Undergraduate introductory text

Why Derby?

- You can study a undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree - MSc, MA, PG Cert or PG Dip - or a research degree, such as an MPhil or doctorate.

- You can study full time, part time or online - we're really flexible and supportive, so you can fit your course around your life.

- We offer more than 20 online courses, so you can study at a time and place to suit you.

- We've been rated in the top 10% of universities for management and quality procedures by Government quality inspectors, so you can be sure that you will be studying a high quality, relevant and up to date course.

- We'll help you to get where you want to be. All our postgraduate courses are vocationally focused and regularly updated to make sure that you learn the latest industry thinking.

- We never undertake research just for its own sake. Our research directly supports businesses and organisations in solving real world challenges, and plays a major role in informing and enriching what we teach to our students.

- Our academics are scholars engaged with real world issues. They've worked in their subjects, have extensive industry experience, and continue to investigate and discover more about their subjects to keep their teaching fresh and provide real solutions to business.

- We'll help and support you all the way. From your initial enquiry right through to your graduation, we'll give you the advice, guidance and direction you need to reach your full potential.

- "Derby is the UK's second city for job creation, has 11.8% of the workforce in high-technology (four times the national average) and has the highest salaries of any city outside London." John Forkin, Director of Marketing Derby, December 2009.

- Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, so you'll learn the knowledge and skills employers are looking for and achieve a recognised qualification.

Postgraduate introductory text

In our last assessment, Government inspectors ranked over half of our research as of 'international excellence', and some even as 'world class'. As a postgraduate research student you will probably become a member of one of our research centres or groups.

We offer two routes to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):

- Traditional Route MPhil/PhD
- New Route PhD

Choose the Traditional Route MPhil/PhD if you have already gained research skills by doing a relevant masters degree. If you have recently finished your undergraduate degree and want to move straight on to a research degree, choose the New Route PhD.

University of Derby postgraduate coursefinder

Directions

We have two safe campuses in the heart of England, which are about 30 miles apart. They are both easy to get to by road, rail and air.

www.derby.ac.uk/how-to-find-us/uk

Accessibility

Derby

It's a busy city about 30 minutes from Nottingham and an hour from Birmingham with great links to other major cities by rail, road and air. Our Derby Campus is in the west of the city.

Buxton

It's a picturesque small town in the middle of beautiful Peak District countryside, about an hour from Derby and Manchester. Our Devonshire Campus is right in the middle of the town.

Key academic Dates

Fresher's fortnight is between September 21st - September 30th.

Please click on the link below to find out more about academic terms and exam dates.

http://www.derby.ac.uk/files/academic_calendar_10-11.pdf

Courses

You can study full time, part time or online, whether you're taking a masters degree, PG Cert, PG Dip, or a professional course. We also offer research degrees such as MPhils and doctorates.

We've a wide variety of degrees in many subjects including arts, design and technology, business, computing and law, education, health and sciences, hospitality, events, tourism and spa management.

We've a wide variety of postgraduate degrees in many subjects including arts, design and technology, business, computing and law, education, health and sciences, hospitality, events, tourism and spa management.

International/Erasmus opportunities

We’re a fully recognised and accredited English university, so your qualifications will be recognised worldwide.

A truly international experience
We have over 1,300 overseas students from more than 100 countries worldwide, and links with colleges in Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia.

A valuable qualification
We're a fully recognised and accredited English university, so your qualifications will be recognised worldwide.

A truly international experience
We have over 1,300 overseas students from more than 100 countries worldwide, and links with colleges in Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia.

Competitive tuition fees
We keep our fees as low as possible, and we don't have any hidden costs.

Really safe campuses
Our campuses in Derby and Buxton are both friendly and safe, with a good standard of living at low cost.

Fantastic facilities
We've spent over £75 million on facilities in the last few years to make sure that you will have a great student experience at Derby.

Close links with industry
We've developed many of our courses with employers. So you can be sure your qualification will be valued, and you will have a great chance of getting a job.

Work while you study
If you have a UK student visa, you will probably be able to work in the UK while you're here.

Faculties/departments

Typical grades - Average offers

Typical grades - Average offers

You’ll normally be expected to have an appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, a professional qualification of equal standing, or a substantive portfolio of work at an appropriate level.

For a postgraduate research degree

You would be expected to have a very good undergraduate degree (first or second class honours), or a qualification or relevant experience which is deemed by the University to be equivalent. Completion of a relevant masters degree is an advantage. The Faculty must also be satisfied that the candidate has the necessary command of the English language to undertake a research investigation.

For international postgraduate taught degrees and research degrees

This will depend on your qualification from your home country.

Find out more information visit on international entry requirements.

Fees and costs

The principles behind our fees
We don't want our fees to have any surprises, for students or their parents. The fees you see reflect the fact that we want to be open and transparent with you about all aspects of your student life at Derby. We believe fees should be simple to understand and fair. The fees you see at Derby reflect the real costs of providing a high quality student experience. For classroom based courses, these costs are less than for those courses that need a lot of resources or specialist facilities and that's why we've made a distinction.
Our fees
• Standard: £6,995 per year
• Resource intensive: £7,495 per year
• Specialist: £7,995 per year
• Premium: £9,000 per year
All of these fees are likely to be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Our average fee will therefore be approximately £7,400 pa.

For postgraduate course costs

The tuition fees you’ll pay depend on the course you choose and how you study, so visit our website and (search for your course) for details of the fees.

If you studied your undergraduate degree with us, you may be entitled to a 10% discount off the cost of your postgraduate qualification.

More about postgraduate fees and finance

For international postgraduate course costs

English university tuition fees are charged at different rates that depend on factors determined by Government guidelines.

Find out more about fees for international students.

Scholarships/bursaries

If the course you're interested in is related to your job, you could ask your employer to help pay. They may be able to pay for all or part of your course costs.
Some courses, like the PGCE or social work and health care courses offer bursaries through your local council or health care trust.

You may also be entitled to a Professional and Career Development Loan where you can borrow up to 80% of your course fees.

Find out more about bursaries.

For international postgraduates

We offer partial bursaries to ten students in their first year, based on their academic merit.

Find our more about international bursaries.

Library and Study Facilities

We provide access to Library resources (print and online), information technology and study space to support you in your studies.

In the Library we have:

- books, journals, DVDs, videos and reference materials to support your course reading
- open access computers with Office applications, email, internet and specialist software
- PC's and Apple Mac's
- photocopiers, scanners, DVD and videos players
- accessibility equipment such as screen readers, text magnifier, specialist software and overlays
- databars/CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVDs and floppy disks for sale
- study skills guides and help through the Study Advisor Scheme
- study areas and group work areas
- Career development centre
- study support centre

Help and advice is available throughout the year from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We are open over 65 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, in term time.

IT

Our services include:

- open access computers with Office applications, email, internet and specialist software in the Learning Centre
- PC's and Apple Mac's
- Wifi access throughout the University
- specialist computer labs for specific courses.

Sporting

All at our Derby Campus

Sports hall - The 4-court sports hall can be used for badminton, netball, volleyball, basketball and indoor tennis. The hall has a viewing area and changing rooms.
Team Derby Gym - The on-site fitness centre is a 44 station, fully air conditioned facility installed with the latest range of Technogym equipment and supported by Wellness technology. Open to all staff and students of the University the gym includes access to a programme of fitness classes and personal training opportunities.

All weather 3G pitch - The floodlit all weather pitch is the home of a number of University clubs and is one of only three FIH certified hockey facilities in the country.

Tennis court - The University has two all weather tarmac tennis courts. The courts are suitable for all ages and available all year round.

Rugby pitch - The pitch is used for both training and playing and regular maintenance and groundwork ensures it is one of the best surfaces in the region.

Kirtley Hall - Recently renovated, the hall is used by the University dance club and cheerleading squad. The hall provides an excellent practice and performance area.

Sturgess Field - Sturgess Fields has two football pitches and a second rugby/American football pitch. They're regularly maintained to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Fizeek - Our Students' Union gym has an extensive range of top level equipment and is a friendly training environment. The gym is available for both staff and students.

Amenities

The Atrium is the hub of the university at our Derby campus. Facilities here include:

- Lloyds TSB cashpoint
- Waterstones
- Montagues hair salon
- Keddies newsagents
- Madison’s refectory
- Tou Jour – sandwich shop
- Amigo – refreshment shop.
- Weekly market which include a fruit and vegetable stall and jewellery, clothes, cosmetics stalls
- Multi-faith centre.

At our Buxton campus we have:

- The Dome – a fine dining restaurant
- The Devonshire Spa – hair, beauty and spa therapy salon
- University café
- The Dome Shop – newsagent
- Chaplaincy.

Medical Services

Park Medical Practice

Park Medical Practice is based at our Derby Campus, and provides a full medical service for students who are registered with them. They also provide a Sexual Health Service for all students.

Find out more information about Park Medical Practice.

Welfare Services

- At Derby we will support you right from when you're deciding which course to choose through to your graduation - so if you need any help or advice now or during your course, just get in touch.

- You will always be welcome in our chaplaincy. Our chaplains and faith advisers work across both campuses, organising talks and discussion groups, Fairtrade lunches, social justice campaigns and day trips. And they are always there if you want to talk to someone. They represent these faith traditions: Anglican, Methodist, Free Church, Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox, United Reform Church, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Hindu, Unitarian and Baha'i.

Student Union

The Students’ Union at our Derby Campus has the following facilities:

- The Academy - The Students’ Union bar
- Blends – coffee shop.

Across both our Derby and Buxton campuses we have over 50 registered clubs and societies from football, hockey and netball to outdoor pursuits, circus and street performance and the story telling society.

As long as you have 15 members or more you can create your own club or society at the University.

Find out more about out the University of Derby Students’ Union.

Careers Service

The Student Employment Agency at the University provides opportunities for students to gain skills and experience relevant to their career, develop attributes that employers seek in their employees, plus they can earn extra money through part time or holiday work.

As part of their course students can undertake work related projects, do a placement, take up an employment opportunity or do voluntary work. They can also gain a nationally recognised accreditation for the work they do. The Career Development Centre offers help with this.

Find out more information on the Career Development Centre and the Student Employment Agency.

Financial Aid

Here at the University of Derby we have our friendly fees, finance and bursary teams who can be contacted on all issues that our students have regarding cost of courses and accommodation and financial help such as loans, bursaries and grants.

Fees and finance - 01332 591063
Bursaries - 01332 592000

Main Halls/accommodation for 1st years

Private accommodation

We’ve an approved list of landlords that are used by the University and together with the council and the landlord, we check all the properties registered with us every year, so you can be confident that it'll be safe and comfortable.

Find out more information on private accommodation.

Availability

Our halls of residence in Derby are just a short walk from the Campus and they're safe and good value. Our hall in Buxton is right in the middle of the town centre and just a couple of minutes walk from the campus. We have seven halls in Derby and one in Buxton.

We guarantee a place in halls to all first year students.

Costs

The cost of living in our halls of residence varies depending on the type of room you have and which halls you live in. For up to date information on the cost of living in halls of residence visit www.derby.ac.uk/halls/what-will-my-room-cost

Facilities

Our halls are purpose built, self contained flats with a communal kitchen and bathroom. They all have:

- on site 24 hour staff cover, security and CCTV
- a coin operated laundry
- a common room
- broadband internet access
- free internal phone calls

Recognised off campus accommodation

Private housing

If you want to move into a house or flat with your friends, we'll help you find the right place, through our registered private housing scheme. Together with the council and the landlord, we check all the properties registered with us every year, so you can be confident that it'll be safe and comfortable.

We'll also help you resolve problems with your landlord. Our University Approved 'stamp' shows that the property has been inspected by the University and council.
and has:
- a valid gas safety certificate (Corgi)
- a valid electrical safety certificate
- a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher in the kitchen
- a mains smoke alarm system
- a carbon monoxide detector in every room that contains a gas fire
- approved locks, alarms and security fittings
- furniture and furnishings compliant with fire safety regulations
- all the necessary furniture and fittings for your student life.