Postgraduate Study

Whether you want to become an expert in your field, gain new skills to take a new direction or pursue your passion for the subject you love, you can transform your future with postgraduate study at Derby.

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Transform your future

A postgraduate qualification is a positive investment in your future. It is your opportunity to become more specialised in your chosen area, developing in-depth knowledge and expertise that can set you apart.

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses and flexible study options, including part-time and online. You will be taught by world-leading academics who are at the forefront of groundbreaking research in areas of critical importance for the future. 

Our partnerships, collaboration with industry and accreditations by professional bodies provide the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in real-world settings. 

Invest in you with a postgraduate qualification at the University of Derby to further your prospects and transform your future.  

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Study at Derby this January

If you'd like to get the new year off to a great start and take your first step towards a rewarding career, look no further. Here at the University of Derby, we have a range of full-time, part-time and online courses starting in January 2025.

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Postgraduate Open Events

Join us at an upcoming on-campus Postgraduate Open Event, where you will get the opportunity to meet our expert academics and find out more about your course.

Next Open Day: Wednesday 27 November, 4pm - 7pm

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Flexible study

You can choose to study full-time or part-time on-campus for many courses. Both our online and on-campus courses are developed in partnership with professional bodies and employers, and we have more professionally accredited courses than any other online provider in the UK.

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Innovation and Research at the University of Derby

At the University of Derby, everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, staff and region.

Innovation and research is critical to this. It enables us to continuously advance knowledge, improve our learning and teaching, contribute to our research-informed curriculum, prepare our learners for the future, and help organisations in the region innovate and thrive.

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Student stories

Discover how our postgraduate students are using their passion, skills and determination to make a difference.

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