University of Derby

The Future Is You

Featured Programs

Fast-track yourself towards a career of the future with our two-year accelerated degree, run in collaboration with global giant Rolls-Royce.

With immersive experiences on site at Rolls-Royce, and a focus on the real-world application of artificial intelligence (AI), this course aims to meet the needs of modern business. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and disrupts traditional business models, there is a need for graduates with the skills and ambition to design the world of the future.

By studying International Business and AI in partnership with Rolls-Royce, you will learn to apply advanced technological solutions to today’s business problems, drive innovation and gain valuable experience for your CV.

Our nursing programmes are approved to the NMC's Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses.

You will gain essential practical experience on a range of clinical placements in different health care settings. You will benefit from some of the best University facilities of their kind, including clinical skills suites and our state-of-the-art immersive suites.

You will learn from a highly experienced and enthusiastic teaching team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions

Become a highly skilled and confident forensic scientist, fully prepared to investigate crime scenes, analyse evidence and present findings in court.

You'll have the chance to hone your skills in our range of forensic facilities, including our Forensic Training Facility, specialist forensic laboratories, specialist imaging suite, insectary, forensic anthropology suite, photography suite, vehicles, clandestine burial site, courtroom, and ballistics laboratory.

Study a programme which sets high professional standards: this course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. Work alongside forensic scientists, fingerprint experts, police officers, lawyers and judges to gain real insights into all aspects of the profession. Gain practical experience through placements and internships.

This program is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You'll gain an extra professional qualification on top of your degree.

Professional mentoring and access to CMI member benefits. You have the option to transfer to another of our specialist Business Management degrees after your first year.

Discover your artistic potential on a course at the forefront of contemporary fine art practice. Join us to work with leading artists and educators in developing your creativity through experimentation with media, materials and ideas to emerge as a confident practising artist.

You will develop your individual artistic practice in our outstanding modern studios, working within and across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Our tutors are highly respected and internationally renowned artists, researchers and educators who will inspire and enthuse you. We will equip you with the professional skills to fulfil your ambitions as a practising artist or to pursue careers in fields ranging from community arts to curation.

You can choose to take a generic LLB or pursue one of our specialist LLB pathways in Company and Commercial Law, International and Comparative Law, International Business Law or Social and Public Policy.

Develop all the key skills required to succeed in the legal sector - including drafting, advocacy, interviewing and negotiation. Our tuition reaches the highest professional standards: this is a qualifying law degree which meets the criteria set by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority, which puts you on the path to a career as a solicitor or barrister.

We're networked into the legal profession, which opens up exciting opportunities for work internships and professional mentoring. Through our Community Legal Advice Service, you can gain practical experience by helping people who might otherwise find it hard to access justice support and advice. Specialist modules will enhance your skills in entrepreneurship, creative thinking, problem-solving, team working, business acumen and digital technology, broadening your career scope further still.

We are an inspiring institution where teaching excellence, world-leading research, innovation and industry engagement combine to create a future-focused learning experience where all students have opportunities to succeed

University Stats

Total Enrolment:
20-30,000
Undergraduate numbers:
73%
Male/Female split:
40% Female - 60% Male
Location:
Derby, UK
International student numbers:
17%
Notable alumni:
Tyra Tucker (American), Senior Ministerial Visit & Events Manager - Dept for Work and Pensions

Entry Requirements

International Foundation Year

Students with a High School Graduation Diploma (Grade 12) would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year subject to obtaining a minimum of 70%, GPA of 2.0 or grade C.

Undergraduate

Applicants meeting the following requirements are usually eligible for direct entrance onto Bachelor programmes:
High School Diploma or GED with a GPA of 3.0

Plus one of the following:

Old SAT with a minimum of 1600/2400 in each field

New SATs 1060/1600 – Optional Essay not required

ACT score of 24+

3x AP Exams with a minimum score of 3

Where specific subjects are requested, we can accept an old subject SAT test with a minimum of 500, a new subject SAT with a minimum score of 550, an AP with a minimum score of 3 or High School Honours Classes with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

A two year Associate Degree with a GPA of 3/4 is also acceptable for entrance to the second year of certain programmes

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Quick Facts

Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
Top 25 for teaching quality (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
Top 25 for overall student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
Top 5 for employability (Uni Compare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025)
Scholarships, bursaries and discounts available to international students, including the generous Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
The city of Derby offers a welcoming feel, thrilling adventures and a fantastic community spirit
Derby is home & HQ to global brands & engineering excellence including Rolls-Royce