University of Derby (D39)

UCAS code: D39

Located in the heart of England, we are the only university in Derby and Derbyshire. We offer industry-relevant, expert teaching, study and research. Our strong industry links, expert academics and real-world classroom facilities equip and prepare our students to fulfil their potential, whatever their background. A top 50 University in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Sporty

68%

MED

Creative

63%

MED

Political

46%

LOW

Varied union activities

72%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

58%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

Average graduate salary £19.5k MED

% of graduates in work or further study 97% MED

Student satisfaction score 78%

Number of students

20,945

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

75%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

24%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

40%

of students are male

Young / Mature

49%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

10%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

237 comments (70 students)

- Student Union
  
  Four stars: Great
  
  2023, 1st year student, Business Studies
  
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- Support
  
  Four stars: Great
  
  2023, 1st year student, Business Studies
  
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- Overall
  
  Five stars: Excellent
  
  2023, 1st year student, Business And Management
  
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- Overall
  
  Four stars: Great
  
  2023, 2nd year student, Primary Teaching
  
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- Overall
  
  Atm I am really impressed with my uni and my experience as a student at the University of Derby. I feel like my module tutors...
  
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  2023, 1st year student, Biological Sciences
  
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  Atm I am really impressed with my uni and my experience as a student at the University of Derby. I feel like my module tutors really care about how well I and my peer do in the degree. The facilities available to students studying Biomed are also impressive to me. They have an OMICs lab as well as a Scanning electron microscope. When I have any queries and email a tutor they are quick to respond and generally very helpful. Most of the tutors that I have are very approachable, which allows for a much greater learning environment. Overall, I love the University of Derby and my course (BSc in Biomedical Science) so far.
  
  2023, 1st year student, Biological Sciences
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- Finances
  
  Living away from home was always going to be a financial struggle as my family couldn’t support me that well but the university...
  
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  2023, Graduate, Psychology
  
  Finances
  
  Living away from home was always going to be a financial struggle as my family couldn’t support me that well but the university offered a bursary as well as £100 book voucher each year to help contribute so put me in a much better place. Accommodation was quite expensive but it was the newest building and you could see the difference between it and some of the older ones but still felt slightly over priced
  
  2023, Graduate, Psychology
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