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Looking to join Derby College Group this September?

Whether you’ve changed your mind about your course, your results weren’t quite what you expected, or you’re applying for the first time, our Open Enrolment sessions are here to help you find the right course.

Our team will be available to discuss your options, check course availability, explain entry requirements and, where places are available, help you enrol on the day.

Please note: Places are limited and some courses may already be full. Where a course is unavailable, we’ll help you explore suitable alternatives or discuss waiting list options.


Open Enrolment Sessions

Date Time Campuses
Wednesday 26 August 9am – 7pm The Roundhouse, The Joseph Wright Centre, Broomfield Hall and Ilkeston Community College
Thursday 27 August 9am – 4.30pm The Roundhouse, The Joseph Wright Centre, Broomfield Hall and Ilkeston Community College
Wednesday 2 September 4.30pm – 7.00pm The Roundhouse, The Joseph Wright Centre, Broomfield Hall and Ilkeston Community College
Wednesday 9 September 4.30pm – 7.00pm The Roundhouse, The Joseph Wright Centre, Broomfield Hall and Ilkeston Community College

What to bring

If you’re offered a place, you’ll need:

  • Proof of all examination results (results slips or certificates).
  • Two forms of identification:
    • One photographic ID.
    • One document showing your current address.
  • Two contact telephone numbers and an email address for your parent, guardian or emergency contact.

Examples of acceptable ID

  • Passport
  • Driving Licence
  • National Insurance letter or card
  • Full UK Birth Certificate
  • Bank card
  • Bank statement
  • Utility bill

Which college should I attend?

The college you need to attend depends on the course or subject you’re interested in. Use the lists below to find the college that offers your chosen course and attend your Open Enrolment session there.

The Roundhouse

Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JE

  • Apprenticeships
  • Automotive Technologies
  • Brickwork
  • Business, Leadership and Management
  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Childcare
  • Electrical Installation
  • Engineering
  • Hair and Beauty
  • Health
  • LEXIS
  • Painting and Decorating
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing and Gas Training
  • Professional Construction
  • Routes
  • STEPS
  • Teacher Training, Coaching and Mentoring
  • Travel and Tourism

The Joseph Wright Centre

Cathedral Road, Derby DE1 3PA

  • A Levels
  • Adult Community Learning
  • Adult English, Maths and Science
  • Art and Design
  • Creative Media (Moving Image and Audio) and Digital Multimedia
  • Fashion Business
  • Games Development and Esports
  • GCSE Plus
  • IT, Digital Skills and Computer Science
  • Music
  • Performing Arts

Broomfield Hall

Morley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6DN

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Care
  • Apprenticeships
  • Arboriculture
  • Conservation and Countryside
  • Dog Grooming
  • Equine
  • Floristry
  • Horticulture
  • Public Services and Security
  • Sport

The Community College, Ilkeston

2 Pimlico, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5JS

  • Adult Community Learning
  • Adult English, Maths and Science

Need help?

Student Services

📞 0800 028 0289
✉️ studentservices@derby-college.ac.uk