Careers and enterprise advice for life
Here at Huddersfield, we want to give you the best possible headstart in your future career. That’s why we don’t just offer you careers and enterprise support during your time here, but for the journey afterwards too.
Enterprise support
Fancy owning your own business? Huddersfield has an award-winning Enterprise Team with state-of-the-art facilities housed in the 3M BIC (Buckley Innovation Centre). The team is on hand to help you get your business venture, freelance service, or self-employment idea off the ground and guide your ideas and dreams into reality.
Find out how the Enterprise Team can support you on your journey
Enhance your CV with real-world experience
Placements
We know how much employers value graduates who have real-world experience on their CV and that is why we encourage our students to make the most of the opportunities available during your time at Huddersfield.
Student Teams
Join exciting student teams and compete in national competitions designed for specific courses!
Global Professional Award
At Huddersfield, we offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so that you gain valuable qualities that we know employers are looking for.
Meet Marlon
Careers and enterprise support can help you reach new heights in your future – just like Marlon.
While studying Fashion, Marlon took advantage of the support and expertise from our Enterprise Team to start the process of setting up his own business. Now he runs Reclaim Tentware – a sustainable fashion enterprise taking old tents and upcycling them into clothing.
Earn while you learn
Do you like to blog, vlog or use social media?
Every year the University recruits a team of students to create content for the student blog and social media. Would you like to join the team?
Student Ambassador Scheme
Student Ambassador's support a wide range of events and activities including Open Days, HE Experience Days, University Visit Days and visits to schools and colleges.
JobShop for part-time work
The JobShop is a place for students to find part-time work while at University.