University of Derby

University Name: University of Derby

University Profile:

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses on campus and also as online distance learning.

We have two safe campuses in the heart of England at Derby and Buxton which offer a wide range of courses in areas such as education, health, science, art, design, technology, humanities, business, computing, law, hospitality, tourism, sport and spa management.

Online Distance Learning

With our online courses you can study from anywhere in the world – all you need is a computer with internet access. Because you don’t have to come in to the University, your study time is totally flexible and within your control. Online study fits in with your lifestyle, whatever that may be. Our courses are fully online and supported by programme leaders, tutors and our dedicated online support team.

When asked to sum up her experience of studying online at Derby, Geraldine Grindley from Dublin, PG Cert Clinical Supervision graduate said, “It was challenging, exciting and rewarding.” Hear more from Geraldine

University of Derby - Geraldine Grindley

Online courses

We offer a range of postgraduate online degrees, including;

Find out more about online courses.

Studying online at Derby was “An enjoyable and career enhancing experience that fitted around my busy full time work commitments and family life.” Richard Hopkins, MSc Environmental Health.

University of Derby - Richard Hopkins and Family

Attend a virtual open day to find out what it’s like to be an online student. You can talk to tutors, programme leaders, fellow online students and our online support team without having to leave home.

“The virtual open day was amazing. It covered most, if not all, of the burning questions about online learning. It was like turning up at the classroom in the comfort of your own home.”

Apply for an online course today.

Full time on campus

Our two campuses at Derby and Buxton are about 30 miles apart and easily accessible by road, rail and air.

Derby is a bustling city about 30 minutes from Nottingham, an hour from Birmingham and less than two hours from London. There are people from all over the world living in Derby – it’s a small, safe and friendly city with a thriving multi-cultural community.

Buxton is a small picturesque town on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It’s about an hour from Derby and Manchester and less than tree hours from London. Buxton is much quieter than Derby, with miles of beautiful countryside nearby – it’s a really safe and friendly place to be.

Find out what it’s like to be a student here at www.derby.ac.uk/student-life

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses on campus in subjects like education, health, science, art, design, technology, humanities, business, computing, law, hospitality, tourism, sport and spa management. You can also choose to study some courses online if you are unable to attend University full time through work or family commitments.

Full List of courses available

Full details of our postgraduate and online postgraduate courses are available on our website. You can start some of our courses in January as well as September and some of the online courses are available in April too.

Make sure that Derby is the right university for you

Come and see for yourself at one of our open days.
Don’t worry if you can’t come here, take a virtual tour of our University instead.

How to apply?

To apply for a postgraduate course, apply directly to us online. You can apply anytime, but we suggest that you do so at least one month before the start of your course.

Supporting you

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 chaplins 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.

Our facilities

See our facilities at www.derby.ac.uk/video.

Markeaton Street building for courses in arts, design, media and technology
Academy, our Students’ Union bar, designed by our own students
Specialist computing suites for games, programming and networking
All-weather floodlit pitches for football, hockey and rugby
Magnificent Devonshire Campus in Buxton
Commercial salons and spa, for training hairdressing and spa professionals

Our research degrees

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):

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.

Improving your career prospects

As you will probably be taking your course to improve your career prospects, we will help you to stand out from other graduates:

Because of our close links with employers you can be sure that you are learning the knowledge and skills needed in industry and you will build up good contacts to help you to get a job.
We always look to our students first when we have a part time job or work placement opportunity to fill at the University.
You can get professional qualifications while you are working towards some of our degrees.
You can tailor your degree to match your career aspirations by choosing from a wide range of modules.
Many of our degrees are accredited by professional bodies to make sure you develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.
You can use our Career Development Centre while you are at Derby and for up to three years after you graduate.