University of Hertfordshire

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This program is ideal if you have an interest in technology and software development and how they can be applied to benefit individuals and organisations.

Core topics include foundations of computation, programming, multimedia, networks, databases, operating systems, software engineering and professional issues. In addition, you’ll choose from a wide range of specialist modules to tailor your degree to your interests. As well as gaining an understanding of the wider context in which systems operate, you’ll develop your communication and team-working skills. Thanks to the nature of this degree, you’ll develop the broad skills many employers are looking for while keeping your career options open.

So, why study for your two-year LLB accelerated law degree here at Hertfordshire? Well alongside a Gold rating for our teaching, we have a dedicated Law School, incredible facilities and an innovative teaching team of practising lawyers and solicitors. Whatever your level 3 background is, we’ll prepare you to meet the demands of today’s legal profession. You’ll even finish with a degree fully recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board. Kick start your career with exceptional skills, experience and opportunities.

You’ll study in our fantastic Law Building, practise your skills in our replica Crown Court and solve real problems for the local community in our very own pro-bono law clinic. Get stuck into our huge range of co-curricular activities and you’ll also future proof your degree with skills and qualifications in areas like mooting, trial advocacy and client interviewing.

As well as exploring the fundamentals of law, you’ll explore contemporary issues as diverse as data protection, human rights, terrorism and cybercrime. We use an innovative flipped-classroom model that lets you watch lectures online, from home, before coming to seminars to tackle the issues in-depth with your tutors. It’s a unique approach that gives you flexibility, structure and a permanent online resource you can dive into – anytime, anywhere.

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.

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.

Study at one of the largest engineering schools in the UK

Design, build and compete with a Formula Student car

Benefit from automotive workshops, modelling, simulation and research labs

You will learn how to apply computer-aided engineering and industrial-standard software, recommended by the Automotive Industry Advisory Panel.

Our BEng Automotive Engineering students have previously completed work placement years at companies including: Bentley Motors, Rolls Royce Motor Cars, and Triumph Motorcycles.

We have links with all the major UK automotive companies and most Formula One racing teams have one of our graduates working in their design team, so your degree will open doors for you.

Recent Automotive Engineering graduates have gone on to work at organisations including: JCB, Nissan, Ford Motor Company, Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren Automotive.

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.

4th in the UK for Physiotherapy (Guardian University Guide, 2024)

Learn practical skills in our clinical simulation centre and five purpose-built physiotherapy labs

Excellent career prospects in the NHS and private sector

The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course offers a dynamic approach to the study of Physiotherapy and provides you with the problem-solving abilities to become a competent professional Physiotherapist.

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
You will gain a solid knowledge base and placement experiences appropriate to cope with contemporary Physiotherapy practice

85% of graduates are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes, 2019/2020)

90% of students were satisfied with teaching in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS).

If you have a passion for business and a talent for organisation, you'll excel on this BA (Hons) Business Administration course. 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

The University of Hertfordshire is home to 32,000 students and is based in Hatfield. just 25 minutes away from London Kings X – the portal to world.

For our thriving community of students from over 140 countries, that means high-quality teaching from experts engaged in ground breaking research with real-world impact. Access to over 550 career-focused degree options and a chance to study at more than 170 universities worldwide, using outstanding, true to life facilities. And industry connections that offer professional networking opportunities which take talents even further.

Study, live and socialise on our 125-acre green campus. We are proud to have a graduate employability of 96.5% & placement years are available to UG and PG students to gain valuable work experience.

University Stats

Total Enrolment:
32,000
Undergraduate numbers:
15,000
Male/Female split:
50/50
Location:
Hatfield - 30 minutes north of London
International student numbers:
15,000
Notable alumni:
Sanjeev Bhaskar - British actor, comedian & TV presenter

Entry Requirements

High School Diploma with a minimum overall average of 3.0, with one of the following;

2 Advanced Placement (AP) with a minimum score of 3

OR

SAT I with a balanced score of 1600 (old SAT) or 1070 (new SAT)

OR

ACT with a composite score of 23

A degree with a specific A Level subject requirement would need an honours class/college credit class in that specific subject.

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Quick Facts

One of only 20 universities awarded Enterprise Zone status
Helped launch 226 student/graduate start-ups in the past three years
Invested £37 million in our campus over the past five years alone
Ranked among the top 10% universities for local growth & regeneration
Knowledge exchange between our experts & industry has provided businesses with over £1.7million worth of expertise & support