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Our vision

“To excel in meeting the needs of our learners, employers and stakeholders, and inproviding an outstanding educational experience that is relevant to an increasingly dynamicand global economy.”

4–5 Why Derby?

6–9 What we teach

10–13 Learning beyond the classroom

14–17 Student stories

18–21 Our facilities

22–23 Make the most of your time here

24–33 Our expertise

34–37 Research highlights

38–39 Derby: a city of diversity and opportunity

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“On all our courses, we include a vital element of work related learning – projects or placements in real work settings. These opportunities help students understand how their learning can be applied – experiences that are so valuable to their personal and professional development. “Broadening your perspective is also an excellent wayof learning, which is why we offer students the chance to study abroad on most of our undergraduate courses.”

What our students leave with

“Of course the mark of a good education is the skills and qualities that people leave with. In our College, we help students develop the following attributes:

• Digital literacy and numeracy: We introduce students to the latest equipment and software in their chosen subject and ensure that they leave as confident users of technology.

• Data analysis and critical thinking: Our students develop the skills to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. Our graduates are able to critically evaluate current issues in society in a regional, national and global context. They are ready for employment with the ability to work independently and to manage their own time.

• Global citizenship: As well as the opportunity for study or work overseas, our courses also include international and cross-cultural perspectives throughout their curriculums.

• Leadership: All students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills. Our graduates are motivated, resourceful leaders with the capacity to approach tasks creatively and competently. They are socially responsible and well informed.

“We believe that these are important tools that will help graduates craft a successful future and enable them to make a positive contribution to society – much like the students and graduates featured in this brochure have done.”

Professor Malcolm Todd, Dean of College

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“Our College is a thriving community of staff and students who are encouraged to be ambitious, positive, outspoken, and academically curious; whether they are studying, teaching or researching. We offer an exciting mix of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including law, criminology, sociology, English, history and journalism.”

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Why Derby?

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top 12top 5 top 10

We’re a top 12 Englishuniversity for employability.

96.9% of our graduatesprogress to further study or employmentwithin six months ofleaving.

(Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2015)

midlandslaw school(Guardian League Table 2016)

Creative Writing students get the chance to have their work published, thanks to our partnership with leading overseas publishing houseROMAN Books.

Our History degree has consistently been rankedin the top 10 in the UK forstudent satisfactionsince 2010.

(National Student Survey)

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rare accessto the UNWe are one of only three UK universities offering an all-access trip to the UN in Geneva for undergraduate International Relations students.

key lawyerskillsOur LLB is the only law degree in the UK that trains people in all of the key lawyer skills – drafting, advocacy, interviewingand negotiation.

We’re the only UK university to housea centre specialising in internationalpolicing: the International Policingand Justice Institute.

Brand new, purpose-built home for our law, policing and criminology students.

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One Friar Gate Square

You can study abroad for a semester or a year, in countries such as France, Italy, the Czech Republicor America.

study abroadover 85%

We have a greater staff/student ratiothan many other UK universities.Over 85% of classes have fewerthan 30 students, so we can spend more time supporting you.

Derby Law School is one of the leading centres for the study and teaching of law and justice in the UK. It offers a range of courses that inspire, stretch and challenge, including qualifying undergraduate law degrees (LLBs), broader joint honours degrees – such as BA (Hons) Law and Business – and the postgraduate LLM and LPC, as well as research-focused programmes up to PhD level.

Alternatively, our criminology and policing courses allow you to build a solid understanding of the criminal justice and enforcement systems. You will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as criminal investigation, criminal psychology, cybercrime, and policing.

Why study at Derby?

• Develop your ‘real world’ professional skills by taking part in mock trials, liaising with real clients, assisting the police in public order exercises, and visiting reintegration programmes here and abroad.

• Learn from tutors with practical experience, including former barristers, solicitors, senior police officers and probation officers, as well as current judges and coroners.

• Benefit from our international reputation for police education solutions, research and innovation. Our International Policing and Justice Institute is working with police forces in the UK, US, Malaysia and the Middle East.

A graduate story: Emily Ferry

Emily graduated from our criminology degree with First Class Honours in 2013. She is now employed by the Derby Probation Trust and works on a programme called REACH, which helps people to overcome barriers following offending and to give them the tools to progress to employment.

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“[My Criminology course] provided plenty of opportunities to talk to practitioners, visit courts and prisons, and to participate in a mock murder inquiry looking at crime scene work. We looked at real cases, interviewed offenders, and carried out our own research projects. This opportunity was vital to our understanding of criminal behaviours and rehabilitation issues.”

Emily Ferry

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This is an exciting group of subjects which will broaden your perspectives and open up a range of career options. We offer undergraduate courses in sociology and international relations. Both single honours and joint honours options are available.

Why study at Derby?

• Learn about the impact of social issues such as inequality, immigration, radicalisation and religious differences, and learn how they can be addressed.

• Benefit from rare learning experiences, such as a full-access study visit to the United Nations in Geneva (see page 11), and the chance to undertake programmes normally reserved for diplomats and other professionals.

• Gain experience of grass roots, local, national and international issues through work-based learning and project-based work.

A graduate story: Joana Tudor

After graduating in 2013 from her Joint Honours degree in International Relations & Global Development with Media Writing, Romanian student Joana Tudor is now working as an international recruitment officer for the University of Derby.

She’s responsible for recruiting more students from Europe, which means travelling regularly to promote the University at fairs and conferences, and helping students with their applications. It’s a role that puts many of her talents to use, including her four languages – Spanish, Italian, Romanian and English – as well as the skills she learned on the course.

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“I really enjoy the job. It’s a great way to meet a lot of people and see new countries and cultures.

The international relations part of my course has helped me to develop an open mind and an understanding of what brings people together.The media writing side has given me an appreciation of public image, which is also important for my role.”

Joana Tudor

Humanities is a fascinating area of study, which at Derby, includes the following subjects: liberal arts, history, English, creative and professional writing and American studies. We offer single honours or joint honours undergraduate degrees as well as integrated masters degrees. You can also study humanities up to PhD level.

Why study at Derby?

Our teaching approach is based around three themes:

• Digital humanities – you will have access to extensive digital resources for research, data analysis, collaboration and networking.

• Public humanities – we bring your learning to life using public facing projects, such as the annual Public History Conference, which history students organise, promote and deliver.

• Creative industries humanities – thanks to our connections with museums, heritage organisations, theatres, publishing companies and others, you will gain experience of the creative industries, through study visits, career days and projects.

A graduate story: Daniel Carpenter andNixy West

Creative Writing graduates Dan Carpenter and Nixy West moved to Manchester and set up a live literature organisation, Bad Language. Since its inception, Bad Language has produced 50 regular live events in Manchester and won the Saboteur Award for Best Spoken Word Night 2015.

Dan and Nixy also write their own material and have been published in a number of places. In addition, Nixy is an assistant programme manager for an arts charity.

Both Dan and Nixy have now moved to London to develop their writing careers and are in the process of setting up a Bad Language London. Bad Language Manchester is still going strong, run by two of their colleagues.

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“The course taught me how to be critical of my own work and how much hard work it takes to be a writer. Through Derby University I was also given the opportunity to start volunteering for literature events, which was the beginning of the drive to start Bad Language.”

Nixy West

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We offer a range of single honours and joint honours undergraduate degrees in media, journalism and publishing. These courses recognise how the industry has transformed beyond recognition, driven by developments in technology and consumer behaviour. Content is now hugely important to brands as well as traditional media companies, so everyone is looking for graduates who know how to research and produce powerful stories.

Why study at Derby?

• Learn how to develop great content whatever the channel: you’ll study areas such as research,

storytelling, tone of voice, audience development and editing.

• Choose a range of work-based modules to expand your professional know-how, and draw upon our strong partnerships with charities, arts and media organisations, to find host organisations (see page 13 about the Childreach project.)

• Learn how the media industry works as well as how to understand audiences and sell ideas effectively.

A graduate story: Nikki Aaron

Media Studies graduate Nikki Aaron moved to China within weeks of her graduation ceremony. After freelancing for a couple of years, she launched a bilingual magazine, MetroStyle Bilingual, with some Chinese friends and former colleagues. She was then scouted by Xinhua, China’s state news agency, and is now a full-time news anchor. She also produces and presents her own travel/culture show on CNC World,a channel that is broadcast globally.


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“My experience at Derby has been instrumental in my career. The course enabled me to gain a better understanding of all areas – print, broadcast, and new media… I was also Entertainments Editor of the University magazine for two years. This helped me step into the role of Senior Editor and Creative Director when launching MetroStyle.”

Nikki Aaron

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At Derby, law students have many opportunities to practise their legal skills through pro bono work – legal advice provided without charge.

Working with partners, Derby Law School has established several pro bono clinics. One of these is the Legal Advice Clinic run in partnership with the Students’ Union and the solicitors, Edward Hands & Lewis.

We talked to Paul Stubbs, Managing Director of Edward Hands & Lewis, about the clinic and about his impressions of Derby Law School.

How does the clinic provide legal training for students?

“The clinic runs weekly. Working with me as the supervising solicitor, law students provide free legal advice to clients about a range of matters, such as landlord/tenant disputes and employment issues.I sit with the law students while they conduct the client interview and then while the client is out of the room, together we discuss the issues and come up with appropriate legal advice. I’m there to steer andgive advice but I encourage the law student to takethe lead.”

What benefits do you think this partnership has brought?

“The partnership has benefitted all parties greatly. People benefit from free legal advice while law students have an opportunity to train under the supervision of an experienced solicitor. In addition, my firm has a strong policy on social responsibility so the clinic adds to our repertoire of not-for-profit work.”

What is your overall impression ofDerby Law School and its students?

“The Law School is taking great leaps forward to ensure delivery of ever improving academic services. I have been impressed by the diverse and progressive thinking that is being undertaken, to create genuinely employable graduates.”

Providing free legal advice to students

Learning beyond the classroom

Work-based learning is a central theme within our College. This means that we provide opportunities for you to be immersed in a real working environment, so you can start to apply your classroom learning and hone your practical skills.

Here are some examples of work-based learning from four different courses:

“I have been impressed by the diverse and progressive thinking that is being undertaken, tocreate genuinely employable graduates”.

Paul Stubbs, Managing Director of Edward Hands & Lewis

As part of the Joint Honours degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, students have a rare opportunity to spend a week inside the United Nations in Geneva. During this time they meet senior global decision makers and policy makers, and observe international diplomacy in action.

We talked to the Programme Leader for International Relations and Diplomacy, Dr Francis Jegede, about what this fieldtrip entails.

What activities do students undertake during the week-long trip?

“There’s an intensive programme of seminars, where students hear from senior officials including: heads of government, representatives from nation states, diplomats, ambassadors, people that work for human rights organisations or other international institutions such as UNESCO, UNAIDS, the Red Cross, and so on. Students have a unique opportunity to ask these professionals questions about their work, about the key challenges they face, and also how they developed their career.”

Why is the trip so beneficial to students?

“The kind of unlimited access we get to the UN building and its operations is extremely rare for undergraduate students. We are one of only three universities in the UK that offers this. The students can sit in on international

conferences and meetings where decisions about politics are made, so they observe how diplomacy is practised in real life. A few years ago, one student even managed to get an interview with Kofi Annan, the ex Secretary-General of the UN!”

Tell us about your plans to extend this link with the UN

“From September 2015, we will have a more formal relationship with UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research), which will mean students can undertake an internship with UNITAR or the wider UN organisation. We’re extremely excited about the professional development opportunities this will bring.”

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“We learned about what would be the best careerpath for us and the manydifferent aspects of international affairs thatthe UN are involved with...It was an extremely useful and life-changing experience.”

Reyhana England, second year student

Writing East Midlands is the writer development agency for this region. It runs creative writing events and projects and develops opportunities for emerging and established writers.

The organisation recently worked with students and staff from our English and Creative Writing courses to stage a ‘Writer’s Den’ – a weekend creative writing retreat for 9-14 year olds, held at our Kedleston Road site. We talked to Jessica Tickell, Education Manager for Writing East Midlands, to find out more about this event and how Derby students got involved.

How have Derby students been working with Writing East Midlands?

“Nine students worked with my organisation over the weekend of 13-14 June 2015, to deliver the Writer’s Den. They acted as front-of-house event co-ordinators, workshop assistants and ambassadors for the University.

“The students had to apply for the role and were selected after interviews. They gained valuable experience of working with professional writers and artists, as well as with children and young people.” How do you feel the partnership has benefitted your organisation?

“This was the first time that we have delivered a writing weekend specifically for children and young people. Feedback has been universally positive and as a result, other universities in the region are interested in partnering with us to deliver future dens.”

What is your overall impression of the University and its students?

“Fantastic! The University was a great partner to work with. The facilities were ideal for the event and we were well supported by staff and students throughout the planning and delivery phases.”

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“Being a workshopassistant at the Writer’s Den provided me with aninvaluable insight into howa workshop is run. It also allowed me to help and encourage young people with their writing, which is valuable experience for my future teaching career.”

Rebecca Wagstaff, first year English student


Childreach International is a charity that works in partnership with local communities in the developing world to secure children’s most basic rights.

Staff in the Journalism department have recently forged a new relationship with the charity and as a result, each summer, a number of our journalism students will get the chance to fly out to Nepal, India and Tanzania to work as on-the-ground journalists for Childreach.

These students spend a month in Childreach’s offices writing content for the charity – a perfect real world learning experience for them. Any work the students produce can be used as evidence for their work-based learning module, and will count towards their overall degree.

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“We were delighted when the University of Derby’s Journalism department approached us. This partnership gives journalism students invaluable hands-on international experience by working with our teams in India, Nepal and Tanzania to produce multimedia content that will engage more peoplein our work.”

Tom Law, Head of Communications for Childreach International

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to India, a country I’ve always wanted to visit.To get the chance to produce content for an international organisation is an amazing journalistic experience.”

Mat Twells, journalism student

We spoke to Clare Eales, a second year student on BSc (Hons) Criminology, about her course and her recent trip to the USA. What are your impressions of your Criminology course so far?

“So far the course has been really good and it gets better every year. It’s giving me all the knowledge and practical skills I will need to become a functional member of the criminal justice network.”

Can you tell me more about the recent trip to the USA?

“The trip to the USA was such an amazing and eye-opening experience. We visited a number of places in LA and San Francisco. In LA we went to Homeboy Industries, an organisation that helps men and women who used to be in gangs to turn their lives around. We got to see their 18-month reintegration programme at work and the amazing facilities that are available to students of Homeboys and the wider community.

“In LA, we then went on to see: GRYD (Gang Reduction and Youth Development); Twin Towers County Jail; Community Safety Partnership of Watts; Eastlake Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Hall; and California State University Crime Lab.

“In San Francisco, we visited: The office of the Public Defender; Adult Court; Adult Probation Department; CASC (Community Assessment and Services Centre); Alcatraz; Berkley Police Department; and San Quentin State Prison.

“Visiting the social programmes and talking to the people who work with the service users, made me realise just how much community cohesion and involvement it takes to tackle destructive behaviours, such as gang activity and involvement, drug misuse, and anti-social behaviour.

“Our visits to the criminal justice agencies allowed me to learn more about the US justice system and compare it with the UK’s.”

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“Visiting the social programmes and talking to the people who work with the service users, made me realise just how much community cohesion and involvement it takes to tackle destructive behaviours, such as gang activity and involvement, drug misuse, and anti-social behaviour.”

Clare Eales

We spoke to a second year BA (Hons) Sociology student, Sam Skingle, about the semester he spent studying in Prague.

What are your impressions of the Sociology course so far?

“Overwhelmingly positive. It is a brilliant learning experience as you are exposed to new ideas and theories that constantly challenge your preconceptions. This often leads you to develop a much deeper understanding of the issues in society. There’s also a very talented and dedicated team of lecturers.”

Tell us about your semester in Prague

“My time in Prague was spent at Charles University, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe. It offers an amazing and immersive learning environment. Whilst there I was able to take modules in subjects that ranged from philosophy to ecofeminism, helping me to develop my understanding of areas that I hadn’t previously studied. I also gained invaluable knowledge about Czech culture and European history.

“My most memorable moment was a two-day fieldtrip to Ancient Bohemia to study sociology and landscapes. These included beautiful prehistoric landscapes of forests and sandstone, and medieval castles built on towering extinct volcanoes. It was simply stunning.”

Would you recommend a semester abroad to other students?

“Yes, I certainly would and it’s easy to explain why: because you will meet people you would never have the chance to normally, and you will share experiences and laughs with these people that will stay with you for a lifetime. Because you get to be immersed in a new culture and a new city which will be scary, exciting, and amazing all at the same time. Because it will alter your perceptions of countries and cultures, including the UK. There will be no other time in your life when an opportunity such as this will present itself. Why wouldn’t you take it?”

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“My mostmemorable moment was a two-day fieldtrip to Ancient Bohemia to study sociology and landscapes.

These included… medieval castles built on towering extinct volcanoes. It was simply stunning.”

Sam Skingle


Third year BA (Hons) History student, Adam Robinson, tells us about the degree and how his research has been used by the Galleries of Justice Museum in Nottingham.

How would you rate the History course at Derby?

“The course was better than I could have ever hoped for. Every lecture was highly engaging and the History team are second to none. Every module I studied was different from the last and the diverse nature of them ensured we covered a wide span of history.”

Tell us about your work placement with the Galleries of Justice Museum in Nottingham

“This year I chose to take a work-based learning module instead of doing a dissertation, because I thought a work placement would be really valuable. I worked with the Galleries of Justice Museum in Nottingham.

“The Museum wanted me to create a research package on a certain aspect of capital punishment,

to put towards their successful Heritage Lottery Fund application for redevelopment. This research had to have a local aspect to it.

“I put together a wide variety of material using the research skills I had cultivated during my degree. This included some unique case studies, including the demolition of myths surrounding capital punishment, an examination of the mental health of the executioner, and how capital punishment impacted upon women.”

How have you benefitted from this work experience?

“I believe it was a crucial part of my degree. Not only did I get the chance to work with a renowned museum, I also managed to create a unique project using the skills the University had taught me, and formed new friendships and connections. This experience, and the course in general, has given me confidence and patience to know that if I apply myself in the way the University has taught me to, I can succeed.”

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“Not only did I get the chance to work with a renowned museum, I also managed to create a unique project using the skills the University had taught me, andformed new friendships and connections.”

Adam Robinson


During his first year, BA (Hons) Journalism student, Josh Smith, decided to set up this own media company with course mate Josh Marsh. We talked to Josh Smith about the venture and how it’s complementing his studies.

Tell us about your media company, Derbyshire Sport Scene, and why you set it up

“I’m a big football fan and I also wanted to practise my emerging journalism skills, so during my first year, I managed to talk some football clubs into giving me access on match days, so I could tweet and blog about the games. This was going well but I realised that if I could get more people on board, we could cover more matches.

“I had worked well on my course with Josh Marsh and we had common interests, so he came on board. Then, as our success grew, more and more people wanted to join us, so we decided to set up a proper media company. About 20 people now work with us and we have a website, derbyshiresportscene.weebly.com, as

well as an online radio station and various social media feeds and pages. We’re hoping to add an online TV station soon.

“We currently specialise in news, match reports and commentary about football, since this sport has the biggest following in Derbyshire. But we’re starting to cover cricket and hopefully, in future, rugby.”

How is your involvement in Derbyshire Sport Scene benefitting you?

“It’s helping me to develop my journalistic skills, business skills and networks. As a result of this company, both Josh Marsh and I have been offered further work – me with The Non-League Paper (for non-league football) and Josh Marsh with Peak FM.I’m also hoping it will become a profitable business for me – we’ve had really good growth in the last 12 months.”

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Setting up my own media company

“About 20 people now work withus and we have a website, aswell as an online radio station and various social media feeds and pages. We’re hoping to add an online TV station soon.”

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One Friar Gate Square

Occupying a prime location in the centre of Derby, One Friar Gate Square is home toDerby Law School, Criminology and Policing, and the International Policing and Justice Institute.

Its six storeys house a digital research suite, Crown Court, law offices, investigativeinterviewing rooms, criminal psychology lab, as well as high-tech teaching rooms including‘immersive learning’ capabilities.

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As well as offeringbooks, journals,newspapers and PCs,the library atKedleston Road contains group studyand silent study areas.

Our excellent mediaand journalism facilitiesinclude three radiostudios, a televisionstudio, video editingsuites, Mac suitesand a newsroomfeaturing the latestsoftware.

Our classroomsand lecture theatresare clean, modernand equipped withthe latest IT.

Derby Law School’s Crown Courtroom, used for mock trials and training.


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The new multi-million pound sports centre opened at our Kedleston Road site in September 2015. It includesa main hall, a fitness gym and associated strength and conditioning area, studios, squash and badminton courts,an internal climbing wall, sprint track, changing rooms, treatment rooms and a café.

The Students’ Union Academy Bar & Kitchen, which provides great value food and drink and hosts events such as carnival parties and gigs.


The Academy Bar’s deck – perfect for summer drinks and BBQs.

The Students’ Union coffee shop, Blends, sells Fairtrade coffee, tea and cold drinks as well as snacks and sandwiches. It also has the comfiest sofas and chairs on campus!

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Work for student media outlets

The Students’ Union runs three official media channels– The Phantom newspaper, Phantom Radio and Phantom TV – and it’s always looking for students to help run these.

Volunteer or offer pro bono advice

Volunteering is an excellent way to build up experience and connections, try out a particular industry, and help out the local community. Better still, you can gain official recognition for your volunteering through the Futures Award, which will form part of your degree certificate.

It’s easy to find volunteering opportunities through the University. Both the careers service and the Students’ Union publicise voluntary positions and there’s a Volunteering Fair held annually.

Your course tutors will also encourage you to volunteer for projects. The Childreach and Writing East Midlands projects featured on pages 12 and 13 are examples of this. Others include:

• Museomix: A three-day event at Derby Silk Mill, which saw three History students and a tutor collaborate with other museum professionals to design a prototype exhibition.

• Derby Film Festival: Media students helped out at this event.

• Music video: Media students made the music video for local artist Josh Mellor’s track entitled ‘As if I love you’.

Gain work experience or paid work

Our on-site Student Employment Agency can find you placements and part-time work while you’re studying, to help boost your employability as well as your income. There are often opportunities for part-time work within the University and we always offer these to our students first.

Journalism student Scott Groom has truly made the most of these opportunities. Using the connections of

his course tutors, he secured work experience for Sky News, BBC Inside Out, various local newspapers and Mansfield 103.2 FM radio. Scott also found a paid part-time position within the College’s marketing team.

Develop your interests

Whether you are looking for interesting activities, heated debate, fieldtrips or just the odd social, you’ll find it through one of the 50 student societies at Derby. These offer you the chance to meet new people, develop new interests or skills, and even help run the society.

There are over 40 sports clubs here, and our reputation for sport is one of the fastest growing in the country. American football, badminton, cycling or football: whatever your passion is, we’ll have a club in which you can indulge it.

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Make the most of your time here

Beyond studying hard and socialising, there are a lot of other ways to make your universityexperience a worthwhile one.

“I worked as a digital student ambassador for the College, which involved me doing a few hours’ work a week, writing blogs about various aspects of life at university…It drew on a lot of skills that I had learned on my course and enabled me to use them in a real world environment.”

Scott Groom,third year journalism student

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Their backgrounds are diverse and many have gained international experience in countries such as China, Nigeria, Malaysia, the US, Germany, and the former Yugoslavia and its successor states.

In addition to our permanent teaching staff, our respected associate lecturers and visiting professors teach certain sessions.

These include:

• Vee Monro, Associate Lecturer for Derby Law School, who teaches advanced legal skills, ethics and the application of criminal principles. She is Deputy District Judge in the Magistrates’ Court and former Crown Advocate with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), prosecuting in the Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court.

• Louise Pinder, Her Majesty’s Assistant Coroner for Derbyshire and Vice President of the East Midlands Coroners Society.

• David Benford, Associate Lecturer in Cybercrime and Digital Forensics. David is an internationally renowned security expert, specialising in criminal risks derived from online social media, the internet,

geo-locational data and smart phones. He has delivered specialist training to organisations like NATO, the British Embassy, and multiple police agencies globally.

• Professor Catherine Belsey, Visiting Professor in English. Catherine is an internationally-acclaimed scholar with a particular interest in critical theory and Shakespeare. She is Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Swansea and is also Chair of the Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory at Cardiff University.

We also regularly invite guest speakers in, to share their particular experiences with our students.

These have included:

• Simon Weston OBE, the former Falklands War soldier who suffered 46% burns when the military transport ship ‘Sir Galahad’ was destroyed. He spoke about his life and work during the University’s Disability History Month.

• The Rt Hon Lord Falconer, Labour politician and barrister who was Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor in Tony Blair’s government.

• Mick Creedon, Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police.

• Tony Bilsborough, former Head of External Communications for Cadbury.

• Alan Brown, former Senior Entertainment Commissioner at the BBC and the original Executive Producer of The Apprentice; now Creative Director of Chocolate Media.

• Terry Bamber, Assistant Director on many films and Production Manager for the latest James Bond films.

• Mike Sassi, award-winning journalist and regional editor for the last 16 years. He has edited the Lincolnshire Echo, The Sentinel and the Nottingham Post.

• Dr Will Kaufman, Professor in American Literature and Culture at the University of Central Lancashire, and author of American Culture in the 1970s and Woody Guthrie: American Radical.

• Dr Marcus Collins, Senior Lecturer in Cultural History at the University of Loughborough, author of Modern Love: An Intimate History of Men and Women in the Twentieth Century and editor of The Permissive Society and Its Enemies.

Our expertise

Our College has a team of passionate, experienced and approachable lecturers. They include former solicitors, barristers, senior police officers, youth offending officers, criminal investigators, social workers, newspaper editors, TV producers, scriptwriters, and published authors.

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Simon Weston OBE Louise Pinder

The Rt Hon Lord Falconer

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On which programmes and modules do you teach?

“I teach the undergraduate module, Investigation of Crime. This is a year-long module for criminology students who want to pursue a career in policing or become an investigator. I also teach on the MSc Criminal Investigation – which is aimed at people who want to pursue a career as a civilian investigator – and on the new BA (Hons) Policing degree.”

What is your professional background and experience?

“I’m a former senior police trainer and criminal investigator. I was with Derbyshire police for 20 years – firstly as a police officer, then as a detective, thenfinally as a trainer of police officers. I decided to go into lecturing in 2009 and started working at the University of Derby.”

What was it like winning the University’s Lecturer of the Year award 2015?

“It was a very proud moment; I was truly honoured. The students who voted for me said it was because I was passionate about my subject and because I taught in a lively and interactive way. I use group work, role-play scenarios, guest speakers and trips (for example to custody suites) to bring to life the subject. We have a look at what academia says and then explore what it means in practice.

“This approach is actually something that has stayed with me from my time in the police force; as police trainers we were taught to take a student-centred learning approach. So I follow the same model here at the University and it seems to be working!”

What research or other non-teaching projects are you currently involved in?

“As a detective I dealt with serious sexual offences, particularly rape, and so my research has focused on this area. For my Masters in Criminal Investigation, I researched why sexual offences are so difficult to

successfully prosecute, and for my PhD, which I’ve just begun, I will be exploring the use of restorative justice for domestic abuse crimes.”

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

“I enjoy being the bridge between the worlds of academia and on-the-ground policing. Having been a police officer, I know there’s often a gap between these two worlds. However, there is plenty of research out there that can help police officers with their day-to-day jobs, so I hope to show my students that.”

Angie Neville

Lecturer in Criminal Investigationand Policing

“[Winning University Lecturer of the Year 2015] was a very proud moment…

The students who voted for me saidit was because I was passionateabout my subjectand because I taught in a lively and interactive way.”

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“I teach on the undergraduate joint honours programme, International Relations and Diplomacy.”


“I am a Nigerian born British citizen who grew up in Nigeria and later moved to England with my family. I originally qualified in geography up to PhD level and was a lecturer specialising in human geography in both Nigeria and the UK.

“I was always interested in societal and community issues and with my Nigerian background, I used my skills to develop a course called Third World Development for the University of Derby. This course examined issues about poverty: why some countries are rich and why some are poor and how this gap could be narrowed.

“After several successful years of running this course, I began to realise that in today’s world, poverty is always related to politics, so my research branched into international relations and politics. I completed another masters degree in this field at the University of Nottingham and that eventually led to me creating the current International Relations and Diplomacy degree.”

“In 2001/2 I undertook a major piece of research work for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). They wanted research to be conducted on-the-ground in Nigeria, so they could understand what the country needed in terms of workforce development and aid. The project was a success and since then, I’ve done further consultancy work for other organisations.”

What do you enjoy most about teaching international relations and diplomacy?

“The reason why I came into academia was to give people knowledge and confidence that would enable them to make a positive contribution to the world. I regularly receive postcards from ex-students who are

now working all over the world and it makes my day! I truly want my students to do well, and I believe that if I work very hard on behalf of them and inspire and motivate them, in return they will work hard for me.

“I find international relations as a subject particularly fascinating. I believe we can get people to understand each other better and that, invariably, we are all human – more things bind us together than divide us. So I believe in the academic rigor of the subject but I also believe in the day-to-day relevance of the subject.

“I guess you could say I live international relations – it’s what I try to do every day. For example, in my spare time, I teach Salsa dance as a hobby. People from all over the world and from all walks of life come together to enjoy themselves and dance at these classes. It’s a good way of resolving tensions.”

Dr Francis Jegede

Programme Leader for InternationalRelations and Diplomacy

“The reason why I came into academia was to give people knowledge and confidence that would enable them to make a positive contribution to the world.

I regularly receive postcards from ex-students who are now working all over the world and it makes my day!”

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“I teach modules exploring social history of the 18th and 19th centuries, gender history, the importance of material culture as a historical source, and the history of country houses.”


“I joined the University of Derby in 2005. Before then I had taught at a number of different universities, including the University of York and the Open University.

“For my PhD, I explored the role of elite women in the country house, and I was part of a team who, in 2004, developed a series of interlinked exhibitions in seven Yorkshire stately homes.”


“I am currently researching the use of letters amongst aristocrats in the 18th century as a form of ‘conspicuous consumption’: a way that people demonstrated their wealth and taste through the expensive paper they used, the fact that they could afford to write regularly and the topics that they wrote about. I am also interested in sibling relationships in elite families.”

What do you enjoy most about teaching history?

“History is a vast and diverse subject that explores the complex nature of human experiences in the past. This means it is constantly surprising and there are always new things to discover. I love finding these with my students and engaging in debates with them.

“I am passionate about the study of the past, and so are my students, and this means that I have the best job in the world!”

How do you think history students can make their CVs stand out?

“While studying at university, there are lots of opportunities to learn new skills, take up new hobbies, be part of all sorts of societies, volunteer and undertake paid work. Some students also get the chance tostudy overseas. By taking up as many of these opportunities as you can, you will not only enhance your employability, but also develop as a person, and have a fantastic time too.”

Dr Ruth Larsen

Senior Lecturer in History

“[History] is constantly surprising and there are always new things to discover.

I love finding these with my students, and engaging in debates with them… I have the best job in the world!”

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“I teach on the journalism degrees and specialise in print and online, reflecting the fact that I worked in the industry for 30 years, mostly on newspapers, but also on the Daily Mail’s online business.”


“In all, I have spent more than 30 years working in the newspaper and online business. I edited three of the UK’s largest regional newspapers: the Derby Telegraph, the South Wales Echo and the Leicester Mercury for more than a decade. I was also MD and editor of a number of websites for one of the biggest regional newspaper publishers in the country, Northcliffe Newspapers, before becoming MD of the digital publishing division of the Daily Mail’s internet business.”


“I am currently on the board of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), the new press regulator set up in the wake of the Leveson inquiry into the phone hacking scandal. Almost all national and local newspapers have voluntarily signed up to be regulated by IPSO. As such, I am at the heart of the discussion into press ethics, which dominates much of the current debate on media.

“My research interests centre on how changes in the way newspapers make money affect the ethics and practices of journalists.”

What do you enjoy most about teaching journalism?

“I love watching students succeed at things they enjoy. Journalism is so much broader now than when I was a young reporter – the internet and digital broadcasting has opened up the industry. There are so many different ways for students to achieve their dreams and I love being able to help them get there.

“I get equally excited seeing one of our students succeed as a YouTube vlogger, as watching another get their first job in a local newspaper or radio station.”

How do you think journalism students can make their CVs stand out?

“Most journalists get their jobs through work experience so we really encourage all of our students to get out and do as much as they can. It builds a really good CV and gives you the opportunity to prove to prospective employers that you not only understand the theory, but that you can do the job. All the tutors on the course have great contacts within the industry and can usually help our students get the work experience they want.”

Keith Perch

Programme Leader in Journalism andDeputy Head of Humanities

“I’ve worked in the industry for 30 years, mostly on newspapers, but also on the Daily Mail’s online business… Journalism is so much broader now than when I was a young reporter…

There are so many different ways for students to achieve their dreams and I love being able to help them get there.”

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Research highlights

Law, humanities and social science researchers are currently working on a fascinating range of projects, building the College’s expertise and gaining national and international exposure.

To keep up with all our news, follow us onTwitter @DerbyUniLHSS

Cultural change within the probation service

Dr Michael Teague, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, was recently formally awarded his PhD for his innovative research on cultural change within the probation service. At the heart of this research were extensive interviews with frontline probation staff throughout England.

The external examiners – internationally renowned criminologists, Tim Newburn and Paul Senior – declared themselves “most impressed” with Michael’s research.

He presented his conclusions to the British Society of Criminology in Plymouth in July 2015 and he’s also had a paper accepted by the prestigious American Society of Criminology, for its annual conference in November 2015.

Human trafficking around Indonesia

Derby Law School has an international reputation for its work around tackling modern day slavery and human trafficking. A recent partnership with the University of Pasundan in Indonesia is set to strengthen this reputation. Both universities have signed a memorandum of understanding, which states an intention to broaden the relationship and investigate future collaborations.

Initially, two academics from our International Policing and Justice Institute – Professor Kevin Bampton and Dr David Walsh – will be supervising a Pasundan academic, Roedy Wiranatakusumah, for his PhD about human trafficking in Indonesia, which focuses on the shipping industry. This is a major issue for the country and has tragic human consequences. The aim of the research is to examine whether current legislation is adequate, and make recommendations that will help tackle the problem.


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Evaluating support for ‘at risk’ families

Three criminology researchers – Charlotte Hargreaves, Dr Philip Hodgson and Jayne Noor Mohammed – recently completed their year-long independent evaluation of Derby’s Priority Families programme; a council-run scheme that targets support to families with complex needs (for example, because of their involvement in anti-social behaviour.)

The researchers presented their findings to a large practitioner based audience, which included key regional and strategic members of the initiative, and representatives from the Department for Communities and Local Government. They have also shared their results with San Francisco Probation department who are adopting a similar methodology.

Nottingham Green Spaces Community History Project

We are a partner in an AHRC-funded history project focused on Nottingham’s historic green spaces.It aims to examine the changing social and culturaluses of several green spaces formed during the mid 19th century. Topics being researched include:

• How green spaces were used officially, such as for organised events or informal activities like picnicking, and unofficially, for example for crime or anti-social behaviour.

• How the green spaces were used during WW1 and WW2 (linking into the Centre for Hidden Histories project).

The research findings are being shared through public displays and academic conferences, and will be used to update information panels.

Centre for Hidden Histories of the First World War

We are a partner in this project, which is one of five research centres funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to engage with and support communities researching the War and its aftermath.

Based at the University of Nottingham, the remit of the Centre is to develop projects in partnership with community groups, which uncover alternative histories of WWI and help commemorate and memorialise it.

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African storytelling and performance workshops

Dr Sam Kasule, Senior Lecturer in English and Reader in Postcolonial Theatre and Performance Studies, has been involved in a Big Lottery Fund project with Derby African Association. This enabled people to gain more knowledge about African storytelling and performance through participation. Sam worked with a post-colonial gender and politics specialist, a student from the MA Dance Movement Therapy, and Derby African Association Drummer Group, to lead 18 storytelling and performance workshops during 2014 and 2015.

The workshops attracted a wide range of participants, not only people of African/Caribbean descent, but of white, Asian and Middle Eastern origin. Some participants noted that the stories helped them to understand the connection between life ‘there’ (Africa

and the Caribbean) and their lived experiences ‘here’ (Derby and the UK). Here are some comments from participants:

Understanding the ‘zombie renaissance’

Dr Nathan Hunt, Senior Lecturer in Film and Media, was approached to write a chapter in an edited collection on zombies in popular culture.

His piece, ‘A Utilitarian Antagonist: The Zombie in Popular Video Games’ was featured in the book The Zombie Renaissance in Popular Culture by Hubner, L., Leaning, M. and Manning, P., (Palgrave 2014.)The book attracted considerable press attention, including from BBC News and The Metro.

“I found the sessions fulfilling, filled with passion and very supportive.”

“After these sessions I have started to appreciate my oral culture. Before, I did not think it mattered any more.”

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Examining the British musical invasion of the USA in the 1960s

Senior Lecturer in American Studies, Simon Philo, recently launched his new book, British Invasion: The Crosscurrents of Musical Influence. The book illustrates how the British musical invasion of the USA disrupted and even reversed pop culture’s flow of influence, goods, and ideas – orchestrating a dramatic turnaround in the commercial fortunes of British music in North America that turned the 1960s into ‘The Sixties’.

Simon also gave a subsequent guest lecture at Loughborough University, entitled ‘We’re Out! How the Beatles Liberated America’.

Digital humanities conference

A major conference on ‘Digital Humanities: Transformative Landscapes’ was held at the University in June 2015.

This focused on the digital methodologies that are offering the Humanities new tools with which to explore the relationship between the self and the social and cultural spheres.

Speakers included:

• Dr Lucy Collins from University College Dublin, on ‘Digitisation, Sustainability and the Literary Text’.

• Dr Michael Saker from Southampton Solent University, on ‘Location-Based Social Networks (LSBN) and the Archiving of Space and Place’.

• Kim Guest, a Derby student from the MA Humanities, on ‘The Distortion and Manipulation of Identity in Gaming Culture by the Expansion of Streaming and Interactive Technology’.

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A city that’s thriving

Research released in June 2015 by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young, show that Derby is leading the UK’s economic recovery.

Based on official figures, Derby has seen a 23% growth in GVA (Gross Value Added) over the past five years, more than double the national average of 9%. GVA is the key economic measure of the value of goods and services.

It’s not surprising then that Derby’s population is growing – particularly the number of young professionals.

A well-connected city

Derby is the UK’s most central city and is at the heart of the transport network:• 1½ hours to London by train• 4 hours to Paris by train• 10 minutes to the M1 by car• 20 minutes to East Midlands Airport by car.

A welcoming, multicultural city

Derby is currently home to 250,000 people and almost 14% of them were born outside of the UK, so it’s a city of many cultures. Many people remark on the friendly, down-to-earth nature of Derby’s people.

A cultural city

Derby has a growing cultural scene, including Quad, a centre for art and film, Déda, the only dedicated dance house in the East Midlands, and several interesting museums and galleries. It’s recently been dubbed ‘city of festivals’ by the Financial Times, because it hosts, among others, a film festival, a book festival, a photography festival, a comedy festival, a beer festival and Derby Festé, an outdoor event featuring live performance, music, dance, film and more.

Derby: a city of diversity and opportunity

Derby has excellent job prospects and a thriving economy, which is good news for our graduates. It’s also a friendly and affordable city that has a passion for sport, a growing cultural scene, and breathtaking countryside on its doorstep.

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Derby also has a rich industrial past and a thriving heritage industry. The city is on the edge of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Derwent Valley: an industrial landscape of high historical and technological interest.

A city that likes to have fun

Derby people are passionate about sport. You can watch live events at Derby County Football Club, Derbyshire County Cricket Club and at Derby Arena, which includes a velodrome.

The city is also home to a handful of theatres and live music venues and around 30 cinema screens, showing Hollywood blockbusters as well as independent and world cinema.

There are plenty of bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants in the city centre to keep you entertained. They cater for all tastes – from cocktail drinkers to craft beer connoisseurs, and from alternative music fans to house music and RnB lovers.

For shopping, you’ll find big brands like Apple, Starbucks, Wagamama and H&M in the Intu shopping centre, while the quainter Cathedral Quarter is home to stylish boutiques and independent cafés.

A city with a bright future

Derby has received significant investment in the last few years thanks to a £2 billion regeneration masterplan. Future developments include a £20 million high-tech focused business park.


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