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Graduate successes

Every year our graduates go on to pursue their chosen careers using their qualification from Derby. Take a look at what they're doing now, to inspire you and your future career.

The graduate success story highlights below will each take you through to a section with more stories from the relevant faculty.

If you'd like to be featured as a graduate success story, simply email us and tell us what you're doing now.

Art, Design and Technology graduates

Sam Johnson, ADT graduate

Sam Johnson landed his dream job as a Junior Designer working for global brand LEGO, based at the company’s headquarters in Denmark, after graduating from the BA (Hons) Product Design degree course.

Business, Computing and Law graduates

Pete Allen, BCL graduate

Pete Allen studied HND Computer Studies and is one half of the broadcasting duo Dino & Pete. They host the breakfast show, broadcasting to 300,000 listeners, on the Capital FM radio network across the East Midlands.

Education, Health and Science graduates

Sara Parkin, EHS graduate

Sara Parkin graduated from Derby with a BSc (Hons) Geography degree, and has recently won a national competition for her work in helping the homeless.

University of Derby Buxton

Phil Holman, Buxton graduate

Phil Holman graduated from University of Derby Buxton with a BA (Hons) Outdoor Activities Management degree in 2009, and is now Head of Paddlesports for Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre at the Isle of Dogs, London.

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