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Alumni discount

Discounted study for University of Derby alumni

Have you thought about your next step after graduation? If you’re considering postgraduate study you could benefit from a 25% discount to continue your studies at the University of Derby. The discount applies whether you’re continuing in the same discipline or switching to a completely different subject or campus.

With over 40 postgraduate subject areas to choose from, you can be confident that you’ll find a course to develop your skills and serve your ambitions in a subject you’re passionate about.

So whichever way you look at it, if you’re considering postgraduate study, the University of Derby should be top of your list. You'll continue to receive the high-quality teaching you've been used to, and at a significant cost saving. 

Read our terms and conditions

Academic Year 2026/27

You may be eligible for a 25% Alumni Discount if you meet the following criteria:

  • You start a Masters programme within 2026/27 (exclusions apply)
  • You graduated with a full bachelor’s degree from the University of Derby*

If you are also eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, you will only receive the discount with the highest value, and not both.

This discount is for all Tuition Fee Statuses, including Home, European Union and Overseas.

*This includes graduating from a degree at one of our Collaborative Partners if you receive a degree awarded by the University of Derby. 

You may be eligible for the 10% PGR Alumni Discount if you meet the following criteria:

  • You start a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate within the academic year 2026/27.
  • You graduated from the University of Derby with any degree at Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught Level.

This discount is for all Tuition Fee Statuses, including Home, European Union and Overseas.

This includes graduating from a degree at one of our Collaborative Partners if you receive a degree awarded by the University of Derby.

Important information about the Alumni Discount

The Alumni Discount is applied after your enrolment has been confirmed and your eligibility has been verified. The discount is usually applied to your account within 7 working days of enrolment confirmation. However, please allow up to one month for the discount to be reflected on your student account. Once applied, the discount will be allocated against your tuition fees and reflected in your next scheduled payment.

Frequently asked questions

Which courses are exempt from the discount?

The following courses and study modes are exempt from the discount:

When will my Alumni Discount be applied?

The Alumni Discount is applied after your enrolment has been confirmed and your eligibility has been verified. This is usually within 7 working days of confirmation of enrolment.

While most discounts are applied within these timescales, please allow up to one month for the discount to be reflected on your student account.

Once the discount has been applied, you will be able to see it on your account, and it will be deducted from the outstanding balance of your tuition fees. This will normally be reflected in your next due payment.

How do I apply?

The Alumni Discount is applied after your enrolment has been confirmed and your eligibility has been verified. If the discount has not been applied within one month of enrolment confirmation, please contact the Student Records and Awards Team by email: studentrecordsandawards@derby.ac.uk.

Will this change my payment plan?

The Alumni Discount will adjust the overall fee payable to the University. Once applied, the Alumni Discount will be deducted from your tuition fee balance and will normally be reflected in your next scheduled payment.

Therefore, you may notice that the payments due towards the end of the year will be the same as those without the Alumni Discount, but the overall fee paid will be lower.

Will I get the discount for every year on the course?

If you continue on the same course, you will receive the alumni discount you were eligible for at the start of the course, for every year of study on that course. If your course changes or you begin a new course, you may no longer be eligible for the Alumni Discount.

The Alumni Discount is applied after enrolment has been confirmed each academic year and eligibility has been verified. For returning students, this is typically completed within 7 working days of enrolment confirmation, although you should allow up to one month for the discount to be reflected on your account.

If after one month, you do not believe the Alumni Discount is applied to your account, please contact the Student Records and Awards Team by email: studentrecordsandawards@derby.ac.uk.

I am applying for a MRes (Master of Research), which level of discount will I be eligible for?

Our MRes programmes are eligible for the Postgraduate Taught discount levels, of 25%, 10% or £500, depending on when you start your course, when you graduated and your residency.

How can I find out what my Tuition Fee status is?

During the application process your Tuition Fee Status (also known as your residency) will be assessed. When you are issued an offer letter from the University, your offer letter will include your Tuition Fee status. This will also be confirmed to you during the enrolment process.

I graduated from a University of Derby collaborative partner with a University of Derby degree, am I eligible for the Alumni Discount?

Yes, graduating from a University of Derby Collaborative Partner with a University of Derby degree does make you a University of Derby Alumni, meeting the graduation eligibility requirement. Eligibility for the discount is still subject to meeting all other eligibility requirements.

Can I receive both the University of Derby Staff Sponsorship and the Alumni Discount?

No, if you are awarded the University of Derby Staff Sponsorship to support your studies at the University, you cannot also receive the Alumni Discount.