Our students and graduates

Our students and graduates share their stories about their experience and opportunities they had whilst studying within the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, and where their degree has taken them after graduation.

Derby Business School

Lewis Dunne
Lewis Dunne works for the The Prince’s Trust during his Marketing degree.

Lewis has passion for marketing and is aiming to set up his own marketing consultancy. He’s already part of the way there - with the help of The Prince’s Trust.

Fraser Williamson
Business Management graduate launches his dream career at the FA.

Graduate Fraser explains how choosing Business Management at Derby has enabled him to accelerate his career

Danielle Keeling at Chartered Management Institute awards
Business Management graduate awarded CMI Ambassador of the Year.

Graduate Danielle joins the CMI board and wins prestigious award

Arvin Johal
Perfectly balanced

University has been a personal journey for Arvin Johal. He is taking every opportunity that comes his way to help, support and assist others in any way he can. And he balances this with achieving firs...

Business Management student, Natalia Jarczynska holding a #nextgenleaders sign
How Natalia’s putting business theory into practice

Natalia Jarczynska’s extensive work experience has allowed her to put the skills she is learning on her Business Management degree into practice. Alongside her studies, she’s been able to work with co...

Economics for Business student Jake Gonella.
Award winner Jake's stock is high

High-flying Economics for Business student Jake has opened up exciting new markets for himself after winning a prestigious award alongside his degree by showcasing his exceptional trading skills.

Jonathan Storer
Jonathan excels on Rolls-Royce placement during his Business Management degree.

Jonathan Storer spent 14 months with the Derby aero-engine maker during his Business Management degree.

Students in Kedleston Road atrium
Blaise Umbagodo considers a careers in space after winning competition.

A future career in space may now be on the cards for three Business Management students

Barbora Horackova headshot
Taking the leap

Sometimes you’ve got to take that leap. Barbora Horackova took one to come from the Czech Republic to Derby to study digital marketing. It was her dream to study in the UK and she found the courage an...

Bowen Shang
Bowen Shang changes her career direction with an MSc Marketing Management.

Finding your passion for a subject is not always a straightforward journey. Read Bowen's story.

Accounting and Finance student, Michael.
How we helped Michael achieve his career goals

Our Accounting and Finance degree gave Michael Hackley all the knowledge and skills he needed for his career - that meant he could hit the ground running when he joined leading accounting firm PwC.

Events Management student, Samantha.
Samantha's excelling in her first graduate role

Real-world experience, an active mentorship and host of opportunities have helped Samantha O'Neill secure her first graduate role

Chiara Giuliano at her graduation in her cap and gown
How Chiara's masters launched her international events career

An Event Management masters at Derby gave Chiara Giuliano a range of transferable skills which helped her gain roles with global brands, including technology giant Google.

Students at networking event

Student Matthew wins Rising Star award

Derby Business School student, Matthew, has won the Apprentice of the Year award. Recognised for contributing towards the organisation he worked at and making a real difference to the workplace, whilst soaking up as much experience and skill enhancement as possible.

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School of Law and Social Sciences

Jennie's Law degree has allowed her to fight for welfare rights

Working as an advocate for some of the most vulnerable people in society, Jennie gained valuable experience on the Welfare Rights Representation Scheme

Ikra Yasin - LLB (Hons) graduate
Law degree helped Ikra become one of the youngest elected councillors

Using the advocacy and communication skills she learnt on her law degree, Ikra become the youngest elected councillor in East Anglia at 22 years old.

Nicola taking part in BPP virtual final
Mooting took first year law student to the Advocate of the Year finals

In her first year at Derby Law School, Nicola reached the final of the prestigious BPP Advocate of the Year competition

Image of Grace Jolly outside Radford Lane Police Station
Grace's fast track journey to detective

A year after graduating on our BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations, Grace is starting as a trainee detective with Nottinghamshire Police

Criminology graduate Ellen Collum
Criminology graduate lands dream job in financial crime

Criminology graduate Ellen details how studying at Derby has helped her land a job working for Santander in their financial investigation team

Harry Gardiner
Considering a career in the police force?

After a chance encounter with a retired inspector in his mum’s pub, Harry Gardiner was inspired to seek out a career in policing.