Derby College
Derby College is one of the largest and most successful Further Education Colleges in the UK. It was created in March 2002 following the three-way merger of Derby Tertiary College Wilmorton, Broomfield College and Mackworth College Derby. Since then it has grown to become a trusted education provider with an enviable reputation for innovation, quality and inclusion.
One of the College's key strengths is its extensive choice of subjects and qualifications which makes for a buzzing campus atmosphere. We have more than 4,500 full-time students and more than 15,700 part-time students, who are studying at a variety of levels and cater for all needs and aspirations.
Our portfolio covers everything from GCSEs to degrees, vocational courses to adult education, apprenticeships to bespoke solutions for business. Flexible study options mean that learners can study at a pace that suits their lifestyle and commitments. Clear progression routes ensure all our students gain a real sense of purpose and direction as they work towards their goals.
The College spans four main sites in and around Derby, with easy access to this progressive city's many attractions as well as the beautiful Peak District. Each campus has a distinctive character and function but each boasts high-calibre learning facilities and excellent student support. The Joseph Wright Centre is an exciting contemporary base for academic studies, the Prince Charles Avenue site offers outstanding sports facilities; Broomfield Hall provides specialist land-based studies within the superb setting of a working farm estate; Masons Place in Chaddesden is a dedicated industry-standard training facility for a variety of trades. And, the iconic Roundhouse campus opened in September 2009 offering a varied range of programmes and brand new purpose built facilities for Hair and Beauty and Catering.
Our dedicated team of expert staff delivers first-class teaching and support to help our learners make the grade. Don't take our word for it - our latest exam results are excellent and our most recent Ofsted inspection rated all the College's provision as either good or outstanding, with the percentage of students achieving their qualifications ranked well above the national average.
For learners wanting to progress to the next level, we offer an expanding range of higher education courses including foundation degrees, higher national diplomas, higher national certificates and access courses. Forward-thinking partnerships with major universities mean that our learners can advance via streamlined routes to take their ambitions even higher.
Derby College is right at the forefront of vocational training. Its productive relationships with local and national employers pave the way for rewarding placement and career opportunities. And the outstanding range of services it offers to employers through its commercial arm, Corporate College, ensures that it is playing a pivotal role in developing a highly-skilled workforce that meets the needs of the economy.