Meet our alumni

Our alumni go on to do great things from designing the iconic poppies display at the Tower of London to appearing on Dragons' Den, from setting their own entrepreneurial path or joining prestigious global companies. 

We love hearing of our alumni's career success which we share with our current (and prospective) students to inspire them. So let us know how you’ve progressed in your professional life since leaving University and inspire the next generation of Derby alumni.

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Business, Economic and Social Policy

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Baasit Siddiqui, BA (Hons) in Business and Information Systems, Class of 2004

Baasit Siddiqui gives insight into his career so far, balancing TV stardom with business, and his plans for the future.

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Sarah Short, Psychology

As the idea of a new career grew, Sarah wanted to learn more about Psychology. Sarah did her research before choosing our online Psychology University Certificate.

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Rebecca Winstanley, Geology

When Rebecca stepped on to the volcano and gave her inspiration for her career path.