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4.04.13.61409 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThere is loads of access to various study spaces which helps with independent study. There is a bus which goes up to the main campus however this only runs every 30 minutes during the day. There is access to student support but once you have had initial contact there is very little ongoing support for general students
I love the study facilities in the library. There are many different areas depending on what environment you want. For example, study pods if you want to do quiet independent work. I think the toilet facilities could be slightly improved.
Great school
I had a fantastic experience at the University of Derby, everyone is very warm and welcoming and the lecturer's are very supportive.
The teaching is very good and you can ask the lectures for help , if you are confused about the work. There is loads of facilities aswell as places to eat or get drink from.
18-24 years
the library is a really good place to socialise and conduct group work
Equipment and spaces are modern, campuses have a fresh feel and facilities are great!
18-24 years
Buses to uni coming late
The facilities are amazing!! Especially for my course and had the best equipment and labs out of any other uni I went to for an open day!
It’s a lovely environment with plenty of support.
University of Derby has different campuses with each containing their own special features including, a full court room, Aquarium, dance studios, sports centre, recording studios and more. I’ve found that each of my lecturers since my first year has genuinely wanted us to have an extensive knowledge in their field bringing in guests lectures, practical sessions and trips. The student life is good - as well as being close to other cities with easy transport to get to them. Overall, I really enjoy studying at the university of Derby and also living near the city centre.
25-34 years
First gen student
The University comes with a huge range of extra-curricular activities within the union, whether that be sports, societies or student-led services. There's so much to get in involved with! All of the campuses are close together so there's little travel between them, and everything is well structured.
There is a really supportive community and it always feels welcoming. The student support staff are generally free and available to help in anyway they can and there are many different employment opportunities within the uni. It has made the uni experience so much more rewarding
Lots of study space and nice environment to work in. Could improve with buses as can be difficult to get to maim campus with the buses always being full.
I think it could be improved with more wellbeing support in the student accommodation. This would really help out with ensuring that students are happy in their “home away from home”
The uni is fantastic, but the bathrooms could be improved.
The facilities combined with the student support make for a great learning environment. Due to the small nature of the uni, some classes can be joined together for certain modules which means some content is not relevant to everyone on all modules.
The best aspect has been the feel of the campus. It is so nice and well thought out. There are inspirational quotes on the walls to inspire you as well as art displays, especially at Markeaton Street campus. There are also lots of food outlets and shops, which makes it easy to grab a bite to eat if you are hungry. There is also a bookshop on campus, where you can buy lots of interesting new releases, as well as old classics. The university offered us a free £100 Blackwell's book token to spend at the on-site Blackwell's bookshop.
35-44 years
I have enjoyed every minute of university and I am in my final year now. My course is interesting and challenging, with the most supportive academic team. The resources available to students are exceptional and the facilities on campus are great.
4.3
The careers support is incredible and the overall feel of safety is amazing whilst on campus!
I am currently on a marketing placement that my PAT tutor mentioned, and its amazing!
was amazing when i stayed here in my first year, and then there was an issue with the cladding so they shut it down. now i live in private accommodation.