Types of undergraduate course
We offer a range of undergraduate courses
These include:
HNCs and HNDs
These are usually directly related to the world of work, and offer excellent professional training.
They're shorter than bachelors degrees, but you'll usually have the chance to stay on at Derby to top your qualification up to a full degree.
Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees are valued by employers and can help you to further your career, as you'll develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.
They are equivalent to the first two years of a bachelors degree, but you'll usually have the chance to stay on at Derby to top your qualification up to a full degree.
Year Zero
If you're not quite ready to start a bachelors degree in an art or design or technology subject, you can take Year Zero for one year first.
After you've completed this one year course, you'll be ready to move on to the first year of your specialist degree.
Technology Foundation Programme
If you haven't got the right subject qualifications to get straight on to bachelors degrees in these areas:
- engineering
- media production
- music and media technologies
- music technology
You can take the Technology Foundation Programme for a year first to develop your knowledge and skills.
Bachelors degrees
These are qualifications such as BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), BEng, and LLB plus all joint honours courses.
If you study full time, they usually take three or four years, depending on whether you spend a year on a work placement.
And, depending on the course you choose, you could achieve a professional qualification or exemption from professional exams.
Top up degrees
If you already have a HND or foundation degree, you can take a top up degree, which usually takes one year full time, to gain a bachelors degree.
