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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield

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Student life

Your life as a Herts student will be absolutely buzzing, with so many wonderful things to get involved in whether you live on or off campus. Herts SU has over 100 different special interest societies that you can participate in. You can try everything from salsa dancing to baking, develop existing interests like anime and manga, and join groups which support communities such as the LGBT+ society, and various cultural groups.

And for all sports lovers, HertSquad offers a variety of ways for you to stay active. You can join in the regular Active Students events on campus and try different sports without committing long term. If you’d like to play at a competitive level, however, you can join a sports team, and you’ll be able to compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues with other sporting universities from around the country.

What's it like to live in East of England?
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The East of England is made up of five counties and cities like Luton, Norwich, and Cambridge. Made famous by its namesake university, picturesque Cambridge attracts droves of visitors, with graduates including Stephen Hawking and Emma Thompson.

Branch out and you’ll find Europe’s equivalent to Silicon Valley – Silicon Fen – a burgeoning hub for big tech players and software start-ups.

This corner of England has a star-studded history, too. Iconic movies like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The Shining were shot at Elstree Studios in Essex. Meanwhile, the University of East Anglia served as Avengers HQ in multiple Marvel movies.

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Campus and facilities

The university is based across two main campuses, College Lane and de Havilland; both linked with a free 7-minutes shuttle bus or just a 20-minute walk apart.

You will have many opportunities to try new things and meet new people in our recreational spaces, cafes, gyms, and shops across both campuses. Some of our students’ favourite spots include the EleHouse pub on College Lane, and Café Ambition (which doubles as Bar Ambition) on de Havilland.

We continue to make significant investments in infrastructure and services for you, and pride ourselves on how modern our campuses are. Our Learning Resources Centres on each campus are modernised libraries containing thousands of books, journals and digital archives, as well as study spaces. In addition, we have recently invested in a building for our School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science which is set to open in 2024. The building will be versatile, providing cutting edge tools and facilities for students, staff and businesses.

Course locations

De Havilland Campus

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9EU

West Herts College

Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3EZ

Barnet and Southgate College

Barnet & Southgate College, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5RA

Hertford Regional College

Scotts Road, Ware, SG12 9JF

Main Site

College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

College Lane Campus

College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

Oaklands College

St. Albans Campus, Hatfield Road, Oaklands, AL4 0JA

North Hertfordshire College

Monkswood Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LA

Main Site

University Admissions Service, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

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  • Moyra

    University of Hertfordshire
    Animation, film, games and creative media
    Hi, I'm Moyra! I'm a third year 3D/VFX student on the Digital Animation programme and I specialise in 3D modelling and texturing for film and TV. If you have questions about any of the four pathways on the Digital Animation programme (2D, 3D/VFX, Games or Comics & Concept Art), feel free to send me a message - I hope to chat with you soon! :D

  • Laura

    University of Hertfordshire
    Biological sciences
    Hello! My name is Laura Cox and I come from Hertfordshire, England. Before coming to University, I studied for A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths at sixth form. In my free time, I am a passionate genealogist.

  • Cleona

    University of Hertfordshire
    Animation, film, games and creative media
    Hi, I'm Cleona! I'm currently in my second year of study on the 2D animation course at Herts with an elective in 3D animation. If you've got any questions about the animation or games courses, or just want to have a chat about what life at the uni is like, feel free to send me a message. I look forward to chatting with you :)

  • Hannah

    University of Hertfordshire
    Business
    Hey, I'm Hannah! I am a third year Business Management student, here at Herts. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and rollerskating on campus. In the future, I would like to pursue a Project Management role and travel the world. Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like! :)

  • Courtney

    University of Hertfordshire
    Health, nursing, midwifery and social work
    Hi! This is Courtney. I'm happy to share my experiences about studying Child Nursing at Herts with you! I can tell you about the course structure and teaching styles, facilities on campus, and social activities. If your question is not about Child Nursing please choose the relevant buddy to speak to, or email ask@herts.ac.uk for more help. Please note, I am unable to help with the specifics of your application. Thanks!

  • Sarah

    University of Hertfordshire
    Education and teaching
    Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m currently a first year studying Early Childhood Education. I’m hoping to become a nursery teacher in a school based setting in the future. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, I’d love to meet you! ❤️

  • Nuzhat Tasnim

    University of Hertfordshire
    Computer science
    Hi My name is Nuzhat Tasnim Rifa. I'm a final-year Computer Science student at the University of Hertfordshire and have been a Student Ambassador since my first year. My journey at Herts has been filled with learning, growth, and connecting with people. I love helping prospective students find their way and sharing insights about university life and studying Computer Science. If you have any questions, I'm here to assist!😊

  • Maddison

    University of Hertfordshire
    Law and criminology
    Hi! This is Maddie. I'm happy to share my experiences about studying Law at Herts with you! I can tell you about the course structure and teaching styles, facilities on campus, and social activities. If your question is not about law please choose the relevant buddy to speak to, or email ask@herts.ac.uk for more help. Please note, I am unable to help with the specifics of your application. Thanks!

  • Sarah

    University of Hertfordshire
    Health, nursing, midwifery and social work
    Hi! This is Sarah. I'm happy to share my experiences about studying Paramedic Science at Herts with you! I can tell you about the course structure and teaching styles, facilities on campus, and social activities. If your question is not about Paramedic Science please choose the relevant buddy to speak to, or email ask@herts.ac.uk for more help. Please note, I am unable to help with the specifics of your application. Thanks!

  • Aaliyah

    University of Hertfordshire
    Animation, film, games and creative media
    Hi, I'm Aaliyah! I am a second-year Games Art student and want to work hard to hone my skills and improve as a generalist! You might be feeling a bit worried or uneasy about what there is and what the course entails but I am here to answer all your questions. No matter how big the question or how small :) Whilst I'm not in the other animation pathways (3D/VFX, 2D animation, Comic & Concept Art) I can always give my knowledge in those areas too. Just pop a message over! Very excited to talk about the courses with you :D