University of Derby

University of Derby

We understand that those looking for postgraduate study often have other responsibilities such as a family or employment, which is why we offer flexible learning options to help you work your studies around your lifestyle. You can choose to study full-time, part-time or online for both postgraduate and professional courses. We also offer start dates inSeptember and January, and April for online courses.

Those who studied with us for an undergraduate degree are entitled to a 10% discount from their postgraduate tuition fees, and those who didn't could be eligible for a £1,000 excellence bursary. Tuition fees vary course to course so it's a good idea to find your course on our website to check out what you'll be expected to pay.

At the University of Derby we pride ourselves in offering flexible learning with the personal touch,giving you the best resources to further your career.

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So why choose the University of Derby?

• If you're looking to specialise in a particular area of your career, we offer professional courses including CIM, CIPS,CIPD,CIMA and ACCA- if you don't already have an undergraduate qualification or you'd like to study in a more specific field, this could be more appropriate
• All of our courses have strong links with industry such as our courses at Buxtonallowing you to add to your real-world expertise and knowledge
• The University of Derby has invested £100 million over the last few years in resources to make your studies the most effective and valuable they can possibly be

• During your time with us we can offer you as much advice as you'd like regarding your course or specific career goals
• Any research undertaken during your course will contribute to supporting businesses and organisations in solving real-world challenges
• All our postgraduate courses are vocationally focused and we regularly update them so that they reflect the most up-to-date industry thinking
• Our courses are flexible to your learning needs - postgraduate courses are broken down into three stages: certificate, diploma and finally the full Master's qualification
• Different start dates - our courses benefit from full-time and part-time options as well as varied start dates so you are able to study when it best suits you. Our courses start in September, January or April (for online courses)
• Derby is a diverse and friendly city with a developing and growing mix of culture and technology. Take a look at  the great things Derby has to offer.

If you're interested in checking out the University and what we have to offer first-hand, come along to one of our open days.

What do the figures tell us?

Our statistics show the difference between leaving university with your first degree to leaving university with a postgraduate degree:

• In 2011, 49.1% of students graduating from the University of Derby with their first degree found full-time work, yet 58.2% of those graduating with a postgraduate degree were in full-time employment.
• In 2011, there was an increase of 8.3% of postgraduates in work and study in comparison to those graduating with their first degree.
• Finally, the average salary of full-time UK postgraduates from the University of Derby between 2009/10 and 2010/11 increased by £1,000 per year.

What next?

Order a prospectus
Book onto an open day
Visit our website
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Our facilities & courses

Our excellent facilities

We have invested £100 million into our facilities in the last few years to ensure you have the best resources during your studies with us. You'll benefit from modern facilities that make your course more interesting and exciting with a focus on studying in a working environment. Our Clinical Skills Suite has resources that are of NHS standard, and law students benefit from our 350-person courtrooms - an ideal place to work on your advocacy and negotiation skills.

Our courses are flexible so you can tailor a course around your lifestyle and work commitments. Starting dates include September, January and April (for online courses). You can also choose how you'd like to study - full-time, part-time or online so you can make your postgraduate or professional course work for you.

We work closely with key industry professionals who help us update our courses so they reflect the latest industry thinking. You'll also complete your studies within a working environment for many courses.

Buxton has excellent facilities such as the Spa at the Dome which is a purpose-built environment for training and treatment for our MA International Spa Management course, and also The Restaurant at the Dome that is fully managed by our own students for our MA International Hospitality Management.

Our friendly student support team offers help and advice from issues concerning your wellbeing as a student to information on how to further your career after you graduate.

The Academy Bar with its indoor and outdoor seating is run by our Student Union. You can come here to take a break from your studies and enjoy a range of hot food and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating. Other than the Academy bar there are also various eateries, a newsagent, Blends coffee shop and a Waterstones store where you can buy all the textbooks you need.

Key Dates

• 24 November - Open Day
• 14-17 January - Enrolment and induction week for January starters

Fees & Financial Support

Graduates studying at the University of Derby for their undergraduate degrees are entitled to a 10% discount on their fees. Our professional courses are also eligible for this discount, including CIMD, CIM, CIPS, CIMA and ACCA.

Our Masters degrees in computing, management and law offer an excellence bursary for those that didn't study with us for their undergraduate degrees. This entitles the applicant to £1,000 towards the cost of their course fees.

The government can offer loans and grants to financially support you should you be interested in a course in teaching, social work or healthcare.

If none of these apply, there are still other options for financial support:

You can apply for a study loan at your local high street bank
If you're doing an MBA, the Association of Masters in Business Administration can arrange loans for you
Institutions such as the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering and the British Academy can offer awards

We understand that this is often confusing so feel free to contact us so we can talk you through it all on 01332 591 063 or studentrecordsandfees@derby.ac.uk

How to apply

If you're applying for most postgraduate or professional courses you can apply directly to us online. But if you want to study for a PGCE or the Professional Graduate Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, you need to apply through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR). Places for PGCE courses fill up quickly so applications usually close after 1 December in the year before you're planning to start the course.

Contact Details

If you'd like to get in contact about any courses you might be interested in, give our friendly admissions team
a call on 01332 591044 or email them directly at marketing@derby.ac.uk

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