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University of Derby
Overview
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 15 UK university in the Uni Compare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025.
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £11,440 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £14,900 and £20,280 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £16,900.
•Undergraduate
£22.3k
Average graduate salary90%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
93%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Derby
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Derby
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Here are University of Derby's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
128 UCAS pointsMSci Nursing Dual Award (Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsMSci Nursing (Child) and Leadership
MSci 4 Years full-time (intensive) 2025
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128 UCAS pointsMSci Nursing (Learning Disabilities) and Leadership
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsMSci Nursing Dual Award (Adult and Mental Health)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsMSci Nursing Dual Award (Adult and Child)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsMSci Nursing Dual Award (Learning Disabilities and Child)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsMSci Nursing (Mental Health) and Leadership
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsArtificial Intelligence in Psychology
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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University of Derby reviews & discussions
Showing 132 reviews
The student union care for the university and its students ensuring we are happy, healthy and thriving during our time in university. They put on events with freebies to boost morale as well.
3 months ago
The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
3 months ago
The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
3 months ago
The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
3 months ago
The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
3 months ago
Forensics is an amazing course to study with a blended mix of lectures and labs, you are sure to have a broad knowledge about every main path of forensics. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive and the sessions are action-packed and full of useful information. Labs are weekly and are criti...
3 months ago
Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of Derby on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
73%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
75%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
79%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
83%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
69%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
76%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
78%
med
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