How to apply for Distance Learning courses
Your guide to applying
Ready to take the next step in your education? This page has everything you need to know about applying for our online courses —from key dates to the steps you need to follow.
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Research degree students
If you are applying for a postgraduate research degree, please visit our ‘How to apply for a postgraduate research degree’ webpage.
On-campus study
If you plan on studying on campus and not online please go to our postgraduate application pages if you're a UK student, or our International application pages if you're an overseas student.
How to apply for a Distance Learning taught course
Applying for a Distance Learning course at Huddersfield is simple. There are no administrative or application fees and you can complete your application at your own pace. Simply create an account on our portal, where you can start, save and return to your application at any time. If you’re ready to begin, click on the buttons below (for the best experience, we recommend using a desktop device).
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Submit your application via our online application portal.
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Need help?
If you have a question at any point during your application, email our friendly team for help
Questions you may have during the application process
Key dates
We recommend you apply as soon as possible to secure your place on your chosen course and to give yourself time to decide how you’ll fund your studies.
Here are the key dates you’ll need for most Distance Learning taught courses, which start in January, May and September unless stated otherwise.
For some Health Professional courses, you may need more time to submit your application ahead of the course start date. Please refer to the course page of the course you want to apply for to check.
Intake |
Application deadline* |
Induction |
Teaching starts |
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January 2026 |
12 January |
19 January |
26 January |
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May 2026 |
4 May |
11 May |
18 May |
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September 2026 |
31 August |
07 September |
21 September |
*Please note: late applications will be considered up to one week of the published deadline. However, this may result in missing the start of your course
For courses that require a DBS check, no extension to the application deadline is available.
Application decisions are usually made within three weeks of submission; however, this can vary depending on the time of the year. Look out for an email from the University of Huddersfield for updates on your application status.
You’ll receive an offer by email from the University of Huddersfield (subject to meeting entry requirements) which you must accept by responding to the email.
You’ll receive an email from us when our enrolment portal opens outlining the key steps to follow, including making your first payment.
Once your enrolment is complete, you’ll attend your induction and can begin your studies.
Your start date and deferring entry
You are expected to enrol within three weeks of the start date of your course. If you are unable to enrol by this deadline, or simply wish to begin your studies at the next intake, it may be possible to defer your place.
To enquire about your start date or deferring your entry, please email our Distance Learning Application team.
Good luck with your application, and we look forward to you joining our global community of online students at the University of Huddersfield.
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Further questions?
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Fees, finance and funding
Find information on tuition fees and funding your studies
Admissions policies and data protection
Find an overview of our admissions policies and data protection information for postgraduate applicants.
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