Online learning

From short courses to postgraduate degrees

We are a leader in online education and have been for almost two decades. Here, at the University of Derby Online Learning, we have over 100 part-time courses specially designed for online study. We can help you to achieve more and be more in your professional and personal life.

We offer everything from standalone modules which are available as short credit bearing courses, and non-credit bearing courses for CPD (continuing professional development) to apprenticeships and full undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

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Course search

Search for the online course that's right for you - from single modules and short courses for CPD, to full undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

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Browse our subject areas

View the full range of subject areas that you can study online - from Accountancy to Psychology. 

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Live webinars

See our list of upcoming webinars. Some give you an overview of online learning while others delve deeper into a specific course.

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Why study online?

Find out about the benefits of studying online and what you can expect.

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Explore our online short courses and CPD

We offer a growing range of short courses to further your professional development, including CPD-accredited courses and free massive open online courses (MOOCs) to credit bearing module courses.

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When to apply

See our application deadlines and find out how to apply.

Useful information

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Fees and funding

Find out how much online courses cost and what help there is to pay for them.

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About us

Find out more about the University of Derby Online Learning, who we are, what we do and our track record.

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FAQs

See answers to the questions we get asked the most.

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Support services

We know how important it is to get good support while you're studying. Find out how we will help you.

Expertly designed for professionals

Our programmes are created and taught by experts from a top 30 UK university, awarded a TEF gold-standard for its teaching. The content is engaging and interactive, and meets high academic and professional standards.

We help both individuals and employers and are proud to be inclusive and diverse. As long as you have the ambition, desire and potential to succeed, you will be welcome here.

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Quality standards

Our online courses have to meet the same strict academic standards as all UK university courses. They are just as high quality and are worth the same.

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Online learning for businesses

Online learning can be a very flexible and affordable way to develop your workforce – whether you create your own programmes or enrol employees on ours. Let our Business Development Team advise you.

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Attend a graduation ceremony

If you would like to attend a graduation ceremony at the end of your course, you can do! It will be held in England and it's a truly special day - a chance to celebrate your achievement.

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