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Higher Education Courses at Derby College
Our aim at Derby College is to deliver first class, innovative and responsive higher education provision which meets the needs of individuals, employers and society.
At a time when demand for highly educated and skilled professionals is growing across our city, county and region, our courses offer new progression routes for ambitious individuals.
Aligned with regional and national strategies, they are also ideal for employers to integrate into their long-term workforce development plans. Part-time course options make it easy to fit studies around work schedules.
Make Derby College your first choice:
At Derby College, we recognise that higher education is a sound investment in your future. Whether you want to gain an edge in the fiercely competitive job market, enhance your promotion prospects or even chart a completely new career direction, we can help you to achieve your ambitions.
- Go Further...
You will gain not only nationally recognised qualifications but also the right skills, attitudes and professional standards to go further, faster in your career. - Latest Developments
Employers have significant input into our courses. You will keep in touch with all the latest developments and build an invaluable network of contacts. - Leading Universities
Our partnerships with leading universities will put you on the fast track to honours degrees and other higher qualifications. - Inspirational
Our experienced teaching teams are dedicated to your success. Their expertise and enthusiasm for their subjects will be your inspiration. - Support
We provide the right level of support to build your confidence and motivation – including courses tailor-made for Students who have been out of education for a while. - Specialist Advice
We’ll give you all the help you need to chart your future after you’ve completed your course. We offer a wide range of specialist advice to help you decide what your next step should be. - Facilities
We offer state-of-the-art facilities, thanks to our award-winning campus regeneration programme. And we will continue investing in first rate equipment and resources to bring your learning to life. - Enrichment
We’ll enrich your studies with new opportunities – from exciting hands-on projects to work placements, from community initiatives to talks by inspirational guest speakers. - Convenient
All these opportunities are available on your doorstep. We are easy to reach, with central campuses in Derby and Derbyshire served by good public transport links.
Student Money Week is here – join the conversation now!
Student Money Week starts today and for the next seven days a host of experts will be answering questions from your students and their parents to get them ready to apply for student finance.
We’ve got live webchats, live broadcasts and drop-in surgeries on a wide range of topics from how to apply and repay to settling in at uni and learning how to budget – so whether your students are new or continuing, thinking about applying to uni or about to enter repayment, we’ve got it covered!>
Encourage them to visit the Student Money Week homepage to post a question now!
Media Pack
And make sure you download our media pack! It includes a link button graphic to use on your website to take students directly to the Student Money Week homepage.
There are 16 films available in a handy playlist – ‘Ask SFE: student finance explained for practitioners 2017/18’ – that explain:
- how and when students apply and repay,
- who is eligible for student finance,
- what evidence we need to process an application
- what extra help is available.
You can watch the films now on our YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/user/SFEFILM – and our practitioner website –www.practitioners.slc.co.uk
Derby College Access Agreement
Download the 2018-2019 Office For Fair Access agreement for Derby College.
Financial Support
There are a range of ways we can support Higher Education students financially at the College. These are spelt out in our Access Agreement ().
We are keen to support students from non-traditional backgrounds to access and stay in HE. These include people who are the first in family to enter HE, those who live in certain postcodes, those who want to be in HE with non-traditional qualifications, mature students, and those facing other barriers.
As courses start all students will be written to with the full details of our Access Agreement. An application form will be included for people to fill in. There will be a deadline for completion and all applications will be reviewed by an independent panel. We will try and offer financial support to as many students as possible that qualify.
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Derby College - University and Higher Level Courses
Access Adult Studies Animal Care Business Childcare Construction - Professional Construction Engineering Equine Horticulture Information Communication Technology (ICT) Media/Games Development Public Services Retail Sport Teacher Training Teacher Training for Employers
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Part Time Courses
Access Adult Studies
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art and Design: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art and Design: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - January Start: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - January Start: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - January Start: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - January Start: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - September Start: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - September Start: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - September Start: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - September Start: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science: Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education: Fashion Business: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education: Fashion Business: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education: Teaching and Education Studies: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education: Teaching and Education Studies : Site Ilkeston
Access to Higher Education: Teaching and Education Studies: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Access to Higher Education: Teaching and Education Studies : Site Ilkeston
Pre Access - Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Health Professions: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Pre Access - Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Health Professions: Site Ilkeston
Pre Access - Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Health Professions: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Pre Access - Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Health Professions: Site Ilkeston
Animal Care
BSc (Hons) Animal Management Top Up: Site Broomfield Hall
BSc (Hons) Animal Management Top Up: Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Animal Management (FdSc) (Full-time: 15 hours per week): Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Animal Management (FdSc) (Full-time: 15 hours per week): Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Animal Management (FdSc) (Part-time): Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Animal Management (FdSc) (Part-time): Site Broomfield Hall
Business
Higher National Certificate in Business (Full-time: 33 hours per week): Site The RoundHouse
Higher National Certificate in Business (Full-time: 33 hours per week): Site The RoundHouse
Higher National Certificate in Business (Part-time: 4 hours per week): Site The RoundHouse
Higher National Certificate in Business (Part-time: 4 hours per week): Site The RoundHouse
Higher National Diploma in Business: Site The RoundHouse
Higher National Diploma in Business: Site The RoundHouse
Childcare
Foundation Degree in Children's and Young People's Services: Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Children's and Young People's Services: Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) : Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) : Site The RoundHouse
Construction - Professional Construction
Foundation Degree in Construction Management : Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Construction Management : Site The RoundHouse
HNC Diploma in Building Services Engineering: Site Distance Learning
HNC Diploma in Building Services Engineering: Site Distance Learning
HNC Diploma in Civil Engineering: Site Distance Learning
HNC Diploma in Civil Engineering: Site Distance Learning
HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment: Site Distance Learning
HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment: Site Distance Learning
HND in Construction and the Built Environment: Site Distance Learning
HND in Construction and the Built Environment: Site Distance Learning
Engineering
BEng (Hons) Engineering (Top Up): Site The RoundHouse
BEng (Hons) Engineering (Top Up): Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Integrated Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Integrated Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HNC in Electrical Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HNC in Electrical Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HNC in Manufacturing Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HNC in Manufacturing Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HNC in Mechanical Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HNC in Mechanical Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HND in Manufacturing Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HND in Manufacturing Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HND in Mechanical Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
HND in Mechanical Engineering: Site The RoundHouse
Equine
Equine Science, Management and Training (BSc) Top Up: Site Broomfield Hall
Equine Studies Top Up degree (BSc): Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Equine Science, Management and Training (FdSc): Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Equine Studies (FdSc): Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Horse Management (FdSc) (Part Time): Site Broomfield Hall
Horticulture
HNC Diploma in Horticulture (Full-time: 15 hours per week): Site Broomfield Hall
HNC Diploma in Horticulture (Full-time: 15 hours per week): Site Broomfield Hall
HNC Diploma in Horticulture (Part-time: 8 hours per week): Site Broomfield Hall
HNC Diploma in Horticulture (Part-time: 8 hours per week): Site Broomfield Hall
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Foundation Degree in Computing (FdSc): Site Joseph Wright Centre
Foundation Degree in Computing (FdSc): Site Joseph Wright Centre
Media/Games Development
HNC in Computer Games Design: Site Joseph Wright Centre
HNC in Computer Games Design: Site Joseph Wright Centre
Public Services
BA (Hons) Degree in Security and Offender Management (Top Up): Site The RoundHouse
BA (Hons) Degree in Security and Offender Management (Top Up): Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Criminal Justice (Security and Offender Management) (FdSc): Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree in Criminal Justice (Security and Offender Management) (FdSc): Site The RoundHouse
Retail
HNC in Fashion and Textiles (Retail Focus) : Site Joseph Wright Centre
HNC in Fashion and Textiles (Retail Focus) : Site Joseph Wright Centre
Sport
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching (FdA): Site Broomfield Hall
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching (FdA): Site Broomfield Hall
Teacher Training
Certificate in Education (CERT ED) Post 14 Education and Training: Site The RoundHouse
Certificate in Education (CERT ED) Post 14 Education and Training: Site The RoundHouse
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Post-14 Education) : Site The RoundHouse
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Post-14 Education) : Site The RoundHouse
Teacher Training for Employers
FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY - CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (LEVEL 5): Site The RoundHouse
FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY - CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (LEVEL 5): Site The RoundHouse
FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY - POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (LEVEL 7): Site The RoundHouse
FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY - POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (LEVEL 7): Site The RoundHouse
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HE Course Fees
Please see the PDF documents below for Higher Education fee information:
Tuition Fees Policy 18-19 Tuition Fees Supplement»
Disabled Students’ Allowance »
Disabled Students’ Allowance - Rate Information »
Student Loans Myth busting - The truth about fees, loans & grants for 2015 & 2016 starters »
Donna Hobson
Animal Care
The course is giving me the practical and theoretical skills I require to ultimately pursue a career as a veterinary nurse – something I’ve wanted to do since I was a young girl. I have children so studying at a site nearer home fits in better with childcare arrangements. I was also fortunate that this course was introduced just as I’d reached a stage in my life where I could start training for a career working with animals. I’m really enjoying my course. The lecturers know so much about their subject and there are a lot of hands-on aspects to the course – including handling exotic creatures such as tarantulas – as well as farm animals such as alpacas and goats.
As a mature student I’ve been able to bring some life skills to my learning. I’m among four older people on a course of 14.What I’ve learned so far is also useful at home. We have family pets, including an old rescue cat, and my knowledge of cat nutrition is benefiting her. I worked as a child minder for several years when the children were younger and took a BTEC in business studies when I left school, so I have experience in several different areas. Taking this course is the culmination of a lifelong ambition and my lecturers tell me I’m suited to a career as a veterinary nurse. To do this I will need to undergo further specialised training once I’ve completed my HND.
I like Broomfield Hall. The facilities are good and we have access to so many species of animal. I’d definitely recommend returning to college as a mature student. I’m fortunate to have the support of my husband and family but even if my situation was different I think I’d still have found a way to take this course. I have many years working life still ahead of me and life is too short not to spend it doing something you really enjoy.
Kelly Parmar
Study Support Coach
Hi All! A warm welcome from me, your Higher Education Study Support Coach. During this exciting time, where you will be starting a new chapter, I am here to help you with your Academic Study Development. I work collaboratively with students to identify and focus on individualised key areas for improvement. This takes place in our new HE Centre on a 1:1 tutorial basis or as a small group/class in your lecture time. Areas I help with are critical thinking, referencing, avoiding plagiarism and research skills.
Working closely with your lecturers enables me put on sessions that whole or small groups of students identify they need. I am also able to signpost you to a range of resources that are available to assist you. I can assist you in your individual needs and preferences and help you in putting together an action plan.
My background is Law/Criminal Justice. My hobbies include photography, particularly black and white candid photography! I am also involved in some research at the college developing student involvement of employability and study skills. Please do get in touch if you would like to hear more about how students can get involved in the ideas I am proposing to develop.
I look forward to welcoming you to Derby College and working with you, helping you with any challenging skill development areas!
5 Reasons to Study HE
- Over a working lifetime, you could earn around £100,000 more before tax.
- You will benefit from higher level jobs and greater promotion prospects.
- You will spend less as our fees are significantly lower than many universities.
- Our class sizes are smaller than most universities so you benefit from high quality teaching and support from your tutors
- You will have to access to the College Sport and Leisure facilities
A HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND (HEFCE) CATALYST FUND PROJECT
Addressing Barriers to Student Success
Derby College, has joined forces with Gateshead College and Northumbria University to launch the BRIDGE Project, a research programme that will investigate why there are low numbers of women, people from disadvantaged backgrounds, ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, mature and part-time students enrolling on construction-related degree courses.
Employability Statement
Employers tell us that they are looking for a number of characteristics in their employees and Derby College has incorporated this feedback into the design and delivery of Higher Education programmes to ensure that learners have the skills they need to make them work-ready.
Derby College is an approved partner of the University of Derby.
The University of Derby has been awarded a Gold rating by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in the UK’s first ever Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This puts the University in the top 20% of all providers in the UK for the quality of its teaching. 96.3% of University of Derby students are in work or further study within six months of completing their degree*.
The TEF has been introduced by the UK Government to encourage and raise the profile of teaching excellence in universities and colleges, and is intended to help students choose where to study by providing clear information about teaching provision and student outcomes
