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Hi everyone my name is Neelam Adil and I am a student buddy at the University of Derby. I am currently studying BA Early Childhood Studies, in my second year. I am from the Education, Health and Science (EHS) faculty and have quite a bit of knowledge of other courses.

I will be here to answer any of your questions all day. So please feel free to ask anything you want. We are all here to help

Hi, that’s great Early Childhood Studies is a great course. The earliest start for full time applicants is 9am and the latest finish is 4pm. Lectures run for 3 hours, so 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm. However, some third years have evening lectures. However, this all depends on the timetable and group you are placed in.

There are three modules every semester which is split over 3 days Monday-Wednesday. You may also have two lectures in one day and one on the other day, so might get a day off. Also, Thursday and Friday are placement days which only consist of 15 days.

This course is very flexible and you will have plenty of time to complete your work or even a part time job. I live in central derby and know friends who commute to university, and they all find it fine and flexible.

If you will like more information on this course and if you want someone to get in touch with you, can you please enter your details on the link below:
http://www.derby.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/campaigns/studyattheuniversityofderby/

Thank you

Hi, how much would it cost a full time student to stay at the largest of halls of residence per month, for an average student? Would you advise getting a part time job?

Hi Lynette,

Sorry for the wait, our buddy's account seems to be encountering some problems, however I've quoted her response for you below.

Hope this helps and any other questions please don't hesitate to ask :-)

Hi, thanks for replying, I meant more as a generalization. So how much would an average room cost for a first year student? The rooms that are most common I mean

Hi, thanks for replying, I meant more as a generalization. So how much would an average room cost for a first year student? The rooms that are most common I mean

Hi, the average standard room will cost £92.89 weekly, so monthly it will add up to £371.56. If you would like more information on the cost of rooms, please click on the link below:
Find out how much your room will cost

If you would like more information on the experience of Halls then please feel free to read my blog. Neelam's experience living in halls

If you would like more information, please ask away! Thanks

Hi, how much would it cost a full time student to stay at the largest of halls of residence per month, for an average student? Would you advise getting a part time job?

Do you have to apply for student finance before you apply for the halls??

Also, I know you can move in with friends if you are a returning student but what if you are a new student?? Can you? And if so, how?

Thanks for that. One of the biggest issues i have is that i would have to travel for around 30-40 mins down the a38 and so it would be really busy at the time i would have to leave home. It worries me a little :/
Would you have to do placement on both Thursday and Friday? Can you find your own placement or do the university place you?


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Hi Alex,

Student Finance is a competely seperate process to halls, so as long as you have the deposit then you can reserve your room (remember some students self finance).

In terms of choosing flat mates your best option would be to ring the student living team and enquire with them, there might be a deadline for this as they will obviously need a flat with x amount of empty rooms.

The student living team can be contact on the below number

01332 594111

Hope this helps