Choose an economics degree with a difference. We specialise in applied economics, setting you apart from graduates of more traditional courses. You’ll gain a solid grounding in economic theory but use that theory to address real-world business challenges.

Ranked by the Guardian as a top 10 university for hospitality, we equip you for careers at the industry’s highest levels. You’ll benefit from real-world projects, field trips and one-to-one mentoring.

If you dream of working in a football club or at events like Wimbledon and the Olympics, this degree is for you. At every stage, you’re guaranteed a placement in a professional sport organisation.

Join the next generation of talented journalists, producing powerful stories for the digital news era. You’ll gain substantial practical experience in our TV and radio studios and on work placement.

Highly creative people with original ideas are needed in the endlessly changing animation world. On this course, you’ll produce distinctive work and gain professional awareness for career success.

Develop practical, professional and intellectual skills to prepare for a future in fields like family liaison, inclusion support, teaching assistants, mentoring, adult education, and careers services.

Build skills in marketing communications, PR and advertising. Keep up to date with latest multi-media techniques. Learn how a strong, consistent brand image is developed – and the impact it has on business profitability. Marketing at Derby is ranked Top 10 in the Guardian University Guide 2020.

Marketing at Derby is ranked Top 10 in the Guardian University Guide 2020. We equip you with the skills, confidence and creativity to shape an organisation’s marketing strategy and help it develop a customer-led approach to business opportunities. You’ll learn how to combine all elements of the marketing mix and you’ll gain the skills and positive attitude needed to manage in house teams or outsourced agencies to achieve business goals.

Develop both the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to become an effective police officer, whilst also becoming a Special Constable as part of the course. You’ll gain a thorough grasp of criminal justice systems and the powers used by the police, giving you a real head start in your career.