ELCAS courses for armed forces members
Why study an ELCAS approved course at Huddersfield?
- Study with a TEF Gold rated University
- Access dedicated student support
- Be part of a diverse and welcoming community
- Receive funding towards your studies
What is ELCAS - Enhanced Learning Credits?
The MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme gives current and former armed forces members access to financial support to fund higher level (level 3 or above) study. The University of Huddersfield is an ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme) approved learning provider, meaning you can access funding for our ELCAS approved courses.
Why choose the University of Huddersfield?
The University of Huddersfield is a TEF gold-rated University, with a reputation for teaching excellence. In fact, our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications.* We are also top in the UK in the global THE Young University Rankings 2024.
We offer a wide range of ELCAS approved courses including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, with flexible study options including in-person or Distance Learning teaching, and full or part-time study. We also run a number of apprenticeship and short courses designed to help you progress your career.
*HESA – January 2024. Excludes specialist universities and universities with less than 100 academic staff.
Our ELCAS approved courses*
If there is a course you’d like to apply for that isn’t currently listed, please email our Student Finance Office.
Student support at Huddersfield
- Careers: The Careers and Employability Service gives you access to one-to-one guidance, employer events and resources to support you in your career development during your studies. Plus, our “Here for Life” offer means you can access support on a lifelong basis.
- Wellbeing: Our Wellbeing Service provides one-to-one advisor appointments, counselling, workshops, support groups and much more, to help ensure that you enjoy and get the most of your time at the University.
- Academic skills: Get online or face to face support from our Academic Skills Support team, with key academic skills including essay writing, referencing and exam preparation, to support your return to education.
- Disability: Our Disability Services Team will work with you to provide tailored support to help ensure that your disability or condition does not impact upon your studies and academic achievements.
- Students’ Union: Led by the students for the students, the Students’ Union can provide independent advice and support with a range of issues from housing and finance to mental and sexual health.
Welcoming environment
The University of Huddersfield welcomes students from all walks of life, from mature students who have been out of education for a while to working professionals who are looking to balance studying alongside their job to international students from across the globe studying on-campus or online via Distance Learning.
Whatever your background, you will enjoy a warm welcome to the University and become part of our close-knit and diverse community, all whilst being supported to achieve your goals.
How to apply for ELCAS funding
You can apply for ELCAS funding directly through the ELCAS website.
When completing your ELCAS claim form, please ensure that you reference the University and our provider code: ‘University of Huddersfield 1886’.
Once your application has been approved, you'll receive a statement from ELCAS. Please email this to our Student Finance Team at sfo@hud.ac.uk.
Interested in applying for a course with ELCAS funding?
Contact our Student Finance Office to find out more.