Business Statistics degrees in East Midlands

As a first-year Civil Engineering student at the University of Derby, my experience so far has been really positive overall. The course itself is well structured and gives a good introduction to the fundamentals of civil engineering. In first year, we’ve covered core topics like maths, structural principles, materials, and design, which has helped build a solid foundation. The lecturers are knowledgeable and generally approachable – most are happy to answer questions and offer support outside of lectures, which makes a big difference when you’re adjusting to university-level study. The practical elements are a highlight. The labs and software sessions help bring theory to life, and it feels relevant to real-world engineering. There’s a good focus on employability too, with lecturers often linking content back to industry practice. The campus has good facilities, and the engineering resources are modern and well-equipped. However, at times communication around timetables or assignment details can feel a bit last minute, and some modules move quite quickly, especially if you’re still getting used to the workload. Overall, I’d give it four stars because it’s been a strong start to my degree. It’s challenging but manageable, supportive, and gives you a clear idea of what to expect from a career in civil engineering. I’m looking forward to progressing into second year with a stronger technical base and more hands-on experience.

Good sporting Uni/College campus. With plenty of opportunities as a college undergrad to partake in university activities. However building in the college is outdated, thankfully a new building should be in place by September 2025

The campus is very green and is just a beautiful place to study and work. There is a really good balance between socialising and work, I’m able to balance playing sport and meeting up with friends with my studies, not having to compromise on much. The lecturers are very helpful and they generally explain things well, although the pastoral and careers support through our tutors could be improved. Generally I am very glad I chose to study here in Nottingham, and would recommend it to anyone looking to achieve highly in both their career and at the same time be able to have a thriving social life and overall good work life balance.