University of Derby
Overview
The University of Derby is a public university situated in the heart of England.
The university has not just maintained its reputation in the UK but also worldwide, it is the top 10 in the world for an international student learning experience (Global ISB Benchmarked Group, 2018).
The university provides nearly 300 study programs at the undergraduate level. Undergraduate programs as well as short courses, foundation degrees, and postgraduate degrees are generally superintended by individual faculties/research groups and cover most popularly-recognized academic disciplines and sub-disciplines.
The university’s Joint Honors Scheme allows students to combine over 40 subjects from across all four university faculties. Since the university offers excellent teaching and student outcome, it is home to 29,000 students in all areas of study. It is also rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Derby University is geared towards providing the best environment for students to work, in a variety of different academic disciplines. Some of these centers and groups are the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, Centre for Business Improvement, Data Science Research Centre and Nature Connectedness Research Group.
HS CONSULTANTS:
HS Consultants is a renowned education consultant based in Karachi and its presence at Lahore. It is not only concentrated towards counseling and guidance for students to acquire education abroad from one of the best educational universities in the world.
HS Consultants is a regional representative for University of Derby in Pakistan and assist students to get admission and help to acquire student visa Tier 4 to study in UK.
We believe in understanding student requirement and provide them best fit program to take progression as per their desired passion and find good employability opportunities abroad.
TRENDING
2 year BA (Hons) in professional policing (accelerated degree)
Sunday Times has named Derby as one of the best places for business as the university strives to offer industry-relevant and expert teaching.
Derby students have been nominated for Royal television society. Midland’s students are awarded for their LGBT related documentary to spread awareness in the community.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
It is offered to exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate international students in which the university accommodates one full year’s tuition fees.
Excellent International Student Scholarship
£5,000 scholarship to a limited number of eligible for both, undergraduate and postgraduate international applicants. Students need to have high academic results exceeding the entry criteria for the course and demonstrate excellence in an extracurricular activity.
Regional High Achievers Scholarship
£3,000 scholarship to the eligible undergraduate and postgraduate international students.
Postgraduate (PGT) Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship for all eligible international students studying a postgraduate program (PGT).
CAMPUS TOUR
The university has its main campus located at central derby which is an intimate and friendly city. Students have access to airport and motor roads such as east Middle land airport and M1, M6 motorways. It takes 90minutes to reach London and 35 minutes to reach Birmingham by cheap and efficient railways. Derby Campus is home to the majority of our courses and it is made up of four sites; Kedleston road, Britannia Mill, Markeaton Street, and one Friar Gate Square.
Chesterfield campus is the Centre of Excellence for Health and Social Care and its nursing courses are ranked 14th in the Guardian University Guide 2020. It specializes in hi-tech teaching facilities blended with practical courses to prepare students for a career in health and social care. In this regard, Derby University has close ties with the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides mutual benefits. The university has also made efforts in investing in its campus infrastructure and overall outlook. Recently renovated Grade II listed building, St Helena, provides some of the best teaching facilities in the UK for nursing courses.
Buxton campus is an hour’s drive to Derby and an hour’s train ride to Manchester. It offers specialist courses in culinary arts and management. The Buxton Campus is centered on the historic and includes:
Commercial day spa, fine dining restaurant, Industry-standard kitchens, Exclusive events venue, and fully equipped library.
STUDENT FACILITIES
More than £200 million invested in the last ten years, Derby offers some of the best university facilities in the UK. The university offers a variety of resources and facilities to its students, including computing laboratories, a spa (Buxton), two computer games development suites, a lifelike hospital teaching environment with robot patients, a well-stocked Learning Resource Centre (opened in 1997) at the Kedleston Road site, a restaurant run by culinary students, a university bus system, conference and/or colloquium settings, multi-functional lecture theatres, art and culture venues, concert venues, recording studios, sport centers, sport halls, fitness suites, outdoor pitches, student union bars and cafes, meditation/prayer rooms, natural/park environments, and frequent exhibitions by local, national and international organizations, businesses and product vendors.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
The courses feature projects for large multinational companies, work placements, practical lessons, and assessments. Moreover, the university arranges career fairs during the course of the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Student recruitment and Support team for graduates who will assist, guide and update students about the best opportunities and job vacancies in the relevant field for more three years after graduation.
RANKING
26th in UK University
Top 10 in the world for international student experience.
Derby has been placed joint third out of 121 institutions for the number of students satisfied with teaching quality.
Top 10 in subject ranking; These include Top 10 rankings for: Accounting and Finance, Building and Town and Country Planning, Business, Management & Marketing, Criminology, Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism
Ranked in top 20th for Art, Fashion & Textiles, Journalism, Publishing & Public Relations, Nursing & Midwifery, Social Work