Progression Scheme

» What are the benefits?

For schools and colleges

You'll receive

• regular contact with our staff
• references from us if you're working towards awards, trust status, or specialist status
• discounted hire charges for rooms on our campuses
• a University plaque.

For groups of students

They'll receive

• invitations to our open days, taster days, summer schools, experience days, challenge days and university awareness days
• presentations and workshops delivered in your school or college.

For individual students

They'll receive

• a guaranteed place or interview if students meet the minimum entry criteria for their chosen course and apply by the January deadline date*
• regular contact with our friendly and approachable staff
• advice and guidance for your students and their families before starting university
• use of our online buddy scheme
• training for students who would like to work as part time student ambassadors.

Download our activity brochure to see what activities we can offer you in school or college or here at the university.

* Minimum entry criteria includes everything in an application, including a strong personal statement and a good reference.

» What are the requirements?

For schools and colleges

If you join the Scheme we would usually expect you to:

• invite us to your higher education careers fairs
• promote our Progression Scheme within your school or college
• display our promotional material
• actively promote our events to your students
• include a link to us on your website
• provide teacher cover in classes when we deliver activities to your students.

For individual students

Final year students applying to us through our progression scheme should:

• be on course to meet our minimum entry criteria for their chosen course
• achieve an acceptable level in English and/or Maths
• have a commitment to us
• have a good record of attendance and punctuality.

» Can our school or college join the Scheme?

There are a number of criteria that we use to assess whether your school or college is suitable to join our Progression Scheme.

These include:

• the number of students who apply and enrol at Derby
• student attainment at your school or college
• appropriate national statistics.

We're currently working with the maximum number of schools and colleges that the Scheme will allow. However, we assess each school and college individually and review the schools and colleges we work with every three years.

If you'd like more information about the scheme please contact Krisha Bainham.