University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire is a public university that is located in Hertfordshire, England. Known for its gold ranking rated by the TEF for 2018, it offers courses on Psychology, Mathematics, Law, Engineering, Economics, and Health. The University is the UK’s leading university for business, being a great sample in this sector. 

The University originated as a technical college focusing on educating aerospace engineers. During the 1920s, the land where the college was located was sold to a farmer who later sold it to the chairman of the de Havilland Aircraft Company. In 1944, about 90 acres of the land was donated for educational intentions. By 1952, the college, which was then referred to as the Hatfield Technical College, had about 33 full-time teachers and 66 part-time teachers appointed to it. In 1958, it named Hatfield College of Technology and introduced diploma courses in technology within the next two years. The following years led to the establishment of a computer science degree. In 1965, the Council National Academic Awards recognized the college for its 13 honors degree courses. Before the 70s, it became known as Hatfield Polytechnic that had engineering courses. The college got its corporate status in 1989 and its university status in 1992 by the British government and was finally renamed the University of Hertfordshire.

• The University is a Gold tier university awarded by the TEF.
• The University focuses on the students’ employability to make that they are employment-ready right after their graduation.
• Students will get a chance to acquire job placements in industries that have a partnership with the university.
• The campus has its replica of the Crown Court where law students can utilize it properly to benefit their learning experience during their time in the university.
• The University of Hertfordshire has a student satisfaction of 82% according to the National Student Survey.

The University has made good connections with industries and organizations of the public sector, giving students many chances to meet different employers from all over the country. Students from the University of Hertfordshire can look forward to good opportunities to come their way as the university focuses on offering them transferable and experienced skills that will lift their employment skills that employers look for.

The employability rating of the graduates from the University of Hertfordshire according to the DHLE is 96.5%.

Some of the notable alumni of this university are:

• Sanjeev Bhaskar, an English comedian, actor, and television presenter who is known for his work “Goodness Gracious Me” and is the star of the sitcom “The Kumars at No. 42”.
• Luke Scheybeler, a British creative director and entrepreneur who is known for his work in sportswear. He is the co-founder of the brands – Rapha, Tracksmith, Future Classics, and he also runs the branding consultancy company – Scheybeler+.
• Lisa Lazarus, a British model, and actress who completed her degree in Diagnostic Radiography from the University of Hertfordshire. She acted and appeared in Indian films and International shows – “Veer”, “Madrasapattinam”, and “Miss Universe 2008”.
• Claire Margaret Ward, a Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Watford for 13 years, and a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice for a year. She is now a Chief Executive of the Institute for Collaborative Working since 2019 and continues working in the pharmacy sector of the Pharmacists Defence Association and as Chair of Sigma Pharmaceuticals Annual Conference.

Student Services:

The University offers part-time jobs in retail as well as professional lines on the campus and outside the campus in the local areas. Students are expected to work only 15 hours a week during their academic sessions so that work will not distract them during their studies.

Accommodation:

Students who are planning to stay on-campus can expect a great time of excitement and making new friends. The facilities offered in the University will also be available for these students most of the time. Each hall of residence can accommodate 12 students. These halls are flats that come in several styles like single bedrooms, double bedrooms, with some rooms having an attached personal bathroom and some a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen with a personal cupboard to store food.

Medical Services:

The medical center of the University of Hertfordshire will cater for the medical attention of 7,000 students and staff. The medical staff, who are experienced experts with specialized skills serve not only the students but the local community as well.

Library Services:

Students will find the two Learning Resources Centres to be very beneficial for their academics as they have both library and computer facilities.

Sports Facilities:

The University’s sports facilities will help boost the athletes’ progress during their time in the university. The University has about six sports laboratories that include a therapy room and a clinic for injuries. The other facilities offered in the university that are quite notable are: Art studio and kiln room, Design and technology room, Early childhood base, Primary base, Music room, Science tab, and Social learning spaces.

Societies and Clubs:

Societies are also a good way for students to be more socially active in the University and meet new people with similar interests, visions, beliefs, and ways of life that can help them find their right path in life.