Distance Learning

Our distance learning courses allow you to gain highly sought-after qualifications, from short courses to undergraduate degrees to Master’s, from anywhere in the world.  

Guided by our award-winning academics, you will be able to enhance your knowledge, skills and experience and apply your learnings as you progress your academic or professional career.  

What is distance learning? 

Distance learning, also known as ‘online learning’, is where you study for a degree through an online course. On these programmes, teaching and learning materials and university resources are available online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your family and work commitments, and study from any location. 

When you choose distance learning at Huddersfield, you'll be joining a thriving international community of students and professionals sharing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of their respective fields.  And you’ll utilise industry leading Virtual Learning Environment Brightspace to guide your learning experience. 

Why choose Huddersfield?

• Our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications. (HESA 2022) 
• We are first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 22  since 2008 (2023 data).
• The University of Huddersfield has been awarded an overall 5 Star rating from QS Stars, which renders the University’s rating as world-class in a broad range of areas such as Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Innovation, Internationalisation and Inclusiveness. 
• We are in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power, and three quarters of all our research is world leading and internationally excellent. (REF 2021)