MSc International Business With Data Analytics

This MSc Business with Data Analytics program is designed to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the global business world. The program offers two tracks: an Extended route for those who want to prepare for postgraduate studies, and an Advanced Practice route for those who want to gain practical experience. The Advanced Practice route includes an internship or project.

BSc Hons Computing Systems

The overall aim of this course is to provide a broadly based education in computing science that will enable graduates to become equipped with the skills to problem solve and be employed in a software development team in the software industry or a commercial IT department.

The course will focus on blending theory with the solving of practical problems, promoting innovation and creativity, and ensuring intellectual challenge, all with consideration of the legal, social, ethical, and professional issues. The research landscape within computing in recent years has seen topics such as security and the role of artificial intelligence in society come to the forefront, both of which feature as modules on this programme. Graduates who take this course will develop vital skills and be well-positioned to leverage the sustained demand for talent in the UK tech sector and internationally.

This programme is also accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) – The Chartered Institute for IT.

BSc Hons Global Business

The BSc (Hons) Global Business programme will allow you to discover the concepts, theories and techniques used across a range of business areas, enabling you to become a ‘future ready’ graduate with the knowledge, skills and competence needed to land a professional business career.

You will relate this knowledge to practical business problems, demonstrating how they are affected by individuals, organisations as well as markets and societies, and discover the relationships that concern the wider business environment and their importance within a regional, national, European and global context.

The programme offers a range of modules which focus on various areas within global business, such as accounting and finance, marketing, human resource management, economics, leadership and sustainability reporting. These modules are designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the topics related to global business and will also help you to develop your interpersonal and transferable skills, enabling you to work and communicate effectively in a range of business environments.

At the end of this programme, you will be able to adapt to change, contribute to the economy, and develop necessary business, economic and trading awareness that meet the needs and challenges of a changed business landscape.

On this programme, students will:

• Apply contemporary theories, concepts and practice relative to the global business environment, sustainability, the impact of globalisation, cultural understanding and organisational effectiveness.
• Understand the global business environment and the development of policies and strategies that promote sustainable agendas within this complex business environment that impacts stakeholder expectations and behaviours.
• Analyse and evaluate contemporary issues related to the development of sustainable global business operations incorporating a socially responsible and ethical approach to business.
• Understand how to anticipate and manage change within business environments.

BSc Hons Accounting with Management Bachelor of Science

By revenue, the market size of the accounting and auditing industry is £5.8bn in 2022 (Ibis World 2022). This course provides a solid grounding in theory and practice, and an excellent foundation to becoming a qualified accountant. It also provides an opportunity to secure exemptions from all of the major professional accountancy bodies, including the ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA.

• Practice with linking theories of accounting to a broad economic, legal and social environment
• Learn the basic principles of auditing, investment, finance, taxation and their implications on individuals and organisations
• Explore alternative recognition rules and valuation bases
• Record, prepare and present financial information using qualitative and quantitative techniques
• Understand UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development theme of ‘Accountability and Ethics’

This course is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and Ulster University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.

Teaching and assessment methods

MBA

The corporate leadership training market is expected to reach $26.7 billion by 2024 (Digits 2022). The aim of this programme is to educate and develop you as a manager and business specialist by providing knowledge of various business disciplines such as marketing, finance and human resources.

You will develop a critical understanding of management and organisations, as well as developing transferable skills such as leadership and communication, which are essential for successful management in private, public and third sector organisations.

This programme is also available as MBA with Advanced Practice, which includes either an internship or project.

• Explore various perspectives, concepts and issues in the major management disciplines
• Gain an understanding of relevant toolkits and techniques for analysing business and management issues
• Learn to apply knowledge and understanding to solve management problems critically and effectively
• Develop skills for leadership and transformational roles in business
• Boost your strategic thinking, innovation and entrepreneurial skills
• Improve interpersonal and group-working skills.

MBA with Advanced Practice

The corporate leadership training market is expected to reach $26.7 billion by 2024 (Digits 2022). The aim of this programme is to educate and develop you as a manager and business specialist by providing knowledge of various business disciplines such as marketing, finance and human resources.

You will develop a critical understanding of management and organisations, as well as developing transferable skills such as leadership and communication, which are essential for successful management in private, public and third sector organisations.

• Explore various perspectives, concepts and issues in the major management disciplines
• Gain an understanding of relevant toolkits and techniques for analysing business and management issues
• Learn to apply knowledge and understanding to solve management problems critically and effectively
• Develop skills for leadership and transformational roles in business
• Boost your strategic thinking, innovation and entrepreneurial skills
• Improve interpersonal and group-working skills

MSc Computer Science and Technology

The UK economy is facing a well-documented digital skills gap, costing an estimated £63 billion a year in potential GDP, prompting the Government to launch various initiatives to address this issue, including the designated Institute of Coding and the announcement of a Digital Skills Strategy  to make the UK a global tech superpower. Recent estimates predict that by 2025 there will be 3 million new tech vacancies in the UK and 149 million world-wide.

The MSc in Computer Science and Technology will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience of the advanced concepts, algorithms, theories and techniques underlying advanced computing systems for a successful career in this booming industry.

The course covers leading-edge subjects of programming such as:

• Big Data
• Deep learning
• Data mining
• Machine learning
• Statistical modelling — the most up-to-date topics in the areas of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
• Scalable Software Solutions leveraging Cloud Infrastructure

This programme is also available as MSc in Computer Science and Technology with Advanced Practice , which includes either an internship or project.

MSc Computer Science and Technology (Advanced Practice)

The UK economy is facing a well-documented digital skills gap, costing an estimated £63 billion a year in potential GDP, prompting the Government to launch various initiatives to address this issue, including the designated Institute of Coding and the announcement of a Digital Skills Strategy  to make the UK a global tech superpower. Recent estimates predict that by 2025 there will be 3 million new tech vacancies in the UK and 149 million world-wide.

The MSc in Computer Science and Technology will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience of the advanced concepts, algorithms, theories and techniques underlying advanced computing systems for a successful career in this booming industry.

The course covers leading-edge subjects of programming such as:

• Big Data
• Deep learning
• Data mining
• Machine learning
• Statistical modelling — the most up-to-date topics in the areas of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
• Scalable Software Solutions leveraging Cloud Infrastructure

MSc Computer Science and Technology with Business Development

In today’s increasingly connected world, there is a growing need for graduates capable of implementing cutting-edge technologies and techniques to tackle a variety of challenges. Machine learning, Big Data, cloud computing and other advanced technologies offer significant opportunities for businesses and graduates to solve problems and have fulfilling careers.

The MSc in Computer Science and Technology with Business Development was designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the modern digital landscape.

This programme blends technical and computing knowledge with understanding of contemporary business issues to prepare you for industry demands now and in the future.

The programme offers a range of modules that focus on key areas such as strategy for business development, digital transformation, Big Data, and business analysis. These modules are designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the concepts and technologies that are driving the digital transformation of organisations.

MSc Computer Science and Technology with Business Development (Advanced Practice)

In today’s increasingly connected world, there is a growing need for graduates capable of implementing cutting-edge technologies and techniques to tackle a variety of challenges. Machine learning, Big Data, cloud computing and other advanced technologies offer significant opportunities for businesses and graduates to solve problems and have fulfilling careers.

The MSc in Computer Science and Technology with Business Development was designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the modern digital landscape.

This programme blends technical and computing knowledge with understanding of contemporary business issues to prepare you for industry demands now and in the future.

The programme offers a range of modules that focus on key areas such as strategy for business development, digital transformation, Big Data, and business analysis. These modules are designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the concepts and technologies that are driving the digital transformation of organisations.

MSc Health Promotion and Public Health

In December 2022, adverts for healthcare jobs were the most common across the UK (Office for National Statistics, 2023), highlighting the demand in this sector.

This MSc Health Promotion and Public Health programme will give you the necessary key skills and experience needed to successfully flourish within a public health/healthcare related role.

On this programme you will learn about the theories and philosophies that underpin health and wellbeing, and explore the role and impact of local, national, and international public health programmes. You will explore and apply key concepts in epidemiology, health economics, and other forms of evidence for the promotion and improvement of the health and wellbeing of selected populations.

You will also benefit from a work-based learning component, where you will link theory to practice whilst on placement at a health promotion/public health/health improvement organisation.

• Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively identify and ethically address health inequalities.
• Propose solutions to the ethical, legal, leadership and management issues in public health.
• Learn about and assess the impact of policy on health and wellbeing and health inequalities.
• Develop your information literacy skills, digital capabilities and reflective practice to address current public health issues.

This programme is ideal for anyone interested in working in the population health and health promotion field, whether this is within the NHS, community organisations, government or other related agencies.

MSc Human Resource Management

This programme aims to provide you with a solid understanding of HRM while enhancing your personal capability, and equipping you with the specialised knowledge, skills and competencies needed to have a successful career in this field and join the next generation of HR leaders and managers.

The programme has been designed to benefit both those with prior HR experience and those new to the field, providing core foundational knowledge with specialised topics, making it accessible and relevant to those with diverse backgrounds. The modules on this course will explore topics such as resourcing and talent management, strategic human resource management (SHRM), research methods and problem-solving strategies, organisational development (OD), HR analytics, as well as equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

By the end of this programme, you will have a thorough understanding of HRM theories and practices, be equipped to tackle real-world HR challenges and propose strategic solutions and have the skills to effectively lead teams and manage organisational change. As well as this, you will be capable of conducting research and be able to utilise HR analytics for informed decision-making.

• Be prepared for a career in HRM or to become a leader or manager by enhancing your knowledge, skills development, personal competencies and attributes at a professional level, or as preparation for further study.
• Develop your ability to approach complex people management and development issues by applying a critical understanding of core and specialist knowledge to abstract and unpredictable working situations.
• Enhance your personal development and professional learning, enabling you to make values-based decisions, carry out ethical practice and future-proof your impact in organisations and society

MSc Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice

This programme aims to provide you with a solid understanding of HRM while enhancing your personal capability, and equipping you with the specialised knowledge, skills and competencies needed to have a successful career in this field and join the next generation of HR leaders and managers.

The programme has been designed to benefit both those with prior HR experience and those new to the field, providing core foundational knowledge with specialised topics, making it accessible and relevant to those with diverse backgrounds. The modules on this course will explore topics such as resourcing and talent management, strategic human resource management (SHRM), research methods and problem-solving strategies, organisational development (OD), HR analytics, as well as equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

By the end of this programme, you will have a thorough understanding of HRM theories and practices, be equipped to tackle real-world HR challenges and propose strategic solutions and have the skills to effectively lead teams and manage organisational change. As well as this, you will be capable of conducting research and be able to utilise HR analytics for informed decision-making.

• Be prepared for a career in HRM or to become a leader or manager by enhancing your knowledge, skills development, personal competencies and attributes at a professional level, or as preparation for further study.
• Develop your ability to approach complex people management and development issues by applying a critical understanding of core and specialist knowledge to abstract and unpredictable working situations.
• Enhance your personal development and professional learning, enabling you to make values-based decisions, carry out ethical practice and future-proof your impact in organisations and society

MSc International Business

This programme will help you take the next step towards your career goals, equipping you with key skills so you can become a leader in tomorrow’s global business world.  

Become an expert in the macro and micro contexts of international business, developing highly employable skills such as management, leadership, business development and more. With careers in international business expected to grow by 8% between 2016-2026 (Collegefactual, 2023), now is the time to pursue the career of your dreams. 

With this programme, you will learn about international business theory and how to put it into practice for the best possible outcomes. You will become an expert in international business practice and develop all the crucial skills needed to succeed. 

• Learn from expert lecturers with practical business-related experience 
• Develop skills in financial theory, decision-making and strategy development 
• Boost your employability by exploring global marketing and international entrepreneurship 
• Choose between a Dissertation or Applied Research Project option 
• Make the most of technology through Blackboard, our online learning environment, allowing you to access module materials and reading lists 

This programme is also available as MSc International Business with Advanced Practice, which includes either an internship or project. 

MSc International Business with Advanced Practice

This programme will help you take the next step towards your career goals, equipping you with key skills so you can become a leader in tomorrow’s global business world.  

The Advanced Practice option is perfect to gain valuable workplace environment experience and kickstart your career. 

Become an expert in the macro and micro contexts of international business, developing highly employable skills such as management, leadership, business development and more. With careers in international business expected to grow by 8% between 2016-2026 (Collegefactual, 2023), now is the time to pursue the career of your dreams. 

With this programme, you will learn about international business theory and how to put it into practice for the best possible outcomes. You will become an expert in international business practice and develop all the crucial skills needed to succeed. 

• Learn from expert lecturers with practical business-related experience 
• Develop skills in financial theory, decision-making and strategy development 
• Boost your employability by exploring global marketing and international entrepreneurship 
• Choose between a Dissertation or Applied Research Project option 
• Make the most of technology through Blackboard, our online learning environment, allowing you to access module materials and reading lists 

MSc International Business with Data Analytics

This programme will help you take the next step towards your career goals, equipping you with key skills so you can become a leader in tomorrow’s global business world.

The Extended route is the perfect preparation to make sure you can succeed in your postgraduate studies, while the Advanced Practice will help you gain valuable workplace environment experience and kickstart your career.

This programme is also available as MSc International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice, which includes either an internship or project.

MSc International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice

This programme will help you take the next step towards your career goals, equipping you with key skills so you can become a leader in tomorrow’s global business world.

Advanced Practice

The compulsory Advanced Practice element of this programme takes place after you have studied the taught modules at the Masters’ stage

With the Advanced Practice option, after completing your postgraduate modules, you will undertake a 15-week long internship, or applied consulting project, working with a real organisation on a live business problem.

• Build a solid foundation in the skills needed for postgraduate studies
• Gain experience of a workplace environment and ‘real world’ issues
• Get career-ready by putting your learning into practice

Please note if you undertake an internship this may be paid or unpaid.

MSc International Business with Human Resource Management

This programme will help you take the next step towards your career goals, equipping you with key skills so you can become a leader in tomorrow’s global business world.  

Become an expert in the macro and micro contexts of international business, developing highly employable skills such as management, leadership, business development and more. With a report showing that the Human Resources Provision industry in the UK has grown 2.1% per year on average between 2018 and 2023 (IBIS World, 2023), now is the time to pursue the career of your dreams.

With this programme, you will learn about international business and human resources and how to put theory into practice for the best possible outcomes. You will develop all the crucial skills needed to succeed. 

• Learn from expert lecturers with practical business-related experience 
• Develop skills in financial theory, decision-making and strategy development 
• Boost your employability by exploring global marketing, entrepreneurship and international human resources management 
• Choose between a Dissertation or Applied Research Project option 
• Make the most of technology through Blackboard, our online learning environment, allowing you to access module materials and reading lists 

This programme is also available as MSc International Business with HRM with Advanced Practice, which includes either an internship or project.

MSc International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice

This programme will help you take the next step towards your career goals, equipping you with key skills so you can become a leader in tomorrow’s global business world.  

Become an expert in the macro and micro contexts of international business, developing highly employable skills such as management, leadership, business development and more. With a report showing that the Human Resources Provision industry in the UK has grown 2.1% per year on average between 2018 and 2023 (IBIS World, 2023), now is the time to pursue the career of your dreams.

With this programme, you will learn about international business and human resources and how to put theory into practice for the best possible outcomes. You will develop all the crucial skills needed to succeed. 

• Learn from expert lecturers with practical business-related experience 
• Develop skills in financial theory, decision-making and strategy development 
• Boost your employability by exploring global marketing, entrepreneurship and international human resources management 
• Choose between a Dissertation or Applied Research Project option 
• Make the most of technology through Blackboard, our online learning environment, allowing you to access module materials and reading lists 

This programme is also available as MSc International Business with HRM with Advanced Practice, which includes either an internship or project.

MSc Marketing

This programme will equip you with a clear understanding of marketing and business development, as well as key skills to help you become successful a leader in the global business arena.

With a total of 5.44 billion people using mobile phones in early 2023, equating to 68% of the global population (Digital 2023 Global Overview Report), strategic marketing for the digital world has become more important now than ever.

On this programme you will develop valuable marketing knowledge in areas such as strategy management, global marketing, and digital communications, combined with key transferable skills to help you become career-ready and achieve your goals. You will learn how to conceive, design and implement a substantial research project, enhancing lifelong learning skills for your professional development and future career.

• Learn how to improve entrepreneurial marketing and business practice by understanding how to apply knowledge to complex business issues.
• Explore digital communications and the ways in which SMEs approach marketing in a digital world.
• Understand how to make the most of marketing opportunities through an innovation-focused approach.
• Develop marketing analytics skills and boost your awareness of sustainability marketing.
• Build practical knowledge with applied projects to prepare you for employment.

This programme is also available as MSc Marketing with Advanced Practice, which includes either an internship or project.

MSc Marketing with Advanced Practice

This programme will equip you with a clear understanding of marketing and business development, as well as key skills to help you become successful a leader in the global business arena.

With a total of 5.44 billion people using mobile phones in early 2023, equating to 68% of the global population (Digital 2023 Global Overview Report), strategic marketing for the digital world has become more important now than ever.

On this programme you will develop valuable marketing knowledge in areas such as strategy management, global marketing, and digital communications, combined with key transferable skills to help you become career-ready and achieve your goals. You will learn how to conceive, design and implement a substantial research project, enhancing lifelong learning skills for your professional development and future career.

The Advanced Practice option is perfect to gain valuable workplace environment experience and kickstart your career.

• Learn how to improve entrepreneurial marketing and business practice by understanding how to apply knowledge to complex business issues.
• Explore digital communications and the ways in which SMEs approach marketing in a digital world.
• Understand how to make the most of marketing opportunities through an innovation-focused approach.
• Develop marketing analytics skills and boost your awareness of sustainability marketing.
• Build practical knowledge with applied projects to prepare you for employment.

Advanced Practice

After completing your postgraduate modules, you will undertake a 15-week long internship, or applied consulting project, working with a real organisation on a live business problem.

• Gain experience of a workplace environment and ‘real world’ issues
• Get career-ready by putting your learning into practice

Please note if you undertake an internship this may be paid or unpaid.

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up)

What will I study?

The BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme has been designed specifically to provide you with first-hand experience of financial market facilities and the chance to touch real-time data taught by experts from the accounting and finance industry.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week.
• Assessments take place through coursework only.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Graduates of this programme are well placed to progress into accounting and finance roles, including training contracts with leading accounting practices. After your studies, you will be able to head-start a career in accounting and finance, both in the UK and around the world. Typical jobs include:

• Consulting Financial Analyst
• Bank Branch Manager
• Banking Analyst
• Global Commodity Manager
• Asset Liability Manager

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Accounting and Finance related Master’s programmes in UK or abroad.

BSc (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation Management (Top-Up)

What will I study?

 If you join us at Level 5 of your study, the programme will provide learning opportunities via an innovation-based consultancy project which will enable you to apply and validate your learning and skills in real world settings whilst also developing the skills of design led innovation, project management and analytics.

If you join us at level 6, you will be able to undertake an applied research project focused on enterprise and innovation to enable you to apply and validate your learning and skills further in real world contexts. You will develop crucial skills in design thinking and innovation whilst also understanding the importance of building an innovative culture through an organisation.

You will also learn how to implement strategy and sources of funding for entrepreneurial. You will also spend a significant amount of time developing your own personal competence as a learner, leader and entrepreneur.

How will I be taught and assessed?

•  Lectures, interactive seminars and tutorials/workshops: 9 hours per week
• Independent study: 31 hours per week
• You will be assessed through coursework, essays, reports, presentations, portfolio and in-class tests.

Careers and further study

Examples of roles graduates could progress onto include:

• Innovation consultant
• Innovation manager
• Design engineer
• Product designer

If you pass with a minimum of a 2:2 and would like to continue your studies, you may be eligible to progress on to one of our postgraduate business degrees at the London Campus.These programmes include the opportunity for you to specialise in either:

• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Management
• Financial Management or Marketing Management as part of your Business Masters

For those wanting to experience study in a different city, you may also be eligible to progress on to one of our Masters programmes at our main campus in Newcastle.

International Year One - Business

What will I study?

This course is ideal for international students transferring to a UK university.

You will gain essential subject-specific business knowledge and academic business skills. You will develop your English language, study skills, writing, employability and academic skills necessary to pass successfully.

You will develop business theory and practice knowledge including people management marketing, finance and wider business, society and economics. You will also become familiar with key contemporary business subjects, tools and techniques.

The modules you will study will ensure you’re ready to succeed in your undergraduate degree while boosting your employability.

Teaching and assessment

• Receive all the support you need to succeed with tutors experienced in teaching international students and more lecture and seminar hours than on a traditional undergraduate Year One
• Learn what it takes to study in the UK with seminar activities allowing you to develop the skills required for your summative assessments
• Improve each step of the way through on-going feedback from your tutor
• Develop an electronic portfolio of evidence to help you keep track of your learning and make sure you progress into Year 2 of your chosen degree
• Make the most of the University’s electronic learning portal (Blackboard) in preparation for your future studies

Teaching and learning: seminars, lectures, tutorials and workshops
Taught hours: 20 hours
Independent study: 20 hours
Assessment: coursework and exams – including portfolios, essays, reports, reflection, exams, poster presentations and group work

Which courses can I go on to study?

To pass and progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree, you must achieve 40%. Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you will join the second year of a business undergraduate degree at Northumbria University, choosing from the following options:

• Business Enterprise and Innovation Management BSc (Hons)
• Global Business Management BSc (Hons)
• Global Business Management (Marketing) BSc (Hons)
• Global Business Management (Human Resources) BSc (Hons)
• Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) BSc (Hons)
• International Tourism, Hospitality and Events BSc (Hons)
• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
• International Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons) Computing with Technology

What will I study?

This programme is ideal if you wish to study computing technology and gain a broad-based qualification to further develop your knowledge, skills and career options across a range of computing and technology disciplines. It is also attractive to learners who have computing and technology related work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar.

You will learn theories, methods, tools, and technologies related to the design, development, and testing of computing and technology applications. You will also be exposed to the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of collaboration and automation of the software development process. You will be able to apply these skills and knowledge to real-life situations, preparing you to succeed in your future career.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
• Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The programme will develop your skills and competence for a range of job roles, including roles in digital leadership and management such as:

• Enterprise Architect
• Network Engineer
• Network Analyst
• DevOps Engineer
• Business Analyst and more.

BSc (Hons) Computing with Information Technology Management

What will I study?

This programme will provide you with a recognised undergraduate qualification in information management technologies This programme is designed for those, who wish to study IT management for a generalist broad-based qualification to further develop their knowledge, skills and careers.

It is also attractive to learners who have related IT work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop in depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new ways to practice, analyse, design, and implement software solutions, business intelligence, and innovative ways to support business operations.

To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories, methods, tools, and technologies relating to the design, development and testing of innovative and intelligent applications and prototypes. You will also be exposed to the in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of collaboration, automation of software development process, data warehousing and design sketches. You will subsequently be able to apply this knowledge and skill in your own context, and subsequently critically analyse the implementation and recommend potential future improvements.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
• Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The programme will develop your skills and competencies for careers in a range of job roles, such as:

• UX/UI Designer
• Application Designer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Enterprise Architect
• Network Engineer
• Network Analyst
• DevOps Engineer
• Information Security Professional
• Business Analyst including roles in leadership and management in IT, to name but a few.

BSc (Hons) Computing with Data Science and Big Data Technology

What will I study?

This programme is designed for those, who wish to study a broad-based computing programme with a specialism in data science and big data technology. It is also attractive to learners who have related Data Science or IT work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop in depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new data driven solutions.

You will also train and deploy distributed machine learning models using cloud-based platform such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure or AWS or similar and machine learning technology. You will additionally be exposed to the in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of big data analytics. You will subsequently be able to apply this knowledge and skill in your own context, and subsequently critically analyse the implementation and recommend potential future improvements.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
• Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The programme will develop your skills and competencies for careers in a range of job roles, such as:

• Data Scientist
• Data Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Data Architect
• Information Security Professional
• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Developer, to name but a few

BSc (Hons) Computing with Cyber Security Technology

What will I study?

The programme is designed for those, who wish to develop a broad understand of the computing subject area whilst also specialising knowledge and skills in cyber security technology. It is also attractive to learners who may have related cyber security work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop in depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new ways to practice, design and secure computer systems to support the continuity of business operations.

To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories, methods, tools, and technologies relating to cyber security, threat intelligence and vulnerability analysis. You will also be exposed to the in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of cyber defense and ethical hacking.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
• Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The programme will develop your skills and competencies for careers in a range of job roles, such as:

• Penetration Tester
• Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Consultant
• Cyber Defence Analyst
• Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
• Cyber Security Auditor
• Security Compliance Analyst and Network Security Engineer
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Analyst, to name but a few

BSc (Hons) Computing with Artificial Intelligence Technology

What will I study?

To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories and principles relating to the design, development and testing of software using AI. You will be exposed to the in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques to train and deploy distributed machine learning models using cloud-based platforms such as Google Cloud or AWS. You will subsequently be able to apply this knowledge and skill in your own context, and subsequently critically analyse the implementation and recommend potential future improvements.

You will additionally develop understanding of the typology of innovation, how firms leverage internal and external resources to compete in the digital environment, and how to plan for innovation in any organisation.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
• Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The programme will develop your skills and competencies for careers in a range of job roles, such as:

• Software Engineer
• Database Developer
• AI Data Analyst
• Information Security Professional
• Business Analyst
• AI Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Technologist – Artificial Intelligence, to name but a few

BSc (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation Management

What will I study?

 If you join us at Level 5 of your study, the programme will provide learning opportunities via an innovation-based consultancy project which will enable you to apply and validate your learning and skills in real world settings whilst also developing the skills of design led innovation, project management and analytics.

If you join us at level 6, you will be able to undertake an applied research project focused on enterprise and innovation to enable you to apply and validate your learning and skills further in real world contexts. You will develop crucial skills in design thinking and innovation whilst also understanding the importance of building an innovative culture through an organisation.

You will also learn how to implement strategy and sources of funding for entrepreneurial. You will also spend a significant amount of time developing your own personal competence as a learner, leader and entrepreneur.

How will I be taught and assessed?

•  Lectures, interactive seminars and tutorials/workshops: 9 hours per week
• Independent study: 31 hours per week
• You will be assessed through coursework, essays, reports, presentations, portfolio and in-class tests.

Careers and further study

Examples of roles graduates could progress onto include:

• Innovation consultant
• Innovation manager
• Design engineer
• Product designer

If you pass with a minimum of a 2:2 and would like to continue your studies, you may be eligible to progress on to one of our postgraduate business degrees at the London Campus.These programmes include the opportunity for you to specialise in either:

• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Management
• Financial Management or Marketing Management as part of your Business Masters

For those wanting to experience study in a different city, you may also be eligible to progress on to one of our Masters programmes at our main campus in Newcastle.

BSc (Hons) Computing with Technology

What will I study?

This programme is ideal if you wish to study computing technology and gain a broad-based qualification to further develop your knowledge, skills and career options across a range of computing and technology disciplines. It is also attractive to learners who have computing and technology related work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar.

You will learn theories, methods, tools, and technologies related to the design, development, and testing of computing and technology applications. You will also be exposed to the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of collaboration and automation of the software development process. You will be able to apply these skills and knowledge to real-life situations, preparing you to succeed in your future career.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
• Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The programme will develop your skills and competence for a range of job roles, including roles in digital leadership and management such as:

• Enterprise Architect
• Network Engineer
• Network Analyst
• DevOps Engineer
• Business Analyst and more.

Bsc (Hons) Global Business Management

What will I study?

The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of a broad range of subjects related to global business management.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week.
• Assessments take place through coursework only.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Graduates of this programme are well placed to progress into successful business and management roles, with typical jobs including:

• International Operations Manager
• International Project Manager
• Business Manager
• Global Business Analyst
• International Business Developer

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Business and Management related Master’s programmes in UK or abroad.

BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain)

What will I study?

The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of human resources in a global context.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week
• Assessments take place through coursework only
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

By graduating with a degree in Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) you can expect to secure a job in areas such as Operations Management, Materials Management, Purchasing and Quality Management.

Typical roles include:

• Fulfilment Operations Manager
• Supply Chain Business Managers
• Supply Quality Manager
• E-commerce Operations Manager
• Freight Account Manager
• Global Distribution Manager

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be able to undertake Post Graduate studies in Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain related Master programmes in the UK or abroad.

BSc ( Hons) Global Business Management ( Marketing )

What will I study?

The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Marketing) programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of marketing in a global context.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 31 hours per week
• Assessments take place through coursework only
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Graduating with a degree in Global Business Management (Marketing) will set you on the right track for a career in areas such as Operations Management, Lead Production Management, E-Commerce Management.

Typical roles include:

• Marketing Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Head of Marketing
• Content Marketing Manager
• Regional Sales Manager

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be able to undertake Post Graduate studies in Marketing related Master programmes in UK or abroad.

BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources)

What will I study?

The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources) programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of human resources in a global context.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 31 hours per week
• Assessments take place through coursework only
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Upon graduating from this course, you will be able to pursue roles within business management and human resources, both in the UK and around the world, including:

• Human Resources Manager
• HR Advisor
• People Consultant
• Head of Operations
• Employee Relations Specialist
• Recruitment Manager
• Head of Human Resources

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Business and Management with Human Resources specialism related Master’s programmes in the UK or abroad.

BSc ( Hons) International Banking and Finance

What will I study?

Throughout the course, you will engage in topics such as strategic management and corporate responsibility, banking risk management, international finance and financial management. You will have the opportunity to build your portfolio and employability, distinguishing yourself from your competitors with the first-hand experience of current market developments and financial data.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week
• Assessments take place through coursework only
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to join the banking and finance industry in areas such as financial services, financial advisory work, international banking, building societies, insurance companies, credit unions and other financial intermediaries.

Typical roles include:

• Finance Manager
• Business Banker
• Banking Operations Specialist
• Tax Manager
• Corporate Audit Manager
• Financial Consultant
• Stock Trader
• Financial Controller

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Business and Management related Master’s programmes in UK or abroad.

BSc ( Hons) International Tourism Hospitality & Events

What will I study?

The BSc (Hons) International Tourism, Hospitality and Events is for those who aspire to enter the exciting world of international tourism. Through an academically engaging, industry-relevant and stimulating range of modules, you will develop an understanding of the changing nature of this global industry.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week
• Assessments take place through coursework only
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

After graduating, you will be able to pursue a career within the tourism and hospitality and events industry, either in the UK or worldwide. Typical roles include:

• Tourism Manager
• Event Manager
• Special Events Planner

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management related Master’s programmes in UK or abroad.

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

What will I study?

The BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme has been designed specifically to provide you with first-hand experience of financial market facilities and the chance to touch real-time data taught by experts from the accounting and finance industry.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week.
• Assessments take place through coursework only.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Graduates of this programme are well placed to progress into accounting and finance roles, including training contracts with leading accounting practices. After your studies, you will be able to head-start a career in accounting and finance, both in the UK and around the world. Typical jobs include:

• Consulting Financial Analyst
• Bank Branch Manager
• Banking Analyst
• Global Commodity Manager
• Asset Liability Manager

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Accounting and Finance related Master’s programmes in UK or abroad.

MA/MSc Innovation and Creative Strategy

What will I study?

The MA/MSc Innovation and Creative Strategy programme is about using design-led innovation and entrepreneurial leadership to make the world a better place.

You will be taught by experts, work with leading professionals, and be coached by an innovator in residence/studio leader at our design studio to develop high-level employability skills combined with creative confidence and an entrepreneurial mindset.

This Masters covers all stages of the innovation process, from research and exploring problems, through to developing strategies, presenting your ideas and analysing the outcomes. By the end of the course, you will be confident in putting your innovative ideas into practice.

Due to meaningful innovation happening when different disciplines work together, students from any discipline and background can join the course and benefit from gaining high-level employability skills combined with creative confidence and entrepreneurial agency.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, totalling around 12-20 hours per week at our design studio, simulating an agency environment.
• You’re expected to engage in independent work and study on your live brief for the remaining time, totalling around 40 hours work per week.
• Supported by the Innovator in Residence/studio leader who will use their expertise to demonstrate how to be a responsible innovator and develop creative solutions to real-life problems as you work on live briefs.
• Assessment is based on portfolios, assignments, and reports, giving you multiple methods to show your understanding of the course material.
• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal and electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research.
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner.
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies.

Careers and further study

This programme will enable you to engage directly with potential employers where you will showcase your skills and develop your confidence, capabilities and employability whilst building your professional network.

At the end of this course, you will be prepared to take on strategic roles by adding your critical thinking skills, strategic innovation, and research projects to your CV that you have undertaken with organisations from the likes of micro-charities to global corporations.

Previous graduates from this course have secured senior roles within large organisations, including roles such as:

• Creative Account Manager
• Innovation Strategy Consultant
• User Experience Researcher
• Global Category Manager

Regardless of your discipline, Innovation and Creative Strategy opens the door to many different options post-study. These can include finding an innovation-based career in a consultancy, starting up an enterprise or even a small business.

MA Luxury Brand Management

What will I study?

The programme aims to develop an innovative approach to the professional luxury brand management of luxury consumable goods (cars, cosmetics, drinks, fashion, fragrances, handbags, jewellery, luggage, yachts and watches). The programme provides you with the critical knowledge and awareness of the complex issues involved in the luxury consumable goods sector in the 21st century, working on concepts and platforms such as brand management, marketing, advertising and social media.

Through a combination of research-informed teaching and learning, you will gain an understanding of the production, distribution and consumption of luxury goods with reference to the circular economy, all seen through the dependent role of the luxury brand manager. The programme also includes ethics, corporate social responsibility, enterprise and leadership, equipping you with a range of skills that could enable you to take on both creative as well as management positions in the luxury goods industry.

The programme is delivered by faculty staff that are internationally recognised for their cutting-edge research and publications, and those with direct industry experience. The course applies academic theory to a range of luxury industry global problems, providing you with the skills and confidence to work effectively in delivering change as professionals working within the luxury goods industry. This explicit industry focus maximises employability for graduates in any aspects of the luxury goods sector.

Teaching and learning

The programme is designed to promote research-rich learning and to be responsive to your needs in providing a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive. It is designed to develop your understanding of the connections between luxury brand theory, luxury goods research and luxury sector ethical working practices, enabling you to engage with contemporary debates and trends. You will draw on lectures and seminars which will support you to explore and undertake research in the discipline through critically evaluating the research and approaches of the sector.

The learning and teaching philosophy is to promote independent and critical thinking to enable you to have developed the skills and confidence to design, execute and write up an original piece of empirically informed research. You will learn to understand the importance of mapping research methodologies against research questions. Discussion is also an important part of the learning process and you will be encouraged to develop your communication skills by taking an active part in seminars, including undertaking any pre-reading required. There are opportunities for discussions with industry practitioners through the live industry project.

The dissertation module provides an opportunity for you to put learning into practice by designing, executing and writing up an original piece of research on a topic negotiated between you and your dissertation supervisor.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures and seminars, totalling around 9-12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 44 hours per week
• Assessment is based on coursework. This includes presentations, portfolios, reports and case studies, giving you multiple methods to show your understanding of the course material.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

The programme focuses on developing practical and employer-facing competencies particularly through the ‘live project’ module plus a range of entrepreneurial management skills embedded in all modules.

The programme encourages the development of entrepreneurial behaviours such as setting clear goals that you need to enter and succeed in your future career aspirations, including becoming global luxury brand managers who are critical and independent thinkers and not afraid to ask the big and, often challenging questions.

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility.

The programme is designed to increase employability skills through the acquisition of new knowledge that has direct applicability to the workplace. There is the opportunity throughout the programme for students to apply knowledge to workplace situations via the live industry project where you will develop practical applications to complex and unpredictable problems.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to secure a work placement or complete a group consultancy project or a research project, giving you an experience of the workplace environment or live business issues, or be involved in research and gain analytical business skills. This is an excellent way to put your learning into practice. This stage of the programme will take place between your second and final semester, and is a semester-long (15 weeks) in duration. Internships as part of the Advanced Practice stage may be paid or unpaid. The alternative consultancy module allows you to work in teams with a business organisation working on consultancy-based projects in real business scenarios.  In the research project, you will be working closely to a researcher and develop a state-of-art luxury topic. Whether you choose the internship or consultancy project you will successfully develop your business skills and further enhance your employability.

• September start dates:  your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break after Semester 2, and commence your Advanced Practice stage in September.
• January start dates: your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the following January, immediately after your second semester. Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.
• May start dates: your programme will run for 16-18 months. There is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. Your Advanced Practice stage will commence in January.

MSc Business with Business Analytics

What will I study?

Throughout the course, there’s a focus on developing your personal capability, creativity, innovation, project management, and leadership potential.

You will study specialist modules that will cover topics such as Business Intelligence in Practice as well as Strategic Marketing and Analytics, in which you will develop expertise in data analytics tools as well as management strategies for the analysis of organisational data.

The course culminates in a Masters dissertation where you’ll develop your academic skills and overall employability by building your confidence and presentation skills, effective teamworking, and research skills.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
• Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.

MSc Business with Business Analytics

If you enrol on the 1-year Masters (non-Advanced Practice) your study duration will be 12 months long over the 3 consecutive semesters.

MSc Business with Entrepreneurship

What will I study?

The modules on this programme will cover key concepts of entrepreneurship, how to create a successful business plan that is ready for investment, and also help you to develop a digital entrepreneurial mindset. The aim of this course is to develop these skills as they will make you a highly sought-after candidate as employers are keen to recruit people who can achieve break-through change and lead new initiatives.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
• Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.

MSc Business with Financial Management

What will I study?

The aim of this course is to not only enable you to specialist in financial management, but also to develop skills which are highly sought after by employers.  The modules on this programme will cover general business functions, strategic management, data analytics, and project management that will, along with the specialist modules focusing on financial technologies and corporate finance, develop your strategic and financial awareness, leadership potential and understanding of international business.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
• Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.

MSc Business with Human Resource Management

What will I study?

On this programme you will develop invaluable skills and knowledge that will increase your employability post-graduation.

In the second semester, you will have the opportunity to specialize in human resource management, where you will develop your understanding of the principles, values, and approaches in human resource management (HRM), as well as organisational behaviour and practice.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
• Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.

MSc Business with International Management

What will I study?

On this programme you will develop your strategic awareness, leadership potential, and understanding of the theory and practice of international business and management. In the second semester, you will have the opportunity to specialise in international management by taking our specialist modules where you will consider issues of business ethics and accountability, the role played by corporate governance, and develop your knowledge of strategic marketing models. You will also benefit from the opportunity to apply your learning in international business within a realistic simulated environment.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
• Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.

MSc Business with Marketing Management

What will I study?

This course is designed to develop your understanding of the global business environment, importance of marketing within an international context, and strategic marketing. Thanks to our specialist modules, you will gain an understanding of strategic marketing and consumer behaviour – giving you the required knowledge and skills to strategically analyse data and implement competitive marketing strategies. The development of these skills will enhance your employability when you are seeking a career post-graduation, whether this is in business or marketing.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
• Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.

MSc Web & Mobile Development Technologies

What will I study?

To accelerate your learning, the programme exposes you to theories and principles relating to emerging design, development and testing web and mobile applications, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) design processes, principles of mobile technologies, architectures, protocols, tools & techniques and the apps development and deployment processes. The programme also provides in-depth coverage of the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies and techniques of the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT).

The programme will also cover emerging cloud computing techniques and their ability to meet the rapidly developing demands of cloud infrastructure, in-depth coverage and understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies and techniques of Web and Mobile application security using industry standards.

You will learn to utilise theories and principles as frameworks for reviewing, reflecting on, analysing and critiquing, where appropriate, existing individual and organizational practices; as well as providing new knowledge and skills which will enable enhanced and more appropriate practices to be developed.

During the programme, you will also develop independent research skills to manage risk and identify, recommend and deploy relevant technologies both now and in the future.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops and directed study totalling between 12-14 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 38-40 hours per week
• This course is 100% assessed via coursework. A range of assessment methods is used, including assignments, presentations and group work.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Career and further study

This Masters programme has been designed in consultation with partners from the industry to ensure you learn up-to-date computing knowledge required by employers across the industry. Graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The qualification is designed to accelerate skills and competence in a range of job roles, including roles such as

• Leadership and management in IT
• Cloud Architect
• Web Security Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Web Designer and Developer
• User Experience Designer and Developer
• Usability Tester
• Mobile Application Design
• Developer or Cloud Architect

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility.

MSc Computing and Technology

What will I study?

The central theme of the programme is to develop you as digital leader, and in support of this throughout the programme you will engage in a range of modules designed to develop your competences in areas such as Digital Leadership, Information Governance and Cyber Security, Innovation in Business & Technology, Software Engineering and Database Analytics.

As you progress through the programme you will develop as a well-rounded and outward-looking professional capable of taking responsibility for, and effective leadership of, computing and technology projects and people, capable of making good decisions and improving the performance of yourself, your people, your areas of responsibility and your organisation.

The programme recognises that as a computing professional you are required to develop competencies in a range of specific computing techniques alongside softer skills in areas such as leadership, communication, problem solving and commercial reasoning. By successfully completing your programme you will have not only have demonstrated mastery of these skills but alongside the development of your personal practice your ability to impact personal and organisational performance. It is the combination of these factors that will advance your personal development and enhance your career opportunities.

The programme will cover the following languages:

• Web Technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Object-Oriented Programming languages such as Java
• Database and Data Analytics- SQL, MySQL, and data analytics software (e.g. Tableau, etc.)

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through mix of lectures, workshops, labs, seminars and tutorials 10-12 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30-32 hours per week
• Assessment includes coursework, critical report writing, practical exercises, individual, group and research project work.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

This Masters programme has been designed to ensure that graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers. The qualification is designed to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including roles in leadership and management in IT, Software Engineer, Database Developer, Data Analyst, Information Security professional, Business Analyst, to name but a few.

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This will be through completing additional 60 credit Advanced Practice module after when you have completed 120 credits of taught modules. This module will provide experiential learning opportunities. 

These can either be a 12-week work placement, group consultancy project, research group project, 12-week Professional Skills Practice, 12-week Enterprise Start Up or 12-week Multidisciplinary Innovation project.   This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract. 

• September starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in September, your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break in May and commence your Advanced Practice stage in January. 
• January starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in January, your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the September following your second summer break.  Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.  
• May starts: For those starting your Masters with Advanced Practice in May, you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the May after you have started your programme. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. 

MSc Cyber Security

What will I study?

By completing the MSc in Cyber Security Technology you will be able to demonstrate capabilities in the areas of Digital Leadership, Information Governance and Cyber Security, Cloud and Big Data Security, Introduction to Computer Networks Security, Computer Network Security, and Research Methods for Professional Practice. You will also demonstrate these capabilities in a Computing and Digital Technologies Project.

Alternatively, you can study the MSc Cyber Security Technology Part-Time.

The modular content has been designed to allow you to develop both a theoretical and applied knowledge of core specialisms essential for a cyber security expert. For example, the digital leadership module is designed to support future career progression into roles where there is a requirement to manage other cyber specialists. It also provides a useful foundation for those seeking to pursue a career in cyber security in a role where you are required to perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for networked information systems. Knowledge gained from studying the programme will enable you to conduct threat intelligence analysis to keep up to date with the changing threat landscape.

As you progress through the programme you will develop as an up to date, well rounded and outward-looking professional capable of taking responsibility for and effectively leading cyber security and technology projects and people. You will also become capable of making good decisions and improving the performance of yourself, your people, your areas of responsibility and your organisation.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, labs, seminars and tutorials, totalling between 10-12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study and self-directed learning, around 30-32 hours per week.
• The programme is 100% assessed through coursework, including critical report writing, portfolio, projects and a physical artefact such as a programme or a database.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics at our Central London campus who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

This master’s programme has been designed to ensure that graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the cyber security/IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers. The qualification is designed to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including:

• Cyber Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Consultant
• IT Security and Support Manager
• Information Security professional
• Business Analyst.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This will be through completing additional 60 credit Advanced Practice module after when you have completed 120 credits of taught modules. This module will provide experiential learning opportunities. 

These can either be a 12-week work placement, group consultancy project, research group project, 12-week Professional Skills Practice, 12-week Enterprise Start Up or 12-week Multidisciplinary Innovation project.   This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract. 

• September starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in September, your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break in May and commence your Advanced Practice stage in January. 
• January starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in January, your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the September following your second summer break.  Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.  
• May starts: For those starting your Masters with Advanced Practice in May, you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the May after you have started your programme. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. 

MSc Cyber Security Technology

What will I study?

By completing the MSc in Cyber Security Technology you will be able to demonstrate capabilities in the areas of Digital Leadership, Information Governance and Cyber Security, Cloud and Big Data Security, Introduction to Computer Networks Security, Computer Network Security, and Research Methods for Professional Practice. You will also demonstrate these capabilities in a Computing and Digital Technologies Project.

Alternatively, you can study the MSc Cyber Security Technology Part-Time.

The modular content has been designed to allow you to develop both a theoretical and applied knowledge of core specialisms essential for a cyber security expert. For example, the digital leadership module is designed to support future career progression into roles where there is a requirement to manage other cyber specialists. It also provides a useful foundation for those seeking to pursue a career in cyber security in a role where you are required to perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for networked information systems. Knowledge gained from studying the programme will enable you to conduct threat intelligence analysis to keep up to date with the changing threat landscape.

As you progress through the programme you will develop as an up to date, well rounded and outward-looking professional capable of taking responsibility for and effectively leading cyber security and technology projects and people. You will also become capable of making good decisions and improving the performance of yourself, your people, your areas of responsibility and your organisation.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, labs, seminars and tutorials, totalling between 10-12 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study and self-directed learning, around 30-32 hours per week.
• The programme is 100% assessed through coursework, including critical report writing, portfolio, projects and a physical artefact such as a programme or a database.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics at our Central London campus who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

This master’s programme has been designed to ensure that graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the cyber security/IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers. The qualification is designed to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including:

• Cyber Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Consultant
• IT Security and Support Manager
• Information Security professional
• Business Analyst.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This will be through completing additional 60 credit Advanced Practice module after when you have completed 120 credits of taught modules. This module will provide experiential learning opportunities. 

These can either be a 12-week work placement, group consultancy project, research group project, 12-week Professional Skills Practice, 12-week Enterprise Start Up or 12-week Multidisciplinary Innovation project.   This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract. 

• September starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in September, your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break in May and commence your Advanced Practice stage in January. 
• January starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in January, your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the September following your second summer break.  Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.  
• May starts: For those starting your Masters with Advanced Practice in May, you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the May after you have started your programme. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. 

MSc Digital Marketing

What will I study?

Our marketing subject area has established working relationships with key bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM) allowing the course content to be reflective of their syllabus. This is particularly of value if you are intending to progress on to a professional qualification with either body upon successful completion of your Masters.

The MSc Digital Marketing programme demonstrates how new digitally-focused tactics and strategies integrate with more traditional marketing tools and practices to capture new customers, build customer loyalty and provide superior customer service. You will understand the value of, and methods for, determining return on investment of Internet marketing programs, as well as online visitor and buyer behaviour, customer journey mapping, mobile marketing and social media.

You will also have the opportunity to develop a wider understanding of the principles and practice of leading and managing organisations and develop a range of applied research skills.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops, totalling around 13 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 32 hours per week
• Assessment for this programme takes place through group work, assignments, presentations and exams giving you multiple methods for you to show your understanding of the course material.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Graduates will be well suited to join a wide range of businesses, including graduate training schemes or even start up their own businesses or begin a professional qualification with one of the marketing industry bodies.

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility.

You can also gain access to the Northumbria University Graduate Enterprise scheme where we can help you with advice and skills to enable you to set up your own business.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to secure a work placement or complete a group consultancy project, giving you an experience of the workplace environment or live business issues, and an excellent way to put your learning into practice. This stage of the programme will take place between your second and final semester, and is a semester-long (12-15 weeks) in duration. Internships as part of the Advanced Practice stage may be paid or unpaid. The alternative consultancy module allows you to work in teams with a business organisation working on consultancy-based projects on real business scenarios. Whether you choose the internship or consultancy project you will successfully develop your business skills and further enhance your employability.

• September start dates: your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break after Semester 2, and commence your Advanced Practice stage in September.
• January start dates: your programme will run for 16-24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the following January, immediately after your second semester. Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.
• May start dates: you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in January, straight after you have completed your second semester. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May.

MSc Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management

What will I study?

The MSc Global Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management programme provides an intensive logistics, operations and supply chain management education for students entering at Level 7 from an undergraduate degree of any discipline including business and management.

The curriculum is informed by the latest research and aligned to the practical and employability skills required for a successful career across a wide range of sectors and businesses and its applications are relevant to careers in both the manufacturing and service sectors.

An experiential, or ‘real-world’, approach to learning will ensure you are exposed to current professional practice, and the modules will equip you with the skills to contribute effectively to global businesses. Given the continuous change in the logistics, operations and supply chain management field, you will be encouraged to innovate and apply emerging models, theories, technologies and ideas to solve business problems specific to this suite of related disciplines. With the substantive content of the programme being discipline-specific (i.e. logistics, operations and supply chain management),

The specialist GLOSCM modules cover strategic procurement, sustainable supply chains, improving the supply chain, and strategic partnerships. The course culminates with a master’s dissertation.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars and workshops totalling between 11-13 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 34 hours per week
• Assessment is based on exams and coursework, including presentations.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

Graduates can expect to secure roles in areas such as Operations Management, Materials Management, Purchasing and Quality Management. Typical roles include:

• Supplier Quality Manager
• Transport Consultant
• Distribution Services Manager
• E-commerce Operations Manager
• Freight Account Manager
• Logistics Project Manager

This programme is also available as MSc Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management with Advanced Practice which includes either an internship or group consultancy project.

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility.

MSc International Project Management

What will I study?

You will learn how culture affects how teams perceive each other, lead, solve problems and execute tasks. Although the world is increasingly connected, the people behind the projects have biases, expectations and a perception of life that impacts all decisions. You will also learn how to effectively manage international teams including how to build trust and collaboration across various cultures, time zones and technological settings. Importantly in an international project management environment, you will learn how to design communication channels and project structures effectively.

You will become familiar with the issues underlying the problem of corruption, which is the abuse of trusted power for private gain. Reducing the risk of corruption strengthens a company’s reputation, builds the respect of employees and raises credibility with key stakeholders. Finally, you will learn how the adoption of collaboration tools can enhance the international project experience. The programme is designed to teach you how to successfully deliver projects in an international environment.

To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories and principles relating to financial and contractual management, leading teams including those that are geographically diverse, strategic leadership and the management of change, risk and opportunities. You will also be exposed to the fundamental concepts, principles of leadership theory, contractual arrangements, budgeting and forecasting and business case analysis.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops totalling around 10 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 28 hours per week
• Assessment is 100% coursework including critical report writing, practical exercises and research project work.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Career and further study

This course will open up opportunities in project management roles in many industries. Past Northumbria University graduates have gone on to work for multinational companies such as BAE Systems, Volvo Car Group, NHS, Siemens, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Shell and Virgin Money. Job roles have included project managers, programme managers, project portfolio managers, management consultants, business developers, entrepreneurs, quality managers and directors.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This will be through completing additional 60 credit Advanced Practice module after when you have completed 120 credits of taught modules. This module will provide experiential learning opportunities. 

These can either be a 12-week work placement, group consultancy project, research group project, 12-week Professional Skills Practice, 12-week Enterprise Start Up or 12-week Multidisciplinary Innovation project.   This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract. 

• September starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in September, your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break in May and commence your Advanced Practice stage in January. 
• January starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in January, your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the September following your second summer break.  Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.  
• May starts: For those starting your Masters with Advanced Practice in May, you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the May after you have started your programme. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. 

MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology

What will I study?

To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories, methods, tools, and technologies (including SPSS and Tableau software packages; MySQL, Python, R language or similar) relating to the design, development and testing of data science applications for business intelligence.

You will train and deploy distributed machine learning models using a cloud-based platform such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure or AWS or similar and machine learning technology using TensorFlow. You will also be exposed to the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of big data analytics.

You will be able to apply this knowledge and skill in your context, and critically analyse the implementation and recommend future improvements. Recognising that information governance and cyber security are critical to the adoption and use of computing systems in businesses and organisations, you will also cover fundamental concepts, principles, techniques and tools of information governance and cyber security.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, workshops and tutorials totalling between 10-13 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30-32 hours per week
• Assessment includes coursework, critical report writing, practical exercises, individual, group and research project work.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

This Master’s programme has been designed to ensure that graduates will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers. Indeed, the qualification is designed to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including roles in leadership and management such as:

• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Engineer
• Business Analyst
• Data and Analytics Manager
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• AI Cloud Architect
• Data Architect

Furthermore, this programme will prepare you to meet the educational requirements of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more information on Professional Pathways and your eligibility.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This will be through completing additional 60 credit Advanced Practice module after when you have completed 120 credits of taught modules. This module will provide experiential learning opportunities. 

These can either be a 12-week work placement, group consultancy project, research group project, 12-week Professional Skills Practice, 12-week Enterprise Start Up or 12-week Multidisciplinary Innovation project.   This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract. 

• September starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in September, your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break in May and commence your Advanced Practice stage in January. 
• January starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in January, your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the September following your second summer break.  Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.  
• May starts: For those starting your Masters with Advanced Practice in May, you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the May after you have started your programme. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. 

MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology

What will I study?

To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories and principles relating to the design, development and testing of software using AI. Students will learn programming with R and how to conceptualise software requirements into software architectural patterns.

Students will get insight into IoT peripherals, IoT data analytics and an overall grasp of how to incorporate local machine learning (ML) using Python Programming.

You will also be exposed to the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques to train and deploy distributed machine learning models using a cloud-based platform such as Google Cloud or AWS. You will be able to apply this knowledge and skills in your context, and critically analyse the implementation and make recommendations for future improvements. You will additionally develop an understanding of the typology of innovation, how firms leverage internal and external resources to compete in the digital environment, and how to plan for innovation in any organisation.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through lectures, workshops and tutorials totalling between 10-13 hours per week
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30-32 hours per week
• Assessment includes coursework, critical report writing, practical exercises, individual, group and research project work.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

Careers and further study

This Masters programme has been designed to ensure that graduates will be equipped with in-demand skills to work in a range of roles in the IT industry. Graduates can also progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The qualification aims to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including roles in leadership and management in IT as well as titles such as:

• Software Engineer
• Database Developer
• AI Data Analyst
• Information Security Professional
• Business Analyst
• AI Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Technologist – Artificial Intelligence

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more information on Professional Pathways and your eligibility.

Advanced Practice stage

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This will be through completing additional 60 credit Advanced Practice module after when you have completed 120 credits of taught modules. This module will provide experiential learning opportunities. 

These can either be a 12-week work placement, group consultancy project, research group project, 12-week Professional Skills Practice, 12-week Enterprise Start Up or 12-week Multidisciplinary Innovation project.   This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract. 

• September starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in September, your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break in May and commence your Advanced Practice stage in January. 
• January starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in January, your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the September following your second summer break.  Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.  
• May starts: For those starting your Masters with Advanced Practice in May, you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the May after you have started your programme. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. 

BA (Hons) Accounting

Course overview

Accounting and financial expertise is highly valued whatever career you choose and is crucial to any organisation. Our accounting and finance course will take you beyond the numbers, learning how to read the story they tell is vital. You will learn core streams such as financial reporting, corporate finance and management accounting.

Kickstart your accounting and finance journey with practical insights and key skills to prepare you for a successful career in finance, with analytical, digital, problem-solving and reporting skills alongside know-how in leadership and critical evaluation.

Immerse yourself in account management, financial reporting and business operations, building on your knowledge year-by-year. Hone your practical mathematical techniques alongside core analytical skills, to make numerical based decisions.

Bring your learning to life through interactive sessions, simulations and group exercises, combining tried and tested theories, emerging new techniques, and the latest practitioner inputs and experiences. To advance in the workplace, you must complement your technical knowledge with vital interpersonal, communication and specialist soft skills required in accounting and finance. The accounting and finance degree at Herts follows a similar path to the BA (Hons) Accounting and offers a stronger focus on corporate finance and business decisions if you already know where your career pathway lies.

Why choose this course?

Fast track your journey to full qualified accountant: Maximise exemptions from professional exams at University of Hertfordshire. We are triple accredited with ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA, with one of the highest numbers of pre-agreed exam exemptions in the UK.

Flexible assessment methods: Be prepared for the workplace with varied and balanced assessments. Our closed book exams are complemented by practical options including online tests, professional report writing, group presentations and discussions.

Sandwich year opportunity: Take an industry placement, study abroad or internship year opportunity (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you find your direction and boost your CV to secure your first graduate role.

Industry expert lecturers: Hertfordshire Business School (HBS) is proud of our strong relationships with professional bodies, our alumni network and business connections. Benefit from our collaborations as you learn and gain from their industry experience and stories, meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders at networking events or in guest lectures through our Business Academy. Embrace opportunities to work with industry mentors from PwC Watford, Legal & General, Deloitte and the ICAEW, Beds, Bucks & Herts Society, plus other firms such as Aznets, and Moore, Kingston Smith.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our exclusive opportunities in social sustainability: Be a part of the enactus society, organising projects that are making a difference every day. You can also take part in the national University Business Challenge, or join our Enterprise Bootcamp based in our Herts Business Incubator.

Support system: We are a caring and friendly university, and you’ll receive excellent support from a staff community team to help you with any academic and personal challenges.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

On completion of your accounting and finance degree, you’ll be ready to apply for exemptions from exams with the main chartered professional accountancy bodies.

We’re accredited by, and work in collaboration with:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

If becoming a qualified accountant is your goal and you are looking for the maximum exemptions, we can advise which modules you should take to achieve this.

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Accounting and financial expertise is highly valued whatever career you choose and is crucial to any organisation. Our accounting and finance course will take you beyond the numbers, learning how to read the story they tell is vital. You will learn core streams such as financial reporting, corporate finance and management accounting.

Kickstart your accounting and finance journey with practical insights and key skills to prepare you for a successful career in finance, with analytical, digital, problem-solving and reporting skills alongside know-how in leadership and critical evaluation.

Immerse yourself in account management, financial reporting and business operations, building on your knowledge year-by-year. Hone your practical mathematical techniques alongside core analytical skills, to make numerical based decisions.

Bring your learning to life through interactive sessions, simulations and group exercises, combining tried and tested theories, emerging new techniques, and the latest practitioner inputs and experiences. To advance in the workplace, you must complement your technical knowledge with vital interpersonal, communication and specialist soft skills required in accounting and finance. The accounting and finance degree at Herts follows a similar path to the BA (Hons) Accounting and offers a stronger focus on corporate finance and business decisions if you already know where your career pathway lies.

Why choose this course?

Fast track your journey to full qualified accountant: Maximise exemptions from professional exams at University of Hertfordshire. We are triple accredited with ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA, with one of the highest numbers of pre-agreed exam exemptions in the UK.

Flexible assessment methods: Be prepared for the workplace with varied and balanced assessments. Our closed book exams are complemented by practical options including online tests, professional report writing, group presentations and discussions.

Sandwich year opportunity: Take an industry placement, study abroad or internship year opportunity (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you find your direction and boost your CV to secure your first graduate role.

Industry expert lecturers: Hertfordshire Business School (HBS) is proud of our strong relationships with professional bodies, our alumni network and business connections. Benefit from our collaborations as you learn and gain from their industry experience and stories, meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders at networking events or in guest lectures through our Business Academy. Embrace opportunities to work with industry mentors from PwC Watford, Legal & General, Deloitte and the ICAEW, Beds, Bucks & Herts Society, plus other firms such as Aznets, and Moore, Kingston Smith.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our exclusive opportunities in social sustainability: Be a part of the enactus society, organising projects that are making a difference every day. You can also take part in the national University Business Challenge, or join our Enterprise Bootcamp based in our Herts Business Incubator.

Support system: We are a caring and friendly university, and you’ll receive excellent support from a staff community team to help you with any academic and personal challenges.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

On completion of your accounting and finance degree, you’ll be ready to apply for exemptions from exams with the main chartered professional accountancy bodies.

We’re accredited by, and work in collaboration with:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

If becoming a qualified accountant is your goal and you are looking for the maximum exemptions, we can advise which modules you should take to achieve this.

Your future 

BA (Hons) Business and Accounting

Become ready to enter the fast-paced world of business and accounting as an employee or entrepreneur on our business and accounting course. You will develop a solid foundation of accounting knowledge, coupled with business fundamentals such as marketing, management, accounting and business ethics, to kick-start your commercial journey.

Understand how to interpret, prepare, and present financial information for organisations of all sizes. Learn and practice invaluable skills in analysis, problem-solving, numerical-based critical thinking, management, and communication. You will understand wider context in which business accounting operates, valuable for a career in business or management as you study economics, marketing, and leadership for a well-rounded perspective.

Make an impact with varied assessments, including professional report writing, group presentations, and company projects that help prepare you for work alongside the exams required for professional exemptions. The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for professional accountancy exams, enhancing your attractiveness to potential employers.

Boost your CV and commercial skills through industry placements, study abroad, or internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) with fully supported experiences.

* Based on an average of questions 1-25 of the National Student Survey (NSS), 2023.

Why choose this course?

Learn from industry experts: Gain knowledge from business accounting experts in their respective fields, along with guest speakers from the business world, on our business and accounting degree.

Interactive learning: Enhance your skills through interactive teaching, including simulations and group exercises, refining and improving your professional skills such as communication and digital literacy, alongside your commercial knowledge.

Practical experience: Stand out from the crowd by gaining practical experience in solving real-world business challenges. Effective decision-making, a profound understanding of current business challenges, teamwork, and leadership are just a few of the areas you'll develop.

Have a dedicated support team around you: We encourage and support you to set high goals. Your dedicated support team will share their expertise, advice, and experiences as they focus on nurturing your potential to succeed, addressing both academic and personal challenges.

Embrace career-enhancing opportunities: Opportunities at the National University Business Challenge and you can join our Enactus Society, which organises projects that make a difference every day. Graduate with the support of a powerful network. We have extensive connections to industry organisations and global businesses, giving you access to industry experts as guest speakers and internship/placement opportunities.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential: If you want to develop your entrepreneurial spirit, you can participate in the annual 'Flare Ignite' competition, where winners receive support, training, and funding to bring their ideas to life.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

We are accredited by and collaborate with the following organisations:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

This degree program will provide you with exemptions from accounting exams conducted by professional bodies.

BA (Hons) Business and Finance

Accounting and financial expertise is highly valued whatever career you choose and is crucial to any organisation. Our accounting and finance course will take you beyond the numbers, learning how to read the story they tell is vital. You will learn core streams such as financial reporting, corporate finance and management accounting.

Kickstart your accounting and finance journey with practical insights and key skills to prepare you for a successful career in finance, with analytical, digital, problem-solving and reporting skills alongside know-how in leadership and critical evaluation.

Immerse yourself in account management, financial reporting and business operations, building on your knowledge year-by-year. Hone your practical mathematical techniques alongside core analytical skills, to make numerical based decisions.

Bring your learning to life through interactive sessions, simulations and group exercises, combining tried and tested theories, emerging new techniques, and the latest practitioner inputs and experiences. To advance in the workplace, you must complement your technical knowledge with vital interpersonal, communication and specialist soft skills required in accounting and finance. The accounting and finance degree at Herts follows a similar path to the BA (Hons) Accounting and offers a stronger focus on corporate finance and business decisions if you already know where your career pathway lies.

Why choose this course?

Fast track your journey to full qualified accountant: Maximise exemptions from professional exams at University of Hertfordshire. We are triple accredited with ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA, with one of the highest numbers of pre-agreed exam exemptions in the UK.

Flexible assessment methods: Be prepared for the workplace with varied and balanced assessments. Our closed book exams are complemented by practical options including online tests, professional report writing, group presentations and discussions.

Sandwich year opportunity: Take an industry placement, study abroad or internship year opportunity (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you find your direction and boost your CV to secure your first graduate role.

Industry expert lecturers: Hertfordshire Business School (HBS) is proud of our strong relationships with professional bodies, our alumni network and business connections. Benefit from our collaborations as you learn and gain from their industry experience and stories, meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders at networking events or in guest lectures through our Business Academy. Embrace opportunities to work with industry mentors from PwC Watford, Legal & General, Deloitte and the ICAEW, Beds, Bucks & Herts Society, plus other firms such as Aznets, and Moore, Kingston Smith.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our exclusive opportunities in social sustainability: Be a part of the enactus society, organising projects that are making a difference every day. You can also take part in the national University Business Challenge, or join our Enterprise Bootcamp based in our Herts Business Incubator.

Support system: We are a caring and friendly university, and you’ll receive excellent support from a staff community team to help you with any academic and personal challenges.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

On completion of your accounting and finance degree, you’ll be ready to apply for exemptions from exams with the main chartered professional accountancy bodies.

We’re accredited by, and work in collaboration with:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

If becoming a qualified accountant is your goal and you are looking for the maximum exemptions, we can advise which modules you should take to achieve this.

BA (Hons) Finance

Accounting and financial expertise is highly valued whatever career you choose and is crucial to any organisation. Our accounting and finance course will take you beyond the numbers, learning how to read the story they tell is vital. You will learn core streams such as financial reporting, corporate finance and management accounting.

Kickstart your accounting and finance journey with practical insights and key skills to prepare you for a successful career in finance, with analytical, digital, problem-solving and reporting skills alongside know-how in leadership and critical evaluation.

Immerse yourself in account management, financial reporting and business operations, building on your knowledge year-by-year. Hone your practical mathematical techniques alongside core analytical skills, to make numerical based decisions.

Bring your learning to life through interactive sessions, simulations and group exercises, combining tried and tested theories, emerging new techniques, and the latest practitioner inputs and experiences. To advance in the workplace, you must complement your technical knowledge with vital interpersonal, communication and specialist soft skills required in accounting and finance. The accounting and finance degree at Herts follows a similar path to the BA (Hons) Accounting and offers a stronger focus on corporate finance and business decisions if you already know where your career pathway lies.

Why choose this course?

Fast track your journey to full qualified accountant: Maximise exemptions from professional exams at University of Hertfordshire. We are triple accredited with ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA, with one of the highest numbers of pre-agreed exam exemptions in the UK.

Flexible assessment methods: Be prepared for the workplace with varied and balanced assessments. Our closed book exams are complemented by practical options including online tests, professional report writing, group presentations and discussions.

Sandwich year opportunity: Take an industry placement, study abroad or internship year opportunity (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you find your direction and boost your CV to secure your first graduate role.

Industry expert lecturers: Hertfordshire Business School (HBS) is proud of our strong relationships with professional bodies, our alumni network and business connections. Benefit from our collaborations as you learn and gain from their industry experience and stories, meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders at networking events or in guest lectures through our Business Academy. Embrace opportunities to work with industry mentors from PwC Watford, Legal & General, Deloitte and the ICAEW, Beds, Bucks & Herts Society, plus other firms such as Aznets, and Moore, Kingston Smith.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our exclusive opportunities in social sustainability: Be a part of the enactus society, organising projects that are making a difference every day. You can also take part in the national University Business Challenge, or join our Enterprise Bootcamp based in our Herts Business Incubator.

Support system: We are a caring and friendly university, and you’ll receive excellent support from a staff community team to help you with any academic and personal challenges.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

On completion of your accounting and finance degree, you’ll be ready to apply for exemptions from exams with the main chartered professional accountancy bodies.

We’re accredited by, and work in collaboration with:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

If becoming a qualified accountant is your goal and you are looking for the maximum exemptions, we can advise which modules you should take to achieve this.

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

accounting and finance course will take you beyond the numbers, learning how to read the story they tell is vital. You will learn core streams such as financial reporting, corporate finance and management accounting.

Kickstart your accounting and finance journey with practical insights and key skills to prepare you for a successful career in finance, with analytical, digital, problem-solving and reporting skills alongside know-how in leadership and critical evaluation.

Immerse yourself in account management, financial reporting and business operations, building on your knowledge year-by-year. Hone your practical mathematical techniques alongside core analytical skills, to make numerical based decisions.

Bring your learning to life through interactive sessions, simulations and group exercises, combining tried and tested theories, emerging new techniques, and the latest practitioner inputs and experiences. To advance in the workplace, you must complement your technical knowledge with vital interpersonal, communication and specialist soft skills required in accounting and finance. The accounting and finance degree at Herts follows a similar path to the BA (Hons) Accounting and offers a stronger focus on corporate finance and business decisions if you already know where your career pathway lies.

Why choose this course?

Fast track your journey to full qualified accountant: Maximise exemptions from professional exams at University of Hertfordshire. We are triple accredited with ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA, with one of the highest numbers of pre-agreed exam exemptions in the UK.

Flexible assessment methods: Be prepared for the workplace with varied and balanced assessments. Our closed book exams are complemented by practical options including online tests, professional report writing, group presentations and discussions.

Sandwich year opportunity: Take an industry placement, study abroad or internship year opportunity (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you find your direction and boost your CV to secure your first graduate role.

Industry expert lecturers: Hertfordshire Business School (HBS) is proud of our strong relationships with professional bodies, our alumni network and business connections. Benefit from our collaborations as you learn and gain from their industry experience and stories, meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders at networking events or in guest lectures through our Business Academy. Embrace opportunities to work with industry mentors from PwC Watford, Legal & General, Deloitte and the ICAEW, Beds, Bucks & Herts Society, plus other firms such as Aznets, and Moore, Kingston Smith.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our exclusive opportunities in social sustainability: Be a part of the enactus society, organising projects that are making a difference every day. You can also take part in the national University Business Challenge, or join our Enterprise Bootcamp based in our Herts Business Incubator.

Support system: We are a caring and friendly university, and you’ll receive excellent support from a staff community team to help you with any academic and personal challenges.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

On completion of your accounting and finance degree, you’ll be ready to apply for exemptions from exams with the main chartered professional accountancy bodies.

We’re accredited by, and work in collaboration with:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

If becoming a qualified accountant is your goal and you are looking for the maximum exemptions, we can advise which modules you should take to achieve this.

BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation

Why choose this course?

• Winner of Outstanding Graduate of the Year: Production/Enterprise award (TIGA, 2024)
• 1st in the UK for Animation and Game Design (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
• Gold Academic Partner with Unreal Engine (Unreal Academic Partnership, 2025)

The next big game has your name on it

You dream of being a key player in the video game industry. You may want to work for companies like Epic Games, Nintendo or Sony. Perhaps you want to work on triple A games like Fortnite, Sea of Thieves and Assassin’s Creed, just like some of our graduates? You may not be sure yet where you want to end up, but one thing’s for certain. You love gaming. You crave adventure. Gaming allows you to escape to another realm. It’s a place where you can be different. Where you can connect with people just like you. Nothing else gives you the same rush. Your perspective of gaming has evolved beyond that of a user. Now you’re analysing your experience. You’re curiously creative and you have stories to tell. When you daydream it’s about scenarios, characters and environments that your fans will enjoy. Your sketch pad is full of playable worlds that you’ve created. Advancements in technology make this a growing industry with game developers in high demand. Now it’s your turn. The next level is within your grasp.

Study a world-famous degree

Described by The Rookies as an ‘innovative and enterprising university’ our students regularly achieve critical acclaim for their work. Four of our students have won The Rookies Game of the Year award. We’re No.1 in the world for Production Excellence in Game Design and Development (The Rookies 2020). At Herts, you’ll learn in a real-world studio environment. We’ll teach you to create concept art, model and texture within real-time restrictions. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the production process. Our teaching combines passion with experience. We’ve worked as artists and game developers for years and have insights to share. We’ll help you to thrive in a demanding and exciting industry by giving you the artistic and technical skills you’ll need. The games industry’s own trade association, TIGA, rates the University of Hertfordshire as being the Best Educational Institution in the UK (2019). We have strong links to industry so you can benefit from real world briefs, guest speakers, work placements and knowledge of current trends.

Learn in a stimulating environment

You’ll have access to dedicated PC labs, kitted out with everything you need to bring your characters and environments to life. The Learning Resource Centre contains clones of our animation labs (software and hardware) so if you want to continue your animation studies late at night or during the weekend you can. Plus, you can use our motion capture suite, digital photography and filmmaking equipment to work on your projects.

BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects

What's the course about?

We’ll teach you the artistic and technical skills needed to work in the games industry. We deliver a mix of teaching methods, from project work to software and art-based workshops and lectures. You’ll be assessed on group and individual project work. We’ll ask you to submit portfolio submissions, sketches, storyboards, 3D game assets and presentations. Plus, you’ll develop your analytical thinking, critical curiosity and easy writing skills.

In your first year, you’ll benefit from common modules within the wider animation programme, gaining valuable knowledge of the digital media industry. You’ll study alongside peers on 2D and 3D animation, comics and concept art and visual effects, expanding your network from day one. We’ll teach you the latest software and digital illustration techniques. You’ll practice life drawing, designing characters and environments. You’ll write engaging stories with a strong narrative arc. You’ll explore comics, animation and film history, bringing cultural context to your craft. We’ll teach you key skills in texturing, character animation and rigging. Together we’ll explore real-time skills such as procedural modelling and level construction. At the end of this year you’ll have the choice to switch to a different animation degree course if your passion has led you in a new direction.

In your second year, we’ll teach you modular environment construction and level design. You’ll explore gameplay design, gameplay mechanics and coding. You’ll also try your hand at real time lighting and special effects. You’ll take the leap from creating individual art, models and images to developing playable worlds that intrigue and excite. You’ll grow in confidence as you see how these environments compliment the stories you want to tell and the game worlds you want to create. You’ll work on live projects with industry and design a playable level as part of a team. We’ll encourage you to use this industry project to identify the job role you want to work towards. Whether you want to be a game designer or a character, environment or technical artist, by the end of this year you’ll know where your passion is guiding you.

In your third year, you’ll focus your dissertation on an area of popular culture, linked to 3D games art and design, that fascinates you. You’ll also get stuck into an ambitious final games project. You’ll take this project through all stages of production, from concept and storyboarding to post-production. You’ll prove your project management and leadership qualities. We’ll encourage you to engage in real-world practices so you’re ready for employment. Your games project will be screened at our Animation Exposé show where you can enter it for different awards, judged by a panel of industry experts. View the show’s live stream from 2020. Previous judging panels have included companies such as Creative Assembly, Rare, Rebellion, Jagex, Airship Images and Space Ape Games. Plus, we’ll encourage you to enter your work into The Rookies and other international competitions. Our students have won The Rookies Console and PC Game of the Year for 3 consecutive years in 2018, 2019 and 2020! When you graduate, you’ll have an impressive professional portfolio, showreel and website to launch your career. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and technical expertise. Capture our imagination. What world will you create? 

Your main campus is College Lane 

This is where the creative arts, science and health-related subjects are based. This means you’ll share the campus with future nurses, scientists, artists and more. You can use the common rooms to relax with friends, work out in the 24-hour gym or have a drink in our on-campus pub or cafes. We also have restaurants for you to eat in or grab something on the go. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.

BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design

Why choose this course?

• Winner of Outstanding Graduate of the Year: Production/Enterprise award (TIGA, 2024)
• 1st in the UK for Animation and Game Design (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
• Gold Academic Partner with Unreal Engine (Unreal Academic Partnership, 2025)

The next big game has your name on it

You dream of being a key player in the video game industry. You may want to work for companies like Epic Games, Nintendo or Sony. Perhaps you want to work on triple A games like Fortnite, Sea of Thieves and Assassin’s Creed, just like some of our graduates? You may not be sure yet where you want to end up, but one thing’s for certain. You love gaming. You crave adventure. Gaming allows you to escape to another realm. It’s a place where you can be different. Where you can connect with people just like you. Nothing else gives you the same rush. Your perspective of gaming has evolved beyond that of a user. Now you’re analysing your experience. You’re curiously creative and you have stories to tell. When you daydream it’s about scenarios, characters and environments that your fans will enjoy. Your sketch pad is full of playable worlds that you’ve created. Advancements in technology make this a growing industry with game developers in high demand. Now it’s your turn. The next level is within your grasp.

Study a world-famous degree

Described by The Rookies as an ‘innovative and enterprising university’ our students regularly achieve critical acclaim for their work. Four of our students have won The Rookies Game of the Year award. We’re No.1 in the world for Production Excellence in Game Design and Development (The Rookies 2020). At Herts, you’ll learn in a real-world studio environment. We’ll teach you to create concept art, model and texture within real-time restrictions. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the production process. Our teaching combines passion with experience. We’ve worked as artists and game developers for years and have insights to share. We’ll help you to thrive in a demanding and exciting industry by giving you the artistic and technical skills you’ll need. The games industry’s own trade association, TIGA, rates the University of Hertfordshire as being the Best Educational Institution in the UK (2019). We have strong links to industry so you can benefit from real world briefs, guest speakers, work placements and knowledge of current trends.

Learn in a stimulating environment

You’ll have access to dedicated PC labs, kitted out with everything you need to bring your characters and environments to life. The Learning Resource Centre contains clones of our animation labs (software and hardware) so if you want to continue your animation studies late at night or during the weekend you can. Plus, you can use our motion capture suite, digital photography and filmmaking equipment to work on your projects.

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

Why choose this course?

• Industry partnerships with Warner Bros. and the Production Guild
• Receive guest lectures from leading industry names
• Exclusive partnership with Halo Post-Production and the ENVY Academy

The Film and Television programme is a ScreenSkills and CILECT accredited course that provides an environment in which students can grow into confident television and film practitioners. We are proud to be among the top courses for film production,  delivering industry ready graduates into the workplace.

Our course is designed to put the industry and its needs at the heart of our teaching.  Students learn professional skills from the outset, managing and producing their own location and studio-based shoots, and getting the opportunity to experience a variety of key roles on set and in post-production.

Our close partnerships with leading industry figures ensures that students hear about the latest commercial developments, while also putting into practice the long-established methods and techniques, workflows, and standards employed by film and television companies globally.

During your studies, you can take control of your own specialist career development, choosing to focus on those areas of production and post-production that best suit your passions and employment aims.

With modules covering the theory, history and contemporary practice of film and television, the course gives you an understanding of the industry’s past while preparing you to take an active part in its future.

Film and Television successes

Our students are winners of the prestigious Royal Television Society London Student Awards including RTS Best Drama 2014 “Breach”, RTS Best Craft Sound 2014 “322”, Best Craft Production Design 2018 “Delirium”, RTS Best Drama 2022 “Bury the Hatchet”, RTS Best Craft Production Design 2022 “Bury The Hatchet”.

Film and Television industry links

In post-production, we are members of ENVY Academy which provides graduates with the chance to work with ENVY Post-Production in London. Several graduates have gone on to start the careers at ENVY working on productions including The Chase and Gogglebox.

This gives our students strong employability skills. Many prize winners go onto jobs with our industry partners.

Film and Television facilities

The course regularly invests in high quality production and post-production equipment, often making new purchases every year.

Our camera range includes Blackmagic URSA 4.6K digital cinema cameras, Canon C100, Canon XF305, and Panasonic 371; with lenses from Zeiss and Samyang. Our production equipment includes Kino Flo and Arri lamps; Sennheiser, SQN and Zoom microphones and recorders; and our professional grip equipment includes Steadicam rigs, Jibs, and Dollies. 

The Mike Newell Sound Stage TV Studio is a large dedicated HD broadcast standard facility complete with a railed light rig and pedestal cameras with autocue systems, green screen and vision mixer. Students also have access to the Doug Milsome Cinematography Lab for technical training and small-scale filming.

Our post-production facilities consist of the 40 seat Walter Murch Post-Production Lab and a second 40 seat dedicated lab with major post production software available from Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools for picture and sound editing, Baselight and DaVinci Resolve for colour correction and Final Draft for scriptwriting and production planning.

A 120 terabyte shared storage facility by EditShare running an award nominated workflow (Finalist, Broadcast Tech Awards 2021) enables students to edit projects collaboratively and simultaneously, mirroring industry standard workflows and practice, while also giving students access to our library of over 23,000 sound effects and 4,000 music tracks to use in their edits.

Additional dedicated individual post production suites ideal for colour grading, and dubbing studios for ADR and audio finishing are available for students to book.

Visiting Tutors and Professors

Jan Harlan

Honorary Doctorate holder, Executive Producer

Jan was Stanley Kubrick’s Executive Producer and worked with him on his last five films; followed by working with Spielberg on AI: Artificial Intelligence.  Jan’s teaching is known worldwide, and he has been teaching at Herts for eight years.

Mike Newell

Honorary Doctorate holder, Director

Mike is the director of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Donnie Brasco, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.  Mike gives guest masterclasses, and invited students to the post sound mix of his films.

Film and Television student testimonials

"Since leaving the course I have worked on Wonder Woman, The Mummy and Solo: A Star Wars Story as a Set Production Assistant. Most recently, I just finished work on Spider-Man Far From Home.

I have been offered a job on Overlord and will get to work with J.J Abrams as a result! 

I'm also working on my first short film outside of university and have the backing of Warner Brothers Creative Talent,  I will be getting to use Panavision for all of our camera equipment and maybe shoot on film.”

- Ellie Rawlings, Graduate 2016

BA (Hons) Architecture

Why choose this course?

• ARB Part I prescribed (or exempted) and RIBA Part I validated
• Affiliation with RIBA Association of Architects (East & Herts)
• 91% satisfaction for learning resources (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q19-22)

Gain practical skills alongside theory 

This course empowers you to satisfy the requirements of a brief and re-energise our environment.  You’ll learn the technical knowledge to inspire your professional portfolio.  We’ll teach you how to analyse, develop, test and communicate your ideas.  You’ll be working on drawings and models for domestic, public and commercial projects, such as houses, museums and cityscapes.  Be creative. Spend time in our fantastic studios and workshops.  We have woodworking, metalworking and casting workshops to help you develop real-world skills. Try your hand at ceramics (for building facades), printmaking and life-drawing classes to enhance your sketching skills. Use our specialist computer software suites and even download software onto your personal laptop. With 3D printers, laser cutters, a welding booth and studio space at your fingertips, we’ll help you bring your idea to life. 

Discover the history that has influenced architecture.  From garden cities, new towns built after WW2, to today’s contemporary cities.  How do the needs of society motivate design?  You’ll learn to be an innovative and responsible architect.  To evaluate a building’s purpose, the impact of materials and the cultural factors which underpin design.  You’ll gain insights in the international and national perspectives of the built environment. We’ll encourage you to question the role of technology, gender, politics and economics in design.  You’ll debate the issues confronting architects, including sustainability, urban sprawl and gentrification. By analysing theory and practice you’ll become confident in the founding principles of design philosophy.    

Every step of the way, you’ll be inspired by our expert teaching team including researchers, authors and acclaimed architects. You can gain experience with award-winning architectural offices and benefit from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Future Architects network and the Student Mentoring Scheme. We have excellent links to industry, the RIBA and the Hertfordshire Association of Architects, these will allow your to start building you own network and finding exciting work placements opportunities.

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

Why choose this course?

• Ranked 9th in the UK for art (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)
• Exploration interior architectural design in XR and the metaverse
• Gain real world experience on live industry projects

• The programme’s vision is Design For Happiness.  If you have a passion for design and want to make a positive impact on the world, our BA Interior Architecture and Design programme is the perfect fit for you! With a focus on Design for Happiness, our curriculum is designed to help you create spaces that enhance people's lives and promote wellbeing
• From the focus on the social and cultural impacts of our practice to the cutting-edge technology like the metaverse and XR, we'll teach you the skills you need to become a design innovator. Our graduates are equipped to make a positive impact on the world, shaping the future of design and creating spaces that make a difference. Join our programme and become part of a community of designers who are committed to creating a world that's not only beautiful but also functional, efficient and joyful
• Interior Architecture and Design students have participated in live projects with a number of commercial partners including Letchworth Garden City urban regeneration, Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange, The Forum Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and St Albans Museums
• The degree focuses on working with existing buildings and spaces and exploring different possibilities for habitation
• Graduates from the course are eligible for associate membership to professional institutions such as: The British Interior Design Association, The Society of British Interior Design and The Chartered Society of Designer.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Why choose this course?

• Best Graphic Design Course in the UK and Europe (World Brand Design Awards, 2024-25)
• Our recent graduates work for famous brands including Disney, Apple, Urban Outfitters, Moncler and
• Work on live briefs with some of the world’s biggest design agencies and brands

Learn from industry professionals: You’ll be guided by industry professionals who work for some of the UK’s biggest design and creative agencies, and will be taught how to develop techniques which are at the forefront of graphic design practices, whilst honing your skills across a wide range of mediums.

Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary design: This graphic design degree is the perfect launchpad for your design career, and offers you the chance to work on live briefs, collaborate with like-minded creatives, and build the kind of portfolio that employers want to see.

Work with creatives: You’ll have the opportunity to work with fellow students who share your passion and drive, and be part of a vibrant and supportive community that fosters innovation and growth. Our course is not just about learning design – it’s about creating meaningful work that makes a positive impact on the world, helping you to develop as a creative professional.

Join a long list of successful alumni: In recent years, graduates of our graphic design degree have gone on to work with some of the biggest and most exciting names in industry. From becoming senior graphic designers at Walt Disney, to working as art directors at Amazon, to rebranding Sprite, to working for some of the coolest agencies in London, Amsterdam, New York and beyond – we have mentored and nurtured students who have gone on to a range of exciting careers.  

We have an outstanding record of Awards success: For the past few years we’ve been ranked the Best Graphic Design Course in the UK and Europe in the World Brand Design Society Awards, achieving this status again in 2025. We’re also one of the few UK graphic design courses whose students each year win the coveted D&AD New Blood Awards.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

BA (Hons) Graphic Design: Advertising and Branding

Why choose this course?

• Ranked 1st in the UK in the World Brand Design Society, Student Design Awards 2022-23
• 95% satisfaction for organisation and management (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q17-18)
• Our students have won D&AD New Blood pencils every year since 2011.

Creativity, collaboration, tech and big ideas. If you think you want to work in advertising or branding, but you love graphic design, this could be the course for you. Design is the (not-so) secret weapon behind every innovative brand, beautiful magazine, eye-popping piece of print and jaw-dropping digital interface. Learn its secrets and carve out an influential career working with the biggest firms or apply your talents to make a positive impact on the world around you. This pathway lets you focus on the specialist skills you’ll need to work in the industry, learn the latest software and make lifelong friendships with like-minded creatives. 

The teaching team have worked at the top end of the design, advertising and branding industry and now want to pass on their knowledge, expertise and connections to the next generation of creatives. In recent years, our students have worked on live briefs with the likes of Lacoste, Sky, Mini and collaborated with students from Yale University is the US on a brief set by Prada. We’ve also partnered with some of the world’s leading creative agencies including Droga5 and DesignStudio (the designers of the Premier League, Airbnb and Deliveroo branding). 

It’s a powerful mix of freedom, inspiration and support that prepares you for an incredible career. In fact, it’s earned our students over 100 major awards in recent years, including at least one D&AD pencil every year since 2011. So, join our community and turn your creativity into a career you love. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be next. 

BA (Hons) Illustration

Why choose this course?

• 100% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q15-16)
• Ranked 1st in the UK in the World Brand Design Society, Student Design Awards 2022-23
• Our students have a phenomenal record in winning prestigious illustration awards

We have an enviable record of success. In recent years our students have won over many awards in all of the most prestigious national and international design and illustration competitions. These include: the overall winner of the Carmelite Prize, coveted D&AD pencils; various awards at New Designers; countless YCN awards; and many short listings and nominations in competitions such as the Penguin Random House Design awards, Folio Society, the London Transport and Lloyds TSB Illustration awards.

Clever, original ideas and excellent craftsmanship are vital for a successful career working at the top end of the profession and our course is committed to teaching students how to achieve these skills. We foster a fun yet demanding atmosphere that encourages our students to think independently, question the world around them and be opinionated.

Our proximity to London (20 minutes on the train) is a core part of our success. It allows us to easily bring in high-quality visiting tutors, guest speakers and live-projects. It means we have great industry connections and study trips to museums and companies are a regular part of the curriculum.

92% of students are satisfied with teaching and 91% with learning opportunities and academic support in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS)

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

Why choose this course?

• Ranked 9th in the UK for health science (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)
• 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025)
• This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology  

Ever wonder what is happening inside your cells at the molecular and cellular level? The chemistry behind biological processes? You’ll learn how biochemists use their understanding of biomolecules and cellular pathways to prevent and cure disease, analyse samples, and develop new molecular products. Another part is the application and understanding of techniques, such as sequencing DNA or observing single molecules in action. 

Use our strong industry links to get your foot in the door of pharmaceutical, agrochemical or food and drink industries. Build a solid understanding of chemistry from practising scientist. Practise microbiological techniques and blood analysis in a newly built laboratory space. You will also have exclusive access to computer labs with specific software and databases. 

While you’ll be exploring many new areas in this degree, we’ll guide you along the way. Lecturers are always happy to help and your personal tutor will guide you to gain general skills in scientific writing, data interpretation and communication. Workshops will take place to practice lecture material and discuss problems with your peers.

BSc (Hons) Biological Science

Why choose this course?

• 92% overall satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS)
• 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025)
• 9th in the UK for health science (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)

Interested in the biological phenomena of life? Intrigued by the functions of microorganisms, plants, human beings, and other animals? If your answer is ‘yes’, then we need you in the world of Biological Science. Gain the technical, analytical and practical skills for examining molecular and cellular processes present in all living organisms. 

You’ll learn biochemical, blood and microbial analyses in our modern £30m science building. You’ll also have exclusive access to IT rooms for bioinformatics. You’ll even have the chance to experience our broad, flexible range of optional modules before committing to the Biological Science pathway.     

You will explore many new areas in this degree. Rest assured, we are with you all the way. You will have the time of a personal tutor, who will support you in gaining subject-specific skills in scientific writing, data interpretation, and communication. Take advantage of peer support too in group workshops.

Share your breakthroughs and discuss patient case studies. This programme is the stepping-stone into a wide range of scientific careers with plenty of transferable skills to enter broader fields like teaching or business.  

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Why choose this course?

• 94% satisfaction for organisation and management (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q17-18)
• 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025)
• 9th in the UK for health science (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)

Ever wondered how diseases occur? How genetic disorders lead to abnormalities? Or how microbes evade our immune system? As a biomedical science undergraduate, you will study the causes, diagnoses, and treatments of diseases like cancer, blood disorders, and infectious disease. 

Be inspired to become a biomedical scientist contributing to patient diagnosis. In the UK, the term 'biomedical scientist' is a protected title used by professionals working within the pathology department of a hospital. Our course is accredited by the professional body; the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Studying our degree is the first step to becoming a registered biomedical scientist. There is always something new to discover in this innovative field of science.

Get hands on experience in our modern science building with great teaching and research laboratories. You’ll be able to use well equipped laboratories spread over five storeys of innovative facilities. You will work alongside researchers, academics, industry specialists and other students.

Our flexible programme introduces you to a range of bioscience topics in your first year before you begin to specialise for your remaining biomedical science studies. If your interests change in the first year, then it’s easy to swap to another bioscience pathway, although you will need to be good at chemistry to switch to our biochemistry degree. This is why we give you the chance to experience a range of modules before committing to the biomedical pathway. We believe in flexibility. We will guide you to find your passion to study what you really love. 

While you explore various new and exciting areas in this degree, we will be with you all the way. You’ll get a personal tutor, who’ll support you in gaining subject-specific skills in scientific writing, data interpretation, and communication. Take advantage of peer support too in group workshops.

You’ll be at the forefront of exploring exciting new areas in the biomedical field. Our course is designed to provide you with a solid-stepping stone for your scientific career. You may choose to help save lives as a registered Biomedical Scientist. Research in pharmaceutical companies or academic environments offer exciting opportunities for our graduates. You may decide to take a new direction such as business or teaching for example. You’ll have a wide range of options with your biomedical science degree. The transferrable skills that you gain during your degree can lead to exciting careers and are highly valued by employers.

BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

Why choose this course?

• 4th in the UK for pharmacology (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)
• 98% satisfaction for learning opportunities (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q5-9)
• 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025)

Want to get hands-on? You’re in the right place. Because at Hertfordshire, that’s exactly what you’ll do. We teach pharmaceutical science in small, supportive groups, based in real labs, equipped with outstanding industry technology. Every step of the way you’ll build the skills today’s employers really need. We know, because we asked them. In fact, we designed our entire course in collaboration with the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. 

Our inventive, inspiring teaching team has an outstanding reputation and a strong research ethos, pouring their internationally acclaimed discoveries straight into your learning. So, whether you want to design new drugs, bring brilliant discoveries into the real world or champion patient safety, you’ll be studying as part of a vibrant, supportive scientific community. 

In your first couple of years you can take advantage of peer-to-peer mentoring from final-year students, and throughout the course you’ll get the chance to go to eye-opening events and gain career insights from visiting experts and inspiring alumni. Fancy some phenomenal transferrable skills? You’ll get those too – from making presentations and working with others, to brilliantly managing your time. 

What are the facilities like? 

Outstanding. This course is based in our modern, fully-equipped science building, where you’ll get hands-on in specialist labs and suites dedicated to making medicines including working in pharmacology, cell biology, synthetic chemistry, analytical chemistry, formulation development and sterile manufacturing. 

We continually invest in industry-standard equipment and you’ll have access to the latest software, clinical journals, dedicated learning spaces and the University’s 24/7 Learning Resource Centres. During your second-year studies, you’ll get to use Oculus Quest VR headsets which enhance your learning through 3D experiences. You’ll be able to use the headsets to ‘walk inside’ a protein to learn and see how drug molecules behave in the protein, how they can bind to a receptor, and how they can be manipulated to make changes. The headsets are a fun and interactive way of learning, which will help you get to grips with the biomechanical process of how drugs work, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of using such innovative technology within our teaching environment. 

Like to pave the way for powerful new treatments? Want to help patients lead better lives? We’ve got everything you need right here at Herts.

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Why choose this course?

• 100% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q15-16)
• 4th in the UK for pharmacology (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)
• 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025)

You have an interest in how medicines work. You want to learn about their actions in living systems. As the demand for new drugs continues, the need for specialists to discover and test them grows. Join our team of aspiring pharmacologists to learn how drugs are made, developed, and marketed. We’ll introduce you into the world of medicine in an engaging and practical way. Explore the methods used to test the effectiveness and safety of new medicines. Get hands on experience in our modern Science Building with great teaching and research laboratories. You’ll be able to use well equipped laboratories spread over five storeys of innovative facilities. You will work alongside researchers, academics, industry specialists and other students.

Our flexible programme introduces you to a range of Biomedical Science topics in your first year before you begin to specialise in Pharmacology for your remaining studies. If your interests change in the first year, then it’s easy to swap to another Biomedical pathway. That’s why we give you the chance to experience a range of modules before committing to the Pharmacology pathway. We believe in flexibility. We will guide you to find your passion to study what you really love.    

While you explore various new and exciting areas in this degree, we will be with you all the way. You’ll get a personal tutor, who’ll support you in gaining subject-specific skills in scientific writing, data interpretation, and communication. Take advantage of peer support too in group workshops. Share your breakthroughs and discuss patient case studies. This programme is the stepping-stone into a wide range of scientific careers in the Health-care Industry. We also have students graduating to take up places at Medical School and on Masters and PhD programmes at top British universities. We are proud of our professional and aspiring pharmacologists, and we are very proud of our degree.  You’ll also gain plenty of transferable skills to enter broader fields like teaching or business if you prefer. 

We are very proud of our professional and aspiring pharmacologists and of our course. So, if you are interested in a degree programme in which you will be learning current developments in pharmacology from experts in the field, on a course with good links to the pharmaceutical sector, then this is the course for you. Please get in touch with our Admissions team. We would like to hear from you.

BA (Hons) Business and Accounting

Course overview

Become ready to enter the fast-paced world of business and accounting as an employee or entrepreneur on our business and accounting course. You will develop a solid foundation of accounting knowledge, coupled with business fundamentals such as marketing, management, accounting and business ethics, to kick-start your commercial journey.

Understand how to interpret, prepare, and present financial information for organisations of all sizes. Learn and practice invaluable skills in analysis, problem-solving, numerical-based critical thinking, management, and communication. You will understand wider context in which business accounting operates, valuable for a career in business or management as you study economics, marketing, and leadership for a well-rounded perspective.

Make an impact with varied assessments, including professional report writing, group presentations, and company projects that help prepare you for work alongside the exams required for professional exemptions. The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for professional accountancy exams, enhancing your attractiveness to potential employers.

Boost your CV and commercial skills through industry placements, study abroad, or internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) with fully supported experiences.

* Based on an average of questions 1-25 of the National Student Survey (NSS), 2023.

Why choose this course?

Learn from industry experts: Gain knowledge from business accounting experts in their respective fields, along with guest speakers from the business world, on our business and accounting degree.

Interactive learning: Enhance your skills through interactive teaching, including simulations and group exercises, refining and improving your professional skills such as communication and digital literacy, alongside your commercial knowledge.

Practical experience: Stand out from the crowd by gaining practical experience in solving real-world business challenges. Effective decision-making, a profound understanding of current business challenges, teamwork, and leadership are just a few of the areas you'll develop.

Have a dedicated support team around you: We encourage and support you to set high goals. Your dedicated support team will share their expertise, advice, and experiences as they focus on nurturing your potential to succeed, addressing both academic and personal challenges.

Embrace career-enhancing opportunities: Opportunities at the National University Business Challenge and you can join our Enactus Society, which organises projects that make a difference every day. Graduate with the support of a powerful network. We have extensive connections to industry organisations and global businesses, giving you access to industry experts as guest speakers and internship/placement opportunities.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential: If you want to develop your entrepreneurial spirit, you can participate in the annual 'Flare Ignite' competition, where winners receive support, training, and funding to bring their ideas to life.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

We are accredited by and collaborate with the following organisations:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

This degree program will provide you with exemptions from accounting exams conducted by professional bodies.

BA (Hons) Business and Finance

Course overview

Discover the fundamentals of business, from marketing to people management, finance to legal operations. Develop your knowledge of financial markets as you explore the societal and behavioural aspects of business and finance.

Develop a thorough and critical understanding of the role of financial management in organisations to forecast major developments, prepare for upheaval, and provide security. You will learn how to assist organisations in financial-based decision-making using analytical and problem-solving skills. Strengthen your ability to understand and interpret numerical data, analyse statistics and information, and, most importantly, effectively communicate your conclusions.

Strong numeracy skills are not required! You only need a positive attitude towards learning, an open mind towards numeracy, and a professional mindset to excel on the business and finance degree. As the course progresses, choose specialised options based on the pathway you prefer to pursue. You are encouraged to take a wide range of subjects to maximise the opportunities available to you.

Benefit from a variety of interactive learning experiences such as lectures, seminars, workshops, teamwork, and guest industry speakers. All are designed to enhance your knowledge while also boosting your CV.

Why choose this course?

Become industry ready: Join a Business School focused on making you a highly employable graduate on our business and finance degree. We will enhance your professional skillset, including team working, people and organisational skills, alongside your analytical and financial expertise, so that you enter the job market fully prepared. The finance group cultivates a culture of shared values and aspirations, which is crucial for both your success and ours in helping you fulfil your potential.

Extra-curricular opportunities: Explore a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that will strengthen your network and skills, allowing you to apply your knowledge before graduation. You can participate in the national University Business Challenge or join our Enactus society, which organises projects making a difference every day.

Receive support after graduation: We consistently provide support and mentorship to students, even after graduation. This has resulted in a strong and influential network of business and finance alumnis, many of whom serve as guest lecturers.

Sandwich year opportunity: Receive dedicated support for industry placements, study abroad programme, or internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences). We work with you to determine your path, enhance your CV, and secure your first graduate role.

Start networking with industry leader: University of Hertfordshire’s Business School maintains robust relationships with professional bodies and business connections. You will have opportunities to meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors, and industry leaders at networking events and guest lectures.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

We are a caring and friendly university, and you will receive excellent support from our staff community team to help you overcome any academic and personal challenges.

Professional accreditations

This is an adaptable finance programme with flexible pathways, not tailored to any one professional body, providing you with greater versatility in your professional choices.

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing

Course overview

This business and marketing degree combines essential business knowledge with specialist marketing expertise to prepare you for a successful career. You’ll study core areas like business strategy, consumer behaviour, branding, and digital marketing, gaining the necessary skills to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.

Taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, the course focuses on practical learning through real-world projects, case studies, and industry connections. Develop your creativity, problem-solving, and analytical skills while exploring emerging trends like data-driven marketing and social media strategy. Graduates are equipped for careers in marketing, advertising, sales, and business management across a wide range of industries.

Why choose this course?

Unlock your potential with a dynamic blend of business insight and marketing expertise. Our BA (Hons) Business and Marketing degree equips you with the skills to excel in today’s fast-paced world, with hands-on learning and engaging content.

Become industry-qualified: This business and marketing course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and we offer students the chance to achieve the level 3 CIM award. Your learning will be closely aligned to leading professional bodies, ensuring you graduate with desirable skills and an understanding of modern practices and approaches.

Boost your CV with in-demand skills: Developing soft skills like communication, creativity, and  problem-solving, as well as technical skills such as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), email marketing and design will prepare you for the start of your career.

Build a professional network: Connect with influential business leaders and marketing professionals through our many networking opportunities, regional conferences, and guest lectures.

Gain practical experience: Assessments that mimic real life such as business reports, presentations, speed pitches, online quizzes, and case study analysis really benefit you. These provide hands-on learning for different styles.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
The University of Hertfordshire Business School is one of four strategic University CIM partners in the UK and commended study centre for successive years, providing access to additional marketing learning opportunities.

You are eligible to study for Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualifications both at university and after you graduate.

Benefit from our strong commercial and professional relationships including the CIM, which gives access to their regional marketing club, and annual pitch competition.

BSc (Hons) Economics

Course overview

Money makes the world go around, but it’s economic decisions that keep it turning. Our acclaimed course looks at how everyday decisions all make a difference - whether it's in politics, the markets, in business to even our own personal lifestyle choices.

In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, fuelled by big data and AI, trained economists with the ability to analyse challenges, problem solve and create solutions are defining the future.

This is why governments, banks and businesses turn to and rely on economists for vital help with analysis and advice. And this could be your future role if you choose to study our highly acclaimed Economics degree.

Learn how economists think, analyse, and problem solve. Explore a wide range of real-world problems encountered by individuals, businesses, and governments today and potential approaches to addressing them.

Go beyond theory, challenge yourself with stimulating discussions on traditional and non-conventional economic approaches, and the impact they have in the real-world. Study traditional theories alongside heterodox methods.

Study a variety of perspectives, think independently, challenging theory where necessary and with good reason.

Feedback from one student sums it up: 'Overall, without the support from lecturers and the programme leader I would not have had such a positive university experience nor gone onto a masters. The staff made me realise my potential which I then unlocked.' (Urvish Patel (2018 graduate), 2021).

*based on an average of questions 1-25 of the NSS survey 2023.

Why choose this course?

A student focused course, as shown in our outstanding 2023 NSS results and consistently excellent feedback from external examiners and the student body.

Boost your problem-solving skills and think like an economist - logical, focused, and capable of evaluating hard facts and data. Explore how you can use your skills to follow individual passions such sustainability, technology or conservation.

One student comments: 'My second and third years of my Herts Economics course is where I really began to love the subject - and there were some great lecturers who covered fascinating topics. I thoroughly enjoyed expanding my knowledge into Microeconomics, as well as delving into concepts such as Game Theory and Econometrics.' (Henry Finbow (2017 graduate), 2021).

We are proud of our strong relationships with professional bodies, our alumni network and business connections. You'll benefit from our collaborations as you learn and gain from their industry experience and stories.

Meet and learn from alumni working in public and private sector organisations as well as forward-thinking academic economist researchers.

Explore an array of extracurricular opportunities to strengthen your network and skills, putting your knowledge into practice before you graduate.

Take part in the national University Business Challenge, join our prestigious Enactus society working on social sustainability projects or enter our ‘Flare Ignite’ annual competition for students and alumni looking to start their own business.

We are a caring and friendly university, and you’ll receive excellent support from a staff community team to help you with any academic and personal challenges.

BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

Course overview

Learn about the constantly evolving financial sector, within the wider, more philosophical, context of economics. Discover how financial markets work, the psychology behind finance, and how companies get funding.

Explore modern and traditional economics and their application to organisations, as you learn about financial markets and economic theory. Look at how economists think, analyse, and solve problems.

Discover how to predict personal finances, organisational and national budgets. You'll also discover how every decision matters, from political problems to business operations and our lifestyle choices.

As you work on solving problems and thinking critically, improve your quantitative and data analysis skills. Practise how to explain your findings and conclusions clearly, which is an important skill to have in business.

Explore ways of addressing real-world problems from a financial, ethical and economic perspective. Learn to be an independent thinker, communicate well and solve problems effectively.

Prepare yourself for a career in banking, insurance, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, stock brokerage, or financial advisory.

Improve your CV by participating in industry placements, studying abroad, or doing internships. Try out the latest online bite-sized digital experiences to gain more experience.

These activities will all support you in your career preparation.

*based on an average of questions 1-25 of the NSS survey 2023.

Why choose this course?

Go beyond theory, with stimulating discussions on traditional and non-conventional economic approaches, and how finance affects the health of an economy.

Learn how to analyse, evaluate, and predict economic and financial situations. This will help you develop important skills that will be useful in your future career.

Gain highly desirable transferable skills, including problem-solving, communication and critical thinking. These will all help you find work in a variety of fields.

In the finance group, we all have similar values and goals. This is really important for both your success and ours. It helps us support you in reaching your full potential.

Enjoy co-curricular opportunities to further enhance your career prospects. Participate in the national University Business Challenge or become a member of our Enactus society, working on projects that make a positive impact on society.

We are a business school that focuses on careers. We have good relationships with professional groups and businesses and invite them to networking events or as guest speakers.

Students feel supported; a previous graduate comments: “Overall, without the support from lecturers and the programme leader I would not have had such a positive university experience nor gone onto a masters. The staff made me realise my potential which I then unlocked “ (Urvish Patel, 2019).

If you have a keen interest in financial markets, you may also like our BA (Hons) Finance. For those interested in the corporate sector, our BA (Hons) Business and Finance may also appeal to you.

Professional accreditations

We don’t deliver a finance program tailored to any one professional body, because we offer a course with flexible pathways providing you with greater versatility in your professional choices.

BA (Hons) Event Management

Course overview

Co-creating an event is a bit like magic, from the moment you start to think through the initial ideas and plan it out, to the thrill of watching your audience live your vision. This BA (Hons) Event Management degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the dynamic world of events, from large-scale conferences and festivals to intimate corporate gatherings. Ideal for creative and driven individuals, this course focuses on practical learning through live event projects, ensuring you graduate with real-world experience.

You’ll explore all aspects of event planning and delivery, including project management, logistics, marketing, financial planning, and stakeholder coordination. Working on live events from your first year, you’ll apply theory to practice while honing your organisational and communication skills. The course also develops your business acumen, preparing you for a range of roles across the events and broader business sectors.

With strong industry connections and CV-enhancing opportunities like the Flare Ignite competition, you’ll be well-prepared to stand out in the competitive events industry. Whether you aspire to work in events agencies, marketing, or start your own venture, this degree provides a solid foundation for success.

Why choose this course?

Master the art of exceptional event management as you benefit from a mix of teaching and hands-on practical experience, developing the ability to think fast and be highly responsive. There are exciting and creative assignments to get stuck into.

Gain hands-on experience: Work on live events from your first year, applying theory to real-world scenarios. This practical approach ensures you develop the skills and confidence needed to manage events of any size or complexity.

Work placement opportunities: Event management students have gone onto work for Disney, Bucharest, Four Seasons Hotel, Business Design Centre and Finlayson Media Communications. Our dedicated careers team will support you along the way.

Learn from industry-experts: Our teaching team includes experienced professionals who bring insights from the vibrant events industry, ensuring your education reflects the latest trends and practices. Benefit from our industry links as you learn from award-winning live event professionals including Global Agency of the Year 2023 and key industry partner, EMC3. EMC3 work closely with our programme teams to ensure your learning remains relevant, helping you appreciate the realities of working in tomorrow's event industry.

Become industry-qualified: Herts are a member of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME).

Join extracurricular activities: If you are entrepreneurially minded, take part in the National University Business Challenge. Want to make a difference? Join our Enactus society, organising worthwhile projects for society.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

Member of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). The AEME was formed to promote events education in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. They provide a voice for events education, encouraging international exchange of ideas and sharing best practice information.

BA (Hons) Event Management and Tourism

Why choose this course?

Master the art of exceptional event management as you benefit from a mix of teaching and hands-on practical experience, developing the ability to think fast and be highly responsive. There are exciting and creative assignments to get stuck into.

Gain hands-on experience: Work on live events from your first year, applying theory to real-world scenarios. This practical approach ensures you develop the skills and confidence needed to manage events of any size or complexity.

Work placement opportunities: Event management students have gone onto work for Disney, Bucharest, Four Seasons Hotel, Business Design Centre and Finlayson Media Communications. Our dedicated careers team will support you along the way.

Learn from industry-experts: Our teaching team includes experienced professionals who bring insights from the vibrant events industry, ensuring your education reflects the latest trends and practices. Benefit from our industry links as you learn from award-winning live event professionals including Global Agency of the Year 2023 and key industry partner, EMC3. EMC3 work closely with our programme teams to ensure your learning remains relevant, helping you appreciate the realities of working in tomorrow's event industry.

Become industry-qualified: Herts are a member of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME).

Join extracurricular activities: If you are entrepreneurially minded, take part in the National University Business Challenge. Want to make a difference? Join our Enactus society, organising worthwhile projects for society.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

Member of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). The AEME was formed to promote events education in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. They provide a voice for events education, encouraging international exchange of ideas and sharing best practice information.

BA (Hons) Finance

Course overview

Finance is the brains, eyes and ears of industry, helping to foresee potential challenges and achievements and preparing organisations effectively by allowing them to plan ahead. Our BA (Hons) Finance degree will give you a firm foundation in the value of understanding financial decision-making, risk management and the financial markets. Strengthen your ability to understand and shape numerical data, analyse statistics and information, but importantly how to communicate this effectively.

The financial sector drives economic growth and has the potential to foster innovation, wealth and positive social change. In addition to modules on financial markets, you'll get a view of the societal and behavioural elements of finance.

Develop and practice the personal, professional and academic skills needed to succeed in finance, whether that be to manage your family investment portfolio or enter a global conglomerate. Get into the practicalities of the industry as you manage your own spreadsheet to form and track a portfolio of your own - an insightful practice.

You need to have a good attitude to learning, an open mind to numeracy and a professional mindset to flourish. Whilst strong numeracy skills are not required, an interest in the subject is helpful.

If you are interested in an MSc in Finance and Investment Banking, the bachelor of finance is the ideal program to prepare you and ensure you are in a strong position to be accepted onto the finance degree course.

Why choose this course?

This finance degree provides a comprehensive foundation in financial principles and practices, offering hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques from your first year. You’ll gain essential skills in financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management, preparing you to excel in the dynamic world of finance.

Gain both knowledge and practical experience: Enhance your independent thinking skills on our career-focused degree, helping you apply theory and understand the realities of the sector. Our finance group has a culture of shared values and aspirations, which is an important aspect of both yours and our success in helping you fulfil your potential.

Tailor your learning to your interests: As the course progresses and you develop key areas of interest, you'll get to choose which routes to take based on your own passions and career plans. Assignments include a mix of essays, reports and presentations, both individually and as part of the team, preparing you for the world of work with relevant skill development.

Sandwich year opportunity: Receive dedicated support for industry placements, study abroad programmes, or internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences). We work with you to determine your path, enhance your CV, and secure your first graduate role.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential: If you want to develop your entrepreneurial spirit, you can participate in the annual 'Flare Ignite' competition, where winners receive support, training, and funding to bring their ideas to life. The GoHerts Award is open to all students and is an opportunity to further boost your CV with activities such as volunteering, work experience, skills development, society involvement and fundraising.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Receive support after graduation: We support and mentor students, even after graduation. This has led to a strong and influential network of alumni, many of whom regularly come back as guest lecturers.

Through our strong relationships with professional bodies and business connections, meet entrepreneurs–in–residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders.

Professional accreditations

This is an adaptable finance program with flexible pathways, not tailored to any one professional body, providing you greater versatility in your professional choices.

BA (Hons) Marketing

Course overview

Marketing is the powerhouse behind any organisation’s success, whether it’s large or small, public, private or a charity, learn how to adopt a professional marketer's mindset, and discover how to plan, develop, and lead successful marketing strategies and campaigns on our CIM award-winning marketing degree. Immerse yourself in our marketing degree and learn the core principles of marketing while crucially, learning about the exciting impact that technology is having as you get to grips with the latest digital tools for the modern marketer.

A career in marketing offers many opportunities. The degree in marketing at Herts has been carefully designed to let you choose modules that appeal to you, discover where your interests lie and what you truly love, whether it’s enhancing your written, analytical or creative marketing skills.

Understand how markets can be segmented and how to target your audiences. Develop the skills to help you create and deliver effective communications that engage and persuade, including content creation, social media and social influence, digital venture creation, branding and building a communications strategy. You’ll finish with a firm grasp of what successful marketing looks like and an awareness of where your strengths lie across this varied and exciting business profession.

You’ll be introduced to the latest practitioner platforms, digital tools and insights from organisations like Google, Hootsuite, Facebook and LinkedIn. A flexible course, the first year is the same as BA (Hons) Advertising & Digital Marketing, so if you discover a creative flair, you may choose to swap from your second year and focus on this much in demand specialism.

Why choose this course?

Award winning course: On our cutting-edge, CIM award-winning course, learn how to think and act like a marketer and graduate with a highly valued marketer's mindset.

Learn how to drive business growth: With our marketing degree, your marketing knowledge, expertise, and skills will grow as you learn how to connect businesses with people's needs and desires, and most importantly, how to effectively communicate the value of products and services to drive business growth and success.

Networking opportunities: You'll start building your professional network right away through our strong relationships with nationally recognized professional bodies, alumni network, and local/regional business connections.

Learn from industry professionals: Additionally, benefit from our professional collaborations that provide opportunities to learn directly from industry practitioners through their real-world experiences. Our teaching team, consisting of academic, pastoral, and employability staff, is committed to helping you find the best learning path suited to your individual style and supporting you with academic and personal challenges.

Extra-curricular opportunities: You can take advantage of a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, projects, and roles to strengthen your network, skills, and CV, applying your knowledge in practical scenarios before graduation.

Enhance your entrepreneurial skills: If you have an entrepreneurial flair and are interested in social sustainability, explore our prestigious Enactus Society, which organizes projects with a meaningful impact.

Sandwich year option: We actively support you in securing industry placements, studying abroad, or undertaking internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you explore your areas of interest and enhance your CV.

Strong employment prospects: Graduate ready to enter an exciting, magnetic, and diverse industry with a broad knowledge base adaptable to various marketing fields, both agency and client-side. 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

The Chartered Institute of Marketing

We are proud to be one of the four strategic University CIM partners in the UK. Year after year, we have been commended as a study centre for offering professional qualification options, providing access to networking events and valuable learning opportunities.

During your first year, you have the opportunity to become an Affiliate Member and pursue a CIM Foundational award.

In the second and final years, we offer additional opportunities to pursue further professional CIM qualifications. Through the Graduate Gateway, you can even receive exemptions from various CIM qualifications, and this continues after graduation, with the option to pursue higher-level Professional Certificates/Diplomas.

BA (Hons) Accounting

Course overview

Accounting plays a vital role in the success and direction of any business, no matter how big or small. Our practical, career-defining course will encourage you to dive into data, uncover the stories behind statistics, and develop your decision-making and problem-solving skills. Through interactive learning and real-world challenges, you'll develop the expertise needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of accounting.

Immerse yourself to become proficient in numerical analysis, accounting, and numerical report writing, allowing you to stand out from the crowd. Additionally, you'll enhance your professional skills, such as communication and digital literacy, which will prepare you for your future career.

Alongside studying for your accountancy degree, we actively support you in boosting your CV through industry placements, study abroad opportunities, or internships, including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences. If you're interested in corporate finance and business decision-making alongside accountancy, our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree may also be of interest.

Why choose this course?

Learn to interpret, prepare, and present financial information for organisations  of all sizes while gaining an appreciation of the ethical issues and impacts faced at all stages.

Industry recognised professional exams: we help jump-start your career by offering one of the highest pre-agreed ACCA professional exam exemptions in the UK by a university.

Strengthen your accounting expertise: choose from a range of specialist modules such as Taxation, Islamic Banking and Research Methods.

Graduate with the backing of an influential professional network: Our strong ties to industry leaders and professional bodies provide valuable extracurricular opportunities to develop your skills, enhance your CV, and expand your connections. We invite guest speakers and assist with career-boosting placements, as you take the next step in your career. These connections have opened many doors for our students, with 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our exclusive opportunities: If you have a passion for innovation, you will be encouraged to enter our ‘Flare Ignite’ annual competition, where winners will receive support, training, and investment to turn their ideas into reality.

BA (Hons) Business Administration

If you have a passion for business and a talent for organisation, you'll excel on this BA (Hons) Business Administration degree. You'll develop your communication, problem solving, and management skills as you learn to productively manage an organisation's people, time and resources.

Get ready to succeed in the global business world by gaining knowledge in management, digital skills, marketing, and finance.

Flexible pathways make this course popular because you can focus on your interests. Technology, marketing, global business, critical thinking, and ethics are all options for customising your degree.

Assessments that mimic real life such as business reports, presentations, speed pitches, online quizzes, and case study analysis really benefit you. These provide hands-on learning for different styles.

Access a strong support network including our centre for academic skills enhancement (CASE) and personal tutors. This is useful for those adjusting to a new way of learning, particularly from abroad.

We have good connections with professional organisations and businesses. At our Business Academy, you can attend networking events and guest lectures where you'll have the chance to meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors, and industry leaders.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, enter the ‘Flare Ignite’ annual competition with a chance to win support, training and funding to help make your ideas a reality.

If you have a foundation degree or diploma, you can start this course at level 5. International students with a comparable qualification can enter at L5 or L6. You can also choose to study part-time for a duration of six years.

Why choose this course?

Good business administration is a balancing act that requires a range of skills and knowledge. Master this and you'll be in demand at organisations around the globe!

Boost your CV with in-demand skills: Developing soft skills like communication, creativity, and  problem-solving, as well as technical skills such as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), email marketing and design will prepare you for the start of your career.

Build a professional network: Connect with influential business leaders and professionals through our many networking opportunities, regional conferences, and guest lectures.

Decide the pathway best suited to you: You can focus on your interests. Technology, marketing, global business, critical thinking, and ethics are all options for customising your degree.

Gain practical experience: Assessments that mimic real life such as business reports, presentations, speed pitches, online quizzes, and case study analysis really benefit you. These provide hands-on learning for different styles.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

The course is benchmarked against the following quality frameworks for business educators.

• QAA benchmark statements for General Business and Management (2015)
• Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies (2014)
• SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for Further and Higher Education (2016)

BSc (Hons) Business Economics

The BA (Hons) Business Management degree at Herts prepares you for dynamic careers in business and leadership roles worldwide. Perfect for aspiring professionals, this course combines essential skills like marketing, finance, and strategy with practical, real-world learning. You’ll gain insights from industry-experienced academics, take part in live projects, and explore placement and internship opportunities to boost your employability. You can even opt to join a specialist pathway at the end of your first year, either Leadership or Information Systems or you can stick with the core degree.

Graduates leave equipped with critical problem-solving, communication, and management skills, ready to excel in roles such as business analyst, manager, or consultant.

Why choose this course?

Hone your skills in this business management degree as you benefit from our business connections, strong relationships with professional bodies and alumni network. You'll learn and gain from their industry experience and stories. Meet entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders at networking events or in guest lectures through our Business Academy.

Build a professional network: Connect with influential business leaders and professionals through our many networking opportunities, regional conferences, and guest lectures.

Extracurricular opportunities: Join our Enactus society, take part in the University Business Challenge, or develop entrepreneurial skills at our Enterprise Bootcamp.

Work placement opportunities: Take advantage of our strong industry links to gain practical experience through placements and internships. Previous students have worked with leading organisations, enhancing their skills and building professional networks to stand out in the competitive job market.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

Our course has been developed in close collaboration with several leading professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Your first year ‘Understanding Marketing’ module covers 95% of the syllabus for the CIM Award in Marketing Principles and you can sign up to take the exam.

Some of the core accounting modules provide exemptions from the CIMA exams.

BA (Hons) Business Management with Information Systems

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Information Systems degree combines core business knowledge with expertise in IT, preparing you to excel in modern, technology-driven organisations. Ideal for aspiring professionals, you’ll explore topics like business strategy, systems analysis, and data management. Taught by experienced academics and industry experts, this course integrates practical learning, real-world case studies, and placement opportunities to ensure you develop both technical and leadership skills.

Learn about user-centric system design, technology trends, database and people management. As you learn how to use technology for strategic planning and operations, develop an understanding of the architecture of business systems. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as business analysts, IT consultants, and project managers in a digitally connected world.

Why choose this course?

Business information systems are getting bigger and more complicated. They help companies handle data about their organisation, finances, personnel and lots more. Through this management and information systems course, you will be equipped with the skills and understanding to deliver processes and information throughout your career.

Become industry qualified: Our course has been  built around leading professional bodies, including CIPD, CIM and CIMA, ensuring you graduate with desirable skills and an understanding of modern practices and approaches.

Build a professional network: Connect with influential business leaders and professionals through our many networking opportunities, regional conferences, and guest lectures.

Extracurricular opportunities: Join our Enactus society, take part in the University Business Challenge, or develop entrepreneurial skills at our Enterprise Bootcamp.

Work placement opportunities: Take advantage of our strong industry links to gain practical experience through placements and internships. Previous students have worked with leading organisations, enhancing their skills and building professional networks to stand out in the competitive job market.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
All Level 4 students' study ‘Understanding Marketing’, which covers 95% of the syllabus for the CIM award in Marketing Principles and students have the opportunity to sign up to take the CIM 90 minute multiple choice Marketing Principles exam.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Exemptions via core accounting modules:

• CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics; BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting; BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting; BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
• CIMA Operational Level: E1 Organisational Management

BA (Hons) Business Management with Leadership

If you are good with people and want to steer businesses to success in our ever-evolving commercial world, this BA (Hons) Business Management with Leadership degree equips you with the skills to thrive in leadership roles across diverse organisations. You’ll develop essential management expertise, from strategic planning to people and resource management, while exploring leadership styles, team dynamics, and organisational behaviour. Focus on building innovative, sustainable, and future-ready solutions. Learn from subject experts and industry leaders, enhancing your understanding of global business challenges. With opportunities for placements, internships, or study abroad, this business management course prepares you to become an inspiring leader ready for the modern business landscape.

Why choose this course?

We understand that experiencing the business world first-hand is invaluable. In this BA Business Management with Leadership degree you are encouraged to explore and discover your own career paths, whether that be as an entrepreneur, global business manager, or niche business leader.

Become industry qualified: Our course has been built around leading professional bodies, namely CMI, ensuring you graduate with desirable skills and an understanding of modern practices and making you eligible for membership.

Build a professional network: Connect with influential business leaders and professionals through our many networking opportunities, regional conferences, and guest lectures.

Extracurricular opportunities: Join our Enactus society, take part in the University Business Challenge, or develop entrepreneurial skills at our Enterprise Bootcamp.

Work placement opportunities: Take advantage of our strong industry links to gain practical experience through placements and internships. Previous students have worked with leading organisations, enhancing their skills and building professional networks to stand out in the competitive job market. We actively support you to go out on an industry placement, study abroad or do an internship (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you find your direction and boost your CV to secure your first graduate role.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Benefit from membership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and work towards a professional management and leadership qualification in your final year of studies.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is designed for students looking to build a solid foundation in programming, AI, and data science, preparing them for impactful careers in tech. Through hands-on projects, industry-aligned modules, and access to advanced facilities, you’ll develop critical problem-solving and analytical skills to meet the demands of an evolving digital landscape. Graduates often pursue roles in software development, cybersecurity, and AI, benefiting from connections with industry leaders and real-world insights integrated into the course, ensuring career readiness in a high-demand field.

Why choose this course?

Unlock opportunities across software development, data science, cybersecurity, and AI with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree. You'll learn cutting-edge skills using the latest industry-standard tools, from programming languages to advanced machine learning and AI frameworks.

State-of-the-art facilities: on this degree you will access Spectra, our new home for the School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, fully equipped with industry-standard software, hardware, and simulators for an immersive tech experience.

Become industry qualified: this computer science degree is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, ensuring your learning is always moving with the latest approaches, technology and practices.

Flexible learning:  this course has an emphasis on core computer science topics, but you may choose to switch to another computer science course with a different focus after your first year. Other computer science routes we offer include artificial intelligence, cyber security and networks, and/or software engineering.

Work placement opportunities: our dedicated Careers and Employment team will guide you through securing the right placement to gain industry experience. Recent students have held placements with major organisations such as Apple, BT, IBM, Intel, GSK, Microsoft, and Xerox, while others have chosen smaller, family-run companies closer to home. These experiences provide invaluable hands-on learning and industry connections.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (for first year entrants only).

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

The BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) degree at the University of Hertfordshire is tailored for those passionate about AI technologies and their applications in shaping the future. During the course, you combine core computer science fundamentals with AI-focused modules, explore machine learning, neural networks, and robotics.

With industry-informed content and hands-on experience, you’ll develop the technical and problem-solving skills demanded in roles such as AI engineer, data scientist, and software developer. Graduates often pursue roles in software development, cybersecurity, and AI, benefiting from connections with industry leaders and real-world insights integrated into the course, ensuring career readiness in a high-demand field.

Why choose this course?

Unlock opportunities across software development, data science and cyber security with our degree in artificial intelligence. You'll learn cutting-edge skills using the latest industry-standard tools, from programming languages to advanced machine learning and AI frameworks.

AI-focused modules: This course offers cutting-edge modules dedicated to artificial intelligence, including machine learning, robotics, and neural networks, equipping you with niche skills highly sought after in the growing AI sector.

State-of-the-art facilities: On this degree, you will access Spectra, our new home for the School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, fully equipped with industry-standard software, hardware, and simulators for an immersive tech experience.

Become industry qualified: This computer science degree is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, ensuring your learning is always moving with the latest approaches, technology and practices.

Flexible learning: This course emphasises AI topics, but you may switch to another computer science course with a different focus after your first year. Other computer science routes we offer include a generalist course, cyber security and networks or software engineering.

Work placement opportunities: Our dedicated Careers and Employment team will guide you through securing the right placement to gain industry experience. Recent students have held placements with major organisations such as Apple, BT, IBM, Intel, GSK, Microsoft, and Xerox, while others have chosen smaller, family-run companies closer to home. These experiences provide invaluable hands-on learning and industry connections.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is designed for students looking to build a solid foundation in programming, AI, and data science, preparing them for impactful careers in tech. Through hands-on projects, industry-aligned modules, and access to advanced facilities, you’ll develop critical problem-solving and analytical skills to meet the demands of an evolving digital landscape. Graduates often pursue roles in software development, cybersecurity, and AI, benefiting from connections with industry leaders and real-world insights integrated into the course, ensuring career readiness in a high-demand field.

Why choose this course?

Unlock opportunities across software development, data science, cybersecurity, and AI with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree. You'll learn cutting-edge skills using the latest industry-standard tools, from programming languages to advanced machine learning and AI frameworks.

State-of-the-art facilities: on this degree you will access Spectra, our new home for the School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, fully equipped with industry-standard software, hardware, and simulators for an immersive tech experience.

Become industry qualified: this computer science degree is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, ensuring your learning is always moving with the latest approaches, technology and practices.

Flexible learning:  this course has an emphasis on core computer science topics, but you may choose to switch to another computer science course with a different focus after your first year. Other computer science routes we offer include artificial intelligence, cyber security and networks, and/or software engineering.

Work placement opportunities: our dedicated Careers and Employment team will guide you through securing the right placement to gain industry experience. Recent students have held placements with major organisations such as Apple, BT, IBM, Intel, GSK, Microsoft, and Xerox, while others have chosen smaller, family-run companies closer to home. These experiences provide invaluable hands-on learning and industry connections.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (for first year entrants only).

BSc (Hons) Data Science

The BSc (Hons) Data Science degree at the University Hertfordshire is designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in the fast-growing field of data-driven decision-making. Combining programming, machine learning, and big data technologies, this course emphasises hands-on experience with real-world applications. Through industry-aligned modules and cutting-edge tools in our new state-of-the-art home of computer science, you'll learn to extract valuable insights from complex datasets. Graduates are prepared for roles in data analysis, business intelligence, and AI development, with strong career prospects in sectors where data is reshaping industries.

Why choose this course?

Data drives the modern world, shaping industries and everyday life, from healthcare to global finance. Our data science degree equips you with advanced skills in programming, IT, and machine learning, preparing you for a dynamic career in the tech industry.

State-of-the-art facilities: On this degree you will access Spectra, our new home for the School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, fully equipped with industry-standard software, hardware, and simulators for an immersive tech experience.

Work placement opportunities: Our dedicated Careers and Employment team will guide you through securing the right placement to gain industry experience. Recent students have held placements with major organisations such as Apple, BT, IBM, Intel, GSK, Microsoft, and Xerox, while others have chosen smaller, family-run companies closer to home. These experiences provide invaluable hands-on learning and industry connections.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

BSc (Hons) Information Technology

As an information technology Herts graduate, you will gain valuable knowledge across all aspects of computer science with a particular focus on addressing the technology needs of individuals and organisations. You will gain an understanding of software development and acquisition as well as operations, support and systems administration. This information technology course has a particular emphasis on the application of computer technology to businesses. The modelling and design of systems and data, the design of databases, how to enhance the user experience, and how to ensure software solutions meet clients’ needs are some examples of the topics you will cover. You also have the option to gain Oracle DBA certification. Thanks to the nature of this degree, you’ll develop the broad skills many employers are looking for while keeping your career options open.

Why choose this course?

The BSc (Hons) Information Technology degree at Herts will give you the knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in a career within the information technology industry.

Learn from experts: You will be taught by highly qualified staff, most with a PhD or other advanced degree plus research, teaching, or professional experience.

Join our recognised computer science school: Studying information technology at Herts will mean you are part of a highly regarded, well established computer science department, with excellent facilities, a strong research background, and links to business and industry.

Practical application: The emphasis of this course is on the practical application of computing technologies to solve real-world challenges in organisations, enhancing students' readiness for diverse IT roles.

Tailor your learning: The flexible program structure allows you to personalise your education by offering options to switch to related courses or incorporate a placement year or study abroad experience.

Excellent placement year opportunities: Previous BSc (Hons) Information Technology students have completed work placement years at companies including GSK, Xerox, and BT​.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22). Recent graduates from Computer Science have gone on to work at amazing organisations including Sega Europe, NHS, and Lloyds Bank.

Professional accreditations

Accredited by British Computer Society 

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (for 1st year entrants only)

MEng (Hons) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

The MEng Robotics and AI builds on existing research and teaching expertise in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science and addresses a growing demand by government and employers for graduates with this range of knowledge and skills. The award is structured with a strong emphasis on practical work to build your skills and confidence in the usage and application of contemporary robotics and AI technologies. You will learn the elements needed to build robots, from simple electronic circuitry, software engineering and control, to high-level robot intelligence. Additionally, you will learn how to develop robotic systems and bring the learning to life.

Why choose this course?

Balanced Curriculum: The robotics and artificial intelligence course offers a balanced education in both robotics systems hardware and software design, featuring a genuinely interdisciplinary approach.

Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience in designing and developing robotics systems, from initial hardware creation to implementing advanced AI software for real-world tasks.

BA (Hons) Education

You recognise that education is all around us and you’re fascinated by its potential to improve lives. You may be undecided about becoming a teacher, but you know that you want that door left open. If, when you graduate with a BA in education and you decide teaching is for you, you can study a 1-year Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). In fact, this degree is a springboard to so many different careers. Join us to study the context of education in a wide range of settings, including schools, workplaces, museums, and hospitals. You’ll become an effective communicator and inspire others.

Why choose this course?

Make a difference: A degree in education offers so many avenues to explore. It will equip you to work in various sectors and roles, including coaching, teaching, or pastoral work, in schools, universities, local authorities, the civil service, museums, charities, non-government organisations, environmental services, professional development. We believe that education allows us to contribute to our communities, to adapt to change, and to pursue personal fulfilment. Study with us and discover what you want your contribution to be and how you can achieve it.

Combine academic study with practical experience: A BA in education provides important multidisciplinary tools for studying education. It selectively draws from fields such as history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, linguistics, and economics aiming to promote critical understandings of such things as teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment. Importantly, it considers the moral, social and political issues which intertwine with these, such as inclusion, access and equity. Whatever your career goal, a key focus of the degree is work-based learning. With assessments being 100% coursework/practical-based, all students will undertake fieldwork in order to provide a context for enquiry and to develop employability skills. You will learn first-hand about our communities and how you can usefully contribute to their needs and possibilities.

Find your direction: You’re eager to immerse yourself in the study of education. You want to be an outstanding communicator. You may not know yet exactly where your passion is guiding you and that’s ok. This is a journey of discovery and we’ll be with you every step of the way. When you graduate, you’ll know what you want to do. You’ll feel empowered. Plus, you’ll have the expertise to empower others.

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

Do you want to design an aircraft? This course will teach you everything you need, from aircraft structures and materials to aerodynamics. With a strong reputation in the aerospace industry, built through decades of collaboration with leading companies like de Havilland Aircraft Corporation and BAE Systems, this degree prepares you for a successful career in aerospace engineering.

Why choose this course?

Apply your knowledge through design and build projects: We're members of the CDIO Initiative (Conceive Design Implement Operate), a worldwide network of academic professionals, industry representatives and engineering leaders who have a passion for engineering education and engineering leadership. The CDIO framework has been embedded into our aerospace engineering degree programme, ensuring you’ll put into practice what you learn through “design and build” projects during your studies.

Access to support and facilities: You’ll be taught by experienced aerospace staff, who’ll share their industry knowledge with you. There's plenty of support on offer to help you gain the skills you need to succeed. You'll get a personal tutor for the duration of your course, who can guide you all the way to graduation. You can also access our specialised Centre for Academic Skills. Our Learning Resources Centre is open 24/7, so you can study whenever suits you best, plus you’ll have access to online resources and online discussions with staff and students.

Benefit from our strong links to industry: Our students have had work placements at companies such as Airbus, Virgin Atlantic Engineering and BAE Systems. Recent aerospace engineering graduates have gone on to work at organisations including The Royal Air Force, Jaguar Land Rover and BAE Systems.

Professional accreditations

The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering course is accredited by RAeS as detailed in the programme specification and satisfies, in part, the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration and in full, the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration for intake years 2022 to 2026.

MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology

Like the BEng, this course includes many of the modules featured on our general aerospace engineering course, as well as special modules on the design of space vehicles, rocket propulsion, space flight control and satellite communication systems. However, in your MEng year you’ll deepen your skills and knowledge, taking extra modules in aerospace embedded systems, computational fluid dynamics and human resource management. As with the BEng, you’ll have the chance to join with other aerospace students to design a complete aircraft. You’ll also work with astrophysicists to design a space vehicle in conjunction with a major space industry employer.

Why choose this course?

Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard facilities: The University of Hertfordshire has produced aerospace engineers with practical experience of design and development for future aerospace systems. You will have access to a flight simulator, wind tunnels, specialist laboratories and CAE software. You will be offered the opportunity to take a short air-experience flight in the second year of the course, flying either a light aircraft or a microlight aircraft. Please note, this is subsidised by the University but still incurs an added cost.

Benefit from our strong links to industry: Our students have had work placements at companies such as Airbus, Virgin Atlantic Engineering and BAE Systems. Recent aerospace engineering graduates have gone on to work at organisations including The Royal Air Force, Jaguar Land Rover and BAE Systems.

Apply your knowledge through design and build projects: We are members of the CDIO Initiative (Conceive Design Implement Operate), a worldwide network of academic professionals, industry representatives and engineering leaders who have a passion for engineering education and engineering leadership. The CDIO framework has been embedded into our undergraduate degree programme, ensuring you’ll put into practice what you learn through “Design and Build” projects during your studies.

BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering

As a graduate of automotive engineering, you will benefit from University of Hertfordshire’s strong 30-year track record of producing skilled engineers who go on to excel in all branches of the automotive industry, making it an excellent choice for those looking to work in this innovative and rapidly evolving sector. The MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering course provides an in-depth understanding of vehicle design, addressing key factors such as performance, consumer demand, safety, and sustainability. Building on the foundation of the BEng pathway, this course offers an additional year that allows you to gain further expertise and a deeper understanding of the automotive industry.

This course enhances your technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and prepares you for more complex engineering roles. Furthermore, this course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), ensuring it meets the highest industry standards and giving you a competitive edge in your career. The MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering degree is focused on vehicle design, although it shares many similarities with the Mechanical Engineering course. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, it offers the first step toward achieving Chartered Engineer status. The course is also recognized by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Why choose this course?

The MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering degree at Herts will give you the knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in a career within the automotive industry.

Industry recognised equipment: You will have access to our Automotive Centre with advanced powertrain test cells and testing facilities. Your practical education will be supported by specialist laboratories, including an aerodynamics lab with five wind tunnels of varying speeds.

Placement year option: you’ll have the opportunity to undertake placement years at industry leading companies. Previously Herts students have completed work placements at companies such as 3M UK Plc, Bentley Motors, and Millbrook Proving Ground. Recent graduates have gone on to work at organisations including: JCB, Nissan, Ford Motor Company, Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren Automotive.

Design and build framework: We are a member of the CDIO Initiative (Conceive Design Implement Operate), a worldwide network of academic professionals, industry representatives and engineering leaders who have a passion for engineering education and engineering leadership. The CDIO framework is embedded in our undergraduate course, ensuring you apply your learning through "Design and Build" projects during your studies.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Professional accreditations

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Our MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering course meets the academic requirement to be IMechE accredited, an independent professional association representing the engineering profession.

MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering with Motorsport

This MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering with Motorsport course is ideal for those passionate about automotive innovation, combining engineering fundamentals with specialized motorsport knowledge. With a focus on vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, aerodynamics, and sustainable design, you’ll gain skills in high demand across the automotive and motorsport industries. Using cutting-edge industry tools, you’ll explore real-world applications, develop problem-solving expertise, and study advanced materials, preparing you for roles in vehicle design, testing, and performance engineering. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, this program is your pathway to chartered engineer status.

In your MEng year, you’ll master your understanding of the industry. One of the big highlights is to get involved in designing, building and racing a car at the IMechE Formula Student events. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is the first step towards chartered engineer status.

Why choose this course?

This motorsport engineering masters degree will provide you the opportunity to design, build and compete with a Formula Student car, learning all the essential aspects of vehicle design such as performance, consumer demand and sustainability. You will have use of our excellent facilities within the Automotive Centre i.e. advanced engine test cells and a vehicle ride simulator for the testing of car suspension systems, plus the latest software packages for CAD/CAM. The MEng course involves an extra year, providing you with a broader and deeper understanding of the subject.

State-of-the-art facilities: On this motorsport master’s degree you will access Spectra, our new home for the School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, furbished with industry-standard equipment and simulation labs that provide real-world experiences, preparing you with hands-on engineering skills in a cutting-edge learning environment.

Become industry qualified: Your studies will reflect the latest thinking in the industry as the School is supported by a Motor Industry Advisory Panel which includes representatives from many well-known automotive companies.

Work placement opportunities: Our students have completed work placements with renowned companies like McLaren, Mercedes-Benz Grand Priz Limited and Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrain. Recent graduates of the motorsport engineering degree have secured roles at top organisations such as Williams Grand Prix Engineering, McLaren Racing Limited, and Renault Sport.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

BSc (Hons) Automotive Technology

This automotive technology degree combines theoretical and practical learning, giving you a comprehensive understanding of key engineering principles while providing ample hands-on experience through practical projects where you can apply the knowledge gained in lectures. A significant amount of your time will be spent in workshops and using our well-equipped labs to aid with practical lessons included in the course curriculum.

Why choose this course?

On the Automotive Technology course, you'll develop a broad skillset to support the creation of automotive products: Herts has recently joined the Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) initiative, a global network of academic professionals, industry experts, and engineering leaders focused on engineering education and leadership. The CDIO framework, now embedded in the program, enhances your learning by enabling you to apply your knowledge through a 'Design and Build' approach, offering an authentic, hands-on experience throughout your studies.

Design, build, and race a formula car: This automotive technology degree you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a Formula Student Competition which you are welcome to join from your very first year of study. This is an exciting extracurricular opportunity to work with other engineering students in designing, building and racing a Formula Student race car. A great addition that will shine on your CV and enhance your employment prospects.

Herts graduates are highly employable: Many of our students have gone on to work across the automotive sector, with recent alumni securing positions at prestigious companies like Nissan, Dyson, and Bentley Motors.

Expand your knowledge and get the most out of your university experience: Participate in the various co-curricular activities that are available to you while you study on this BSc (Hons) Automotive Technology course. The School of Physics Engineering & Computer Science has recently launched countless outstanding opportunities which can heighten your depth of understanding, should you choose to get involved. Activities available include Shell-Eco Marathon, Engineers without Borders Design Competition, IMechE Design Challenge, UP Research, Machining Club, and the Sim Racing Society.

MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Why choose this course?

• 90.1% for overall student satisfaction (NSS, 2023)
• 2nd in the East of England for Civil Engineering (Complete University Guide, 2024)
• The School has over 50 years' teaching experience and a strong international reputation

Build a successful career in civil engineering with the MEng Civil Engineering programme at Herts. Develop technical expertise and practical skills that will make you a highly employable graduate. Study in our new School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science which features state-of-the-art experiential learning zones, advanced modelling, simulation, and research labs. Gain hands-on experience in our dedicated concrete, hydraulics, and light structures labs, each equipped with specialist tools to support your learning. The additional master’s year offers deeper insights into civil engineering, along with the opportunity to work on whole-life project designs. Benefit from our strong industry connections to gain expertise and career boosting opportunities.

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree provides a solid foundation in the electrical engineering field, offering access to modern tools and a high-tech lab. You'll gain up-to-date skills in digital signal processing, VLSI design, robotics, neural networks, power systems, and advanced power conversion and control.

On this course, you’ll enhance your career prospects with opportunities to study abroad or complete a year-long industry placement. These experiences offer hands-on learning and boost your CV, making you a more competitive job candidate.

Why choose this course?

This electrical and electronical engineering qualification will help shape your career, providing you with essential skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience.

Outstanding placement opportunities offer invaluable hands-on experience: Students from the School of Engineering and Technology have previously completed work placement years at companies including: Airbus Space and Defence, Bosch Thermotechnology, and Microsoft.

Join recent graduates who have gone on to work for some of leading brands and companies: Recent electrical engineering graduates have gone on to work at organisations including Vodafone, Mitsubishi Electric and Stansted Airport.

Professional accreditations

The electrical and electronic engineering course is accredited by IET and satisfies, in part, the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration for the cohort intakes from 2016 up to, and including, 2024.

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

The BEng Mechanical Engineering offers a comprehensive introduction to engineering, giving you the flexibility to work in a broad range of industries.

You’ll study engineering mathematics, materials and electrical science, mechanical science, manufacturing technology, computer-aided engineering and thermodynamics. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with other engineering students on some incredible projects, such as designing a hovercraft, a Formula Student racing car and an unmanned aircraft.

This mechanical engineering degree is the first step towards chartered engineer status.

Why choose this course?

This mechanical engineering degree is the perfect foundation for your future: You'll graduate with a clear route to a professional career, equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in any area of engineering.

You will learn and be inspired in our brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science: Experiential learning zones and state-of-the-art equipment will enhance your learning experience. You’ll have access to modelling, water engineering labs, heavy structures testing facilities and innovative construction materials research labs.

Our industry connections will provide you with additional expertise and career-defining opportunities: Students and graduates have secured placement and employment opportunities at top companies such as Amazon, Bosch, Tesla Motors (UK), Aston Martin, London Energy Ltd and Barclays.

You will study at one of the largest engineering schools in the UK: Ranked 2nd in the East of England of mechanical engineering (Complete University Guide, 2024), the University of Hertfordshire has a strong and proven reputation in the field of engineering.

Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) Framework: Herts students benefit from our membership in the CDIO initiative, an innovative educational framework supporting the next generation of engineers to ensure they are better equipped to enter and succeed in industry.

BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Ecology

Why choose this course?

• 100% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q15-16)
• Residential field trips to amazing destinations in UK and the Swiss Alps, at no extra cost
• 9th in the UK for average graduate salary (Student Loans Company, 2024)

*based on the average of questions 15 and 16 for geography, earth and environmental studies in the NSS survey, 2024.

Our Environmental Management and Ecology degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society and the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). This degree will equip you to start tackling our biggest environmental issues. We address key themes of climate change, biodiversity loss, food security, water resource management, pollution, landscape restoration and rewilding, among others - our course will help you gain the professional and practical field skills to lead future environmental management. 

We are one of a handful of UK universities with our own environmental field centre. This incredible resource gives our students access to a wide range of habitats and facilities from woodlands, grassland, lakes, ponds, rivers, parkland, glasshouses, an apiary, and on-site laboratory facilities. You will have the amenities to conduct surveys, carry out research and gain highly employable practical skills.    

Find out about our environmental field centre to see what we are up to. 

Other great features of the course include:

This degree has accreditation from the Institution of Environmental Sciences, meaning our graduates are eligible to become Associate Members of the Institution.   

You will have the opportunity to assist staff and local conservationists with environmental and ecological training and research. This includes training to carry out surveys that require a license such as amphibian, reptiles and small mammal trapping; bat surveys and bat box monitoring and bird ringing.  

Students can get involved in ecological activities at our 40-hectare environmental field centre, such as beekeeping, bat detecting, badger monitoring and habitat management such as coppicing, etc.  

We work with employers in Hertfordshire to address pressing environmental challenges, helping them save energy, reduce waste and put effective techniques in place to manage their environmental impact. 

BA (Hons) History and Creative Writing

Why choose this course?

• Join our award-winning Oral History Team (featured on BBC R4)
• Focus on your interests - All History modules optional after 1st year
• Be taught by award-winning poets, fiction and non-fiction writers

Are you interested in learning how past events helped shape today’s world? And do you enjoy writing stories, plays or non-fiction? This joint course allows you to do both. Studying History will teach you how human emotions, needs and desires act as political, social, and cultural catalysts for change. You can then apply this knowledge to your writing, whether you prefer fiction or non-fiction. This will make you a versatile writer, who is able to write in depth about the human psyche and how this underlies the changes we see in the world. 

Your History lecturers take part in international research projects, working on the frontline of the latest development in the field. All your Creative Writing lecturers are active writers in their field, which means they have excellent links with the industry. One of them was the editor of Granta, a prestigious British publisher. You’ll benefit from up-to-date knowledge of the writing world, giving you the best chances to succeed. You can join up to 1500 competitions in prose, fiction, drama, and short stories.

Hertfordshire is one of the historic counties of England, known for its rich past, museums and market towns, steeped in history. St Albans, where the traditional hot cross buns are rumoured to have originated, is only a few miles away. You’ll be able to visit the St Albans Cathedral and the Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) are only a short drive away in Hertford. Hertfordshire is also known for its writers, including Geoffrey Chaucer and Beatrix Potter. In other words, it’s the perfect place to study both History and Creative Writing. Why choose if you can do both? 

You’ll be able to join one of the few Oral History societies run by universities in the UK. This is an optional extra-curricular that is sure to make your CV stand out. You’ll go out and interview real people about the changes and events they have experienced in their own lives. Topics range from retirement to the history of football clubs, immigration and more. The point here is to not only capture factual information, but to allow your interviewee to express their feelings. What did they say? How did they feel? You’ll get a unique insight into real human experience, which will enrich your writing.

BSc (Hons) Geography

Why choose this course?

• Joint 1st for Academic Support in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS)*
• Gain a degree accredited by the Royal Geographical Society
• 9th in the UK for average graduate salary (Student Loans Company, 2024)

*based on the average of questions 15 and 16 for geography, earth and environmental studies in the NSS survey, 2024.

Other great features of the course include:

Our new flexible curriculum for 2024 entry allows you to study both Human Geography and Physical Geography, or to specialise in either. You’ll study in a small class size and have dedicated support from tutors in a very friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to give your best in your studies.   

Benefit from our extremely close links with local and national employers. We offer many opportunities to apply your knowledge to help you address real world and geographical issues and gain valuable work experience in the process! Students have the opportunity to assist staff with field research and to undertake fieldwork in pursuit of final year dissertations in locations that have included Iceland, Switzerland and the High Arctic.

BA (Hons) English Literature

Why choose this course?

• 100% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q15-16)
• Specialise in the literature genre and period of your choice
• Optional foreign language pathways from beginner to advanced

We give you: 

• A fresh take on traditional writing and the opportunity to study contemporary works that speak directly to our everyday lives
• An expert academic team to support you and build your confidence as you develop into a literary scholar
• A flexible programme of study, allowing you to concentrate on areas you find especially interesting
• CV-building potential through work placements and extra-curricular activities

BA (Hons) English Language and Literature

Why choose this course?

• no. 13 in the UK for English (2023 Guardian League Table)
• Balance your reading of poetry and drama with analyses of language
• Global literature approach from different eras and cultures

We give you: 

• An understanding of applied language, to underpin your future career
• A fresh take on both traditional writing and contemporary works that speak directly to our everyday lives
• A supportive, research-active academic team
• A flexible programme of study, allowing you to concentrate on areas you find especially interesting
• Access to huge online databases, including literary texts, to drive your original and creative research
• CV-building potential through work placements and extra-curricular activities

BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing

Why choose this course?

• 100% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q15-16)
• Specialise in the literature genre and period of your choice
• Optional foreign language pathways from beginner to advanced

We give you: 

• A fresh take on traditional writing and the opportunity to study contemporary works that speak directly to our everyday lives
• An expert academic team to support you and build your confidence as you develop into a literary scholar
• A flexible programme of study, allowing you to concentrate on areas you find especially interesting
• CV-building potential through work placements and extra-curricular activities

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging

Course overview

Diagnostic radiographers play a vital role in healthcare, working closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to produce imaging services for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and disease.

On this radiology degree, you will deepen your knowledge in a range of subjects to become a skilled and competent practitioner, from human anatomy to physiology and pathology. You will develop advanced imaging, as well as communication skills, equipping you to work in a team environment, with the needs of the patient at the centre of everything you do. You’ll also gain an appreciation of research methods and the importance of evidence-based practice in the profession.

Radiographers trained in the UK are recognised as being among the best in the world, providing graduates with exciting international career opportunities. Once registered as a diagnostic radiographer, you will be able to practise in a range of healthcare settings. The profession is constantly evolving, and, as a radiographer, you’ll be able to specialise further into areas including ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, among others. Research and training opportunities will also be available to you.

Why choose this course?

This BSc Diagnostic Radiography degree will define your career in modern healthcare: You’ll gain the clinical skills, knowledge and practical experience to practise in a range of settings.

You will benefit from outstanding facilities: Your learning will be enhanced through our dedicated imaging labs, CT scanner and X-ray rooms. You’ll also benefit from our virtual reality simulation software to develop your skills and practise in a safe environment. Our dedicated ultrasound equipment and simulated operating theatre with imaging intensifier and inpatient ward with mobile X-ray machine provide further invaluable learning opportunities.

Excellent placement opportunities offer invaluable clinical experience: You will spend time working with qualified practitioners in a range of healthcare settings. Radiography courses at the University of Hertfordshire are supported by over 30 affiliated hospital sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, London, East Midlands and South-Central regions.

Strong employment prospects: Radiology degree graduates are in high demand. 98% of Herts health, nursing and social care graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

This course offers professional accreditation: As a graduate of the BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Be inspired by our highly qualified teaching staff: You will study with a range of health professionals, benefiting from a wide range of experience and expertise.

BSc (Hons) Dietetics

Dietetics is the interpretation and communication of the science of nutrition, to enable people to make informed and practical choices about food and lifestyle in both health and disease.

Dietitians work with individuals with special dietary needs, inform the general public about nutrition, evaluate and improve treatments, and educate patients, doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

This dietetics course covers the broad range of sciences that inform dietetics and is the first of its kind in the UK to award academic credit for practice placements. Placements are offered in the NHS, as well as in non-NHS settings. Dietitians are employed in the NHS in both hospital and community settings, and also work in other areas such as sports nutrition, the food industry, charities, education and research.

Why choose this course?

This full-time 3-year dietetics degree, ranked 2nd in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) offers you an undergraduate route to qualify as a dietitian in three years, rather than the usual four.

You will benefit from our strong industry connections and placement opportunities: Placements are offered in both the NHS (acute and community) and other settings to ensure you gain the practical experience and skills needed to succeed in your chosen career, and are awarded academic credit.

Strong employment prospects: Dietetics graduates are in high demand. 98% of Herts health, nursing and social care graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

This course offers professional accreditation: You will graduate from the BSc Dietetics with registered dietitian status. This is unique in the East of England.

Take advantage to study abroad: Herts is the only higher education institution to offer a study abroad year for dietetics students.

Benefit from a wide range of cocurricular opportunities to boost your CV: Take part in volunteering to enhance your skills and employability.

Professional accreditations

This BSc (Hons) Dietetics degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration, meaning you are fully qualified to practise as a dietitian.

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

From the day you start, we’ll blend your theory with practical experience. Half the course will be spent at the University. The other half of your time, you will gain hands-on skills in a variety of adult nursing clinical settings. You’ll learn about ‘normal’ adult development then recognise to manage deviations from the norm. You’ll promote health and provide real patient care in hospitals and the community.

Why choose this course?

State-of-the-art facilities: Training to become an adult nurse, you have a passion to bring comfort to people in need. Let us help you get there with our adult nursing degree. We’ll ease you into the nursing world using our state-of the-art Clinical Simulation Centre. See how adult nurses play a vital role in our operating theatre setting. Practise minor and complex wound management in our GP set up. With our award winning training,

Strong employment prospects: You can take your newly acquired theory and practical confidence to gain real experience on placement in a hospital or community setting and continue this after completing the course with 98% of our Health and social care students in employment or further study after graduating (Graduate Outcomes, 2021-2022).

Have a rewarding career: Be the one to reassure that nervous patient before an operation. Be the person who aids their recovery. Be the one who helps save lives. Our nation is proud of the work our NHS does, let us be proud of you too.

Receive a support fund: You could  get at least £5,000 each year that you won't even need to pay back. Find out more about the NHS Learning Support Fund.

Professional accreditations

Once you qualify, you will be entitled to apply to enter the professional register of the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the Adult Nursing field, so that you can work in the UK.

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, influencing how we think, feel, and act. It determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life - from childhood, adolescence and into adulthood. Approximately one in four of the population will be affected by poor mental health.

By pursuing a mental health nursing degree, you are taking a step towards making a positive impact on others’ lives. A degree in mental health provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals facing mental health difficulties. With a focus on flexibility and strong employment prospects, this course will prepare you for a rewarding career that, while challenging, offers invaluable rewards in improving the lives of those in your care.

Why choose this course?

Valuable work placements offer hands-on industry experience: As a Herts nurse, you’ll have 24-hour access to our Learning Resource Centre. We’ll provide you with placements to apply your theoretical learning. You’ll work with people from all backgrounds and in various community, specialist and hospital mental health teams.  We have excellent links with a wide range of mental health care providers. Our local mental health NHS Trust partners are in Hertfordshire, North London and Milton Keynes and are rated ‘outstanding’ and ‘excellent’ by CQC. You will also be able to spend placement time within a vibrant voluntary and independent sector. You will develop your leadership and management skills alongside your therapeutic engagement skills to deliver the best possible outcome for service users.

Innovative and creative learning: You’ll be taught by some of the most imaginative and inspiring lecturers in mental health nursing. A diverse, academic team with a strong research clinical focus. All our teaching is research informed and delivered using recognised teaching and learning approaches. We will help you draw out your imagination, build your confidence and exceed your own goals.

Strong employment prospects: 98% of Herts health and social care graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

A physiotherapy degree at Herts will equip you with essential knowledge and hands-on experience to become a proficient and contemporary physiotherapist. Designed for aspiring healthcare professionals, it covers critical topics such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, physiotherapy practice, and electrotherapy.

As a student on our physiotherapy course, you will engage in several practical placements. These opportunities will enable you to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, enhancing your interdisciplinary skills.

Why choose this course?

This BSc Physiotherapy degree will give you the knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in a career within the healthcare profession.

Valuable work placements offer hands-on industry experience: You will typically complete a two-week practice placement in Semester A, followed by a four-week placement at the end of the first year in Semester C, both of which provide essential experience in real-world settings. In your second year, you can expect to undertake two six-week practice placements, and in your final year, you will complete two additional six-week placements, further enhancing your practical skills and professional network. These placements will allow you to connect the theoretical knowledge and practical skills learned in the university setting to real-life practice situations. During your placements, you will receive support, supervision, and education from highly qualified clinicians while maintaining links to tutors back at the university. Typically, you will be visited at least once during every placement to offer additional support and guidance as needed.

Strong employment prospects: Physiotherapy degree graduates are highly sought after. 98% of Herts health, nursing and social care graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Access to excellent facilities: Your clinical practical skills will be refined in our specialised physiotherapy labs and custom simulation unit.

BSc (Hons) Social Work

On this social work course, you will learn to collaborate effectively with service users, their families, and various organisations, including the police, NHS, and schools, to create comprehensive support networks that facilitate positive change and promote well-being. This course covers subjects such as law, partnership working, assessment and interventions, social science, mental health, disabilities, and families and children.

You will engage in diverse placements, developing practical skills in assessment, intervention, and advocacy to effectively address social issues and improve well-being. Plus, you will have the opportunity gain valuable hands-on experience through work placements, preparing you for a successful career in social work.

Why choose this course?

Studying BSc (Hons) Social Work at Herts will provide you with the skills, insights, and confidence required to succeed in social work.

Industry regulation: Social work is a regulated profession and completing a BSc (Hons) Social Work degree leads to eligibility to apply to the Social Work England Register and practise as a social worker in England.

Benefit from group projects: Throughout the social work course you will have the opportunity to work in group setting that encourages collaboration and growth. An emphasis on small group practice prepares you for practice in a modern multi-professional workforce.

Interactive learning in and out of the classroom: Academic teaching is supported by social work practitioners from the newly constituted Teaching Partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and the Tavistock and Portman Foundation Trust, service users, and carers enabling you to link theory to practice throughout the programme.

Strong employment prospects: 98% of Herts health and social care graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

The LLB degree at Herts will immerse you in the practical aspects of law, preparing you for real-world challenges and societal change. You'll gain hands-on experience as you engage in Pro Bono work, moot courts, and real case studies. The skills and understanding you will develop throughout your law degree will empower you to excel in the legal field and transform society.

From day one you will present cases in a replica Crown Court, argue with confidence, and engage in diverse assessments like case studies, reports, essays, presentations, and practical assignments. You'll feel the thrill of real-world application with our Pro Bono work, and develop the practical skills needed to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. At the University of Hertfordshire, we equip you with the expertise to transform your passion for law into meaningful societal impact.

The LLB (Hons) isn’t just a qualification; it’s your gateway to diverse career opportunities. With practical insights into our legal system, you'll be well-prepared to excel in various fields. At Herts, your education meets real-world application, empowering you to make a tangible impact on society.

Why choose this course?

In choosing the LLB law degree at Herts, you will be joining a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking legal community dedicated to your success.

You will gain immersive, hands-on experience and real-world legal skills to make a societal impact: Develop critical legal thinking and core professional skills through practical exercises and hone your legal skills in our full-sized replica Crown Court. The Bachelor of Law LLB (Hons) lets you solve real problems alongside experienced lawyers in our renowned Pro Bono Law Clinic, making a difference from day one. You will be future-proofing your degree by acquiring essential skills and qualifications in areas like mooting, trial advocacy, and client interviewing.

The LLB course offers a practical curriculum designed for modern challenges: Delve into contemporary issues such as data protection, AI, copyright, human rights, IT law, business organisation, and cybercrime. Through our innovative flipped-classroom model, you can attend lectures live or stream them at your convenience - anytime, anywhere. Then engage in in-depth discussions during seminars with your tutors.

We offer flexible support through our Personal Tutor scheme: Our wellbeing services are tailored to help you balance intense study with other commitments, making it easier to manage a demanding full-time program.

Join a vibrant and culturally diverse legal community: Herts is dedicated to fostering success and achievement for everyone. Widen your network and meet like-minded people across the world on this law degree. We celebrate students’ diverse learning styles and believe that a rich variety of perspectives enhances the practical skills and societal impact of our graduates.

HLS Blog: A Hub for Multidisciplinary Research: The Hertfordshire Law School’s blog is a dynamic platform where students and academics can share insights, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with the academic communities to promote research, discussions, and societal impact.

BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

This criminology degree aims to broaden your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of crime, criminological theories and how to connect environmental and sociological trends of crime throughout history.

You’ll get into the minds of criminals so you can conduct psychological analyses and understand how criminals are moulded by social, economic, and psychological factors. Alongside this, you will focus on the principles of restorative justice and learn all about crime prevention strategies which are needed to build a safer society and to influence positive social change today.

You’ll also explore how the justice system works and uncover details of the different punishments including detention centres, prisons, probation and community sentencing - what crime warrants each punishment? Are they all needed? Is one more effective than the other? Other associated areas you will investigate include the different court structures, the limits of the magistrates’ court and how the powers of the high courts overturn a guilty verdict. To deepen your understanding of how a jury and judge prosecute, you’ll be exposed to many case studies and other jurisdictions which you’ll closely compare, bearing in mind diverse cultural perspectives.

You’ll also uncover how the police and crown prosecution services work together to investigate crime, while also looking into specific areas such as police attitudes towards anti-social behaviour and how offender’s behaviour affects society.

Why choose this course?

This BA Criminology and Criminal Justice degree will see you developing your skills in a state-of-the-art learning environment: You will study in our modern Law School building, equipped with cutting-edge technology. You will also get hands-on experience in our full-scale replica Crown Court.

Strong employment prospects: Herts graduates are highly sought after with 93% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Throughout the course you will benefit from many practical experience opportunities: You will get the chance to engage in real-world legal cases through our multi-award-winning Hertfordshire Law Clinic. It is here that you will gain valuable experience that prepares you for your future career.

Engaging with industry experts will enhance your learning experience: Each year, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn from influential guest speakers working in the police, prisons, probation services, and forensic psychology. These sessions are perfect for asking questions, building your profile, and making industry connections.

Attend career events and build your network: You will be able to join events specifically for BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice students, where you can network and meet professionals from the sector.

Engage in co-curricular opportunities: At Herts, we run numerous co-curricular activities related to criminology and criminal justice that will boost your CV and help you stand out.

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

This professional policing degree is designed to provide you with an unparalleled in-depth understanding of modern policing.  Licensed by the College of Policing, the course contains all elements of the National Police Curriculum (NPC).

From the outset, the course is intended to be vibrant, dynamic, and forward-thinking. It has been structured to provide a healthy balance between academic and practical study and assessments. The course has been designed with direct input from Hertfordshire Police who, as a leading potential employer for successful students, will closely support its delivery through regular involvement and hands-on opportunities where possible.

Why choose this course?

Strategic Partnership with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS): Benefit from the University of Hertfordshire's close collaboration with the CPS, offering direct specialist insights from the organisation.

Career-Ready Policing Education: This professional policing degree is tailored to prepare you for careers in policing, law enforcement, the Criminal Justice sector, and related fields such as investigative journalism. Develop essential transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, and leadership.

Support for Aspiring Special Constables: Receive dedicated guidance for those interested in applying to become a Special Constable, ensuring you're well-equipped for this career path.

Practical Learning through Site Visits: Gain hands-on experience with visits to key locations, including a police control room, custody suite, operations centre, and both Magistrates' and Crown Courts, enhancing your understanding of the Criminal Justice Process.

Real-World Experience in the Grace Ononiwu Law Court: Hone your skills in our state-of-the-art Grace Ononiwu Law Court Building, practising evidence presentation and applying for search warrants in a replica crown court.

Exploring Modern Policing Issues: Dive into critical topics such as digital policing, the impact of autonomous vehicles, evidence-based policing, mental health’s role in policing, and emerging challenges like 'deepfake' technology.

Industry-Expert Sessions: Learn from qualified professionals and former experts, with guest speakers from the police, CPS, and other key partners providing valuable input.

Investigating Key Policing Challenges: Explore essential policing issues through critical thinking, including topics such as the role of first officers at crime scenes, dealing with vulnerable victims, Stop & Search effectiveness, protest rights, police-community relations, climate change activism, live facial recognition, and the debate around a National Police Service.

Professional accreditations

Licensed by the College of Policing, upon graduating from the professional policing degree you will be qualified to pursue a career as a Constable through our specialised PPD (Degree in Professional Policing) entry route.

*Completion of the professional policing degree does not guarantee entry to the police force – you will need to meet the eligibility requirements when applying. This could include passing medical and fitness tests, as well as background and security checks. You will also need to undertake a series of assessments, including national recruitment processes and force vetting.

BSc (Hons) Astrophysics

Why choose this course?

• 2nd in the East of England (after Cambridge) for Physics & Astronomy(2023 Complete University Guide)
• Use one of the best equipped teaching observatories in the UK
• New modules include Particle Physics and Plasma Physics options

The MPhys programme allows students to study astrophysics to a greater depth and breadth than our BSc programme. An MPhys is particularly recommended for those students interested in pursuing research in the industrial, government and academic sectors, and who are likely to consider undertaking further postgraduate study (MSc and/or PhD degrees).

• The MPhys programme allows students to study astrophysics to a greater depth and breadth than our BSc programme.
• In the MPhys year you will study more advanced courses in a range of Astrophysics and Physics specialisms (including Galaxy Formation & Evolution, High Energy Astrophysics, and Atmospheric Physics), plus undertake a large research project within the Centre for Astrophysics Research.
• Your research project will form a third of your final year and you will be closely supervised and guided by one of our experienced researchers while you work on a cutting-edge problem in modern Astrophysics. Previous projects include developing Lucky Imaging cameras at our observatory, studying extreme variable stars in the Milky Way, studying observations of powerful Active Galactic Nuclei, and designing new space telescopes to study extrasolar planet atmospheres. We have an innovative strand of industrial projects supported by the Institute of Physics that give you direct experience of working in industrial research.

BSc (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science

Why choose this course?

• 2nd in the East of England for physics and astronomy (Complete University Guide, 2024)
• Learn in one of the best equipped teaching observatories in the UK
• Gain solid astrophysics as well as engineering knowledge and skills

Combine your interests in astrophysics and spaceflight

You are fascinated by the science that underlies our current understanding of the universe, and you are excited by the exploration of space within our solar system using spacecraft. You want to develop your skills in physics, maths, computing and practical work and understand how modern technology is enabling us to probe further into the universe - using telescopes based on the Earth and in space - and travel to more distant worlds using robotic spacecraft. You are interested in the role that the space industry can play in saving and protecting our planet.

Our astrophysics with space science degree offers a broad and exciting curriculum, covering topics from planetary science to space systems, cosmology to rocket science. Our hands-on approach to the application of the physical and space sciences will spark your imagination. You’ll become creative and be able to solve real-world problems based on research-informed knowledge.

You don’t want to choose between your two favourite subjects: By studying astrophysics with space science at Herts, you’ll have the best of both worlds.

Benefit from our links to the space industry

At the University of Hertfordshire, you’ll benefit from national and international links to the space industry. We have strong links to leading space industry experts, including: Goonhilly Earth Station (GES) in Cornwall, Airbus Defence and Space (in nearby Stevenage), the UK Space Agency and NASA, together with the rapidly growing number of Earth observation and satellite companies. You’ll even have the opportunity to undertake a week-long field trip to GES to gain hands-on experience with its deep space communication facilities, and training mission operations.

Herts and Hatfield have a proud history in space science and innovation. The pioneering Blue Streak rocket was built in Hatfield and the mathematics department has been involved in ground-breaking work on the optimisation of spacecraft trajectories. The University continues to build excellent industry links and forge progress in international space exploration and research.

You’ll benefit from access to one of the best astronomical teaching observatories in the UK – Bayfordbury Observatory. The Observatory, which hosts a suite of space science instrumentation, will enable you to observe and measure stars and planets, and track satellites as part of your own research and project work. Our team of expert researchers and academics will be with you every step of the way. With lots of opportunities to master practical skills and theory, you’ll step into your future career with confidence.

MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science

Why choose this course?

• 2nd in the East of England (after Cambridge) for Physics & Astronomy(2023 Complete University Guide)
• Use one of the best equipped teaching observatories in the UK
• Hands-on field trip to Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall

Combine your interests in astrophysics and spaceflight

You are fascinated by the science that underlies our current understanding of the universe, and you are excited by the exploration of space within our solar system using spacecraft. You want to develop your skills in physics, maths, computing and practical work and understand how modern technology is enabling us to probe further into the universe - using telescopes based on the Earth and in space - and travel to more distant worlds using robotic spacecraft. You are interested in the role that the space industry can play in saving and protecting our planet.

We offer a broad and exciting curriculum which covers topics from planetary science to space systems, cosmology to rocket science. Our hands-on approach to the application of the physical and space sciences will spark your imagination. You’ll become creative and be able to solve real-world problems based on research-informed knowledge.

You don’t want to choose between your two favourite subjects. By studying astrophysics with space science at Herts, you’ll have the best of both worlds.

Benefit from our links to the space industry

At the University of Hertfordshire, you’ll benefit from national and international links to the space industry. We have strong links to leading space industry experts, including: Goonhilly Earth Station (GES) in Cornwall, Airbus Defence and Space (in nearby Stevenage), the UK Space Agency and NASA, together with the rapidly growing number of Earth observation and satellite companies. You’ll even have the opportunity to undertake a week-long field trip to GES to gain hands-on experience with its deep space communication facilities, and training mission operations.

Herts and Hatfield have a proud history in space science and innovation. The pioneering Blue Streak rocket was built in Hatfield and the mathematics department has been involved in ground-breaking work on the optimisation of spacecraft trajectories. The University continues to build excellent industry links and forge progress in international space exploration and research.

You’ll benefit from access to one of the best astronomical teaching observatories in the UK – Bayfordbury Observatory. The Observatory, which hosts a suite of space science instrumentation, will enable you to observe and measure stars and planets, and track satellites as part of your own research and project work. Our team of expert researchers and academics will be with you every step of the way. With lots of opportunities to master practical skills and theory, you’ll step into your future career with confidence.

BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics

Why choose this course?

• Receive excellent career support during and after the course
•  Lecturers are experts in their field; informed by current research
• Accredited by Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IGradIMA)

Financial Mathematics sits within one of our smaller Departments. That means you’ll get to know your lecturers very well and vice versa. You’ll benefit from an individual approach and tailored care and support where needed. You’ll learn from research active academics, who are renowned internationally for their contributions to mathematics and mathematical physics. Three members of staff have been working on ‘Strings, Supergravity and Geometry,’ exploring string theory and differential and algebraic geometry. Other projects include researching classical and quantum integrable systems and scattering amplitudes in gauge theories. Aren’t familiar with these terms and theories? Rest assured, very few of our first-year students are. You’ll start at the basics and slowly work your way up to specialise in the areas that interest you most.    
 
You’ll attend lectures as well as workshops and seminars. This way, you can learn from your lecturers as well as your peers. We’ve even set up a Student Proctor Scheme. This means students from higher years will be on hand to help you during and outside of your lessons. You’ll take part in practical computing classes and problem workshops. (That’s ‘problem’ in the mathematical sense, of course.) 
 
Between your second and third year of study, you can take an optional sandwich year. Want to study abroad for a year? We’ve got you. Want to work in industry for a year? We have a dedicated placements tutor in our school, who will help you find your dream placement. Our students have worked for companies like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Roche, BAE Systems, and the NHS. And that’s just our UK placements. Many of our students even go on to work at their placement host company after they finish their course.  
 
You’ll study a course that is accredited by The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IGradIMA), the UK professional body for mathematics. Being an accredited university means that you will leave us with the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation; your first step into gaining this recognition. That means employers know you have a high standard of knowledge, expertise and skill. Thus, making you stand out for all the right reasons.

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

Why choose this course?

• Receive excellent career support during and after the course
•  Lecturers are experts in their field; informed by current research

Mathematics sits within one of our smaller Departments. That means you’ll get to know your lecturers very well and vice versa. You’ll benefit from an individual approach and tailored care and support where needed. You’ll learn from research active academics, who are renowned internationally for their contributions to mathematics and mathematical physics. Three members of staff have been working on ‘Strings, Supergravity and Geometry,’ exploring string theory and differential and algebraic geometry. Other projects include researching classical and quantum integrable systems and scattering amplitudes in gauge theories. Aren’t familiar with these terms and theories? Rest assured, very few of our first-year students are. You’ll start at the basics and slowly work your way up to specialise in the areas that interest you most.    
 
You’ll attend lectures as well as workshops and seminars. This way, you can learn from your lecturers as well as your peers. We’ve even set up a Student Proctor Scheme. This means students from higher years will be on hand to help you during and outside of your lessons. You’ll take part in practical computing classes and problem workshops. 
 
Between your second and third year of study, you can take an optional sandwich year. Want to study abroad for a year? We’ve got you. Want to work in industry for a year? We have a dedicated placements tutor in our school, who will help you find your dream placement. Our students have worked for companies like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Roche, BAE Systems, and the NHS. And that’s just our UK placements. Many of our students even go on to work at their placement host company after they finish their course.

BSc (Hons) Physics

Why choose this course?

• 2nd in the East of England for physics and astronomy (Complete University Guide, 2024)
• One of the best equipped and largest teaching observatories in the country
• New modules include a Machine Learning option

Our degree in physics enables you to study the fundamental theories behind physics and their application to modern-day research and technology. We will take you from the knowledge that you have gained in your school or college studies to the most up-to-date developments.

The first year is common to all of our physics and astrophysics degrees, both the BSc and MPhys. Transfers between degree paths are therefore possible. You will study classical physics, astrophysics, special relativity and quantum physics. Our Experimental Physics and Computational Modelling modules will equip you with vital skills. The two mathematics modules are shared with our BSc Mathematics and provide rigorous mathematics training. Within these modules, you will do practical work at our astronomical observatory in Bayfordbury as well as experiments in the lab. 

There are opportunities to do practical work at our Bayfordbury observatory in all years. With seven large optical telescopes, four radio telescopes including interferometry, a solar telescope and an atmospheric remote sensing platform, it is one of the best-equipped teaching observatories in the country. 

During your second year, you go into depths of core concepts in physics in our Electrodynamics, Thermodynamics, Optics and Lasers and Quantum Mechanics modules. Two more mathematically oriented modules complete your compulsory mathematical training.  You also begin to specialise either in more experimental or applied physics or more theoretical and mathematical concepts. This is supported by a range of optional modules that currently include Introduction to Machine Learning and Neural Networks, Extra-solar Planets, Plasma Physics and Fusion Reactors and Differential Equations.  

The third year completes your core physics education with Condensed States of Matter, The Physics of Elementary Particles, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Lagrangian Dynamics, as well as the Computational Physics module where you apply knowledge acquired in other modules to physics case studies. You also can choose from a range of options, currently including Nonlinear Systems and Star Formation and Evolution.  

You will also carry out a final year investigative project in a cutting-edge area of physics research. You will be closely supervised and guided by one of our experienced researchers in one of our research centres or groups, including the Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Physics Research, the Centre for Astrophysics Research and the Mathematical and Theoretical Physics group. Previous projects have included designing a calibration system for airborne ice sensors, modelling the behaviour of soliton waves in the oceans, and examining quantum dynamics using topological methods.

BSc (Hons) Physics with Space Science

Why choose this course?

• 2nd in the East of England for physics and astronomy (Complete University Guide, 2024)
• New optional Machine Learning module in second year
• Gain solid physics as well as engineering knowledge and skills

Combine your interests in physics and spaceflight

You are fascinated by the science that underlies our current understanding of the physical world, and you are excited by the exploration of space within our solar system using spacecraft. You want to develop your skills in physics, maths, computing and practical work. You want to understand more about how modern technology is enabling us to probe further into the universe - using telescopes based on the earth and in space - and travel to more distant worlds using robotic spacecraft. You are interested in the role that the space industry can play in saving and protecting our planet.

We offer a broad and exciting curriculum which covers topics from plasma physics to space systems, geophysical fluids to rocket science. Our hands-on approach to the application of the physical and space sciences will spark your imagination. You’ll become creative and be able to solve real-world problems based on research-informed knowledge.

You don’t want to choose between your two favourite subjects. By studying physics with space science at Herts, you’ll have the best of both worlds.

Benefit from our links to the space industry

At Herts, you’ll benefit from national and international links to the space industry. We have strong links to leading space industry experts, including: Goonhilly Earth Station (GES) in Cornwall, Airbus Defence and Space (in nearby Stevenage), the UK Space Agency and NASA, together with the rapidly growing number of Earth observation and satellite companies. 

Herts and Hatfield have a proud history in space science and innovation. The pioneering Blue Streak rocket was built in Hatfield and the mathematics department has been involved in ground-breaking work on the optimisation of spacecraft trajectories. The University continues to build excellent industry links and forge progress in international space exploration and research.

You’ll benefit from access to one of the best astronomical teaching observatories in the UK – Bayfordbury Observatory. The Observatory, which hosts a suite of space science instrumentation, enabling you to observe and measure the atmosphere and climate, and track satellites as part of your own research and project work. Our team of expert researchers and academics will be with you every step of the way.

BSc (Hons) Business Economics

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from our location and industry connection to increase your employability
• Tailor your learning to fit your unique interests
• Explore issues that shape the 21st century with an activist approach

Are you passionate about understanding and addressing issues affecting our society? 

This course will equip you with the tools to make a significant difference to the world around you at the local, national and global level. You’ll continue to build your knowledge throughout the degree and will be able to pursue your own particular pathway of interests. 

Our research-informed, industry-experienced academic team will infuse your learning experience with their expertise in areas such as health and social care, politics, popular culture, migration, education, crime and law. 

You will graduate with a highly sought-after range of transferable skills and insights into how society works. Our existing industry connections alongside our dedicated Careers and Employment team will offer you support to help kickstart your career. 

With our favourably located campus, you will benefit from good access to resources and opportunities within Hertfordshire and in London. You’ll be exposed to a wider range of possibilities to explore in both social and professional capacities.

BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from our location and industry connection to increase your employability
• 3rd in the UK for counselling, psychotherapy, occupational therapy (Daily Mail UG, 2025)
• Tailor your learning to fit your unique interests with a focus on activism

Are you keen to champion social change? 

You’re passionate about understanding and addressing the issues that shape 21st century societies. You’re fascinated by the intricate workings on modern day communities and want to make a significant difference to the world around you, at local, national and international levels. This course will provide you with the transferable skills and expertise to be able to put your passion for social change into practice in a variety of fields. 

Bringing Sociology and Psychology together, you’ll get the best of both worlds by exploring the connections between both subjects. You will cover both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of sociology and psychology. As you progress through your studies, you will build a multi-dimensional understanding of how power is exercised and normalised at all levels of society.  

You’ll be part of a vibrant community and will learn from inspiring lecturers who offer a combination of real-world experience and cutting-edge research. You will gain from their wealth of knowledge in health and social care, politics, popular culture, migration, education, crime and law. 

Our on-campus facilities, including our Psychology observation room, will help bring the theoretical aspects of your learning to life, giving you first-hand practical experience before you graduate. 

You will graduate with a highly sought-after range of transferable skills and insights into how society works. Our existing industry connections alongside our dedicated Careers and Employment team will offer you support to help kickstart your career. 

With our favourably located campus, you will benefit from good access to resources and opportunities within Hertfordshire and in London. You’ll be exposed to a wider range of possibilities to explore in both social and professional capacities. 

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Why choose this course?

• 2nd in the East of England for Sports Science (2023 Complete University Guide)
• Benefit from our partnerships with prestigious clubs such as Watford FC and the London Mavericks
• Learn in specialised labs, including altitude chambers

On this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, you’ll study on a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recognised programme: This will allow you to complete the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist qualification.  

You will receive high quality teaching: Many of our lecturers are accredited or chartered with professional bodies. These include the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and the British Psychological Society (BPS).  

Benefit from specialist labs and facilities: You’ll have access to two dedicated sports science and therapy laboratories on campus, equipped with a state-of-the-art grail treadmill, force plates, a bod pod and a climate chamber. You'll be able to use specialist physiology, biomechanical and biochemistry equipment such as our online gas analysers. You’ll be able to do blood analysis to test for blood lactate and cholesterol, or use the running treadmills, cycling and rowing ergometers to measure physiological processes. You’ll use specialist arthrometric equipment, dynamometers and weight-lifting equipment. There’s even an indoor putting green for psychological and biomechanical analysis!  

You’ll be able to get a membership with the University’s £15 million Hertfordshire Sports Village (HSV) on the de Havilland campus. It has a 25-metre swimming pool, a 12m climbing wall and a gym. The gym has both strength and cardio equipment, such as rowing machines, cable stations and a free weights area. There is a smaller 24-hour gym on the College Lane campus. 

Gain work experience: This sport and exercise science degree includes a work experience module in the final year; many local, national, and international employers, such as football and rugby clubs, hospitals other universities will support Herts students with this. 

Benefit from our official partnership with Watford FC for the 2024-25 season: As a Herts student, you’ll have exclusive access to unique career and educational opportunities with this prestigious football club. 

Herts offers an Active Students and Staff programme, with free sports and exercise sessions available. You could even get a part time job working as an activator, leading your own exercise sessions or assisting with qualified instructors.

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

Why choose this course?

• Coaching opportunities through our partnerships with Watford Football Club and the London Mavericks
• 90% satisfaction for teaching on my course (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q1-4)
• Opportunity to gain accredited coaching qualifications

On this sports coaching degree, you will learn in our specialist facility: You’ll have access to some of the best university sports facilities in the UK, including our multi-million-pound Institute of Sport Building based at the de Havilland Campus.  Our Sports Village facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, 12m high climbing wall and a 110+ station gym. The gym has both strength and cardio equipment, such as rowing machines, cable stations and a free weights area. Facilities also include match-quality courts, sports halls and new generation astro pitches and so much more.  

Your learning will be enhanced by our industry connections: The University works closely with national and international researchers, coaches and athletes, giving you the opportunity of masterclasses and insights from those at the top of their game. 

Benefit from our official partnerships with Watford FC and the London Mavericks: As a Herts student, you’ll have exclusive access to unique career and educational opportunities. 

Herts offers an Active Students and Staff programme, with free sports and exercise sessions available. You could even get a part time job working as an activator, leading your own exercise sessions or assisting with qualified instructors. 

MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Advanced Research

About the course

The course offers a coherent and intellectual learning experience, providing you with a critical understanding of the subject and enabling you to employ the tools of analysis used by a wide range of finance and investment banking professionals. 

The MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Advanced Research programme provides a second taught year in which students study applied financial concepts and professional and consultancy skills. 

The programme echoes the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA®) level 1 and 2 curriculum. 

Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics.

MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Placement Year

The course offers a coherent and intellectual learning experience, providing you with a critical understanding of the subject and enabling you to employ the tools of analysis used by a wide range of finance and investment banking professionals.  

The programme echoes the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA®) level 1 and 2 curriculum. 

Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics. 

MA Animation

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: 1st in Europe and 2nd Worldwide for Best 2D Animation School as well as 1st in the UK for Best Creative School and Best 3D Animation School (The Rookies Top Global Creative Schools, 2024). Also 7th in the UK for computer games and animation (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) and 10th in the UK for animation and games design (Guardian University Guide, 2025).
• Employment prospects: Our animation students work as animators with organisations including Industrial Light & Magic, Creative Assembly, and Blue Zoo.
• Industry connections: As part of the course all students complete a live external agency brief with previous students working with organisations including National Poetry Day, and Promise.

MA Concept Art

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: 1st in the UK for Best Concept Art School (The Rookies Top Global Creative Schools, 2024) and  9th in the UK for art (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025).
• Employment prospects: Graduates work for most major games' companies including BAFTA winning UK games studio Creative Assembly, Frontier, Splash Damage, Guerrilla Games, Epic Games and Rare.
• Work-related learning: There are work related learning opportunities on this course, all students complete a live external brief as part of their coursework.

MA Digital Media Arts

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent Reputation: 1st in the UK for Best Creative School and 16th worldwide (The Rookies Top Global Creative Schools, 2024) and 9th in the UK for art (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025).
• Industry-Focused Content: Experiment and explore emerging digital technologies including AR, VR, and social and interactive media used in industry to develop innovative digital practices and media.
• Work-Related Learning: There are work related learning opportunities on this course, all students complete a live external brief as part of their coursework.

Entry requirements and key information

Applicants should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience in a digital media area or a strong interest in one or more areas of digital media combined with an honours degree (2:2 or above) in an unrelated area. Accreditation of professional experience may be possible for practitioners without a first degree. 

With your application, please supply a link to an online portfolio of digital media work. Your portfolio should show evidence of creativity and innovation in one or more of the subject areas covered by this course. While we will take your technical skills into account, we are particularly interested in your vision and ambition for what digital media might be. We also require a personal statement explaining why you want to study the MA in Digital Media Arts and what you hope to gain from doing the course. 

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in any component (or equivalent) is required for those whose first language is not English. 

If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level. 

MA Film Production

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: Best Creative School in the UK (The Rookies, 2024)
• Teaching excellence: Howard Berry is a multi-award-winning lecturer and industry professional who has worked with Warner Brothers and the Stanley Kubrick Estate for over a decade as a consultant and expert.
• Professional accreditation: Gain BAFTA albert sustainability – industry-standard certification.

Degree or previous work experience

To be eligible for the MA Film Production postgraduate course we consider students with either a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a closely related field (either Film or television Production, or closely related media production-based subject) or three years working in the industry in a related subject area. Please note, we do not want applicants without experience of being on set/having made short films or broadcast television/feature films. This is not a conversion course for those wanting to move into film - this is for advanced filmmaking.

Portfolio

As part of your application students need to present at least two short film projects - documentary or scripted fiction - on which they have participated in a lead role of director, producer, or head of the department. Please note, corporate or promo videos will not be accepted, such as videos made for a local group or church.

Personal statement

A personal statement is also required which outlines your prior experience, intended industry aims and goals, and who your film industry influences are. Please note, to help ensure successful application please do not submit a description of the programme for your personal statement.

English language

All international students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English language competence. This can be through the previous study of English tests. All undergraduates must be able to provide a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in every component.

MA Games Art and Design

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: Gold Academic Partner with Unreal Engine (Unreal Academic Partnership, 2025) as well as Best Creative School and Best VFX School in the UK and 2nd worldwide for VFX Production Excellence (The Rookies Top Global Creative Schools, 2024). Also 7th in the UK for computer games and animation (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025), 1st in the UK for animation, game design (Guardian UK League Table, 2023) and winners of the Outstanding Graduate of the Year: Computer Games Technology and Outstanding Postgraduate of the Year (TIGA UK Games Education Awards, 2022)
• Employment prospects: Graduates work for most major games' companies including BAFTA winning UK games studio Creative Assembly, Frontier, Splash Damage, Guerrilla Games, Epic Games and Rare.
• Industry-related learning: There are work related learning opportunities on this course, all students complete a live external brief provided by a major games studio as part of their coursework.

MA Screenwriting

MA Screenwriting

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: Best Creative School in the UK (The Rookies, 2024)
• Teaching excellence: Howard Berry is a multi-award-winning lecturer and industry professional who has worked with Warner Brothers and the Stanley Kubrick Estate for over a decade as a consultant and expert.
• Professional accreditation: Gain BAFTA albert sustainability – industry-standard certification.

Degree or previous work experience 

To be eligible for the MA Screenwriting postgraduate course we consider prospective students with either a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a closely related field (either Film or television Production, Creative Writing or Creative English language related subject), or three years working in industry in a related subject area. Please note, we do not want applicants without experience of writing short scripts or feature length scripts. This is not a conversion course for those wanting to move into film - this is for screenwriters with some experience in writing for film already.

Portfolio 

As part of your application prospective students need to present at least two short film scripts or one feature length script of their own writing.  Episodic television scripts are also accepted.

Personal statement 

A personal statement is also required which outlines your prior experience, intended industry aims and goals, and who your film industry influences are. Please note, to help ensure successful application please do not submit a description of the programme for your personal statement. 

English language 

All international students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English language competence. This can be through previous study of English tests. All undergraduates must be able to provide a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and reading.

MArch Architecture and Urbanism

Why choose Herts?

• Professional Accreditation: This programme has prescribed qualification by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) Part II, for the purpose of Architects registration in the UK. In February 2025 the RIBA Exploratory Visiting Board proposed that the ‘Part 2 - Master of Architecture & Urbanism (MArch)’ is to be awarded Candidate Course Status. This is subject to ratification by the RIBA and subsequent notification to the RIBA Education and Learning Committee.
• Expert Teaching: Our academic staff have won national and international teaching and design awards and bring extensive global experience to enhance your learning.
• Fantastic Facilities: Students have access to our Architecture Studio, Digital and 3D Workshop and Computer Labs for 3D printing, rapid prototyping, laser cutters, CNC machines, and Apple Suite.

To access this programme, applicants are normally expected to hold a minimum of a Upper Second-class Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification in Architecture or related discipline of an equivalent standard. Related disciplines include degrees in spatial design practices, history and theory, social and cultural studies, geography, human centre-design and building, construction and engineering.

We advise applicants hold a BA(Hons) in Architecture or equivalent, ARB prescribed Part I, however this is not a compulsory access requirement.

Selection is based on a portfolio interview. Applicants may be required to provide further information of previous studies or design experience.

Applications will be considered on an individual basis and are particularly welcomed from a variety of backgrounds with previous work experience in design.

Entrance is not usually permitted directly at Year 2. Exceptions will be considered on case-by-case scenario, evaluating previous qualifications and relevant work experience.

Applicants will be evaluated against the following criteria:

• Academic attainment
• Satisfactory academic reference
• Personal statement or letter of application
• Alternative or additional experience within architecture and design or appropriate subject areas.

In addition to fulfilling the general entry requirements of the University, applicants will normally be expected to attend an interview and provide evidence of previous architecture related design study through a portfolio, which demonstrates a range of art and design experience such as:

• 2D work such as drawing, painting, technical drawing, design, media experimentation, and photography
• 3D work evidenced by photography, models and prototypes
• Software: Rhino, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• an awareness of the cultural, historical and professional contexts of architecture and the role of the architect in society and the design process.

All students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English Language competence. This can be demonstrated through previous study in English though we often require specific performance by way of English assessments. All applicants must be able to prove a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

MA Art Therapy

Why choose Herts?

Industry accreditation and reputation: The art therapy programme at Herts is internationally recognised and has been at the forefront of the profession for 50 years. This course is approved by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This means, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with HCPC when you graduate. Herts has also been ranked 9th in the UK for art (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025).

Work-Related Learning: You’ll benefit from 96 days of supervised placement learning. We work in partnership with a variety of providers in settings ranging from residential services to special needs schools. This practice-based learning will be the key to your success, giving you real-life experience, and knowledge of mental health services.

Expert staff: Our teaching team are highly motivated art therapy educators with a wealth of contemporary practice experience. We welcome visiting lecturers with bespoke clinical and research expertise from a range of client groups. Together, we are a friendly approachable team, delivering inspirational teaching.

MSc Cancer Immunotherapy

Why choose Herts?

Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by Internationally renowned researchers who support with research projects in Cancer Immunotherapy.

Employment Prospects: Graduates work as research scientists, scientific officers, and senior managers for organisations including Roche, Merck, and Astra Zeneca.

Sector-led Course Content: Explore our research interests of the Bioscience Research Group covering topics such as Adoptive T cell therapy, tumour-associated macrophages, NK cells, and monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy.

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

• An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course, such as cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
• A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
• A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
• A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
• Students will be selected through interview.

In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 7 (with no less than 6.5 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Cancer Immunotherapy with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by Internationally renowned researchers who support with research projects in Cancer Immunotherapy.

Employment Prospects: Graduates work as research scientists, scientific officers, and senior managers for organisations including Roche, Merck, and Astra Zeneca.

Sector-led Course Content: Explore our research interests of the Bioscience Research Group covering topics such as Adoptive T cell therapy, tumour-associated macrophages, NK cells, and monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy.

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

• An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course, such as cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
• A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
• A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
• A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
• Students will be selected through interview.

In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Cancer Immunotherapy with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by Internationally renowned researchers who support with research projects in Cancer Immunotherapy.
• Employment Prospects: Graduates work as research scientists, scientific officers, and senior managers for organisations including Roche, Merck, and Astra Zeneca.
• Sector-led Course Content: Explore our research interests of the Bioscience Research Group covering topics such as Adoptive T cell therapy, tumour-associated macrophages, NK cells, and monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy.

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

• An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course, such as cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
• A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
• A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
• A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
• Students will be selected through interview.

In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Drug Discovery and Toxicology

Why choose Herts?

• Industry-Focused Content: You will explore contemporary topics in Drug Discovery and Toxicology looking closely at modern developments in drug safety science and 21st Century medicines.
• Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by a team of experts who have extensive Pharma Research and Development experience (see key staff section).
• Industry Connections: Located in the heart of the UK Pharmaceutical industry, you will benefit from expert guest lectures, work-placements, and industry professionals from GSK and Astra Zeneca contributing to your studies.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme.​

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Drug Discovery and Toxicology with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

Work-Related Learning: This is a sandwich year pathway available for you to find your own placement to enhance your employability.

Industry-Focused Content: You will explore contemporary topics in Drug Discovery and Toxicology looking closely at modern developments in drug safety science and 21st Century medicines.

Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by a team of experts who have extensive Pharma Research and Development experience (see key staff section).

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
  • Students will be selected through interview.

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Medical Microbiology

Why choose Herts?

Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by renowned researchers within our new multi-million-pound science facility.

Industry-Focused Course Content: Explore current research areas including antimicrobial resistant, diagnosis, and pathogenesis of disease.

Work-Related Learning: You have a sandwich year pathway available for you to find your own placement and enhance your employability.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme.

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Medical Microbiology with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

• Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by renowned researchers within our new multi-million-pound science facility.
• Industry-Focused Course Content: Explore current research areas including antimicrobial resistant, diagnosis, and pathogenesis of disease.
• Work-Related Learning: You have a sandwich year pathway available for you to find your own placement and enhance your employability.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
  • Students will be selected through interview.

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Medical Microbiology with Placement Year

MSc Medical Microbiology with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by renowned researchers within our new multi-million-pound science facility.
• Industry-Focused Course Content: Explore current research areas including antimicrobial resistant, diagnosis, and pathogenesis of disease.
• Work-Related Learning: You have a sandwich year pathway available for you to find your own placement and enhance your employability.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
  • Students will be selected through interview

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Molecular Biotechnology

Why choose Herts?

Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by expert lecturers and researchers who have extensive experience in academic, pharmaceutical, industrial, and biotechnology sectors (see key staff).

Industry Connections: We have strong relationships with GSK and Astra Zeneca for you to benefit from work placements and innovative guest lectures delivered by leading researchers in the biotechnology industry.

Work-Related Learning: You will have the opportunity to secure your own biotech work placement when you opt for the Sandwich pathway.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by expert lecturers and researchers who have extensive experience in academic, pharmaceutical, industrial, and biotechnology sectors (see key staff).

Industry Connections: We have strong relationships with GSK and Astra Zenca for you to benefit from work placements and innovative guest lectures delivered by leading researchers in the biotechnology industry.

Work-Related Learning: You will have the opportunity to secure your own biotech work placement when you opt for the Sandwich pathway.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the programme leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
  • Students will be selected through interview

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by expert lecturers and researchers who have extensive experience in academic, pharmaceutical, industrial, and biotechnology sectors (see key staff).
• Industry Connections: We have strong relationships with GSK and Astra Zenca for you to benefit from work placements and innovative guest lectures delivered by leading researchers in the biotechnology industry.
• Work-Related Learning: You will have the opportunity to secure your own biotech work placement when you opt for the Sandwich pathway.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
  • A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
  • A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
  • A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme

  In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.

MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy

Why choose Herts?

• Teaching excellence: Learn from the leaders of the Business Analysis and Statistics (BAS) group, including Sayara Beg, a graduate of University of Hertfordshire, with over 20 years industry practitioner experience specialising in business analytics consulting across various sectors especially FTSE200 financial institutions in the City of London (see key staff section).
• Industry connections: Benefit from our strong links with large organisations, including Ocado, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Tesco HQ who support our careers fairs, provide guest lectures, and networking events.
• Employment prospects: Graduates are working as business analysts, management consultants, and senior managers for organisations including Whitbread, Greenfolk Management Consultancy, and Accenture.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course
• Entry requirements and key information

  An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above)  in Business, Management, or any other discipline that includes a quantitative or computing element. While not a formal requirement, an aptitude for mathematics or computing is essential for students on this course.

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:
  - GCSE English language grade A-C
  - IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
  Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

  If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

  If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the programme tutors Fiona Robins or Amanda Relph.

MSc Business Psychology

Why choose Herts?

• 3rd in the UK for counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)
• Industry accreditation: Accredited by the Association of Business Psychologists.
• Teaching excellence: You will be taught by industrial-experienced experts. Our tutors were awarded a Teaching Quality rating of ‘Excellent’ in our subject review.

• Entry requirements and key information

  A 2:1 UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related area (business or social sciences). If students do not have the above requirements, but have relevant work experience (equivalent to one year full-time or two years part-time) or evidence of working at a 2:1 standard, they will be invited to apply and each case will be considered by the Programme Leader.

  The criteria used to assess suitability are likely to be the following:

  • any psychology relevant qualification obtained such as a Higher National Diploma
  • relevance of previous work experience to the programme
  • any recent CPD undertaken
  • academic writing skills
  • critical analysis and critical reflection skills
  • communication skills
  • data analysis skills.

  English language requirements

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered - GCSE English language grade A-C - IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

  If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

MSc Finance and Investment Banking

Why choose Herts?

• Industry connections: We have strong connections with employers such as Canada Life and Santander with many companies attending our careers fairs.
• Employment prospects: Graduates work as financial analysts, senior investment managers, bond analysts, and portfolio managers for organisations including HSBC, Standard Chartered, Nomura, and Gallagher & Mohan.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are:  

  • An honours degree (at least 2:2 or equivalent) in the field of economics, finance, banking, accounting, business studies, science, engineering, mathematics, or  
  • A suitable professional qualification (including ACCA, CIMA CIPFA, CFA, ICAEW, ICS), or  
  • Other appropriate qualifications/experience to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor.  

  English Language entry requirements  

  In addition, all students for whom English is not their first language must produce evidence of their English Language proficiency.  The standard required is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band), or an equivalent score on a test recognised by the University of Hertfordshire.   

  [Pre-sessional English language courses are available at the University of Hertfordshire for students who have an IELTS score of 6.0]  

  This requirement will be waived if the student has completed an undergraduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom, or another country acceptable to the University of Hertfordshire, where the study was in English and the student was based in that university’s home country during study. 

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures.  These will take account of university policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).  

MA Human Resource Management with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

People are the lifeblood in any business and Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a pivotal role in helping companies, large and small, get the most out of this most important asset.

The Hertfordshire HR MA programme will develop your HR practitioner skills and know-how to nurture and maintain a happy, fulfilled, effective and responsible workforce.

Full or Part time study options available. Full time study takes one year and part time study in bite-sized modules takes two years.

Develop professional accreditations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and provides associate membership.

Learn from supportive, experienced HR specialists. With the benefit of first-hand knowledge, your teaching team help you develop an expert understanding of the role human resources plays in modern organisations.

Enhance your employment prospects. A dual accredited postgraduate and professional qualification is the gold standard ‘expert’ qualification that will boost your career. CIPD membership opens up opportunities for professional development and Chartered membership.

Build Industry Connections. At Hertfordshire Business School you can attend business networking events, meet HR keynote speakers, and form your own life-long industry peer group with fellow students.

• A bang-up to date, market leading programme, taught by expert HR practitioners  and researchers
• CIPD accredited graduates can become Chartered member with relevant experience.
• Industry led and informed, vocational, skill based teaching

MA Human Resource Management with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• A bang-up to date, market leading programme, taught by expert HR practitioners  and researchers
• CIPD accredited graduates can become Chartered member with relevant experience.
• Industry led and informed, vocational, skill based teaching

People are the lifeblood in any business and Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a pivotal role in helping companies, large and small, get the most out of this most important asset.

The Hertfordshire HR MA programme will develop your HR practitioner skills and know-how to nurture and maintain a happy, fulfilled, effective and responsible workforce.

Full or Part time study options available. Full time study takes one year and part time study in bite-sized modules takes two years.

Develop professional accreditations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and provides associate membership.

Learn from supportive, experienced HR specialists. With the benefit of first-hand knowledge, your teaching team help you develop an expert understanding of the role human resources plays in modern organisations.

Enhance your employment prospects. A dual accredited postgraduate and professional qualification is the gold standard ‘expert’ qualification that will boost your career. CIPD membership opens up opportunities for professional development and Chartered membership.

Build Industry Connections. At Hertfordshire Business School you can attend business networking events, meet HR keynote speakers, and form your own life-long industry peer group with fellow students.

MSc International Business

Why choose Herts?

• Flexibility: You have the option either to complete the course on fast track in one academic year, or in two years with a choice of a work placement or advanced research.
• Industry Connections: Hertfordshire Business School is very well connected and hosts regular business networking events with large organisations such as BT, Tesco, and Ocado.
• Employment Prospects: Our graduates are Business Developers, Senior Managers, and Commercial Operation Managers in organisations including Royal Mail, Network Rail, and BT.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course

MSc International Business with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Work-Related Learning: You have a placement option to gain work experience during the programme. Previous students have worked for organisations such as Bosch, Eisai Pharmaceuticals, and Canada Life.
• Industry connections: Hertfordshire Business School is very well connected and hosts regular business networking events with large organisations such as BT, Tesco, and Ocado.
• Employment prospects: Our graduates work as Business Developers, Senior Managers, and Commercial Operation Managers in organisations including Royal Mail, Network Rail, and BT.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course

MSc International Business with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

• Advanced research option: You will have an opportunity to develop enhanced critical and research skills to support your career and academic goals.
• Employment prospects: Our graduates are Business Developers, Senior Managers, and Commercial Operation Managers in organisations including Royal Mail, Network Rail, and BT.
• Industry connections: Hertfordshire Business School is very well connected and hosts regular business networking events with large organisations such as BT, Tesco, and Ocado.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course

MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Why choose Herts?

• Industry accreditations: The University of Hertfordshire is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME).
• Employment prospects: Graduates work as hotel customer relations managers, travel agents, and airline staff for organisations including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Expedia Group, and TUI.
• Flexible: The course is offered full-time only, with either a one-year or two-year option (which includes a placement or additional learning opportunities)

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are: 

  • An honours degree of at least 2:2 classification or better from a UK University; or 
  • The equivalent of the above from a recognised University overseas; or 
  • A degree-equivalent professional qualification approved by the Programme Leader; or 
  • A Pre-Masters Course recognised by the University. 
  • A postgraduate qualification from a UK university or its equivalent from a recognised overseas university 
  • Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor. 

  English Language entry requirements 

  In addition, all students for whom English is not their first language must produce evidence of their English Language proficiency. The standard required is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band), or an equivalent score on a test recognised by the University of Hertfordshire. 

  This requirement will be waived if the student has completed an undergraduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom, or another. 

  All students from non-majority English-speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) 

MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Industry accreditations: The University of Hertfordshire is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME).
• Employment prospects: Graduates work as hotel customer relations managers, travel agents, and airline staff for organisations including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Expedia Group, and TUI.
• Flexible: The course is offered full-time only, with either a one-year or two-year option (which includes a placement or additional learning opportunities)

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are: 

  • An honours degree of at least 2:2 classification or better from a UK University; or 
  • The equivalent of the above from a recognised University overseas; or 
  • A degree-equivalent professional qualification approved by the Programme Leader; or 
  • A Pre-Masters Course recognised by the University. 
  • A postgraduate qualification from a UK university or its equivalent from a recognised overseas university 
  • Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor. 

  English Language entry requirements 

  In addition, all students for whom English is not their first language must produce evidence of their English Language proficiency. The standard required is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band), or an equivalent score on a test recognised by the University of Hertfordshire. 

  This requirement will be waived if the student has completed an undergraduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom, or another. 

  All students from non-majority English-speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) 

MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Events Mngmt with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

• Industry accreditations: The University of Hertfordshire is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME).
• Employment prospects: Graduates work as hotel customer relations managers, travel agents, and airline staff for organisations including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Expedia Group, and TUI.
• Flexible: The course is offered full-time only, with either a one-year or two-year option (which includes a placement or additional learning opportunities)

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are: 

  • An honours degree of at least 2:2 classification or better from a UK University; or 
  • The equivalent of the above from a recognised University overseas; or 
  • A degree-equivalent professional qualification approved by the Programme Leader; or 
  • A Pre-Masters Course recognised by the University. 
  • A postgraduate qualification from a UK university or its equivalent from a recognised overseas university 
  • Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor. 

  English Language entry requirements 

  In addition, all students for whom English is not their first language must produce evidence of their English Language proficiency. The standard required is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band), or an equivalent score on a test recognised by the University of Hertfordshire. 

  This requirement will be waived if the student has completed an undergraduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom, or another. 

  All students from non-majority English-speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) 

MSc Management

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you’ll explore business culture and learn many of the fundamentals of managing a business in areas such as digital marketing, accounting, people management, strategy, technology, logistics, and more
• Employment Prospects: many graduates go onto work as senior managers for governments, charities, and large international/multinational organisations including the NHS, PwC and Amazon

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are a good first degree i.e. 2:1 or 2:2 in any discipline. However, recognising that people often need a second chance, we also accept students with a borderline 3rd/2.2. We also accept a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification.

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:

  • GCSE English language grade A-C
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

  Other English language tests are accepted. 

  Please contact the International Office for details.

  Institution code	H36
  Course length	Full Time, 1 Years Full Time, 17 Months
  Location	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

MSc Management with Digital Marketing

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you’ll explore business culture and learn many of the fundamentals of managing a business in areas such as digital marketing, accounting, people management, strategy, technology, logistics, and more
• Employment Prospects: many graduates go onto work as senior managers for governments, charities, and large international/multinational organisations including the NHS, PwC and Amazon

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are a good first degree i.e. 2:1 or 2:2 in any discipline. However, recognising that people often need a second chance, we also accept students with a borderline 3rd/2.2. We also accept a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification.

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:

  • GCSE English language grade A-C
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

MSc Management with Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you’ll explore business culture and learn many of the fundamentals of managing a business in areas such as digital marketing, accounting, people management, strategy, technology, logistics, and more
• Employment Prospects: many graduates go onto work as senior managers for governments, charities, and large international/multinational organisations including the NHS, PwC and Amazon

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are a good first degree i.e. 2:1 or 2:2 in any discipline. However, recognising that people often need a second chance, we also accept students with a borderline 3rd/2.2. We also accept a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification.

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:

  • GCSE English language grade A-C
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

  Other English language tests are accepted. 

MSc Management with Sustainability

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you’ll explore business culture and learn many of the fundamentals of managing a business in areas such as digital marketing, accounting, people management, strategy, technology, logistics, and more
• Employment Prospects: many graduates go onto work as senior managers for governments, charities, and large international/multinational organisations including the NHS, PwC and Amazon

• Entry requirements and key information

  The normal entry requirements for the programme are a good first degree i.e. 2:1 or 2:2 in any discipline. However, recognising that people often need a second chance, we also accept students with a borderline 3rd/2.2. We also accept a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification.

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:

  • GCSE English language grade A-C
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

  Other English language tests are accepted.

MSc Manufacturing Management

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: 6th in Business and Management in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024)
• Employment prospects: Our graduates work for major engineering organisations including Airbus, McLaren, and Rolls Royce.
• Industry connections: Benefit from work placement and guest lecture opportunities.

• Entry requirements and key information

  An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in an engineering discipline.

  International qualifications will be considered on the basis of their equivalence to UK qualifications, typically guided by a resource such as the National Academic Recognition Information centre (NARIC). Candidates will be required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in written and spoken English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent), with no less than 5.5 in any band would typically be required from candidates whose first language is not English. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level. 

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MSc Manufacturing Management (18-month route)

Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: 6th in Business and Management in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024)
• Employment prospects: Our graduates work for major engineering organisations including Airbus, McLaren, and Rolls Royce.
• Industry connections: Benefit from work placement and guest lecture opportunities.

• Entry requirements and key information

  An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in an engineering discipline.

  International qualifications will be considered on the basis of their equivalence to UK qualifications, typically guided by a resource such as the National Academic Recognition Information centre (NARIC). Candidates will be required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in written and spoken English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent), with no less than 5.5 in any band would typically be required from candidates whose first language is not English. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level. 

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

Master of Business Administration

Why choose Herts?

• Complete your MBA in one year by studying full-time at the University of Hertfordshire.
• Engage with an innovative approach to management learning and access cutting-edge research that will challenge your assumptions about management practice.
• Start your transformational journey to change the way you think and work.

• Entry requirements and key information

  An honours degree (at least 2:2 or equivalent) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience. 

  All students from non-majority English-speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) 
  • Other English language tests are accepted including some local qualifications such as Standard XII, WAEC and NECO.

MSc Project Management

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Accreditation: Study for a professionally accredited Project Management degree. This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management. Students have free membership of the APM and its many benefits by joining our university.
• Employment Prospects: Graduates work as project planners, controllers, and senior project managers in a range of organisations including Microsoft, Deloitte, and Amazon
• Industry Connections: We connect you to alumni and local businesses, such as Ocado, Tesco HQ, and the NHS, who support the course with guest-speaker sessions, networking, and careers fairs.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course

MA Public Relations and Digital Communications

Why choose Herts?

• Benefit from industry talks and workshops throughout the programme
• Our course is PRCA approved, assuring it aligns with the skills, practices and knowledge needed to be successful in the industry
• Our partnership with PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association) grants you access to numerous benefits to instantly strengthen your prospects and employability
• Placement Year and Advanced Research study pathways available

• Entry requirements and key information

  The equivalent of a good 2:2 honours degree (i.e. minimum 55% classification grade) and IELTs of 6.5 including 6.5 in writing. 

  MA Public Relations and Digital Communications is a conversion programme:therefore we accept students with undergraduate degrees in humanities, business, education, social science and creative arts. Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered. For further questions please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor Dr Gwyneth James.

  For country-specific qualifications, please visit our your country page. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

MA Public Relations and Digital Communications with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Benefit from industry talks and workshops throughout the programme
• Our course is PRCA approved, assuring it aligns with the skills, practices and knowledge needed to be successful in the industry
• Our partnership with PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association) grants you access to numerous benefits to instantly strengthen your prospects and employability
• One-Year Course and Advanced Research pathways available

• Entry requirements and key information

  The equivalent of a good 2:2 honours degree (i.e. minimum 55% classification grade) and IELTs of 6.5 including 6.5 in writing. 

  MA Public Relations and Digital Communications is a conversion programme:therefore we accept students with undergraduate degrees in humanities, business, education, social science and creative arts. Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered. For further questions please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor Dr Gwyneth James.

  For country-specific qualifications, please visit our your country page. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

MA Public Relations and Digital Communications with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

• Benefit from industry talks and workshops throughout the programme
• Our course is PRCA approved, assuring it aligns with the skills, practices and knowledge needed to be successful in the industry
• Our partnership with PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association) grants you access to numerous benefits to instantly strengthen your prospects and employability
• One-Year Course and Placement Year pathways available

• Entry requirements and key information

  The equivalent of a good 2:2 honours degree (i.e. minimum 55% classification grade) and IELTs of 6.5 including 6.5 in writing. 

  MA Public Relations and Digital Communications is a conversion programme:therefore we accept students with undergraduate degrees in humanities, business, education, social science and creative arts. Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered. For further questions please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor Dr Gwyneth James.

  For country-specific qualifications, please visit our your country page. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level. 

MSc Strategic Marketing with Brand Leadership

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boost your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5 

MSc Strategic Marketing with Brand Leadership with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boost your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for this course are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification.

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:

  • GCSE English language grade A-C
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

MSc Strategic Marketing with Brand Leadership (Experiential Learning)

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boost your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5 

MSc Strategic Marketing with Digital Media Management

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boos your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5 

MSc Strategic Marketing with Digital Media Management with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boos your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5 

MSc Strategic Marketing with Digital Media Management (Experiential Learning)

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boos your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5 

MSc Strategic Marketing with Global Business Development

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boos your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5

MSc Strategic Marketing with Global Business Development with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boos your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5 

MSc Strategic Marketing with Global Business Development(Experiential Learning)

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Connections: you’ll benefit from our industry connections with local organisations, including Ocado, Tesco, and Amazon. Many local business organisations are amongst the biggest in the country and contribute to our programmes as guest lecturers and attend careers fairs for our students
• Industry-Focused Content: you can look forward to working on real projects and cases. These will familiarise you with the working environment, boos your confidence within your field, teach you teamwork while improving your leadership qualities and enhancing soft skills such as communication, logical and analytical thinking
• Employment Prospects: our marketing graduates possess the top skills looked for by employers and as a result, many go on to work as brand and marketing specialists in a range of sectors including charities, government and large international/multinational organisations.

• Entry requirements and key information

  The entry requirements for the programme are an honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification. 

  All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

  • GCSE English language grade A-C 

  • IELTS 6.5

MSc Supply Chain Management

Why choose Herts?

• Reputation: 6th in Business and Management in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024)
• Employment prospects: Our graduates work for organisations including GSK, Tesco and DHL.
• Industry connections: Benefit from our strong connections with Samsung, BAE and Leonardo, who support with course projects, industry talks and work placement opportunities.

• Entry requirements and key information

  An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any numerate discipline.

  An IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) (with no less than 5.5 in any band) would typically be required from candidates whose first language is not English.

  For current entry tariff point requirements, please refer to the relevant page for the course on the University
  website or on the online prospectus.

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning
  (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MSc Supply Chain Management (18-month route)

MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management (18-month route)

Why choose Herts?

• Reputation: 6th in Business and Management in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024)
• Employment prospects: Our graduates work for organisations including GSK, Tesco and DHL.
• Industry connections: Benefit from our strong connections with Samsung, BAE and Leonardo, who support with course projects, industry talks and work placement opportunities.

• Entry requirements and key information

  An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in any numerate discipline.

  An IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) (with no less than 5.5 in any band) would typically be required from candidates whose first language is not English.

  For current entry tariff point requirements, please refer to the relevant page for the course on the University
  website or on the online prospectus.

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning
  (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MSc Advanced Computer Science

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Accreditations: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council, enabling you to prepare for registration as a chartered engineer.
• Employment Prospects: Our graduates work as software engineers, developers and project managers for organisations including IBM and Microsoft.
• Work-Related Learning: You have an option to undertake a placement of up to one year conditional on course requirements. Placements may be paid or unpaid depending on the employer organisation.  Students have secured placements with organisations including Hewlett Packard, BT and Vodafone.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course

MSc Advanced Computer Science with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Accreditations: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council, enabling you to prepare for registration as a chartered engineer.
• Employment Prospects: Our graduates work as software engineers, developers and project managers for organisations including IBM and Microsoft.
• Work-Related Learning: You have an option to undertake a placement of up to one year conditional on course requirements. Placements may be paid or unpaid depending on the employer organisation. Students have secured placements with organisations including Hewlett Packard, BT and Vodafone.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course
• Entry requirements and key information

  For admission to MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security, the normal requirement is a good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

  Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the Programme.  This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MSc Advanced Computer Science with Research

Why choose Herts?

• Industry accreditations: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council, enabling you to prepare for registration as a chartered engineer.
• Employment prospects: Our graduates work as software engineers, developers and project managers for organisations including IBM and Microsoft.
• Research pathway available.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course
• Entry requirements and key information

  For admission to this MSc, the normal requirement is a good honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

  Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the programme.  This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Accreditation: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) enabling graduates to register at The Chartered Institute for IT as a chartered IT professional.
• Teaching Excellence: Our academics' research in Computer Science and Informatics has been rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
• Work Placement Opportunities: You have a one-year industry placement option enabling you to gain real-world industrial experience. Students on this course have secured placements with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and Ocado.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course
• Entry requirements and key information

  For admission to MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, the normal requirement is a good honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

  Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the Programme. This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with Placement Year

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Accreditation: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) enabling graduates to register at The Chartered Institute for IT as a chartered IT professional.
• Teaching Excellence: Our academics' research in Computer Science and Informatics has been rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
• Work Placement Opportunities: You have a one-year industry placement option enabling you to gain real-world industrial experience. Students on this course have had placements with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and Ocado.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course
• Entry requirements and key information

  For admission to MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, the normal requirement is a good honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

  Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the Programme. This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with Advanced Research

Why choose Herts?

• Industry Accreditation: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) enabling graduates to register at The Chartered Institute for IT as a chartered IT professional.
• Teaching Excellence: Our academics' research in Computer Science and Informatics has been rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
• Work Placement Opportunities: You have a one-year industry placement option enabling you to gain real-world industrial experience. Students on this course have secured placements with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and Ocado.

• This course is up for review

  To ensure this course continues to be cutting-edge and enables you to be ready for the modern workplace, it is due to be reviewed by March 2025.

  Our website will typically be updated within a month of the review confirming any enhancements, including:

  • module titles (and whether they are core or optional)
  • expected contact hours
  • assessment methods
  • staff teaching on the course
• Entry requirements and key information

  For admission to MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with Advanced Research, the normal requirement is a good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

  Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the Programme.  This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

MA Education

Why choose Herts?

• Fantastic local connections: Benefit from our strong partnerships with over 300 schools and training providers across Hertfordshire, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire.
• Employment prospects: Graduates have secured promotions with their current employer and some venture into research, advisory, or policy-making roles.
• Excellent student learning experience: We are proud to have ranked 10th for education and teaching in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024).

• Entry requirements and key information
  • an honours degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant subject such as Education, SEND, Childhood Studies, Social Sciences, Coaching, Mentoring or Counselling or other related fields. Other degree qualifications will be considered depending upon relevant professional experience in an educational context such as schools and colleges. Overseas awards need to be recognised as equivalent by NARIC
  • English language GCSE Grade 4 (iGCSE Grade C) or above or equivalent
  • a short personal statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are interested in education and any relevant experience (professional or voluntary) that might support your application
  • a work or academic reference.

  Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries must provide evidence of English language proficiency, equivalent to overall IELTS score 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 minimum in Writing and 5.5 in all other bands. 

  For country-specific qualifications please visit our Your Country page.

  Should you not hold the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-Sessional English
  may help you to achieve this level.

  More information about English Language qualifications are available on our International pages.

  Many of our students join our Programme having already gained 'M-Level' or 'Level 7' credit from previous master’s level study – for example from a PGCE or accredited short course. Such credit in relevant subjects may be considered for accreditation through the APCL process and thereby exempt students from specific modules on our MA Programme.

  Non-accredited masters level study in relevant subjects may be accredited through the APEL process. This must be completed prior to beginning study on the programme.

Accounting BA (Hons)

This accredited course provides a direct route to a professional qualification in accounting, opening the way to a range of rewarding careers. It offers a comprehensive knowledge of the main ideas and principles of accounting and finance as well as the skills to apply your knowledge. Using the latest technology, you study business practice and the business environment in which accountants operate before proceeding to corporate law; data analysis; and the advanced study of management accounting, taxation and auditing.

This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT); The Association of International Accountants (AIA); and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Completing relevant accredited course units makes you eligible for exemptions in ACCA, AAT, AIA and CIMA examinations.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• New business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, SEO and other management skills needed in today's workplace
• Access to industry-standard applications and platforms to aid practical learning including Sage, Refinitiv Workspace and econometrics software STATA
• Access to digital learning platforms and knowledge tools
• A well-equipped trading room to enhance your financial skills
• Gain competencies in key digital skills such as Excel through SIMnet, our Microsoft Office training platform

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

About the course

The business world requires accounting and finance professionals capable of making informed, strategic choices that empower businesses in a competitive market. This course equips you with the skills to make such decisions across a range of business environments. You gain the understanding and skills to record, interpret and communicate financial information, applying the latest International Financial Reporting standards. In a simulated business environment, you explore aspects of business practice, from regulatory and risk management to the operation and vulnerabilities of financial markets.

This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT); The Association of International Accountants (AIA); and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Completing relevant accredited course units makes you eligible for exemptions in ACCA, AAT, AIA and CIMA examinations.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• New business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, SEO and other management skills needed in today's workplace
• Access to industry-standard applications and platforms to aid practical learning including Sage, Refinitiv Workspace and econometrics software STATA Access to digital learning platforms and knowledge tools
• A well-equipped trading room to enhance your financial skills Gain competencies in key digital skills such as Excel through SIMnet, our Microsoft Office training platform

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

About the course

This course teaches you to apply economic theory and analysis to real-world financial problems. It provides you with the subject knowledge to understand key developments in global markets and the challenges faced by economies alongside building the technical and analytical skills you need to find innovative solutions. You gain an in-depth understanding of the main ideas and principles of modern economics and finance, and how they shape the operation of businesses, policies of governments and interactions between countries.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• New business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, SEO and other management skills needed in today's workplace
• Access to industry-standard applications and platforms to aid practical learning including Sage, Refinitiv Workspace and econometrics software STATA
• Access to digital learning platforms and knowledge tools
• A well-equipped trading room to access economic data and enhance your financial skills
• Gain competencies in key digital skills such as Excel through SIMnet, our Microsoft Office training platform

Your student experience

Benefit from our connections with top financial firms, including Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG, PwC, and Deloitte, along with professional bodies like the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Our business analytics suite and state-of-the-art trading room give you the opportunity to simulate real-world economic decision-making; you experience what it’s like to be on the trading-room floor, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data and building international investment portfolios. 

Build your transferable skills and experience in critical thinking, problem solving, presentation and team working as well as in using information technology.

Learn from masterclasses from industry experts, benefitting from their experience and keeping at the leading edge in the finance field.

Enhance your student experience with conferences, Industry networking events and field trips to major financial institutions including the Bank of England.

Working with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS), get involved in solving real-life problems for businesses, from start-ups to established corporations, through our business development packages.

Companies that have benefited from our business development packages include Vauxhall; Drax Technology; the Royal Air Force; Luton and Bedford Borough Councils; and a range of national charities.

Human Resource Management (with placement) BSc (Hons)

On this course, you explore key areas of human resource management (HRM) - such as talent management, leadership and motivation, data management and interpretation, and employee relations - while engaging with real-life HRM situations and problems. You are also able to undertake a fully supported, 12-week placement within a real business where you can immerse yourself in the world of HR, building your knowledge and practical experience. Many of our placement students have gone on to work in the same company upon graduation.

We are an accredited Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) centre. This means all of our HRM courses are professional body accredited, giving you access to Level 5 accreditation and increasing your employability in the HRM profession, on successful graduation.

Industry links

Our placement students work with established companies to support their HR function; they are all local to the University and have experience of working with our students.

Companies include Enterprise, Raja Packaging and Luton Borough Council, among many others.

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

This is a practice-based course where you complete over 1,000 hours in placement settings. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to follow a rewarding career as an occupational therapist. You put your skills and knowledge into practice through managed roleplay and simulation as well as practical sessions where you learn about patient assessments; treatment planning; treatment interventions; and impact evaluations.

Find out if you are eligible for £5,000 a year NHS learning support funding

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and consider a broad range of roles in the NHS; local government; charity sector; government agencies; and private sector.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Fully immersive simulation unit with range of settings, to prepare students for real-life scenarios in a safe and supportive environment
• Occupational therapy simulated ‘flat’ that includes a bedroom, bathroom, living area and moving and handling room
• Putteridge Bury Wellbeing Garden

Industry links

We collaborate with a wide range of sector-relevant organisations, enabling us to offer placements across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire and London as well as the opportunity for placement experiences abroad.

Photography BA (Hons)

If you have a passion for photography this course gives you the knowledge skills and techniques you need for a successful career in the field whether your dream lies in fashion advertising animation scientific and medical or local studio photography.

Gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge of both traditional and digital photographic formats on a course that includes darkroom techniques; medium- and large-format photography; studio photography; stop-motion techniques; and event and location photography.

See your images come to life collaborating on projects with students from other degrees such as fashion animation art and graphic design. Every day is different whether working on location or in our airy open-plan studios at Alexon House formerly home to a leading UK fashion house.

Why choose this course?

• Explore the ways a professional photographer works alongside other professions in the creative industries such as fashion designers art directors graphic designers and animators
• Learn from leading professionals in photography and design who exhibit internationally and work with clients including The Sunday Times Mack Books and international design magazines such as Eye Magazine
• Amass a professional-standard body of work and a network of contacts through events exhibitions and industry-based opportunities
• Learn how to use social media and other digital platforms to promote your work
• Develop your personal communication and entrepreneurial skills so you enter the world of work with confidence
• Take the course over four years and include a year’s placement in industry building your experience and creating contacts for the future
• If you need to step up into higher education start with a Foundation Year which guarantees entry to the undergraduate course

Animation BA (Hons)

About the course

This mixed-media course is designed to give new and emerging animators a competitive edge when entering the world of work. Course highlights include character design and model making as well as motion graphics, augmented reality and special effects. Hone your craft with a combination of one-to-one tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and independent research. With insights into a range of animation techniques and new technologies, you’ll be well equipped for a future career in the creative industries.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company
• Industry-replicating stop-motion suite with three-point lighting
• Mac computers with access to Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and TB Paint software
• Creative Cloud for personal use
• Equipment including drawing tablets; cameras; C-stands; and coloured gels
• 360° green-screen room with motion-capture suit

Industry links

The course partners with a graphics arts course at MSA University in Cairo, Egypt, for international student collaboration. 

Project collaborations include with our official education partner Luton Town Football Club; the NHS; and Luton Council.  

Art and Design BA (Hons)

About the course

This popular course gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to become an art and design professional while studying in a supportive, collaborative studio environment. Working with live briefs, public projects and industry partners, you learn to present work to professional standards, including project production, and develop the skills needed to network, exhibit and build relationships in the creative community. 

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company 
• 3D workshop complete with a laser cutter; 3D printer; digital pattern cutter; CNC machine; and a variety of drills, saws and other tools  
• Print room with extensive screen-printing equipment and range of materials including textiles, wood and paper  
• Industry-relevant software, including an Adobe package with Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, provided free of charge 

Fashion Design BA (Hons)

About the course

Fashion at Bedfordshire is fun! Our course asks you to think outside the box, finding creative approaches, and negotiating conceptual and wearable designs. While providing you with technical skills alongside open and creative briefs, our highly experienced academic team encourage you to experiment and play, taking you on a journey of creative discovery and suspended disbelief. There is an emphasis on digital design skills in textile and pattern cutting as well as 3D garment design using specialist software.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company
• Textile and pattern-cutting facilities with cutting tables; digital pattern cutting; and industrial sewing machines
• Access to Browzwear, the fashion industry’s leading 3D apparel design software, allowing you to use 3D modelling directly on avatar

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

About the course

Combining practical design skills with creative problem-solving, this course offers a solid foundation in contemporary forms of visual communication. It explores all contexts where graphic design is found such as digital content; interface design; web and social media; editorial design; print and publishing; moving image; visual identity; typography; and graphic illustration and engages with important themes like the climate emergency and social justice.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company
• Excellent studio facilities including screen printing, large format printing and RISO printing, and photo studio
• Mac computers with access to Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and TB Paint software
• Creative Cloud for personal use
• Equipment including drawing tablets; cameras; C-stands; and coloured gels
• 360° green-screen room with motion-capture suit

Film Production BA (Hons)

About the course

On this highly practical course, you study ‘hands on’ in our state-of-the-art studios, using a range of industry-standard camera, sound, lighting and editing equipment. At the end of your three years, you will be a multi-skilled, industry-ready practitioner. Employability is a core feature of this course: it is our job to help you break into film and we work with you to develop industry links and find paid work or internships during your time with us.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• High-spec multi-camera studios
• Specialist make-up studios
• 3D green-screen room
• Digital video-editing suites including Adobe Creative Cloud software (Premier Pro)
• Netflix-standard Sony FX6 cameras for broadcast-quality film and television content
• Sony FX3 Cinema Line camera with full-frame sensor and enhanced mobility for easy solo hand-held shooting
• Industry-standard sound and lighting equipment

Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

About the course

A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan, implement and evaluate care for people with a wide range of illnesses. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills, all of which you acquire from this degree. It is designed to give you high levels of hands-on experience in hospital and community settings, with 50% of your time spent in practice settings.  

Find out if you are eligible for a £5,000 NHS training grant to help with living costs.  

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Access to the latest medical/health equipment and facilities at regional hospitals and community health settings during placements
• Fully immersive simulation suites at both our Luton and Bedford campuses, preparing students to respond to and manage clinical situations and scenarios
• Simulation wards with a range of medical-grade training mannequins to tackle real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment
• For students situated at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, we have a three-storey building with simulation ward; classrooms; library; social learning spaces; and computer study facilities

Children and Young People's Nursing BSc (Hons)

About the course

A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan, implement and evaluate care for children and young people with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills, all of which you acquire from this degree. It is designed to give you high levels of hands-on experience in hospital and community settings, with 50% of your time spent in practice settings.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Access to the latest equipment and facilities at district general hospitals and community health settings during placements
• On campus, a fully immersive simulation suite, preparing students to respond to and manage clinical situations and scenarios including:
  • a five-bedded simulation ward with a range of medical-grade training mannequins, including an infant mannequin, to tackle real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment
  • a skills room to practise clinical skills such as basic life support; venepuncture and cannulation; and catheterisation
  • an immersive room where we can project a background, such as a tube station, to practise simulation in different environments safely
  • a social living space for practise in nursing children and young people within the community. This living space consists of a children’s bedroom with a bunk bed; bathroom; baby’s room; parents’ room; and a kitchen/diner/sitting room a debriefing room

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics BSc (Hons)

About the course

The idea that we can combine robotic systems with artificial intelligence to produce a new generation of machinery is no longer the stuff of science fiction – it’s science reality. This cutting-edge course puts you at the heart of one of today’s most innovative fields, with a focus on developing your hands-on skills right from the start. Through understanding of theory, a practice-based approach and real-life work projects, you gain a solid conceptual grounding, to-the-minute specialist knowledge and advanced technical skills.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Dedicated computing labs and group study hubs in our modern, purpose-built STEM building
• Cloud robotics and connected AI research laboratory with specialist equipment, including an industry-standard robot arm and mobile robots, programmable drones, integrated oscilloscope, and powerful AI computer
• Cutting-edge technology such as Auto-CAD, MATLAB and ROS software, alongside a 3D printer and well-stocked hardware supply for robot construction
• Access to Multisim, LabView and VMware Workstation

Computer Networking BSc (Hons)

About the course

From the office to your home and car, computer networks are at the heart of modern information systems and there is a growing need for experts who understand how these systems work. This course focuses on the technical aspects of installation and configuration; systems administration; and maintenance and management. You develop strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of how to manage networks; implement through design; and manage the needs of clients and businesses.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• High-tech CCNA Academy computer networking suite
• Specialised IT security laboratory
• Cutting-edge technology such as MATLAB software and resources from Oracle database
• Modern, purpose-built STEM building with bespoke learning spaces and group study hubs

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

About the course

From education and healthcare to entertainment and communication, computer science underpins almost every area of today’s increasingly digital world. On this course, you build a strong foundation of understanding before specialising in exciting new fields at the forefront of technological advancement. In addition, you gain the highly desirable critical thinking and practical skills sought after by world-leading employers.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• High-tech CCNA Academy computer networking suite
• Specialised IT security laboratory
• Dedicated computing rooms
• Cutting-edge technology such as MATLAB simulation software and virtualised environments
• Modern, purpose-built STEM building with bespoke learning spaces and group study hubs

Cyber security BSc (Hons)

About the course

This degree aims to provide you with a deep, practical understanding of the latest security technologies, applications, and issues, ensuring you know how to put in place strong Information security and management that can cope with the vast and ever-evolving proliferation of malware and targeted cyber-attacks. The course is uniquely designed to blend a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art domains around information and network security; it will equip you with the academic and industry skills to excel in your career.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Modern, purpose-built STEM building with industry-relevant laboratories and equipment High-tech Cisco Networking Academy computer networking and specialised cybersecurity laboratory
• Cutting-edge technology such as MATLAB simulation software and virtualised environments so you become familiar with the technology used in industry
• Use of Hak5 hardware for pentesting activities

Information Technology BSc (Hons)

About the course

IT is a vast and ever-evolving sector, and there is no shortage of demand for qualified individuals who can expertly navigate our modern digital landscape. Our forward-thinking, hands-on course provides you with the in-depth technical and professional training needed to practise as an information technologist. Through a combination of work-based projects, industry collaboration and expert tuition, you’ll graduate fully prepared for a successful career in a range of IT domains.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• High-tech CCNA Academy computer networking suite
• Dedicated computing rooms
• Specialised IT security laboratory
• Cutting-edge technology such as Oracle APEX
• Modern, purpose-built STEM building with bespoke learning spaces and group study hubs

Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

About the course

This broad-based course covers the design, development and deployment of large-scale software within industrial and commercial settings, building your understanding of the lifecycle of systems. Take on real-world projects, explore cutting-edge topics and challenge conventional thinking as you explore the theory of software engineering and apply it to real-life situations. The course shares a first year with other associated BSc degrees, building cross-discipline ideas and knowledge, before moving into specialist software engineering areas.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Study in our modern STEM building with computer networking suites; games, animation and graphics studios; and high-spec labs for IT security, telecommunications, robotics, and laser and optics
• Cutting-edge technologies such as agile development; front-end and back-end applications; containerisation; cloud native orchestration; and the provision of high-performance infrastructure using GPU clusters, so you become familiar with the tools used in industry right from the start
• Access to virtual private cloud, downloadable Microsoft developer tools and VMware Workstation

Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)

About the course

This degree offers the in-depth technical training and hands-on experience you need to build industry-ready skills and thrive in the fast-paced automotive industry. You first gain a broad basis of knowledge before specialising in rapidly developing areas such as automotive systems and electric vehicles, all while benefiting from practical collaboration with industry leaders. In addition, you develop the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in this progressive field.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Contemporary STEM building with high-tech general engineering and electronic engineering labs, providing you with a vibrant and supportive learning environment.
• Industry-standard engineering software suites such as AutoCAD; Ansys; MATLAB; ChassisSim; and COMSOL Multiphysics.
• Specialist automotive engineering lab with state-of-the-art technology, including advanced automotive engine demonstrators, 3D printers and experimental facilities.

Electronic Engineering (BE)

About the course

From consumer electronics and 5G communication to renewable energy systems and intelligent transport, electronic engineering has the power to shape our modern world. Our course provides you with a thorough understanding of all key electronic engineering areas and teaches you how to solve real-world problems. Thanks to a focus on hands-on experience and contemporary practices, you graduate with the confidence and skills needed to launch your career in this fast-growing field.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Purpose-built STEM building with modern facilities and dedicated study spaces, providing you with a vibrant and supportive learning environment
• New electronic engineering lab with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz
• Access to 3D printers, solder stations, autoCAD software and an extensive range of manufacturing tools
• Industry-standard equipment and software in teaching, such as Multisim and MATLAB, prepares you for a future in the workplace right from the start

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

About the course

This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Access to our modern STEM building with a range of laboratory facilities including general engineering.
• Specialist mechatronics and product design labs with solder stations, 3D printers and an extensive range of manufacturing tools.
• Cutting-edge equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz.
• Industry-standard software suites, from AutoCAD and Ansys to MATLAB, DesignBuilder and COMSOL Multiphysics.

English BA (Hons)

About the course

If you are fascinated by English language, linguistics, literature and creative writing, this course provides you with a wealth of opportunities to explore a wide variety of approaches to English. You’ll discover key linguistic frameworks as well as exciting and varied forms of literature, and have the flexibility to design your studies to fit your strengths, learning style and areas of interest. You’ll also have the option to study for the TEFLi, an important qualification should you wish to teach English in language schools both in the UK and worldwide.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Four-storey library with extensive range of physical and digital resources as well as PCs, group-work areas, presentation-practice rooms and a silent study floor.
• Access to the Hockliffe Collection, a unique collection of 18th- and 19th-century children’s books, as well as our Cinderella archive of books, scripts, designs, theatrical memorabilia and ephemera relating to the Cinderella story.
• Mock classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess your TEFLi lesson.

Psychology BSc (Hons)

About the course

This course provides you with the experience, knowledge and skills to follow a wide range of careers where you can make a real difference to people’s lives. You explore the core areas of psychology, learning how it applies to everyday life, then choose from optional units in areas such as atypical child development; health psychology; counselling; criminal behaviour; and mental health. You also have the opportunity to gain workplace experience or to take a placement year. 

Facilities and specialist equipment

You have access to specialist, industry-standard psychology laboratories and computing environments including:  

• Cognitive neuropsychology lab  
• Virtual reality lab 
• Research cubicles  
• Driving simulator 
• Eyetrackers 
• Physiological data-acquisition system   
• EEG  
• Podcasting equipment 
• Data-analysis software 
• Experiment and survey-building software 

Special Educational Needs and Disability BA (Hons)

About the course

This degree provides a thorough grounding in research, theory and practice across the broad field of SEND, and includes opportunities to engage with professionals in the real world of work. Through a powerful mix of theory and its practical application, you explore concepts such as needs, inclusion and disability, relating them to policy, everyday practices and decision making. This in-depth course has been designed and is taught by specialists with a reputation for integrating theory, research and practice in SEND. 

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Specialist Early Years and Sensory Centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within SEND contexts
• Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities and learning in SEND
• Classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess different teaching approaches within SEND teaching
• Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting
• Wide range of sports facilities

Early Childhood Education (Graduate Practitioner) BA (Hons)

About the course

If your dream is to work with young children, this course gives you a deep understanding of early years education, preparing you for a wide range of careers or for further study to become a teacher. You will develop an inter-disciplinary knowledge of how children develop in learning and thinking in their early years (0-7 years).

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning.
• Specialist sensory centre for practise in teaching SEND and early years pupils.
• Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.
• 80-seat black-box theatre and 260-seat professional theatre.
• A wide range of sports facilities including the Polhill Sports Arena, an international PE venue.

Education (BA) BA (Hons)

About the course

This broad-based course is designed to give you a solid foundation in education theory and practice, setting you up for a career in education or working with children. It explores different fields such as psychology, health, law and social welfare while building your understanding of the role of education in modern society in the UK and internationally. There is a strong focus on employability, allowing you to put educational theory into practice through work placements and volunteering including a final-year, work-based unit in an education setting.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Mock classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess your lesson.
• Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities.
• Specialist sensory centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within early years and SEND contexts.
• Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.

Education with Psychology BA (Hons)

About the course

This degree brings together two important research fields to gain different perspectives on how today’s children and adolescents develop and learn in the UK and around the world. You will have the opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge to real-life practice and take your first steps into a rewarding career in the fields of education and psychology.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Mock classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess your lesson.
• Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning.
• Specialist sensory centre for teaching SEND and early years courses.
• Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.
• A wealth of IT facilities and resources available throughout the campus.
• Access to the wider University sports resources and facilities including our on-site gym.

Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)

About the course

Embark on a journey to understand the world through the lenses of sociology and criminology while gaining the skills to make a meaningful impact on society. With its strong focus on employability, this interdisciplinary course equips you with the analytical tools to critically assess the most pressing issues in society and develop practical solutions to real-world problems in areas such as crime and crime prevention; forensic mental health; social justice; cultural diversity and social inequalities. In your second and third years, you can choose from a range of optional units, allowing you to specialise in specific areas of interest such as education, emerging digital technologies or crime and the media.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Four-storey library with an extensive range of physical and digital resources
• Specialist labs, lecture theatres and bespoke group study spaces

Law LLB (Hons)

About the course

Explore the latest developments in legal practice with this comprehensive degree encompassing the core areas of the English legal system while offering a fascinating choice of optional subjects. This allows you to follow your interests in areas such as medical law and ethics; family and child law; immigration and asylum law; aviation law; and international human rights law. You also develop essential, transferable skills including the ability to ‘think on your feet’ and present your views in a reasoned, convincing manner.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Modern Moot Court
• Leading legal research databases used by professionals, including LexisNexis, Westlaw and HeinOnline
• Oxford Law Trove, an online platform giving students access to the wealth of legal educational materials published by Oxford University Press