University of Derby
University · Derby · East Midlands
- Courses for school leavers
- 27
- Subject areas covered
- 10
- Courses listed in total
- 39
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2024
Inspected on 3 December 2024 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
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What they cover, and at what level
A filled cell means at least one course. Gaps matter: if you want Level 3 in a subject they only teach at Level 2, you would need to go elsewhere later.
| Subject | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
Campuses
- BUXTON CAMPUS · Buxton · SK17 6RY
- University of Derby · Derby · DE22 1GB
Their courses for school leavers
Business and enterprise6 courses
- AAT Level 3 Certificate in BookkeepingLevel 3 · T Levels · 26 weeks
- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - OnlineLevel 3 · T Levels · 60 weeks
- Business Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 (AQ2022)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 52 weeks
- AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 26 weeks
- Certificate in Principles of Team Leading - onlineLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
Health and social care6 courses
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Certificate in Counselling Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 32 weeks
- Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Level 2 - onlineLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Health and Social Care Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- TQUK Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health Level 2 - onlineLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
Skills for life and work4 courses
- Functional Skills in English Level 2 - Adult/EveningLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Functional Skills in Mathematics Level 2 - Pre-AccessLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 34 weeks
- Functional Skills in English Level 1 - Adult/eveningLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Functional Skills in Mathematics Level 1 - Adult/eveningLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 32 weeks
Childcare and education3 courses
- Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 34 weeks
- Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years Level 2 - onlineLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 28 weeks
- Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 - online (TQUK)Level 2 · T Levels · 20 weeks