Derby Awards Ceremonies

Our graduation ceremonies will take place 16-18 July 2025. Congratulations to all this year’s graduates as you take the next steps in your academic and professional journeys.

*These dates and times may be subject to change until you receive the official graduation invitation.

You will be able to stream our graduation events live and share the excitement of our graduates on the day. Check back nearer the time for details

Class of 2025

graduation:

Derby Cathedral Service

The Cathedral Service is held on Tuesday 15 July 2025 at Derby Cathedral and celebrates the work of the University of Derby. This event is open to all.

Date and time:
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
18.00 - 20.00

graduation:

Ceremony 1 - School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Allied Health and Social Care

Ceremony 1 is for students graduating from the School of Nursing and Midwifery (Derby Campus and Chesterfield Campus) and School of Allied Health and Social Care (Derby Campus and Online).

Date and time:
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
08.00 - 12.00

graduation:

Ceremony 2 - School of Psychology and School of Humanities and Journalism

Ceremony 2 is for students graduating from the School of Psychology (On-campus and Online) and the School of Humanities and Journalism.

Date and time:
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
12.15 - 15.45

graduation:

Ceremony 3 - School of Arts and Institute of Education

Ceremony 3 is for students graduating from the School of Arts & the Institute of Education (On Campus and Online)

Date and time:
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
16.00 - 19.00

graduation:

Ceremony 4 - School of Law and Social Sciences and Derby Business School

Ceremony 4 is for students graduating from the School of Law and Social Sciences & The Derby Business School (Online Students)

Date and time:
Thursday, 17 July 2025
08.00 - 12.00

graduation:

Ceremony 5 - Derby Business School

Ceremony 5 is for students graduating from The Derby Business School (On Campus)

Date and time:
Thursday, 17 July 2025
12.15 - 15.45

graduation:

Ceremony 6 - School of Science, School of Sport and Exercise Science and School of Computing

Ceremony 6 is for students graduating from the School of Science (On-campus and Online), School of Sport and Exercise Science and School of Computing (Online students).

Date and time:
Friday, 18 July 2025
08.00 - 12.00

graduation:

Ceremony 7 - School of Computing and School of Engineering

Ceremony 7 is for students graduating from the School of Computing and School of Engineering (On Campus and Online).

Date and time:
Friday, 18 July 2025
12.15 - 15.45

Derby Awards Ceremonies

Class of 2025

When you graduate you'll become a member of our Alumni community