Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Derby. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 16 | $23,567 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 15 | $23,567 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 12 | $23,567 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 11 | $23,567 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 9 | $23,567 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $23,567 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 5 | $23,567 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 5 | $23,567 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $23,567 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $23,567 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | $23,567 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $23,567 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $23,567 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $23,567 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $23,567 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $23,567 | See → |
Costs and entry
70 courses mention scholarships. 5 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Derby
The job market for the University of Derby's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Derby cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $23,567 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $23,567, business & management $23,567.
How is the University of Derby ranked?
In the UK it is #79 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #58 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Hospitality & Leisure Management (#38) and Education (#201–250).
What IELTS score does the University of Derby need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (37 of the 83 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Derby offer?
95 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are business & management (16), public health & allied health (15) and education & teaching (12).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Derby's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.