa Jones is a Senior Fellow of the


Higher Education Academy, and has
been shortlisted for a University-wide
Excellence Award. Her research and
teaching focuses on social inclusion
and educational inequalities –

Education particularly those related to issues


of social class and socioeconomic
disadvantage.
Studies
Education is at the heart of creating more fair and Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .
equal societies. Our BA Education Studies is an Childhood and Family Studies (p42), Teaching Studies (p74)
innovative programme, which offers opportunities
to tailor your degree through our optional
pathways and build your experience through work W
 hy study Education Studies
placements and project based learning.
at Hull?
 ptional pathways in Special Educational
✓O We have links to over 600 education settings
Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI); across the UK, so you can experience a range of
Youth and Community Work (YCW); or professional practice placements.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) You can also study for accredited Forest School
certification. This prepares you to work outside
✓S
 ENDI centres on the exclusion, discrimination, with children, taking into account a range of extra
and barriers to learning through the needs, and gives you a valuable extra qualification.
restructuring of cultures, policies and practices
✓Y
 CW gives you the opportunity to gain an  Where could this take you?
honours degree and the professional JNC Graduates go • Special Educational
qualification in Youth Work on to careers in Needs Co-ordinator
✓ In TESOL, you’ll develop and integrate key teaching, educational • Pastoral Care Officer
English language teaching and academic administration,
management and • Community
knowledge alongside practical and varied Engagement Officer
community-based teaching experience research within a
range of educational • Young People’s
settings. They also find Wellbeing
work with training and Practitioner
caring organisations, • Youth Worker
charities, parents’
advisory groups and • TESOL Teacher
Want to find out more? learning support
organisations.
hull.ac.uk/ugeducation

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“ Ivariety
chose Hull because of the
of content that will
benefit me when I work in
industry. I came to an Open Day
Electrical and and it was such an enlightening
and enthusiastic environment.

Electronic Natasha Pitts


BEng Electrical and Electronic

Engineering
Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering touches AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

every facet of modern life. And our programmes


help you develop the skills to find a varied,
challenging and financially rewarding career at the
forefront of technology.

✓L
 earn the most advanced ideas from research- W
 hy study Electrical and Electronic
active staff with years of experience and Engineering at Hull?
invaluable industry contacts
We were the first in the UK to gain Institution of
✓G
 ain key skills that employers are looking for: Engineering and Technology (IET) accreditation.
analysis, design and business awareness Our BEng courses fully meet the academic
✓E
 xplore up-to the-minute fields including requirements for registration as an Incorporated
smart power, instrumentation, process control, Engineer, and partly for Chartered Engineer.
communications and remote sensing Our MEng degrees fully meet the academic
requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer.
✓D
 esign, build and test models in our
embedded systems lab, robotics lab and digital  Where could this take you?
manufacturing lab
Electronic and Electrical Engineers are employed
✓S
 pend a year on placement in industry, with in companies working on the design, development
support from our award-winning careers team and manufacture of a wide variety of products;
✓B
 uild a racing car and compete at Silverstone in servicing companies and maintenance
with our Hull Electric Racing Team departments; as technical advisors for marketing
departments; in academic or government research
✓O
 ur engineering courses share a common first facilities; in government regulatory agencies;
year, so you can choose a different pathway in in patent offices; and as professional Chartered
second year² Engineers.

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ugelectronic

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Hull’s been called the country’s


“most poetic city”. Renowned poets
English and and writers from Andrew Marvell
to Philip Larkin, Stevie Smith

Creative to Tom Paulin, J.R.R. Tolkien to


Winifred Holtby, all have ties to the

Writing
University and city.

Harness the power of words to bring about positive Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .

change. You'll work on projects relating to real-world Drama, Theatre and Performance (p45),
situations with themes of sustainability, collaboration Film and Media Studies (p52)
and resilience throughout. Read global literature,
analyse language and share your unique voice.

✓ Choose from English, Creative Writing and


 Why study English and Creative
English, Creative Writing and Film Studies, Writing at Hull?
and English Language and Literature There’s a buzzing literary scene in Hull, and
✓S
 tudy crime fiction, dystopia, the Gothic, Creative Writing is 2nd in the UK for Student
childhood literature, fantasy and science fiction Experience.1 Join our thriving English Society and
engage with world-leading authors, book clubs
✓E
 xplore writing from the Renaissance through and socials. HUWrites provides a platform for
to #MeToo and Black Lives Matter performance with termly showcases and student-
✓D
 ebate literature that speaks to urgent issues led podcasts. Design, edit and publish with our in-
including the environment and social justice house magazines, Document 1 and Hull Scribbler.

✓W
 rite in a range of forms from prose to poetry, to  Where could this take you?
scriptwriting and non-fiction, and hone your craft
through exercises, workshops and discussions Our programmes • Professional writing
train you to analyse, • Journalism
✓A
 s published authors and scholars, your tutors research and
bring their expertise into each session communicate at a very • Advertising
✓A
 nalyse the influence of language on high level. Hull English • Librarianship
everything from business to social media graduates develop • Publishing
skills that are prized
• Research
in many professions
and acquire the • Local government
adaptability to flourish • Marketing
in various arenas. • Teaching
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugenglish

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You'll spend much of your time


'learning by doing' – whether
that's analysing samples in the lab,
developing digital skills such as in

Environmental
Geographical Information Systems
(GIS), or on field trips to destinations
like Brazil, Egypt and Mallorca.²
Science
The world needs environmental scientists to AC C R E D I TAT I O N

understand and manage the environmental Our Environmental Science course is accredited
issues we face. This degree will help you develop by The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
a deep understanding of the complex forces
shaping our planet, and give you a thorough
theoretical and practical grounding in the  W
 hy study Environmental
elaborate nature of environmental systems and
Science at Hull?
our relationship with them.
We’re accredited by The Institution of
✓L
 earn from experts in biology, geography and
Environmental Sciences (IES). So you can apply
earth science
for free student membership of the IES, starting
✓G
 ain key skills in experimental design, data you on the route to becoming a Chartered
management and analysis Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist.
✓S
 pecialise in specific ecological, chemical or
We’ve also announced a plan to become carbon
physical aspects of the environment
neutral by 2027, which marks the year we turn 100
✓C
 hoose your own research project on a topic years old. Find out more on page 15.
you love, supported by specialist modules
✓A
 pply your skills on field studies and our  Where could this take you?
Environmental Impact Assessment module You’ll gain a range of • Environmental
✓L
 earn to dive alongside your degree, and field and lab skills, and consultant
expertise in environmental • Environmental
develop specialist skills like underwater
monitoring and impact regulator
navigation and photography3
assessment processes.
That’ll make you an • Conservation worker
excellent candidate • Environmental
Want to find out more? for organisations researcher
hull.ac.uk/ugenvsci like the Environment • Teacher
Agency, environment
consultancies, local
¹ (Joint 7th) The Guardian University Rankings 2023. councils or wildlife trusts.
² Most overseas field trips run in the summer between the second and third year. There is an
extra charge but the trips are subsidised. Destinations listed above are currently included in
our list of field trip opportunities but may be subject to change.
3
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Get exclusive access to our


dedicated Media Hub – equipped
with a virtual reality lounge, and

Film and fully-fitted PC and Mac design labs


– plus our on-campus TV, film and
media facilities.
Media Studies
All our courses teach hands-on skills as well as Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

thought-provoking theory. If you’re passionate American Studies (p35), Drama, Theatre and
about film, you’ll explore the practical side of Performance (p45), English and Creative Writing (p50),
filmmaking while studying its history and culture. Music (p65)
Or if media studies is your thing, you can master
production skills while exploring the relationship
between media and society.  Why study Film and Media Studies
at Hull?
✓ I n BA Media Production, you’ll explore
production and post-production skills, and Our links to regional film and media organisations,
develop planning skills and awareness of legal such as Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus and
and ethical responsibilities the Northern Media Mentors, can help you break
into the competitive film and TV industry through
✓L
 earn about the opportunities and challenges of placements, masterclasses and visiting speakers.
the industry, and how to navigate them Students have also gained experience working
✓B
 A Media Studies develops your knowledge of on several film and TV productions including The
how the media industries operate, and how you Crown, David Copperfield, and Enola Holmes 2,
can shape its future reflecting the growing popularity and significance
of the region as a film location.
✓ I n BA Film Studies, you’ll explore films from
across history, continents and genres
 Where could this take you?
✓T
 aught by experts in horror, TV drama, Disney,
Our graduates have • TV and film
and East Asian, British and Hollywood cinema
gone on to become production
✓G
 et access to bootcamps, masterclasses and directors, producers, • Charity and
visiting speakers publishers, writers, community media
journalists, presenters,
marketers, costume • Public relations
designers, events • Costume design
managers, charity • Marketing
Want to find out more? workers, and more.
• Events management
hull.ac.uk/ugfilm

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Learn how to collect, preserve and


analyse evidence as you explore a
Forensic range of criminal scenarios, from
burglary to murder, in our on-campus

Science
replica Crime Scene Training Facility.

Go beyond the lecture theatre as we take you Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

from the crime scene to the courtroom. You’ll gain Biomedical Science (p38), Criminology (p44)
hands-on experience of forensic investigation and
analysing evidence in the laboratory. Then you’ll
learn how to be an expert witness in court.  Why study Forensic Science at Hull?
✓G
 ain the essential knowledge to become a You’ll learn much more than the theory –
competent and confident forensic scientist, and you’ll build up practical skills in crime scene
prepare yourself for a whole range of scientific investigation and analysing evidence, right
careers – even ones that may not exist yet through to presenting evidence in court. In your
third year, you’ll carry out career-inspiring projects
✓D
 evelop critical thinking skills and learn how to mentored by our expert researchers. Plus, our
present clearly evidenced opinions student-led Forensic Science society is here to
✓T
 aught by internationally respected help support your academic skills.
practitioners using the most advanced
concepts and methodologies  Where could this take you?
✓U
 se some of the best facilities in the UK, You can pursue a career • Forensic scientist
including our Crime Scene Training Facility and in the criminal justice • Crime scene
Allam Medical Building system as a forensic investigator
scientist or crime scene
✓C
 ore modules include DNA and investigator. You'll also • Researcher
Chromatography, Biochemistry, Human gain highly transferable • Laboratory analyst
Anatomy, Forensic Analysis of Drugs, and skills making you • Commercial scientist
Independent Research Project employable in a wide
• Scientific writer
✓O
 ptional modules include Forensic Psychology, range of sectors – from
education through • Teaching
Cellular Pathology, and Human Genetics
to quality control in • Consultancy
the pharmaceutical
• Civil Service
industry.
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugforensic

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Game Design and Graphic Design


students create a portfolio of
original design work throughout

Game and their degree programmes. You'll


share creative ideas, make friends

Graphic Design
and prepare for your future.

Studying under experts who’ve worked across Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

digital media, graphic design, advertising, web Film and Media Studies (p52), Drama, Theatre and
development and game design, you’ll gain the Performance (p45), Music (p65)
practical, critical and creative skills to succeed in
the industry. And beyond.
 Why study Game Design or
✓ In Game Design, you can take part in study Graphic Design at Hull?
trips, visits from guest speakers, game jams
and an optional year in industry. You'll create If you choose BA Game Design, you can take
games, 2D and 3D characters and worlds, advantage of professional opportunities like the
animations and videos. Game Republic Student Showcase: a great chance
to show your work to the industry. If you choose
✓ In Graphic Design, you’ll study advanced visual BA Graphic Design, you'll learn skills and
design, typography, colour, composition and techniques that give you the best chance of
design history. You'll create graphics using professional employment.
traditional techniques and the latest digital
technologies.
 Where could this take you?
✓O
 ur industry-standard Media Hub includes a
You’ll learn how to • Game or graphic
virtual reality lounge complete with a Virtuix
create visual solutions designer
Omni VR treadmill. You'll also have access
for specific audiences • Animator
to Viper: the highest spec computer at any
and purposes, giving
university in the North of England. you a competitive edge • UI/UX designer
✓G
 ain vital leadership and professional skills for your future career. • Environment artist
while working in industry-standard PC and Mac And our connections • Web designer
design studios with industry give you
• Art director
opportunities to gain
invaluable experience. • 2D or 3D artist
• Sound designer
• Character artist
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugdesign

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Field work is a key part of our


course, whether it be a trip to the
Yorkshire coast or Iceland. You can
also spend a year studying abroad in

Geography
the USA, Asia or around Europe.

Tackle the major challenges facing people and AC C R E D I TAT I O N

the planet, from globalisation and sustainability, Our Geography courses are accredited by the
to hazards and climate change. Apply your Royal Geographical Society
knowledge to the real world through practical
work, including field trips.4
 Why study Geography at Hull?
✓ Study human and physical geography in first year
You’ll have exclusive access to a GIS suite and
✓E
 xplore the connections and differences between teaching labs, where you can develop your
places, global scale patterns and processes experimental skills and work on your final-year
relevant to the environment and society dissertation: all part of our ‘learning by doing’
✓S
 pecialise in human or physical geography, or do a approach. You get personal supervisor support
mixture of the two, in your second and third year throughout your degree, and can gain work
experience on our Professional Consultancy module
✓H
 uman geography includes cities, or on our Placement Year.
development, globalisation and sustainability
✓P
 hysical geography includes hazards, climate  Where could this take you?
change, conservation and rivers Recent graduates have • Environmental
✓F
 ollow your own research interests for your gone on to work for consultant
final-year dissertation ARUP, the Met Office, • Town planner
Atkins, Burberry,
✓D
 evelop key geographical and digital skills such the British Army, • Conservation officer
as in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Middlesbrough FC, • Teacher
KPMG, Yorkshire Wildlife • Hydrographer
Trust, Associated British
• Flood risk modeller
Ports and Green Energy,
Want to find out more? as well as local and • GIS technician
national government,
hull.ac.uk/uggeography and the media.

¹ The Guardian University Rankings 2023.


² ​​National Student Survey (NSS) 2022, HEIs only.
³ UK domicile full-time first degree leavers, Graduate Outcomes survey for the academic year
2019/20, published by HESA July 2022.
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A
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“ I am very grateful for the


opportunity to have trained
for my role at Hull. My degree
has been a key that has opened

Health, the door to great personal and


professional development.

Nursing and Olayemi Elizabeth Ajayi


BSc Operating Department Practice
graduate

Midwifery
If you’re passionate about making a difference to AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

someone’s life, then you’ve chosen the right place to


study. At Hull, you go beyond the classroom and train
in a realistic setting right from the start, gaining the
skills and expertise you need to become a confident,
compassionate and professional health practitioner.
 Why study Health, Nursing and
✓ Degrees in Midwifery and Nursing (Adult, Midwifery at Hull?
Child, Learning Disability or Mental Health),
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, You’ll learn in our £28m Allam Medical Building,
Operating Department Practice, Paramedic equipped with a simulated hospital ward,
Science and Physiotherapy operating theatre, midwifery-led birthing unit,
intensive care unit and resuscitation unit. And
✓B
 Sc Paramedic Science developed with you won’t have to wait to get practical experience
Yorkshire Ambulance Service to meet a local – placements start right from Year 1. So you'll
shortage of paramedics enjoy a blend of classroom learning and full-time
✓ BSc Physiotherapy developed with local supervised and assessed clinical placements.
healthcare providers to meet a shortage of
physiotherapists  Where could this take you?
✓F
 lexible, part-time entry routes into nursing and By the end of your course, you’ll be ready
healthcare for those without formal qualifications to undertake the responsibilities of a health
practitioner. Most of our graduates and
✓T
 op-up courses and further degrees for postgraduates go on to work in the NHS – but
professionals to advance their practice or gain others find positions overseas, in private practice,
an additional professional registration in the social services, the pharmaceutical industry,
the armed forces, the prison service or in specialist
areas such as drug rehabilitation.

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ughealth
¹ The Complete University Guide 2023.
² The Guardian University Rankings 2023.
³ Available to all undergraduate students studying Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science or
56 | See page 84 for all courses and entry requirements Physiotherapy. You don’t need to pay this back, and you’ll get it as well as your student loan.
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Professor Joy Porter, specialist in


Indigenous and environmental
history in relation to treaties,
pipelines, resource extraction,
modernity, literature and war,
was awarded a National Teaching
Fellowship: the highest honour the
Higher Education Academy can

History bestow.

Join us on a journey to gain historical knowledge, Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

communicated through the latest technology American Studies (p35), English and Creative Writing (p50),
– seeking to tackle today’s most pressing local, Law (p58), Politics (p68)
national and global challenges. We balance the
thrill of fresh discoveries with looking at familiar
topics, while teaching the analytical skills that  Why study History at Hull?
employers value.
You’ll benefit from the resources of a city that’s
✓U
 ncover the historical roots of contemporary steeped in history – with access to the Hull History
social, political and environmental challenges Centre, the Blaydes Maritime Centre and the world-
renowned Wilberforce Institute. And, of course,
✓E
 ngage with social and cultural history, war and there’s the Brynmor Jones Library – housing more
politics, sudden events and long-term change than a million books, journals and periodicals, as well
as extensive digital resources drawn from libraries
✓W
 ork with local museums, archives and
and archives across the world.
galleries, and take part in voluntary placements
with the Hull History Network
 Where could this take you?
✓O
 ur assessments aim to reflect the real world,
so you won’t have exams but may have some You’ll learn how to • Journalism
time-limited tasks analyse complex data • Civil Service
and present clear and
✓C
 riticise sources of historical information from coherent arguments • Heritage
newspapers to computer games to diverse audiences, management
and develop skills • Marketing
✓D
 evelop your own ideas through channels such
for working both • Law
as podcasts and online exhibitions
collaboratively and
• Politics
independently in essays,
presentations and
classroom discussions.
Want to find out more? These are all skills that
employers value.
hull.ac.uk/ughistory

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Get hands-on opportunities to


learn the legal ropes in our mock
courtrooms, Legal Advice Centre
and Mediation Centre, and out in the
world on paid internships and study
abroad placements.
Law
Want to make a difference in people’s lives? Fight Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

for what’s right and make a real change in the Business and Management (p39), Criminology (p44),
world? Then Hull University Law School is for you. Politics (p68), Professional Policing (p69)
And this is not a typical law school. We offer a
personal experience: here, every student counts.
 Why study Law at Hull?
✓R
 esearch, engage with and question the law in
its social, moral and political contexts You’re a professional-in-the-making from day
one, with us and your peers behind you every
✓M
 odules in legal specialities including criminal step of the way. We take the time to get to know
justice, international law, commercial law and you, develop your individual abilities, help you
family law challenge current thinking and grow in confidence.
✓T
 aught by experts whose research influences You’ll also get access to our Centre for Professional
policy, regulatory change and public debate Success, which will help you source relevant
placements and employer projects.
✓S
 tudy abroad in countries including France,
Germany and the Netherlands  Where could this take you?
✓T
 ake part in mooting, negotiating and client The skills and • Solicitor
interviewing competitions through our Student knowledge you gain • Barrister
Law Society are highly sought after
by most employers – • Legal executive
✓R
 ub shoulders with leading law firms at our • Financial services
not just lawyers – so
yearly careers convention
you’ll open up a whole • HM Armed Forces
✓G
 uaranteed place at the University of Law, range of careers. All of
• Politics
which prepares students for the Solicitors our LLB programmes
Qualifying Exam (SQE) include the foundations
of legal knowledge,
which are essential if
you intend to go into
legal practice.
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/uglaw

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“ This degree has been about so


much more than theoretical
work; there are so many practical
elements that give you hands-on
experience and the chance to put
your new skills to the test. You’re

Marine always out in the field.


Hannah

Biology
BSc Marine Biology Graduate

Study life beneath the waves on this exciting, AC C R E D I TAT I O N

accredited course that includes optional, Accredited by The Institution of


subsidised PADI advanced scuba dive training.2 Environmental Sciences (IES)
You’ll get hands-on experience as you learn and
get involved in research that’s making a difference
to our world and the people on it.  Why study Marine Biology at Hull?
✓C
 ore modules include Marine Biology: An With the North Sea, The Deep, and the rest of the
Introduction; Ecology; Threatened Marine Yorkshire Nature Triangle on your doorstep, you’ll
Habitats; Oceanography; and Coastal Seas have access to some of the UK’s most interesting and
(including a free marine residential field course) important aquatic habitats. And you can go further
on field trips to places like Egypt and Mallorca.3
✓O
 ptional modules include Ecological Our team have close links with industry, statutory
Monitoring, Conservation Biology, and nature conservation organisations as well as the
Environmental Impact Assessment Hull Marine Laboratory, which provides high quality
✓L
 earn skills employers value, such as commercial services within the sector.
organism identification, managing aquatic
resources, data analysis, and using geographic  Where could this take you?
information systems (GIS)
The field, analytic and • Marine conservation
✓S
 pecialise in an area you love and contribute to lab skills you’ll gain are • Marine planning and
real research in your final-year projects much in demand, and management
you’ll get the chance to
✓N
 ewly refurbished marine teaching lab with engage with a range of • Fisheries officer
opportunities for hands-on skills development local employers. We also • Environmental
using both traditional and modern techniques offer a practical Biology consultant
with Education module • Marine zoologist
to final-year students,
many of whom go on to • Aquarist
Want to find out more?
postgraduate teacher
hull.ac.uk/ugbio training.

¹ (3rd in Ecology and Environmental Biology) National Student Survey (NSS) 2022, HEIs only.
² Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified
Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).
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Take part in a placement year to


gain valuable work experience – and
get paid. Recent companies who
have worked with our students
include Siemens Gamesa, Jaguar

Marketing
Land Rover, IBM and Sony.

Your future as a marketing professional starts AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

here. You’ll study dynamic modules covering key


topics such as digital marketing, social media,
marketing analytics and customer experience
which, alongside our industry accreditations, will
help propel you towards your dream career.  Why study Marketing at Hull?
✓ I n Year 1, you’ll gain a solid base of business We’re accredited by the Chartered Institute of
knowledge so you’ll be equipped to influence Marketing (CIM), which means you’ll be eligible
business decisions as a marketing specialist for student membership of the CIM. Plus, you
get exemptions from professional qualifications,
✓ I n Year 2, you can choose to change direction access to a wider marketing network and
and focus on a specific area invitations to professional marketing events.
✓R
 ecent students have worked on live projects
with brands such as Team GB, Young’s Seafood,  Where could this take you?
Rix Petroleum, and McCain Foods
With the latest • Marketing manager
✓O
 ur staff bring enormous experience and marketing skills backed • Social media
passion to their subjects, offering a dynamic, up by a broad business executive
hands-on approach across the latest topics knowledge, Hull
graduates are highly • Content/influencer
✓ J oin an AACSB-accredited business school, employable in a range • Digital marketing
which is held by fewer than 5% of business of organisations. Some executive
programmes worldwide of our previous students • Public relations
✓A
 ccess our Centre for Professional Success, have taken up roles at executive
which will help you source relevant placements companies including
Kelloggs, Siemens, • Product/brand
and employer projects manager
Heinz, Nestlé, Asda and
Young’s Seafood.

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ugmarketing

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Our degrees prepare you for your


future career by encouraging
conceptual and abstract thought.
In our modelling modules,
you learn how to apply your
mathematical skills to solve real-
world problems and communicate
the results effectively.
Mathematics
Mathematics is more than just numbers. It’s an AC C R E D I TAT I O N

exploration of universal truths. At Hull, under Accredited by the Institute of


the expert guidance of our staff, you’ll work on Mathematics
projects that will push and develop your abilities
at the frontier of mathematics.
 Why study Mathematics at Hull?
✓E
 xplore a range of topics in pure and applied
maths, probability, statistics and numerical We’ve got well-equipped computer labs where
programming you’ll learn how to use powerful numerical
tools, such as Python, to tackle mathematical
✓W
 e start with a core programme covering
problems. Programming is an important aspect
the foundations of mathematics and its
of our approach. You’ll also learn how to prepare
applications
professional maths documents using LaTex.
✓A
 s the course progresses, you can tailor your
programme by specialising in areas that  Where could this take you?
interest you
A maths degree opens • Banking and finance
✓L
 earn in small groups as part of our close-knit doors to varied and • Data analysis
mathematical community financially rewarding
roles. Our degrees have • Accountancy
✓R
 egular tutorials throughout your degree, • Insurance and actuary
a strong career focus,
where you can raise questions and explore
giving you the necessary • The Civil Service
concepts in discussion with your peers
competencies to succeed
• Engineering
✓S
 tudy under renowned researchers in a variety of jobs. At the
whose specialisms include fluid dynamics, end of the BSc, you could
mathematical biology, statistics and topology transfer onto our one-year
taught mathematics MSc,
which lets you access
careers that require a
Want to find out more? postgraduate degree.
hull.ac.uk/ugmaths

¹ 128 UCAS points (including 48 points in Maths) qualifies you for the Gillian Stead Bursary:
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Our Hull Electric Racing Team


(HERT) competes in the Formula
Student competition. As a member
of HERT, you’ll get exclusive access

Mechanical to our simulators to develop


a winning car and hone your

Engineering
engineering skills.

We’ll give you the knowledge base and problem- AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

solving skills to unlock solutions that make


people’s lives better – from manufacturing and the
medical sector to the automotive, aerospace and
construction industry.

✓S
 tudy with expert professional and practising
 Why study Mechanical Engineering
engineers whose research feeds into our course at Hull?
✓O
 ur engineering courses share a common first Our excellent facilities include the FabLab. It’s
year, so you can switch degrees in second year if a purpose-built maker space with 3D printers,
you want to choose a different pathway2 laser scanners and CNC machine, where you can
digitally manufacture models and prototypes.
✓T
 he modules you’ll study encourage project- You’ll also have access to a Mechanical
based learning, and you’ll get the chance to Engineering workshop and industry-level software
manufacture and test your concepts such as MatLab, Solidworks and ANSYS.
✓P
 ast work placements include Reckitt, Airbus,
Virgin Media, IBM, BMW Group, Siemens,  Where could this take you?
Microsoft and Smith & Nephew The skills you learn will • Designer
✓G
 ain transferable skills: teamwork, problem give you access to a range • Product developer
solving, presenting and report writing of industries – including
manufacturing, power, • Production manager
✓T
 ake part in Global Challenge and work in a team construction and the • Engineering manager
to tackle a design and build project medical sector. Our • Researcher
✓ Direct route to Chartered Engineer status3 graduates have gone
• Science or technology
on to find work with
professional
organisations such as BAE
Systems, British Energy,
the Royal Navy, Williams
F1 and Rolls-Royce.
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugmech
1
(Joint 8th) The Guardian University Rankings 2023.
2
Does not apply to Chemical Engineering.
3
All our Mechanical, Medical and Biomedical Engineering programmes are recognised
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“ I’ve always wanted to do


something hands-on, so the
course was perfect – there
are labs, workshops and
Medical and hospital visits, whereas other
universities are theory-based.
Biomedical Hannah Charlesworth
MEng Mechanical and Medical

Engineering
Engineering

Medical engineering applies engineering AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

principles to problems in healthcare. It’s one of the


fastest growing and most dynamic sectors of the
economy. At Hull, you’ll also be able to spend time
in local hospitals getting first-hand experience of
medical engineering in practice.
W
 hy study Medical and
✓ B
 Eng/MEng Mechanical and Medical Biomedical Engineering at Hull?
Engineering focuses on the design, analysis
Our links with medical device companies and
and manufacture of medical devices, such as
the NHS ensure our courses are relevant and
prosthetics or orthopaedic devices
responsive to current demands and future
✓B
 Eng/MEng Biomedical Engineering deals trends in medical technology. You’ll have access
with the development of medical devices, to our specialist teaching and research labs,
particularly those that can be used to replace or our FabLab (with its 3D printers, laser scanners,
regenerate cells, tissues and organs and CNC machines) where you can digitally
create prototypes, and the Health and Human
✓G
 et hands-on with medical tech (e.g. endoscopy Performance Lab in our sports science facility.
and ultrasound), test medical devices (prosthetics
and orthotics) and biomaterials, and take
physiological measurements (EMG, ECG)  Where could this take you?
Medical engineers • Medical device
✓O
 ur engineering courses share a common first
often work in hospitals, design and
year, so you can switch degrees in second year
research facilities and manufacturing
if you want to choose a different pathway3
regulatory agencies. • Biomedical research
✓ Direct route to Chartered Engineer status4 Major companies such and development
as Smith & Nephew
(who are based near • Rehabilitation
Want to find out more? Hull) and Johnson engineering
& Johnson employ • Clinical engineering
hull.ac.uk/ugmedeng graduates.

¹ National Student Survey (NSS) 2022, HEIs only.


2
The Guardian University Rankings 2023.
3
Does not apply to Chemical Engineering.
4
All our Mechanical, Medical and Biomedical Engineering programmes are recognised
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“ You're seeing people at their


most vulnerable, so you need
to be able to communicate in a
way that reassures them. Hull
York Medical School really gave
me the opportunity to flourish.
Dr Oladunni Adeleye
Hull York Medical School graduate

Medicine
and Junior Doctor

Medicine at Hull is taught at Hull York Medical Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

School, a partnership between the Universities of Biomedical Science (p38), Health, Nursing and Midwifery
Hull and York. Here, you’ll be prepared for life as (p56), Medical and Biomedical Engineering (p63)
a junior doctor through a combination of patient-
centred teaching, problem-based learning (PBL)
led by clinicians, and regular clinical experience.  Why study Medicine at Hull?
✓M
 B BS Medicine (5 years) combines patient- Being a good doctor is about solving problems.
centred teaching, clinician-led PBL, rigorous That’s why we put problem-based learning at
academic study and regular clinical experience the heart of our curriculum. Led by experienced
from week three of your first year tutors with a passion for education, it offers a
lively and interactive way to build your knowledge,
✓F
 rom your third year onwards, you’ll be fully while reinforcing what you learn in your lectures
immersed in a range of clinical placements, and on clinical placement. It allows you to form
rotating through different specialisms and strong relationships, learn how to communicate
locations effectively in a group and work as part of a team
✓M
 B BS Medicine with a Gateway Year to tackle and solve problems – skills that will be
(6 years) includes an extra year at the start, invaluable throughout your medical career.
which focuses on facilitating your transition
from school or college to university  Where could this take you?
✓T
 he extra year will bring your scientific At the end of both the five and six-year courses,
knowledge up to the required standard, and you’ll receive your MB BS degree, which is a primary
boost your study skills while teaching you medical qualification (PMQ). Holding a PMQ entitles
about professionalism and the NHS you to provisional registration with the General
Medical Council.
Visit hyms.ac.uk/medicine/after-you-graduate
to find out more.

Want to find out more?


hyms.ac.uk

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Each year, BBC Music Introducing


broadcasts live from our campus.
These dates are unmissable for
our music students, whether
they’re performing, helping behind
the scenes or being front-row
supporters.
Music
Musicians in the 21st century must be creative, Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

knowledgeable, adaptable and entrepreneurial. Drama, Theatre and Performance (p45),


At Hull, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to Film and Media Studies (p52)
become the musician you want to be, surrounded
by a creative and innovative community and
support network, while benefiting from our  Why study Music at Hull?
industry-standard facilities.
Our partnerships with the Royal Philharmonic
✓D
 evelop skills in different areas of music, choosing Orchestra (RPO) and Opera North are brilliant news
from performance, production, songwriting, for our music students. RPO musicians will hold
popular music, or community and education masterclasses and offer career advice plus ensemble
coaching, one-to-one tuition and opportunities to
✓W
 ork on major creative projects, both get experience at rehearsals and concerts. There’ll
individually and collaboratively, and undertake also be chances for work placements on live events
placements based around your passions and and projects in and around Hull. Plus, our BA Music
career aspirations Production pathway is accredited by JAMES (Joint
✓G
 ain essential skills for the music industry, with Audio Media Education Services).
assessments focused on practical outcomes
 Where could this take you?
✓F
 rom DJs to band members, trumpet virtuosos
to session musicians, our performance-led staff We run a variety of schemes to give you a
are active in making music themselves headstart with your career. The positions our
graduates have taken up include performers,
✓U
 se professional kit from Akai, AKG, Sennheiser, conductors, orchestral players, orchestral
Neumann and Sound Devices, plus software managers, teachers, music therapists, music
including Pro Tools, Sibelius, Adobe Creative producers, audio engineers, and live sound
Suite, Ableton Live and Reaper engineers.

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ugmusic

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“ Itoloved having the opportunity


think for myself while
developing critical analysis
skills that apply to all aspects of
life. The lecturers were amazing,
and the class sizes helped us
form inspiring and vital bonds.
Ellie Palmer

Philosophy
BA Philosophy graduate

In Philosophy, we encourage you to question Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

everything: to critique fundamental ideas, American Studies (p35), Economics (p47), English and
using reasoned argument, logical thinking, and Creative Writing (p50), History (p57), Politics (p68),
creative imagination. You'll discuss foundational Psychology (p70)
texts in the history of ideas as well as important
contemporary philosophical debates – gaining
philosophical problem solving skills necessary for  Why study Philosophy at Hull?
a fulfilling life and a rewarding career.
We’re consistently rated highly for student
✓L
 earn philosophy by doing philosophy: satisfaction, thanks to the expertise of our staff
experience the intellectual excitement of and their focus on developing each individual
engaging in philosophical debate student. Peer-Assisted Student Success (PASS) is
a scheme for students to help other year groups.
✓W
 e’re looking for people who enjoy digging You can train to lead small-group discussions
beneath the surface of an issue, challenging and gain experience in mentoring and leadership
assumptions and examining philosophical alongside your studies.
principles
✓Y
 our voice matters – we ask you to think for  Where could this take you?
yourself, to be willing to change your mind, and The way we teach • Business and finance
to seek to change the minds of others Philosophy at Hull will • Law
✓A
 s well as ethics, consciousness, free will, sharpen your analytical
• Media production
reality, truth and justice, you’ll explore emerging and critical skills, and
promote intellectual • Publishing
issues like AI, gender, political power, image
technology, science and the environment integrity and a creative • Journalism
approach to problem • Politics
solving – all attributes
that employers look for. • The Civil Service
• Postgraduate study

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ugphilosophy

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With the Hubble Space Telescope,


Professor Brad Gibson determined
the expansion rate of the Universe – an
achievement which won his team the

Physics and Gruber Prize in Cosmology and made


National Geographic’s ‘top 10 news
stories of the year’.
Astrophysics
Physics. It’s how the world works: from the AC C R E D I TAT I O N

nanoscale to the cosmological scale. Here, you can All our courses are accredited
help us chip away at the boundaries of knowledge. by the Institute of Physics
Our students conduct real investigative research
in areas like advanced materials, lasers and space
science – tackling questions that no-one else has W
 hy study Physics and
yet answered. Astrophysics at Hull?
✓S
 tudy under world-leading academics in Advances in new energy sources, modern medical
research areas such as condensed matter techniques, communications and computers:
theory, laser physics and astrophysics they’ve all come from physicists with the
knowledge to innovate and the skills to deliver.
✓ I n your first two years, you’ll have weekly A physics degree at Hull provides you with a
tutorials, and throughout your degree there are thorough grasp of fundamental physics and maths
one-to-one feedback sessions with your tutor concepts. It also gives you the investigative skills
✓W
 e’ll help you develop the transferable data to apply these concepts to new areas of science,
science skills (for example in Python, one of the technology and enterprise.
fastest-growing programming languages) that
employers value  Where could this take you?
✓P
 art of White Rose Industrial Physics Alliance Recent Hull graduates • Data scientist
(WRIPA): a unique employability network have gained roles at • Laser systems
which runs careers events where you can meet companies such as
engineering
potential future employers Rolls-Royce, Thales,
QinetiQ, NPL, Reckitt, • Telecommunications
Atkins and Clyde • IT and computing
Bergemann. Others
• Medical physics
have secured places
on graduate training • Nuclear engineer
schemes with the
Want to find out more? National Grid and the
hull.ac.uk/ugphysics NHS, among others.

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For one trimester or a full 12

Politics and months, you could intern for an


MP in Westminster. It’s a once-in-a-

International lifetime opportunity to study the


machinery of British politics, while
you watch its cogs actually turning.
Studies
Politics at Hull takes you to the heart of Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

contemporary political debate. It enables you Economics (p47), History (p57), Law (p58),
to assess and challenge arguments over the Philosophy (p66)
key issues of the day, such as the possession
and exercise of power; wealth and inequality;
individual and collective identity; and the use of  Why study Politics and
violence for political ends. International Studies at Hull?
✓G
 ain critical insights into the domestic and global Through our unique internship opportunities, you
significance of politics can get access to Parliament or an alternative
politics-related learning placement, such as at
✓R
 esearch, debate and learn from some of the the Hansard Society, the Humber Local Economic
country’s leading experts in British government Partnership or the Royal Armouries Museum
and politics, political theory, political economy, in Leeds. You’ll benefit from our Centre for
international relations, and war studies Professional Success too. They’ll support you
✓L
 earn the skills to research, source and examine in sourcing relevant placements and employer
information, to critically analyse evidence and projects.
construct robust arguments
 Where could this take you?
✓A
 ll of our 3-year programmes give you the option
to study abroad for a trimester, whether it be in Our graduates are well • Politics
Europe, the USA, or Hong Kong known throughout • HM Armed Forces
the major UK political
parties. In fact, so many • The media
of them now work in • The Civil Service
Westminster that they’ve • Business and the
become affectionately commercial sector
known as ‘the Hull Mafia’.
• The charity sector
• Intelligence services
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugpolitics

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Our strong partnership with


Humberside Police means you can

Professional gain first-hand experience of policing


while studying, and be ready to start
your career after graduating.
Policing
This accredited programme will give you the AC C R E D I TAT I O N

knowledge, skills and behaviours for a career in Licensed by the College of


the police service. We have an excellent reputation Policing
in this field, and you’ll benefit from our links
with local, regional and national criminal justice
agencies.  Why study Professional Policing
at Hull?
✓O
 ur degree is designed in collaboration with
Humberside Police, and meets all aspects of the Put what you learn into practice in our purpose-
National Policing Curriculum built replica Crime Scene Training Facility
right here on campus. A recent addition to the
✓O
 pportunities to take part in policing projects, University, it provides detailed and realistic crime
as well as field trips to courts, police stations scenes for you to explore. Get hands on: collect
and prisons evidence, explore criminal activity and see the
✓S
 tudy with research leaders on issues like world of forensic science brought to life.
violent crime, social justice and desistance,
prisons and restorative justice, domestic  Where could this take you?
violence and cyber crime, to organised crime
All new police • Police officer
and intelligence
recruits must be • Community support
✓N
 etwork with significant regional and national qualified to degree officer
employers at our yearly Careers in Criminal level. This, combined
• Control room
Justice Fair with government
operator
commitment to
raise the number • Police analyst
of police officers, • Police service
means you’ll have volunteer
excellent employment
Want to find out more? opportunities after
hull.ac.uk/ugpolicing graduation.2

You will need to apply for the Special Constable training programme through Humberside
1 

Police, who will make the final decision on your application.


2 
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“ When I looked at the options


and the support offered in
Psychology at Hull, I was sold.
It’s so well structured, and
tailored to promote thinking
forward to what you may
want to do after you graduate.
Abigail Daniels

Psychology
Psychology ClinPsyD Graduate

Explore the science behind human behaviour, AC C R E D I TAT I O N

higher order mental functions (such as memory, All our BSc Psychology courses
perception and language acquisition), their are accredited by the British
underlying brain functions as well as mental Psychological Society
health challenges.

✓D
 evelop practical and technical skills which can  Why study Psychology at Hull?
help tackle real-life issues such as dementia
Our teaching is research-led and our staff of
✓O
 ption to graduate with a named-pathway experienced researchers and practitioners are
degree: BSc Psychology (Neuroscience), BSc experts in their fields. Our students are given a
Psychology (Applied Psychology), and BSc Personal Supervisor to provide both academic
Psychology (Clinical Psychology) and pastoral support throughout their studies. We
✓W
 ork as a research assistant or intern while you offer a fast-track route to qualifying as a Clinical
study, gaining hands-on experience for your CV Psychologist.¹

✓B
 Sc Psychology and BSc Psychology with
 Where could this take you?
Criminology offer an optional placement year in
industry Psychology is a • Clinical psychologist
diverse subject and • Educational
✓S
 tudy a semester abroad at one of our European our graduates go on
partner universities, including in the Netherlands, psychologist
to work in many areas.
Germany, Norway and Malta The transferable skills • Sports psychologist
you'll learn can be • Forensic psychologist
applied to many public • Occupational
and private sector psychologist
roles (e.g. teaching,
marketing and HR). • Social worker

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ugpsychology
¹A
 unique link between BSc Psychology and our Clinical Psychology Doctorate offers
University of Hull and York BSc Psychology students a fast-track to qualifying while
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Get hands-on with DJI Drones,


Turtlebot3 mobile robots and
Robotics humanoids like Baxter, Nao and
Pepper in our robotics lab. And

and Artificial digitally fabricate 3D models,


prototypes and parts for your

Intelligence
robotic systems in our Robotics Lab.

Drones are delivering life-saving medicines to Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

remote islands. Robots are being sent into some of Computer Science (p43), Game and Graphic Design (p54),
the most dangerous places on Earth. Automated Mechanical Engineering (p62)
warehouses are revolutionising the way businesses
operate. The world is ever-changing. And it needs
skilled, hands-on people to keep it turning. That’s W
 hy study Robotics and Artificial
where you come in.
Intelligence at Hull?
✓G
 ain a solid background in computer science Our guaranteed paid year in industry is a great
and programming, plus experience of the AI opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills
tools needed to enable robots to autonomously in the workplace, learn industry skills and make
operate in the real world yourself more employable after you graduate. Hull
also has many active student-led societies and
✓S
 tudy the impact of AI and robotics on society,
extracurricular opportunities – from hackathons to
and the ethical dilemmas that come with such
networking events with employers.
rapid advances in technology
✓A
 ccess motion capture environments for drones  Where could this take you?
and VR, AR and MR facilities in the Hull Immersive
Visualisation Environment (HIVE) You could help to • Robotics software
develop the latest developer/engineer
✓B
 ecome an expert in Python, an industry- tech – from driverless • AI developer
standard language used in many fields and cars to drones, space
especially in AI vehicles to technology- • Simulation engineer
assisted clothing. And • Autonomous vehicles
✓D
 evelop your professional skills and build a
you’ll be well-placed for architect
portfolio of work to show employers leadership roles because • R&D professional
you’ll have the skills to
integrate several areas
of engineering and
computer science.
Want to find out more?
hull.ac.uk/ugrobotics

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“ The teaching and support from


the department was fantastic.
Without their help I wouldn't
be the practitioner I am now.
Chelsea Higgins

Social Work
BA Social Work graduate

If you’re interested in a career that will make a real AC C R E D I TAT I O N

difference in people’s lives, BA Social Work could be Our Social Work degree is validated
for you. Our range of placement opportunities and by Social Work England²
expert staff with real-world experience will prepare
you for a career as an outstanding social work
practitioner.
 Why study Social Work at Hull?
✓S
 tudy issues like homelessness, drug and alcohol We’re one of the founding members of the
use, disability and mental health as well as social Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership, giving
welfare policies and the safeguarding of adults you access to some of the biggest employers of
and children social work practitioners in the area. And thanks
to those strong relationships, you’ll get a range
✓D
 evelop the skills to work with adults, children
of placement experiences located in inner cities,
and young people in a range of circumstances,
market towns and seaside resorts. This provides
and learn how to safeguard and protect people
you with a breadth of experience that makes you
where required
highly employable after graduation.
✓F
 lexible entry routes if you don’t meet our
entry requirements, including the University  Where could this take you?
Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice,
Thanks to our practice • Social worker
and the Alternative Route into Health and
placements, you’ll • Mental health
Social Care
have the real-world practitioner
know-how to back up
the theory. With our • Drug practitioner
degrees, you’ll clock up • Community worker
hundreds of hours in • Welfare rights advisor
a professional setting
• Youth justice office
giving you frontline
experience.

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ugsocial
¹ The Complete University Guide 2023.
² When you graduate from our accredited degree, you can apply to register as a
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“ Studying at Hull has provided me


with opportunities to work with
so many different people and
organisations. It’s easy to come

Sport, Health
through university just doing
what’s necessary, but by seeking
new experiences I’ve been given

and Exercise amazing opportunities.


Amber Amey

Science
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation graduate

You’ll combine theory with hands-on experience to AC C R E D I TAT I O N S

build a rewarding career in sport and health


fields at Team GB’s only Official University Partner.

✓D
 iscover the principles and theory that
underpin sport, health and exercise science W
 hy study Sport, Health and
✓G
 et hands-on experience on placements with Exercise Science at Hull?
professional sports teams, elite athletes and
You’ll be at a university that invests in our students’
local health providers
sporting potential. Each year we award scholarships
✓G
 ain the theoretical knowledge and real-world on our Talented Athlete Programme. As well as a
skills that are relevant to this growing market cash award, you get tailored support to suit you
and your sport. And you’ll benefit from our recent
✓L
 earn from tutors who work with both elite-
£16-million investment in sports facilities, and the
level sports performers and NHS patients, and
chance to join one of our 50 Athletic Union clubs.
who’ve collaborated with FIFA, the International
See page 26 for more details about Sport at Hull.
Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping
Agency
 Where could this take you?
✓A
 ccess our Health and Human Performance
Lab, Sport Rehabilitation Suite, Environmental You could work in • Sport rehabilitator
Chamber, Performance Analysis Suite, Exercise specialist areas like • Clinical exercise
Physiology Labs, Hull Injury and Performance professional sport, scientist
personal training and
Hub, and ‘Showcase kitchen’ • Sport scientist
NHS roles including
entering the NHS Scientist • Personal trainer
Training Programme. • Sport nutritionist
Graduates have secured
• Performance analyst
roles with football
clubs like Hull City and • Secondary or primary
Want to find out more? Middlesbrough FC. school teacher

hull.ac.uk/ugsport

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Our innovative two-year degrees


provide an opportunity to gain
a first degree while focussing on
your future ambition of becoming
a teacher. This is ideal if you're
convinced you want to teach, if

Teaching
you're thinking of changing your
career, or if you're looking to gain a
specialist first degree.
Studies
Are you passionate about becoming a teacher? Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N . . .
Our BA Primary Teaching Studies and BA/BSc Childhood and Family Studies (p42), Education Studies (p48)
Secondary Teaching Studies degrees provide
students with an accelerated route towards a
PGCE or taking on a teaching role in schools.
 Why study Teaching Studies
✓ Two-year accelerated programmes at Hull?
✓ Choose BA Primary Teaching Studies or Our experienced and committed team offers
BA/BSc Secondary Teaching Studies students their broad and in-depth expertise in
(available with a broad range of subject academic and professional practice.
specialisms)
Our extensive network of education settings
✓D
 evelop your understanding of learning and and schools provides students with experiences
teaching, gaining an in-depth knowledge of to observe professional practice and to see
curriculum subjects educational theory, research and policy in practice.
✓L
 earn about children’s and young people’s
development and needs  Where could this take you?
✓G
 ain valuable experience in school and After you graduate, you can go on to work in
educational settings schools as an unqualified teacher, or start initial
teacher training leading to Qualified Teacher
✓E
 xplore education theory, research, policy Status (e.g. PGCE). Graduates also pursue other
and practice postgraduate studies, work as home education
tutors, teach abroad, or take up educational roles
in the arts, heritage or local government sectors.

Want to find out more?


hull.ac.uk/ugeducation
1
(Joint 10th for Education) The Guardian University Rankings 2023.
2.
 K domicile full-time first degree leavers, Graduate Outcomes survey for the academic
U
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Whether you just want to better


understand animals, or work to
protect the biodiversity of the
planet, you'll get to study in depth
the species that interest you.
Zoology
Explore the amazing diversity of animal life on this Y O U M AY A L S O B E I N T E R E S T E D I N …

flexible degree, which combines traditional zoology Biology (p37), Earth and Environmental Science (p46),
with contemporary biology. It’s a course designed Environmental Science (p51), Marine Biology (p59)
for 21st-century scientists, opening pathways to
rewarding careers that make a real difference.
 Why study Zoology at Hull?
✓A
 unique blend of lab and field-based practical We’re a small, friendly, supportive group, which
teaching, packed with authentic assessments includes three winners of the Royal Society of
that test your learning, reducing the need for Biology’s Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of
exams
the Year Award.
✓C
 ore subjects include cell biology, evolution,
marine biology, biological diversity, We incorporate our diverse and globally-impactful
invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, ecology, research into our teaching, which makes for a
and animal behaviour. wide choice of final-year projects, with particular
✓O
 ptions in genetics and genomics, physiology, specialisms in the evolution of behaviour and the
animal welfare and ethics, geographical and monitoring, management and conservation of
environmental sciences, conservation, marine wildlife.
sciences and management, and Environmental
Impact Assessment  Where could this take you?
✓O
 ur degrees are built around skills requested Graduates work with • Zoologist
by bioscience employers, including genomic employers such as the • Conservation advisor
technologies, field survey techniques, GIS, and Environment Agency,
science communication skills Natural England, wildlife • Wildlife management
trusts and conservation • Ecological consultant
agencies. They also
• Animal husbandry
go into postgraduate
study, including our own and welfare
Want to find out more? taught and research • Research scientist
hull.ac.uk/ugbio Masters programmes,
or PhDs.

¹ Most overseas field trips run in the summer between the second and third year. There is an
extra charge but the trips are subsidised. Destinations listed above are currently included
in our list of field trip opportunities but may be subject to change.
² Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-
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How to apply to Hull


When you apply to Hull, you’ll have a team ready to answer your
questions every step of the way. From starting your application to
the day you secure a place to come here.

UCAS
UCAS For most of our full-time undergraduate
EARLY SEPT applications open courses, you apply through the Universities
2023 and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS points
Medicine UCAS Because most people apply through UCAS,
applications we generally list our entry requirements
deadline MID OCT
2023 in terms of UCAS tariff points – commonly
earned through A levels, BTECs, Cache
Diplomas or OCR Technicals.
UCAS applications
deadline for all other As a guide, we consider applications with
LATE JAN courses to guarantee predicted grades totalling 112 UCAS points
2024 equal consideration or above. If you have 80 tariff points or more
(but less than 112), you might want to think
about a Foundation Year (see page 31).

UCAS Extra opens To register and apply, go to ucas.com/students.


LATE FEB
2024
UCAS Extra
If you’ve used all five of your UCAS choices
Main UCAS but not had any offers, UCAS Extra lets you
application make one more choice.
LATE JUNE scheme closes
2024
Clearing
Clearing is how you get a place at university if
you’re not already holding an offer. Whether
UCAS Extra closes your grades are not what you’d hoped, you’ve
EARLY JULY
changed your mind about where you want
2024
to go, or you’ve only just decided to apply for
university, Clearing could be the option for you.

If your grades are higher than expected,


Clearing opens
you may be able to switch to a course or
EARLY JULY
2024 university with higher entry requirements.

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UCAS institution codes


H72 All Hull courses except Medicine H75 Medicine only (Hull York Medical School)

Typical entry requirements


UCAS points Example A Levels Example BTEC

Full-time undergraduate degree

112 UCAS points BBC DMM


120 UCAS points BBB DDM
128 UCAS points ABB DDM
Foundation year

80+ (but less than 112) UCAS points CDD/BCC MMP/MMM


Qualifications we accept

• A levels • Advanced Apprenticeships • Cache Diplomas • NVQs*


• AS levels • BTECs • EPQs • OCR Technicals*
• International * We consider these qualifications on
a case-by-case basis.

Go to ucas.com/tariff-calculator to work out how much your qualifications are worth in


UCAS points.

Mature student? International student?


You can apply in the same way through UCAS. To find out more about how to apply as an
And don’t worry about qualifications – your international student, please go to page 82
original education plus your career experience and visit hull.ac.uk/international. And for
might be enough. independent advice, please see ukcisa.org.uk.

Get the complete guide to


applying to university
 How to make the right choice for you
 Step-by-step student guide to applying
 Live chat for answers and advice
 How to write a winning personal statement Got a question?
 Specific advice for parents and carers Please call us on 01482 466100
or email study@hull.ac.uk, and
we’ll be happy to help.

Go to hull.ac.uk/applying-hub

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Your guide to
fees and funding

How much does it cost to study an undergraduate degree?

Are you a UK student?

Yes No

2022/23 student fees²


£9,250 per year1 £15,400 (non-science courses)
on a full-time degree or £18,300 (science courses) per year
for EU and international students

What loans are available?


There are two types of loan available to students from England:

Tuition Fee Loan Maintenance Loan


• Covers the full cost of your course fees • Helps with the cost of living
(currently £9,250 per year1) • Partially means tested
• Paid straight to the University • Paid straight into your bank account
• You won’t have to pay any of it at the start of each term
back until you’re earning above the • You won’t have to pay any of it
repayment threshold (£25,000) back until you’re earning above the
• After 40 years, any remaining debt is repayment threshold (£25,000)
written off – regardless of what you • After 40 years, any remaining debt is
still owe written off – regardless of what you
still owe

1
Subject to approval. This fee is subject to an increase in line with inflation. Maximum tuition fees are set by the Government.
² International student fees for 2024/25 were not announced at the time of printing. Please check hull.ac.uk/international for the most up to date fees.

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How much Maintenance Loan How much will I pay back?


am I eligible for? Just to recap, you don’t have to pay back
anything until your salary goes above the
This depends on your family’s income and where
repayment threshold. When that happens,
you’ll be living while you’re at university.
the amount you’re earning determines
what your loan repayment will be. Any
The table below shows how much students could
repayments you make go towards paying
receive to help cover their living costs in 2023/24.
off both your Maintenance Loan and
Tuition Fee Loan – you don’t have to make
separate repayments.
Living away Living at
Household income
from home home

£25,000 or less £9,978 £8,400


£30,000 £9,265 £7,694
Annual income Monthly payment
£35,000 £8,552 £6,988
£40,000 £7,839 £6,282 £25,000 or less £0
£45,000 £7,125 £5,576 £30,000 £37.50
£50,000 £6,412 £4,869 £35,000 £75.00
£55,000 £5,699 £4,163 £40,000 £112.50
£60,000 £4,986 £3,698 £45,000 £150.00
£62,343 or above £4,651 £3,698 £50,000 £187.50

Your money goes Need a financial


further here boost? We can help.
We’re the UK's most affordable We offer non-repayable cash
city, according to a 2022 cost awards to students who are
of living survey by Numbeo.3 estranged from their parents,
Cheaper than Leeds, Lincoln, are care leavers, or young
Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, adult carers. We also offer
Nottingham, Sheffield, Derby, a Child Grant to students
Birmingham, and more. who have children and a low
household income. Or if you
just want to budget better,
Thousands of jobs and visit hull.ac.uk/money for
paid placements savvy advice.
Our internship programme
includes flexible options you
can do alongside your studies.
We advertise thousands of jobs
every year, and can give you
advice on how to be successful in
applications and interviews.

Find out more and get in touch


hull.ac.uk/money

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Our support.
Your hard work.

Together,
unstoppable.
With our team of academics, advisors
and experts by your side, there’s no
stopping you.
Whether it’s about money, your health or your studies, or
you need pointing in the right career direction, you only
have to ask. We won’t meddle, pry or preach, but we will do
everything we can to help. Before you arrive, while you’re
here, and even after you’ve left.

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WHEELCHAIR D
 isability, inclusion &
learning differences
• When you accept your place, we’ll ask
about any temporary or ongoing support
you might need – whatever your disability,
physical or visual impairment, or learning
difference.
• We can help you to apply for Disabled
Students’ Allowances (DSAs).
• Get DSA-funded specialist one-to-one
study support.

BRIEFCASE-BLANK Careers PEOPLE-PANTS-SIMPLE Mature students


• Gain CV-boosting experience, with • Study skills a little rusty? We’ll help you get
placements, paid internships and back up to speed.
volunteering opportunities.
• Need to bring the kids in? Book our Family
• Get insider advice from your industry on Room, with desks, computers and a children’s
our e-Mentoring programme. play area.
• Sign up to The Hull Employability Awards
to make employers stand up and take HEAD-SIDE-BRAIN Mental health
notice. • Get help from experienced advisors.
• Network with employers at workshops, • Gain free access to our Student Assistance
jobs fairs and presentations. Programme (SAP), a 24/7 helpline where you
can talk about anything affecting your mental
SUITCASE-MEDICAL Health & safety health and wellbeing.
• Our campus is monitored by security • Use our ‘Report a Concern’ service if you’re
24 hours a day, with on-site staff at worried about a friend, family member, or
The Courtyard and Westfield Court. other student.
• We can provide escorts to make sure you
get to your accommodation safely after
late lectures or seminars.

BOOK-OPEN-COVER Study skills


• Our Study Skills team can help you with
studying, researching, writing, referencing,
presenting or ICT skills.
• Get flexible study support with webinars,
group workshops, online self-help guides
or one-to-one appointments.

Find out about our support services


hull.ac.uk/support

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International students
Choosing a university is a life-shaping decision, especially for
international students moving further away from home. We believe
that we have the perfect combination of heritage and high-tech, in
an inspiring and nurturing place, to help you truly flourish.
Join one of our webinars Changing lives since 1927
Our regular online events give you the chance to A degree from Hull is a hallmark of quality. As one
find out more about our courses, applying to Hull of the oldest universities in England, we have a
and what it’s like to live and study in the UK. Go to reputation for delivering life-changing research
hull.ac.uk/international/meet-with-us and discovering new talent.
for more details.
Fully equipped
Meet us in your country Everywhere you look, you will see our
Our representatives regularly visit university commitment to your future. State-of-the-art labs,
exhibitions overseas to meet potential students. professional performance spaces, a world-class
To find out more, visit hull.ac.uk/country. library and modern accommodation.

A global community of
staff, students and alumni
from over 100 countries

Take our 360° virtual tour


Discover our campus and city before
you arrive, and imagine where you
could be studying and living.

Go to virtualtour.hull.ac.uk

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Entry requirements
You can find typical entry requirements at hull.ac.uk/international. Or email us at global@hull.ac.uk
to find out more.

English language qualifications Foundation programmes


We accept a range of English language If you do not meet our entry requirements, you
qualifications, including IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, may be able to join our foundation programme,
Cambridge 1119 O Level, CPE, HKDSE, Indian ONCAMPUS Hull, for Business, Law, Politics,
Standard XII, and WAEC. Science and Engineering courses. When you
successfully complete it, you are guaranteed entry
to a relevant University of Hull degree programme.
English language programmes
We run a variety of pre-sessional courses to help To find out more, go to oncampus.global/hull.
you prepare for your studies at Hull.

To find out more, please visit hull.ac.uk/efl.


Scholarships
We offer a range of tuition fee reductions for
international undergraduate students. To find out
more, please go to hull.ac.uk/scholarships.

How to apply
You can apply directly through a University of
You can apply through the UK’s centralised Hull representative in your country. To find a
admission service (UCAS) at UCAS.com. representative, visit hull.ac.uk/country and
select your country.

Visa and immigration When you get here


You can check if you need a visa at Our WelcomeFest includes international orientation
gov.uk/check-uk-visa. and briefing sessions, plus lots of social activities
for all students where you can try new things and
For free visa advice and support, please get in meet new people. We also offer a FREE airport pick-
touch with us. up service from Manchester Airport and Heathrow
airports.
Guaranteed accommodation
All new students are guaranteed a single person Contact us
room within our University owned, managed
mobile +44 (0)1482 462190
or directed accommodation if you sign up by
1 October. Please note, there is no on-campus envelope global@hull.ac.uk
provision for families. The University does not ARROW-POINTER hull.ac.uk/international/meet-with-us
offer childcare.

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Course Directory
UCAS CODE TYPICAL OFFER

Foundation Study Work UCAS Example Example


COURSE TITLE Standard Notes
year abroad placement points A levels BTEC
BSc Accounting N400 NN1G *^ N402 N401 112 BBC DMM a, s
BSc Accounting and Financial
NN43 NN1G *^ NN4J NN4H 112 BBC DMM a, s
Management
BA Acting § W410 112 BBC DMM a
BA American Studies T703 * T701 112 BBC DMM a
BSc Biochemistry C700 C703 * 120 BBB DDM a, d
BSc Biology C100 C101 * 120 BBB DDM a, f
BEng Biomedical Engineering H160 H166 * H161 128 ABB DDM a, h
MEng Biomedical Engineering H163 H164 128 ABB DDM a, h
BSc Biomedical Engineering H166 * 80
BSc Biomedical Science BC99 BC9Y * 112 BBC DMM a, f
BA British Politics and Legislative
L230 128 ABB DDM a
Studies
BA Business Economics L120 NN1G *^ L121 L122 120 BBB DDM a, s
BA Business Management N100 NN1G *^ N101 N121 112 BBC DMM a
BA Business Management with
NC14 NN1G *^ NC16 NC15 112 BBC DMM a, s
Accounting
BA Business Management with
N124 NN1G *^ N126 N127 112 BBC DMM a
Entrepreneurship
BA Business Management with
NN16 NN1G *^ NN18 NN17 112 BBC DMM a, s
Financial Management
BA Business Management with
N600 NN1G *^ N601 N602 112 BBC DMM a
Human Resource Management
BA Business Management with
NJ99 NN1G *^ NJ9C NJ9B 112 BBC DMM a
Logistics and Supply Chain
BA Business Management with
NNC1 NN1G *^ NNC2 NNC7 112 BBC DMM a
Marketing
BEng Chemical Engineering H810 H812 * H813 128 ABB DDM a, h
MEng Chemical Engineering H811 H815 128 ABB DDM a, h
BSc Chemistry F100 120 BBB DDM a, j
MChem Chemistry F102 F103 128 ABB DDM a, j
BSc Computer Science G400 G401 * G403 G404 112 BBC DMM a, s
MEng Computer Science G402 120 BBB DDM a, s
BSc Computer Science (Artificial
G700 G701 * G703 G702 112 BBC DMM a, s
Intelligence)
MEng Computer Science (Artificial
G704 120 BBB DDM a, s
Intelligence)
BSc Computer Science (Software
G600 G601 * G602 G603 112 BBC DMM a, s
Engineering)
MEng Computer Science (Software
G604 120 BBB DDM a, s
Engineering)
BSc Computer Science for Games
G490 G491 * G493 G494 112 BBC DMM a, s
Programming
MEng Computer Science for Games
G492 120 BBB DDM a, s
Programming
BA Creative Writing and English WQ83 112-120 a

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UCAS CODE TYPICAL OFFER

Foundation Study Work UCAS Example Example


COURSE TITLE Standard Notes
year abroad placement points A levels BTEC
BA Creative Writing and Film
WW86 112 BBC DMM a
Studies
BA Criminology M930 M931 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
BA Criminology and Sociology LM39 112 BBC DMM a
BA Criminology with Forensic
M9F4 112 BBC DMM a
Science
BA Criminology with Law M9M1 M931 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
BA Criminology with Psychology M9C8 112 BBC DMM a
BA Drama and Theatre Practice W400 112 BBC DMM a
BA Early Childhood Education and
X320 N/A w
Care (Top Up)
BA Early Childhood Studies X312 X322 *^ 104 BCC DMM a, t
BSc Earth and Environmental
F640 F641 * F643 F642 120 BBB DDM a, k
Science
BSc Economics L115 NN1G *^ L116 L117 120 BBB DDM a, s
BEd Education and Childhood
X321 N/A w
Studies (Top Up)
BA Education Studies X300 X322 *^ 104 BCC DMM a, t
BEng Electrical and Electronic
H604 H620 * H608 128 ABB DDM a, h
Engineering
MEng Electrical and Electronic
H605 H611 128 ABB DDM a, h
Engineering
BA English Q300 Q303 * 112-120 a
BA English Language and
Q302 Q303 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
Literature
BSc Environmental Science F751 F757 * F755 F753 120 BBB DDM a, k
BA Film Studies W631 W632 * 112 BBC DMM a
BSc Finacial Management N340 NN1G *^ N342 N341 112 BBC DMM a, s
BSc Forensic Science F410 F411 * 112 BBC DMM a, e
BA Game Design W291 P301*^ W281 112 BBC DMM a
BA Geography L700 L702 * L703 L701 120 BBB DDM a
BSc Geography F800 F802 * F803 F801 120 BBB DDM a
BA Graphic Design W210 112 BBC DMM a
BA History V100 V103 * 112-120 a
BA History and Politics LV21 L201 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
BA International Business N120 NN1G *^ N125 N123 112 BBC DMM a
LLB Law M100 M102 *^ 120 BBB DDM a
LLB Law (European Legal Studies) M103 120 BBB DDM a
LLB Law and Legislative Studies ML12 128 ABB DDM a
LLB Law Senior Status M101 N/A v
LLB Law with Business
M1N1 M102 *^ M1N2 120 BBB DDM a
Management
LLB Law with Criminology M1M2 M102 *^ M1M3 120 BBB DDM a
LLB Law with Politics M1L2 M102 *^ M1L3 120 BBB DDM a
BSc Marine Biology C160 C164 * 120 BBB DDM a, f
BA Marketing N500 NN1G *^ N502 N550 112 BBC DMM a

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UCAS CODE TYPICAL OFFER

Foundation Study Work UCAS Example Example


COURSE TITLE Standard Notes
year abroad placement points A levels BTEC
BA Marketing and Management N504 NN1G *^ N503 N551 112 BBC DMM a
BSc Mathematics G100 G104 * 120 BBB DDM a, h
BEng Mechanical Engineering H300 H302 * H303 128 ABB DDM a, h
MEng Mechanical Engineering H301 H305 128 ABB DDM a, h
BEng Mechanical and Medical
HB38 HB37 * HB36 128 ABB DDM a, h
Engineering
MEng Mechanical and Medical
HBH8 HBH7 128 ABB DDM a, h
Engineering
BA Media Production W374 P301*^ 112 BBC DMM a
BA Media Studies P306 P301 * 112 BBC DMM a
MB BS Medicine † A100 N/A AAA y
MB BS Medicine with a Gateway
A101 N/A BBC z
Year †
BSc Midwifery B720 120 BBB DDM b, p
BA Music W300 112 BBC DMM a, n, o
BA Music (Community & Education) W306 112 BBC DMM a, n, o
BA Music (Performance) W303 112 BBC DMM a, n, o
BA Music (Popular Music) W305 112 BBC DMM a, n, o
BA Music (Songwriting) W304 112 BBC DMM a, n, o
BA Music Production W370 112 BBC DMM a, n
BSc Nursing (Adult) B740 112 BBC DMM b, p
BSc Nursing (Child) B730 120 BBB DDM b, p
BSc Nursing (Learning Disability) B761 112 BBC DMM b, p
BSc Nursing (Mental Health) B760 112 BBC DMM b, p
BSc Operating Department Practice B990 112 BBC DMM b, p
BSc Paramedic Science B780 120 BBB DDM b, u
BA Philosophy V500 V501 * 120 BBB DDM a
BA Philosophy, Politics and
L0V0 L201 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
Economics
BSc Physics F300 F301 * 120 BBB DDM a, g
MPhys Physics F303 128 ABB DDM a, g
BSc Physics with Astrophysics F3F5 120 BBB DDM a, g
MPhys Physics with Astrophysics F3FM 128 ABB DDM a, g
BSc Physiotherapy B160 128 ABB DDM c, m, r
BA Politics L200 L201 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
BA Politics and International
L290 L201 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
Relations
BA Primary Teaching X120 112 BBC DMM a, q
BSc Professional Policing M9P4 112 BBC DMM a
FdEd Professional Practice in Early
X313 N/A x
Years 0-8 (Foundation Degree)
BSc Psychology C800 C802 * 120 BBB DDM a, s
BSc Psychology with Criminology C8M9 C8M8 * 120 BBB DDM a, s
BSc Robotics and Artificial
HI40 HI41 * HI43 HI42 112 BBC DMM a, i
Intelligence

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Foundation Study Work UCAS Example Example


COURSE TITLE Standard Notes
year abroad placement points A levels BTEC
MEng Robotics and Artificial
HI44 120 BBB DDM a, i
Intelligence
BA Social Work L500 120 BBB DDM b, r
BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition C613 C614 * 112 BBC DMM a
BSc Sport and Exercise Science C610 C611 * 112 BBC DMM a
BSc Sport Rehabilitation C602 C605 * 112 BBC DMM a
BSc Sports Coaching and
CB69 CB68 * 112 BBC DMM a
Performance Science
BSc Theoretical Physics F340 120 BBB DDM a, g
MPhys Theoretical Physics F341 128 ABB DDM a, g
BA War and Politics L252 L201 *^ 112 BBC DMM a
BA Working with Children, Young
L591 X322 *^ 104 BCC DMM a, t
People and Families
BSc Zoology C300 C301 * 120 BBB DDM a, f

NOTES
* A Foundation Year offers an alternative entry route onto our degree m. You also need A level at grade B or above (or equivalent) in one of the
programmes and entry requirements are different; a typical offer is 80 following subjects: Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education. For
UCAS points but we do review each application on a case-by-case basis. A level Biology, this must include a Pass in the practical element for
See page 31 or contact our Admissions service for further details. reformed A levels completed in 2017 or later.
^ Upon successful completion of this foundation year, you can either n. You also need A level Music or Music Technology at grade C or above
continue with the degree you originally applied to study, or join Year 1 of (or equivalent).
any other undergraduate degree that has the same foundation year as an o. You should be at a minimum of Grade 7 standard in your instrumental or
entry route (subject to meeting any other requirements for that degree). vocal studies. Musicians who can demonstrate performance at this level
† This degree is delivered by Hull York Medical School (HYMS). but who have not taken practical examinations can also apply.
Visit hyms.ac.uk for more information. p. You must also have GCSE Mathematics, English and Science at
§ This is a new degree that is currently pending final validation. This Grade C/4.
means that we intend to offer this programme, but it hasn't received final q. You must also have GCSE Mathematics, English Language and Science
University approval yet. Please see our website for the latest information at Grade C/4.
about this course, or contact our admissions team.
r. You must also have GCSE Mathematics and English Language at
a. Your points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but at least Grade C/4.
80 points should be from A levels, or a combination of appropriate Level
3 qualifications. s. You must also have GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 or Level 2
Functional Skills in Maths.
b. Your points should be from three or more A levels, or a combination of
appropriate Level 3 qualifications. t. You must also have GCSE English Langauge/Literature at Grade C/4.
c. Your points should be from three or more A levels (excluding General u. You must also have GCSE Mathematics, English and Science at Grade
Studies), or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. C/4. The Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner qualification is
acceptable along with the relevant GCSE English & Maths at grade C/4.
d. You also need A level Biology and Chemistry at grade B or above
(or equivalent), including a Pass in the practical element in Chemistry v. You must have a 2:2 Honours degree or better in a non-law subject.
for reformed A levels completed in 2017 or later. Applied Science may w. You will need to be on placement with Level 5 sector-specific
be considered. qualifications, such as an early years sector-endorsed foundation degree/
e. You also need A level Biology or Chemistry at grade C or above (or HND, plus some work experience with 0-5 year olds; or a foundation
equivalent), including a Pass in the practical element for reformed A degree and substantial experience of working with 0-5 year olds; or a
levels completed in 2017 or later. Applied Science may be considered. vocational degree plus substantial experience of working with 0-5 year
olds in a non-educational role.
f. You also need A level Biology at grade C or above (or equivalent),
including a Pass in the practical element in Biology for reformed A levels x. You will need a minimum of two years of childcare experience.
completed in 2017 or later. Applied Science may be considered. y. Our standard offer is AAA at A level, including Biology and Chemistry.
g. You also need A level Maths and Physics at grade B or above Resits are accepted if BBB is achieved in the first sitting. You must be
(or equivalent), including a Pass in the practical element in Physics for predicted AAB or above to apply. You must also have 6 GCSEs at level
reformed A levels completed in 2017 or later. 9-4 / grade A*-C or equivalent, including English Language and Maths
at Grade 6/B or above. You will need to achieve Band 1, 2 or 3 in the
h. You also need A level Maths at grade B or above (or equivalent). Situational Judgement Test part of the UCAT in the year of application.
i. You also need A level Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent). You can find our full entry requirements, selection procedure and details
j. You also need A level Chemistry at grade B or above (or equivalent), of contextual offers at www.hyms.ac.uk/entry-requirements.
including a Pass in the practical element in Chemistry for reformed z. Our standard offer is BBC at A level, with Bs in Biology and Chemistry.
A levels completed in 2017 or later. Applied Science may be considered. Resits are permitted. You should not be predicted or have achieved
k. You also need A level at grade C or above (or equivalent) in one of the higher than ABB to apply. You must also have 5 GCSEs at level 9-4 / grade
following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental A*-C or equivalent, including English Language and Maths at Grade
Science, Geography, Geology, Maths or Physics. For A level Biology, 6/B or above. You will need to achieve Band 1, 2 or 3 in the Situational
Chemistry and Physics, this must include a Pass in the practical element Judgement Test part of the UCAT in the year of application. You can
for reformed A levels completed in 2017 or later. find our full entry requirements, selection procedure and details of
contextual offers at www.hyms.ac.uk/entry-requirements.

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Glossary
Alumni Joint combined honours
Alumni are graduates of the University. Once A degree that covers two subjects, with your
you’ve graduated, you’ll join them as part of time split equally between them, like History
our global network. and Politics, Business Management and
Marketing, etc.
Bachelors degree
A full-time Bachelors or undergraduate Major/minor
degree usually lasts three or four years. A degree where you specialise in one subject
All ours are ‘honours’ degrees: a higher (major) while gaining insight into another
academic standard than an ‘ordinary’ degree. (minor), like Psychology with Criminology,
Law with Politics, etc.
Clearing
Clearing is how people without a university Mature student
offer can apply for any remaining places A mature student is anyone aged 21 or over
between July and September. See page 76. when starting their undergraduate degree.

Credits Modules
To gain your degree, you must pass with Each degree is made up of modules. Some
enough credits. Most of our modules are span a year, others one trimester. Some are
worth 20 credits, and you can earn 120 core, others optional. Each is assessed and
credits each academic year. your average score is your result for the year.

Deferred entry Offer


Want to take a year out before uni? We’re Received an offer from us? Congratulations!
happy to accept deferred entry applications If it’s conditional, you’ll need to meet certain
through UCAS. Call 01482 466100 or email entry requirements to confirm your place. If
admissions@hull.ac.uk to find out more. it’s unconditional, you can secure your place
by accepting our offer as your firm choice.
Firm choice
When you receive university offers, Part-time
you nominate your preferred one: your Part-time students take fewer modules each
‘firm choice’. You can also pick a second year. So you can take a part-time degree over
‘insurance’ option. a longer period than the full-time equivalent.

Foundation year Seminars and tutorials


An extra year of study at the start of a course, Delivered in smaller groups than lectures,
designed for students who don’t meet the seminars offer you the chance to discuss,
requirements for direct entry onto one of our debate, present and take part in group work.
degrees. See page 31. Tutorials are usually one-to-one with
your lecturer.
IELTS
The International English Language Testing Single honours
System. A standardised English language A single honours degree focuses entirely on
test for non-native speakers. IELTS covers one subject.
listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Trimester
Integrated Masters degree Academic years are divided into three
Four-year degree that includes a postgraduate trimesters, with exams at the end of each
year. So, instead of earning a BA, BSc or BEng, trimester.
you leave with a higher qualification like an
MChem, MPhys, MMath, MBus, etc.

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Get in touch
Admissions The (not so) small print
01482 466100 The information in this brochure is provided by the University
study@hull.ac.uk of Hull, and is for general information purposes only.
hull.ac.uk/admissions We do everything possible to keep the information up
to date and correct. But we make no representations or
warranties of any kind, expressed or implied. Whether
UCAS about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability
or availability with respect to the publication or the
0371 468 0468 | ucas.com information, products, services or related graphics
Our institution code is H72. contained in the publication for any purpose. Any reliance
For Medicine, apply to H75. you place on this information is strictly at your own risk.
We’re continually adapting and evolving our courses so
that we meet the changing needs and expectations of our
Accommodation students and employers. We check that our programmes
01482 466042 reflect national benchmarks; that they enhance our
rooms@hull.ac.uk students’ skills; that they’re relevant to you and to your
hull.ac.uk/accommodation potential future employers; and that they meet the
demands of regulatory bodies (for example, to earn
accreditations that are essential in some subjects and for
Student finance some professions).

01482 463002 What this all means is that the course information in this guide
hefunding@hull.ac.uk is correct at the time of going to print. But – for the reasons
hull.ac.uk/money we outlined above – some of our courses could still change
before you start University in September. You can find all the
latest information on the course pages of our website. Or if
you have any questions or need further info, you can contact
International Office our admissions team at study@hull.ac.uk
01482 462190 In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage.
global@hull.ac.uk Including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss
hull.ac.uk/international or damage. Or any loss or damage whatsoever from loss of
data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use
of this publication.
Immigration For the latest on our programmes, please go to the course
01482 462222 pages on our website.
hull.ac.uk/immigrationadvice

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