Types of university qualifications and degrees explained

Types of qualifications available at Huddersfield

Undergraduate qualifications (Level 6)

Postgraduate qualifications (Level 7 and Level 8)

  • MA
  • Meng
  • MSc
  • PGCE
  • PgCert
  • PhD

Types of university degrees

Combine subjects, take a placement year, learn online or even while you’re working – study in a way that suits you.

  • Bachelor’s Degrees
  • Top-Up
  • Integrated Master's Degree
  • Degree apprenticeship
  • Distance Learning
  • Taught Master's Degree
  • Research Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

A Bachelor’s Degree is available either full-time or part-time, usually three years (full-time) often with the opportunity of a placement year.

The BA and BSc are two of the most common types of Bachelor’s degrees. However, there are also a number of subject specific qualifications, most of which can be studied at Huddersfield.

Top-up

One year full-time so you can build on a foundation degree or HND qualification and go on to degree level.

Integrated Master's Degree

Some courses combine undergraduate and postgraduate. Meaning you’ll study for four or five years with a placement.

Distance learning

Study from wherever you are using online learning tools and learn at your own pace, part-time or full-time.

Degree Apprenticeship

Paid for by your employer, this is hands-on learning in an industry setting. Learn more about Degree Apprenticeships.