Learning resources

American Studies

Get an in-depth understanding of one of the world's superpowers. Hull pioneered American Studies and with subjects ranging from Disney to Donald Trump, you can be sure of a diverse variety of study options. Plus, you could even spend a year studying in the US.

Biology, Biochemistry, Zoology and Marine Biology

You’ll get to grips with the building blocks of life on earth - from the rainforest to the ocean. Through a combination of lab work and hands-on experience in the UK and overseas, you’ll understand the contemporary challenges facing the planet.

Business School

Prepare for a career in the ever-changing world of business. Get to grips with how businesses work and understand real-world challenges, tackling subjects as broad as emerging technology and social equality. You’ll put your knowledge into practice, working closely with real companies throughout your studies.

Computer Science & Technology

Find yourself at the forefront of future innovations. You’ll study the vital advances that are driving society, covering topics like artificial intelligence, robotics and game development. Put your newfound skills to practice in practical projects and you could even get real-world experience by taking a placement year work while working towards your degree.

Criminology and Sociology

Study real-world disciplines that address real world problems.

Identifying the motivations and experiences of those involved and affected by crime and look at broader global and social issues and thinks about how power, race, gender, religion, and issues of social justice are connected. 

Digital and Game Design

Drama

We’re one of the oldest university drama departments in the country, with a commitment to the performing arts going back more than 50 years. And Hull is a remarkably theatrical city, with dozens of theatre companies.

Education and Childhood Studies (including Teacher Education)

At Hull, you’ll learn from tutors who have actual professional experience in education. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to specialise in your area of interest and learn about innovations in education – including the influential work into digital technologies carried out by our researchers.

English and Creative Writing

Where better to study English than the city described as the most poetic in England? Explore literature from the medieval era to the 21st century, by way of English and American authors of poetry, short fiction, drama and novels. Our writing modules enable you to develop high-quality creative work including short stories, genre fiction, non-fiction, novels, poetry and scripts.

Film Studies

Explore the history of cinema while gaining practical filmmaking skills in our cutting-edge facilities. Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff who are film fans as much they are academics, include experts in everything from Disney to horror, East Asian cinema and TV drama.

Forensic Science

Understand the DNA of a crime scene by gaining practical experience working on realistic mockups to gather and analyse forensic data. You’ll grasp key concepts like human physiology and forensic science, gaining a thorough understanding of how crime scene findings translate to a courtroom.

Geography, Geology & Environmental Science

Studying our planet is critical in saving it. Understand our impact on the world and how complex political and socioeconomic factors play a major role. You could unlock the information found in rocks and fossils, explore environments in computer simulations or explore the world around us on an international field trip.

History

Explore the past and understand how it affects the present. History at Hull allows you to tailor your learning to your interests - covering topics from the Iron Age to contemporary America.

Law

You’ve seen it on TV. Now do it for real. On our hands-on Law courses, you’ll meld traditional class-based learning with practical experience in our mock courtrooms. Make a real-world difference helping members of the public with legal issues through our Law Clinic and you could even spend the Summer on a paid internship with a specialist local law firm.

Maths, Physics and Astrophysics

Explore the building blocks of the universe - from a sub-atomic level to a cosmological scale. Interrogate topics at the forefront of Mathematics and crack real-world problems using numerical analysis. Spend time in labs tackling real-world problems and even examine the make-up of the cosmos.

Modern Languages

You don't just become fluent in another language at Hull - you immerse yourself in the culture of the people who speak it.

Music

Pursue your creative passions – whether that’s as a performer, a composer, a songwriter or a music technologist. You'll study a range of technical skills like project management, music theory and festival programming. Explore the theory of music - interrogate the value, status and significance of music in our society.

Operating Department Practice

Designed in collaboration with local NHS trusts and private healthcare providers, this course meets the growing demand for ODPs both locally and nationally. You'll learn in the cutting-edge facilities of our award-winning new Allam Medical Building on this programme which boasts a 100% employability rating†.

Philosophy

Engage with global challenges in the modern world and develop a strong set of skills in analytical and critical thinking. At Hull, you'll grapple with fundamental questions about the nature of reality, consciousness and what it is to be human. You'll debate the issues of the day, from cutting-edge genetics to artificial intelligence.

Politics

There has never been a more fascinating time to examine politics. You’ll explore how contemporary issues like Brexit, terrorism and America dovetail with all aspects of modern life - from the environment to equal rights. By exploring ideology and political thought, you’ll be able to put your studies in a historical context too. On a work placement, you could even walk the corridors of power, spending three months at Downing Street.

Psychology

What makes people tick? Understand the relationship between the brain and human behaviour and explore the origins of mental health difficulties. You’ll even have the opportunity to spend a semester studying in Europe at one of our partner Universities in your final year.

Sport, Health and Exercise Science (including Physiotherapy)

Be part of something extraordinary. Get opportunities that you won’t be able to get anywhere else by studying with the official University partner of Team GB. You’ll understand how the human body works in lab sessions and explore how psychology can affect performance. Get hands-on experience working in facilities like our Sports Rehabilitation Suite and Performance Analysis Suite. Plus, you’ll benefit from our connections with professional sports teams, elite athletes and local health providers. You’ll also enjoy an unrivalled fitness experience, thanks to a £16-million investment in our sports facilities.

Information and guidance

In the Schools and Colleges Engagement team, we provide advice and guidance to people across age-groups who may be interested in going to university in the future.