Preparing students for the world of work is an ever-changing challenge for modern universities. At the University of Derby, a wholehearted commitment to applied learning ensures graduates enter the workforce armed not just with qualifications, but with the technical skills, confidence, connections, and mindset to succeed and achieve.
Equipping students for the real world is at the very heart of the university’s purpose, according to Duncan Marson, programme leader and senior lecturer in tourism and applied management at the University of Derby. “Our students are not just leaving with an academic qualification,” he says. “They can be confident that they will graduate with the skills that employers seek. At Derby we have always taken great pride in our approach to teaching and learning and ensure our students leave with real-world readiness and the tools they need to be successful.”
