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The University of Hull prides itself on helping students discover how to reach for the best by offering teaching facilities, opportunities, ambition and inspiration to succeed. With beliefs like that, it’s no surprise that Hull is the only Official University Partner of Team GB – a partnership that is promising a wide range of opportunities for students across all subjects.
The university’s inclusive and diverse single-site campus is home to more than 15,000 students from around 100 countries. As the 14th oldest university in England, students will benefit from the long-established links and expertise developed over the universities 90-plus year history.
The university spreads its subjects and specialisms across four faculties:
At Hull students are taught by experts across chosen fields. The same people who are doing the research, writing the textbooks, authoring academic papers, attracting funding, speaking at conferences, collaborating with industry, contributing to the national press and discussing their subject on radio or TV. Every time students listen to one of their lectures, pick their brains in a tutorial or plug into their network of contacts, the students will be getting a major boost to their own prospects.
The university was awarded Silver in the 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework – a Government initiative to recognise excellence in teaching and learning. A reason for this was the high level of student satisfaction with teaching and academic support on offer, which tends to lead to excellent student outcomes.
The university has also appeared twice in Universities UK’s list of ‘100 discoveries by British universities that have changed the world’. This was in recognition of their globally renowned breakthrough in liquid crystal displays, facilitating the technology for screens on phones, TVs and laptops, and for their pioneering work on a bone density scanner which enabled earlier detection of osteoporosis.
Unlike many other universities, Hull’s campus is set on a single site not far from the city-centre. Among its mix of traditional ivy-covered buildings, shiny new multimillion-pound labs, modern library and lecture theatres, students will find the majority of the student accommodation only ever a few minutes’ walk away from core facilities.
The leafy Avenues area, where the campus is located, is home to some of Hull’s best cafes, bars and independent shops. Only a short bus ride away are the major high street stores, cinemas and tourist attractions of Hull city centre – with the KC Stadium, home to Hull City AFC football club and Hull FC, one of the city’s two top-flight rugby league teams – also nearby.
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“If I had to bring it down to 2 words it would be absolutely amazing. Uni of Hull provides anything and everything you need from a university.
“Overall my uni experience has been very good. I'm on an engaging course that has interested me and helped me towards employment, and I have also found many friends and had lots of fun”
“I love it, my time here has been amazing, and I expect it to continue to be. I picked the perfect course for my future career and the nightlife/social scene is a massive bonus.”
95.9% of students at the University of Hull are in work or further study within six months of graduating (Higher Education Statistics Agency).
Through the university’s Careers, Entrepreneurship and Study Abroad Service, students can access a range of support – including placements, internships and work experience, support for entrepreneurship, volunteering opportunities and employer mentoring – throughout a student’s studies and post- graduation.
Students can also learn how to start their own business. If a student is looking to follow their own passions by setting up their own hustle, the university’s Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Society will help to develop ideas, provide students with key skills such as project management and marketing, and put students in contact with established entrepreneurs.
If a student’s idea takes off, there is number of start-ups based in the university’s own Enterprise Centre which benefit from a professional base of operations and a wealth of practical advice and support. More than 100 new businesses have taken their first steps in this purpose-built facility. The centre is also the home of For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO), a highly regarded network of business mentors that exists to help and support other entrepreneurs in Hull and East Yorkshire.
All academic programmes are regularly reviewed to ensure that they offer the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to prosper in the workplace. These attributes are recognised in the university’s own Hull Employability Awards which can be earned on top of degrees and stand as an endorsement of students’ employability.
The university has produced thousands of dedicated, dynamic graduates who have gone on to achieve success at the top of their game – from commerce and politics and science and arts. Their alumni include:
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“The careers department are always available whether you want help writing a CV or doing a mock interview they will help you. They also offer the Hull Employability Award which offers a range of activities to help you build skills and you get an award at the end. A lot of courses offer placement years or a year abroad but even if yours doesn't then your tutor and the careers department are always helpful in finding summer placements or a way for you to try out the industry.
” There are skills courses you can take and career advisers readily available as well as a website dedicated to finding jobs to fit your specification and multiple career fairs per a year.
There is regularly job fairs provided by the university as well as facilities and support to boost your prospects.
Most of the university’s undergraduate degree programmes are completed over three- or four-years full time (depending on whether a student adds a study abroad or industry placement year or takes a foundation year before the start of their programme). Student can choose from:
Most of the undergraduate degrees are built around a modular system designed so that student can put together their own course using a series of study blocks or modules.
Usually, six of these are taken per year – normally three from the start of term to Christmas, and three more between January and the summer (Although some modules might weigh double the usual count and run for the full year).
Some modules are ‘core’ or ‘compulsory’ (meaning they’re essential to the course, and students have to take them), but many courses have optional elements, allowing the student to customise their studies according to interest. Resulting in students getting a degree which best suits them.
There is also a variety of extra course options available such as:
At Hull, students come into regular direct contact with academic staff in lectures and seminars, where questions are always welcomed. Student have one-to-one tutorials throughout their studies, in which an academic will act as their individual supervisor. In these tutorials, students have stimulating discussions about thier subject and the supervisors share his or her expertise, and refer students to the latest research in the field. Student supervisors also provide students with reassurance and direction, providing valuable feedback on academic progress and on specific pieces of work. Finally, student supervisor can refer students to the appropriate advisory services for any extra support that may be needed.
In their Whatuni reviews, students praised the accessibility of academic help, as well as the lecturers for their passion and high teaching standards.
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
We have Academic Support Tutors who we have one to one meetings with and are really help with making sure we’re enjoying the course.
“The start and course structure are fantastic, very knowledgeable and supportive. The teaching is brilliant”
"I like that there are multiple types of assessment types in each module as it means that everyone can do well even if one assessment type is not for you. Plus, the ability to choose modules that interest me in the final 2 years has been great for allowing me to focus on what I love.”
“Approachable and knowledgeable faculty, great guiders. Challenging intellectuals”
Hull University Union is a charity run for students by students. Students automatically become a member when they embark on study with the University of Hull.
There are five full time Sabbatical Officers elected annually: a President, Vice-President Education, Vice-President Activities, Vice-President Inclusivity and Diversity, and Vice-President Sport.
The union aims to help students during their time at the university- organising events and activities, supporting student needs and most important of all, making sure students have a great time! Students particularly praise the events in their reviews. For example, there isn’t just Freshers’ Week at Hull, there’s a two-week WelcomeFest to really help students settle in.
The students’ union offers more than 140 sports and societies for students to get involved in. There are all the ones students might expect like football, cricket and netball, plus loads more like archery, lacrosse, dodgeball, go-karting and Ultimate Frisbee.
It’s also home to four eateries, including an ice cream parlour. And for nightlife, it’s home to the £3.6 million Asylum nightclub which has hosted performances from Tom Odell, Chase & Status, Professor Green and much more.
The students’ union has received multiple awards in recent years, including winning a gold award from the Students’ Union Evaluation Initiative.
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“There is plenty of facilities and representatives at the union, with an open door policy, they always help were they can”.
“They offer a wide range of things and activities. Alongside this the union contains entertainment spaces, book shops and loads of food places. Whenever we have a lecture break most people head there.”
“Great union, offer a wide range of facilities and services”
“The student union is very focused on representing the students opinions and pushing them forward into making changes. The facilities are wonderful as well”
The University of Hull has a range of accommodation to suit all budgets.
All unaccompanied, first-year students are guaranteed a room in university owned or partnered accommodation if they apply by 1 October. Broadband, utility bills and contents insurance are included in the rent, which is split into instalments timed to fit with student loan payments.
University accommodation also offers laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, bike storage, 24/7 security and welfare support, and a communal cleaner.
Options include:
Based on campus, Westfield Court offers a range of accommodation from single rooms and en-suite halls to one-bedroom apartments. A self-catered area with 24-hour security, this accommodation is suitable for nursing/midwifery and postgraduate students as it offers 51-week long contracts. Prices range from. £129.99 – £210.00 p/w.
This accommodation includes a mix of standard and deluxe en-suite rooms, including stunning rooftop apartments. Based on campus, the Courtyard offers comfy lounges, a games room, multi-function room complete with large screen projector and spacious kitchens. Because it offers 51-week contracts, this accommodation is also suitable for nursing/midwifery and postgraduate students. Prices range from £147.00 - £210.00 p/w.
This on-campus accommodation with 24-hour security offers en-suite rooms with single beds. Kitchen and dining areas are shared between eight people and all rooms are fitted with a desk, chair, shelves and 3 three-drawer cabinet. Because it offers 51-week contracts, this accommodation is also suitable for nursing/midwifery and postgraduate students. Prices range from £125.02 - £135.03 p/w, however because Taylor Court is currently undergoing refurbishment, if students select one of the upgraded rooms, they will pay slightly more.
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“Good, good size and good price. Has everything a student needs.”
“Very clean, modern and quite a refreshing vibe.”
“It is great fun! Making lots of new friends. Living in a student area and don’t have to walk that long to the campus.”
The University of Hull is investing £300 million on transforming its red-brick campus into a world-class 21st Century learning and research environment.
The most iconic building on campus is the magnificent seven-floor Brynmor Jones Library, which had a £28-million refurb in 2015. It’s open 24/7 during term time and offers students access to more than a million books, journals and periodicals, as well as flexible spaces for individual and group study, an array of helpful technology, an art gallery and a popular café.
Not many universities can boast a world-class concert and performance venue at the heart of their campus. Middleton Hall includes a concert hall, surround-sound cinema, industry-standard recording and rehearsing facilities, and a café. With that and the Gulbenkian Theatre on campus, there are always performances to enjoy – and chance for students to take centre stage.
In 2017, the state-of-the-art Allam Medical Building, opened by Her Majesty The Queen, won The Guardian’s ‘Buildings that inspire’ award. The university’s latest addition is the new £16 million on-campus sports offering including The Beacon, with something to suit everyone.
The campus also boasts cafés, bars, an award-winning nightclub and the Sports and Fitness Centre which includes a well-equipped gym and international standard squash courts. Outside playing fields include a full size floodlit all-weather football pitch and a smaller floodlit training pitch, as well as facilities for netball, tennis, hockey, rugby, cricket and American football.
Student reviewers on Whatuni had particularly high praise for the university’s library which they regularly described as, “excellent”, “incredible” and “very useful.”
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“They have recently invested a lot onto campus and you can really tell! The library is one of the reasons that I loved Hull when I looked around. It is 7 floors and is super modern and I loved that it was open 24/7. For my course the labs are really important, and I have loved having access to so much technology that some of the other University's just did not offer at all”
“Excellent. There is a brand-new gym on campus, as well it is working with Team GB. The Union offers a wide range of services, including welfare and advice centres”
“The facilities at the university are excellent and have been heavily invested in to improve student experience “
Hull was the 2017 UK City of Culture, a title it gets to celebrate through to 2021.
There are annual festivals for film, comedy, jazz, photography, science, literature and music, and big-name events such as Freedom Festival, Humber Street Sesh and Pride – one the biggest free Pride events in the country with more than 50,000 people filling the streets with colour in 2019. Hull’s full of life and colour – and it’s celebrated for it. Hull was even named “One of the best places to live in the UK.”, by the Sunday Times in 2017.
The cobbled streets of the atmospheric Old Town have been used in period dramas, while the burgeoning Fruit Market district is fast becoming a vibrant cultural quarter, of boutique markets, live music, art exhibitions and more. Visitors flock to The Deep, the Marina and the Museum Quarter. Closer to the university, the Victorian villas of the Avenues area nestle alongside a plethora of bars, coffee shops and boutiques.
Live music can be enjoyed at Fruit, Welly and the Adelphi, while the city’s theatres – including the renowned Hull Truck – attract nationwide tours of musicals, plays and comedians. Sports fans can choose between Hull City, two Super League rugby teams, and ice hockey at Hull Arena.
It’s home to global industry players including Siemens Gamesa, Smith & Nephew and RB, and the city’s Centre for Digital Information (C4DI), which has become a hub for all sorts of creative digital start-ups. It all adds up to a buzz reflected on the streets in an exciting blend of boutique shops, restaurants and venues.
62.5% of UK students who study at Hull love the region so much they choose to live and work there after they graduate (UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17 published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018).
Outside of the city lies the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds to the sandy beaches of the East Coast, so there’s plenty of places to explore.
Student reviews regularly mention the variety of things they can do and say great things about Hull’s nightlife in particular.
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“Absolutely, there is everything you need within walking distance of the university. Obviously I chose to live further away however the university does off housing very close to the university”
“Excellent, the accommodation is on campus and it’s just outside of the city centre with really good transport links and there are supermarkets are short walk away”.
The university’s students’ union offers more than 140 sports teams and societies for students to get involved in. A brand new Allam Sports Centre complete with 120 fitness stations in the gym, eight-court sports hall, world-class squash facilities, and a floodlit pitch and pitch-side changing rooms means students are able to work out style and comfort.
When it comes to societies, the university cater for almost everything – from big bands to board games, breakdancing to battle re-enactment. And if a student’s particular ‘thing’ isn’t represented by an existing society, no worries – students can be supported to start up their own. There couldn’t be a better or easier way to make new friends with similar interests or get involved in something completely new.
Student reviewers applaud the range of societies on offer, and particularly praise how much they do around campus.
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“Fantastic variety- lots of engaged sports societies and several other non-sports societies with lots of events”
“We have tonnes and they cater for everyone. Also if you don’t feel catered for you can start your own”
Both academic and emotional support at the University of Hull is complimented by student reviewers, who feel like they can ask for help at any time about anything.
So what’s on offer?
Students can access Health and Wellbeing services for a variety of reasons relating to life and academic studies. This might include feelings of stress and anxiety, bereavement, depression and other mental health and general wellbeing issues. There's no 'right' or 'wrong' reason to access the service. The team care about the students and are there to provide a listening ear to support and advise students in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment. And, if they can’t help, they'll always try to point students in the right direction.
A Financial Support team are able to help student with any money stresses, including lending out short-term loans.
For disabled students, there are a number of Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) across the different faculties and departments, who students can go to for extra support and information about their own needs and requirements.
Over at Hull University Union, a free Advice Centre provides confidential advice and information to students.
University of Hull students on Whatuni say:
“Welfare at the uni is great. We have Academic Support Tutors who we have one to one meetings with and are really help with making sure we’re enjoying the course”
“The support is vast and extremely helpful, both for academic and personal and is always available.”
“Very good, always think about mental health. If you have a problem, we are assigned AST’s to talk to or with a lecturer. Everyone is kind and helpful”
“Fantastic our academic support tutors are so helpful and supportive and reply in a timely manner if ever there’s been any problems. Likewise mentors on placement have been so supportive and feedback is always constructive “
Standard tuition fees for undergraduate courses at the university is £9,250 per year for a full-time undergraduate degree for 2020 entry. These fees may rise each year with inflation, in line with the maximum fees set by the government.
Standard tuition fees for international students are £14,500per year for arts programmes and £17,200for science courses for 2020 entry – but substantial discounts are available.
The University of Hull recognises the significant investment – personal and financial – made by students in choosing to go to university. That’s why they offer a number of awards in appreciation of either academic efforts or personal circumstances.
They can help ease students concerns about money during their time at university, with a range of that can make a huge difference to a ‘student’s budget’.
Students from England and the EU:
Attainment Scholarship (£1,200 – paid in two instalments in the first year of study) for students who achieve 112 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent (not including General Studies)*
Merit Scholarship (£2,000 – paid in two instalments in the first year of study) for students who achieve 120 UCAS tariff points from three A levels or equivalent (not including General Studies)*
Studentship (£1,000) for students with a household income of less than £25,000*
International students:
Studentship scheme discount (up to £3,500 per year including the World Bank Discount) for new students on courses charging a standard undergraduate or master’s fee.
*Terms and conditions apply. Scholarships available for 2020 entry. Scholarships for 2021 entry are currently under review. Please see the university’s website for details.
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The university considers a wide range of UK and international qualifications and experiences for their undergraduate degrees. Please visit the website to see the list of qualifications they accept.
International students can find more information about entry requirements on the website – as well as details about English language requirements.
Applicants for the Hull York Medical School (HYMS) should refer to the HYMS website for guidance.
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