University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a university in Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, ranked QS #1201-1400. 308 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January, April, June, September, March and July.
The University of Derby is a public university in the centre of England — 90 minutes from London and 35 minutes from Birmingham by train. Its Derby Campus, home to most courses, is made up of five sites including Kedleston Road, Markeaton Street, Britannia Mill and One Friar Gate Square. It has more than 2,000 international students from over 100 countries.
- 1st for employability and No.1 UK university (Uni Compare 2027)
- No.1 for Accommodation (Global Student Living Awards 2022–2025)
- 1st in the East Midlands for International (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)
- Derby holds a Purple Flag as a safe and inclusive city
- Research strengths in zero carbon, climate change and artificial intelligence
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: £2,000 for self-funded international students
- £8,000 deposit refunded if your visa is refused (unless fraudulent documents)
- Multiple intakes: April, June, September and January
- More than 2,000 international students from 100+ countries
Courses (308)
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Accounting and Finance — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management and English — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management, Analytics and Technology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Children and Young People) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- BA (Hons) Commercial Photography — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Commercial Photography with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Conservation Biology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Control and Instrumentation — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Creative and Cultural Industries — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Publishing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Creative Writing — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Criminal Investigation — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Criminal Justice and Criminology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Derby located?
University of Derby is in Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Derby offer?
University of Derby lists 308 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, MSc Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics, BA (Hons) Business Management and English and BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Derby?
Published fees at University of Derby: Undergraduate (2025/26, per year) £16,900; Postgraduate (2025/26) £16,900; International Foundation (2025/26) £14,900; MBA Global (2025/26) £17,500. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Derby?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Oxford ELLT.
When are the intakes at University of Derby?
University of Derby runs intakes in January, April, June, September, March, July and October. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027.
Does University of Derby offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (£2,000).
How do I apply to University of Derby?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Derby course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment