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Why study part time?

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So many reasons to choose a part time course at Derby

Balance your study with your personal life

The greatest advantage of part time study is being able to combine your studies with your work or family commitments. Part time study offers a flexibility to those looking to balance the two sides of their life, and the financial benefits of being able to continue working and pay for your studies as you progress.

There are many reasons to consider a part time course with University of Derby:

  • you can combine your studies with work or family commitments
  • you can continue working to help finance your degree
  • your existing career can be enhanced through your studies
  • if you want to purse a career change or increase your job prospects
  • if full time study is unavailable to you for any reason
  • you can do professional qualifications while you're working towards some of our degrees
  • you can tailor your degree to match your career aspirations by choosing from a wide range of modules
  • wherever possible, our courses are accredited or endorsed by professional bodies to make sure you develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for
  • you'll have lots of opportunities to build up the skills employers want while you're here - just look out for the Skill Builder icon on activities and jobs.

Hear what our students have to say

Allison Toner, MSc Criminal Investigation, tells us of the advantages to studying this particular course at Derby and what the course has to offer.


Allison Toner Postgraduate student Allison Toner, MSc Criminal Investigation, tells us of the advantages to studying this particular course at Derby and what the course has to offer.