University of Derby

For creative courses like Art, Design or Fashion at the University of Derby, it is important to submit a portfolio that showcases your technical skills and creative thinking. Indian students need typically 70% and the given requirements should be met - 

• Prepare a digital portfolio (10 to 20 pieces)
• Focusing on original work and sketchbooks
• Interview preparation 
• Originality in projects 

Ideally, for the University of Derby admissions, Indian students should upload the semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets. 

It helps students show a detailed and individual semester performance. In case, you have already finished your degree, the consolidated marksheet is accepted by year wise is preferred more. 

Yes, the University of Derby accepts the 3-year UG degree for most of the PG programs which are awarded by a recognised university in India.

Generally,  applicants are required to score at least 50% to 60%, depending on the specific programme and the subject competitiveness. Other than this, given below are the requirements, take a look - 

• Some courses may accept 50% in 12th if the person has work experience
• English language requirements (IELTS or TOEFL)

Yes, applying early for the University of Derby admissions is highly beneficial and very much recommended for Indian students. If you apply early, the given advantages are there - 

• Better chances of securing a spot 
• Allows more time for visa processing 
• Allows you to apply for the University of Derby scholarships and discounts

The September intake at the University of Derby offers the largest range of courses for Indian students. 

This intake serves as the main intake when Derby University courses at the UG, PG and research levels are available. Other than this, there are other intakes which are given below - 

• January Intake (Secondary Intake): Offers many UG and PG courses and is beneficial for those who miss the primary intake. 
• May/Spring Intake: Very limited intake and restricted to only ot the research programs.

Yes after pursuing an MBA from Derby students can have the opportunity to work for companies like PwC or Toyota. Moreover the University of Derby has been ranked in top 10 for graduate prospects on track for Business and Management studies by Complete University Guide.

It has also been ranked 2nd for Business studies and in top 25 for teaching quality - Business, Management and Marketing by The Times and Sunday Times.

The Derby University placements for MBA are excellent as the employment rate is 96% within six months and students secure employment with companies like PwC, Unilever, HSBC, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Bloc Digital, and Pentland Brands.

The ex students of the University of Derby were studying the following subjects before securing top placements-

• Business Administration and Management
• Hospitality Administration/Management
• International/Global studies
• Business/Commerce
• Psychology

As per the data retrieved from the University of Derby's official LinkedIn the alumni of the university get employed in the following top Universtiy of Derby industries mentioned below-

• Operations
• Business Development
• Education
• Health care Services
• Sales

As per the University of Derby's LinkedIn the graduates are hired by the following top University of Derby employers-

• University of Derby
• Rolls-Royce
• NHS
• Derbyshire County Council
• University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust