Thinking of coming to Hull to study?

Come and See for Yourself

To help you decide whether the University of Hull is for you, come along to an Open Day or arrange to visit the University.

Take a look at the facilities and the campus, and talk to staff and students.  The Careers Service is normally open each day, so call in and see us if you have any particular queries.

University Open Days

What to consider?

It is important that you consider your options carefully.

Being a student is about more than choosing your course.  After all, you might be leaving home for the first time. You will want to be sure that you will fit in and that your choice of university meets your expectations and needs.

University is about much more than your course.  It gives you opportunities for new experiences, for meeting new people from across the world and developing new skills and greater confidence. The guide 'If Only I'd known' highlights how others have benefited from higher education and provides hints and tips on making the most of university -  If Only I'd Known.

We have produced a checklist of things to consider when choosing a course and a university  - from accommodation to course modules, from location to local  travel costs. It is available via the  link below: 

Checklist of things to consider when choosing your course

Why choose the University of Hull?

" The University of Hull remains one of the best kept secrets in higher education." The Sunday Times

The University of Hull has an excellent track record of helping its students to succeed in work.

We know how important it is for you to get the job you want. Studying at Hull will mean that you have access to the skills you need to prosper: our alumni have achieved success at the top level of every sector – from commerce and politics to science and the arts. We are committed to developing student enterprise, entrepreneurship and employability through our programmes of study.

The University of Hull  also consistently ranks in the top ten mainstream universities in the National Student Survey (NSS).

Employability as part of your course

The University provides a wealth of employability initiatives that you can take as part of your academic studies. Each academic department uses guest lecturers to share real-world experiences, and many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies.

Contact the individual department to find out more.

Our free electives system enables you to choose a module in addition to your main area of study and helps you develop valuable skills to maximise your potential, such as business and entrepreneurship, languages or career management skills. There is also a Postgraduate Training Scheme, which gives postgraduate research students the opprtunity to undertake a small number of modules, such as career management skills for research students.  

A wide range of work experience opportunities and placements are available to test out different occupations, to develop skills and your employability. These vary in length and by occupational areas – e.g. the professional experience programmes in the Business School, the Politics Department’s Parliamentary placements in Westminster and industrial placements in digital media and in our new Legal Advice Centre (staffed by law students) to gain hands-on experience.

Careers Services at the University of Hull

• From the start of your course, a friendly team of experienced Careers Advisers and Information staff are here to assist you, whether or not you have any firm ideas about the next step in your career.
• We run a full programme of events at our Hull and Scarborough campuses to develop your career awareness, helping you to explore opportunities, including employer talks and careers fairs.
• We offer one-to-one advice and guidance - a truly personal service - which supports you and your career plans - and you will have a named Careers Adviser.
• We offer a range of services to assist you to develop the skills looked for by employers.  These include skills workshops, practice interviews and practice ability tests.
• We have extensive information, both web-based and in printed format, which is kept up to date with the latest job vacancies and changes to recruitment processes.
• We maintain very close links with graduate employers, both on a local, regional, national and international level.
• We work closely with academic colleagues and student committees to provide specific opportunities, information and events.
• Many of our academic programmes offer you the opportunity to undertake an internship or work placement.
• We continue to offer you careers services beyond your graduation or current programme of study.

Many students undertake vacation and part-time work during their course. The University Students' Union runs a Job Shop to help you find part-time and vacation jobs whilst at university.

Useful Links:

What do Our Graduates Do? 

How the student loan repayments work - financing your study