Undergraduate Study

Study your undergraduate degree with us and we will stretch, challenge and support you to achieve your ambitions and make a difference.

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Want to experience what Derby has to offer? Join us at our next Open Day

We know there’s a lot to consider when choosing a university. This is going to be a place where you’ll spend the next three or four years of your life, so it’s really important to find somewhere you’ll feel happy and at home. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect as a University of Derby student.

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We offer an exciting range of undergraduate courses in a variety of subjects, with options to study full-time, part-time, on-campus, joint honours or online. And as an undergraduate student, you’ll have access to our most advanced equipment and specialist learning facilities, giving you valuable hands-on experience from day one.

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Undergraduate Open Days

The best way to find out if studying at Derby is right for you is to experience an Open Day. Get a feel for the city and campus, tour our first-class facilities and see where you could be living.

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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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Need more information?

Do you need help with applying? Or have questions about fees and finance? Our dedicated pages will help.

Parents and guardians, we've created a section just for you, full of information to help you guide your son or daughter through this important time in their life.

And you can find out guidance and advice specifically for mature students.

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Student stories

Our students and graduates are people just like you. And they are making an impact in our region and around the world by using their knowledge and skills to drive innovation and change. You can be part of that story. Let our students and graduates tell you theirs.

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Take a virtual tour

Can’t make it to our Open Day in person? Don’t worry, our virtual tour is the next best thing. Explore the University of Derby from wherever you are in the world and catch a glimpse of your new student life.

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Teaching Excellence

Choose Derby and receive a world-class education delivered by expert academics.

Be a gamechanger, business leader, digital pioneer, groundbreaker, trailblazer, creative innovator, lifesaver or moviemaker. Be whatever you want to be. The future is you.

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Cost of living

With the fast rise in the cost of living, it's more challenging to balance spending. Learning how to be clever with your money has become necessary, so here are several ways that the University of Derby can support you.

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