The University of Huddersfield offers a fantastic careers service to all its students and those studying at the University Campus Barnsley are no exception. You have access to a wide range of resources at both UCB and the Huddersfield campus if this is more convenient.

JobShop is the University’s online vacancies database for current students and graduates and you can find out about part-time, vacation, voluntary and graduate opportunities here.

A selection of careers information is available for you to take away from the Careers Information Library at the University Campus Barnsley. You can also book an appointment to see a careers adviser by calling the UCB reception on 01226 606262.

If you are unable to call or attend a drop in session, you can access e-guidance by e-mailing: careers@hud.ac.uk.

Interested to know what help you can get from the careers service at UCB? Read our interview with Careers Adviser Debbie Laing for an insight into the support you can access during and after your studies.

University Campus Barnsley is a friendly and supportive place to study and you will soon feel part of a community once you start your studies with us. We have an excellent support network to help you with any problems or issues you may have during your time with us.

Our learner groups are small and you will soon benefit from individual support, tutorial time and exciting development opportunities.

Services that can support you include: Disability support, student parents, wellbeing, care leavers and life-long learning. You can find out more about disability support and welfare in our recent interview with Welfare and Disability Advisor, Joanna Wood.

You can also get support with essay, report and dissertation writing  through our Academic Skills Tutor, Sue Daley-Yates. Find out more about the help you can access in this interview with Sue.

Here at the University Campus you will find a fully-equipped LCC to complement your studies and help you get the best out of yourself and your course. We provide you with state-of-the-art technology alongside traditional library facilities including access to PCs and Macs which have the specialist software you may need on your course.

You also have access to LCC facilities at the Huddersfield and Oldham campuses if this is even more convenient. That means you have access to over half a million books.

There is always a member of staff on hand to help you should you have any queries and they can help you get the most out of the facilities available to you. Find out more about the library at UCB, including opening times, staff profiles and student feedback.

This is an on-campus business development facility that provides a professional, exciting environment for you to research and try out your business ideas. Here at the University Campus Barnsley we are active in supporting and enhancing business activity by students. We can help you evaluate and research you business idea to determine whether it is viable. Through mentoring, we help you develop your business plan and help find money if you need it.

Do you think you have what it take to be your own boss? Read our interview with Business Adviser, Philip Clegg to find out what you can do and how the University of Huddersfield can help to support you.

The Students’ Union is a central hub for students at University Campus Barnsley. Not all your time at university should be about lectures, essays and exams but it should also be about your development as an individual. Meeting new people, experiencing new things and exploring interests that you may have. This is where the Students’ Union can give you all the extra curricular help you may need to have fun, gain life experiences and boost your employability.

As the University Campus Barnsley grows, so does the number of students who are looking for accommodation. There are a number of options available for students searching accommodation in Barnsley so please check out our Accommodation pages.

Barnsley is undergoing a continual transformation and fast becoming a cultural hotspot as well as an ideal place for all kinds of entertainment, sports and a thriving music scene.

Situated between Sheffield and Leeds, it is easy to reach those two cities with the benefit of being a lot easier on the pocket and full of easygoing and friendly locals. It has always had a strong emphasis on innovation and technology and this has been further enhanced by the opening of the Digital Media Centre (DMC). This state-of-the-art building was developed to support the success and development of creative, media and digital business; an ideal location for new graduates who are keen to launch their own business.

The general vibe in Barnsley is very student-friendly and the many bars, pubs and restaurants serve the student population well. Recent gigs in the town by artists such as Pete Doherty and Pendulum highlight the strength of the music scene there. This is supported by festivals and events such as Love Music Hate Racism and Barnsley Original Music Festival, held annually. For classical music in the town, look no further than events from Ensemble 360, a collection of musicians from across the globe who perform at events in the town.

The reopening of the Civic as an arts and entertainment venue gives Barnsley access to art, drama, musical and family entertainment in superb surroundings. The Cooper Gallery displays work by local artists and designers as well as exhibitions featuring renowned artists such as JMW Turner, Paul Nash, Henry Moore and John Atkinson Grimshaw. The Hive Gallery, based at Elsecar Heritage Centre, features a diverse rolling programme of contemporary visual art.

If theatre is your thing, The Lamproom and its packed schedule will appeal, featuring as it does many performances, both amateur and professional throughout the year.

Sports are widely enjoyed in Barnsley too with a number of leisure centres offering student discounts on membership fees. Barnsley FC may be familiar too, being the first football team to have their own Poet in Residence, a certain Ian McMillan, the local wordsmith.