Parents and guardians

  • It’s a great opportunity to study a subject that they enjoy and are good at in more detail.
  • During the course, your son or daughter will develop many of the skills employers are looking for, such as writing, communication and IT skills.
  • Graduates generally earn more than people who didn’t go to university – the average starting salary is around £25,000.*
  • Graduates have a wider range of job opportunities and a more rewarding career.
  • At university your son or daughter will grow up and become more independent, while learning about themselves and other people; making lots of friends, developing new interests and deciding what to do in the future.

* According to the Associate of Graduate Recruiters 2011

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BA (Hons) International Business Management student Sandra Baumgartena talks about the Derby difference when it comes to studying for her degree.