Student Surveys

At the University of Derby, we place great importance on your views and feedback. Each year, we carry out a range of student surveys to understand more about your experiences whilst studying with us. These national and internal student surveys give you a powerful voice, essential in shaping your academic experience. The surveys:

We have already listened and made changes across our sites, and to our courses. Find out more about the impact student feedback has already had at the University.

This is your opportunity to share your views and have your voice heard – get involved and make a difference.

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National Student Survey (NSS)

The NSS runs annually from February and April. Most final-year students will be eligible to take part. Ipsos, an independent research agency, conduct the survey. Ipsos will contact you to complete the survey.

Explore how to complete the National Student Survey (NSS)Explore how to complete the National Student Survey (NSS)
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Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)

PTES runs annually from February and April. It's aimed at students studying on Postgraduate Taught programmes (e.g. PGCert/PGDip/Masters). PTES is an external survey run by Advance HE. Eligible students will receive a unique link to complete the survey through their Unimail account.

Explore how to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)Explore how to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
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Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)

Runs annually from February and April. It's aimed at students studying on Postgraduate Research programmes. PRES is an external survey run by Advance HE. Eligible students will receive a unique link to complete the survey through their Unimail account.

Explore how to complete the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)Explore how to complete the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)
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Module Evaluation Questionnaire, Programme Questionnaire and the Settling in Survey

These internal surveys run throughout the academic year. Module Evaluation Questionnaire's (MEQ) are completed before the end of a module. Programme Questionnaire (PQ) runs annually near the end of the year. The Settling in Survey runs during October and February for new students.

Explore how to complete our internal surveysExplore how to complete our internal surveys

Interested in sharing your voice?

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Check Survey Eligibility

Find out if you are eligible to complete a student survey.

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Join our Student Panel

If you are interested in taking part in more student voice activities, such as focus groups, surveys, and debates in exchange for vouchers, sign up for our Student Panel.

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Share your thoughts via email

You can also share feedback about your experience by contacting students@derby.ac.uk and completing surveys about your academic experience eg module evaluation questionnaires (MEQs).