Undergraduate opportunities

The best possible start

What you do after you leave us is as important to us as what you do while you're here. That's why we work with employers to help you get the best possible start. Our degrees are designed to help you along your career path - and there are opportunities inside and outside your course that will help you stand out in the market place.

Our graduates have gone on to great things, whether that is creating stunning video games for Xbox, running a tasting room at a prestigious wine farm in South Africa or starting their own business.

Student Graduates Panel

Former students Olivia and Arvin tell us how they were supported at Derby and how they came to their roles on the two year Graduate Marketing Associate scheme.

Former students Olivia and Arvin discuss their journey to the Graduate Marketing Associate scheme.

What happens next ...

Gaming student lands dream job with Xbox

Graduate Daniel Fern credits us with steering him towards a career with Microsoft Xbox after completing his degree in Computer Games Modelling and Animation.

From Business Studies to Dragons’ Den success

Graduate Ed Hollands went on the BBC's Dragons' Den TV show and used the skills he gained on our Business Studies course to win a £30,000 investment.

How Elsje landed her dream job in South Africa

Elsje Hugo credits the reputation of the University of Derby for helping her secure a job as Tasting Room Manager at a prestigious South African wine farm.

Our three-year promise

For three years after completing your postgraduate course, you are entitled to comprehensive support and guidance from the Careers and Employment Service. Whether you need help with job searching, career planning, CV tailoring, preparation for interviews, or any other career guidance, you’ll receive the same level of support as a current University of Derby student. Our three-year promise is one of the exclusive alumni benefits to help you in your career.

Get your business idea off the ground

If you are interested in starting your own business, we can offer you a range of support:

Our employability award focuses on enterprise and business start-up
Introductory workshops cover business basics, generating ideas and business planning
Links to online tutorials and resources help you get your business started
Networking events help you build your confidence and widen your contacts
Our Start-Up Project provides specialist in-depth support, workshops and business advice appointments