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BA Policing and Investigations

University of Derby🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Languages
Course Score
C /65
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
40%
Meaningful Work
70%

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About Derby

The University of Derby, formerly known as Derby College, is a public university in the city of Derby, England. It traces its history back to the establishment of the Derby Diocesan Institution for the training of schoolmistresses in 1851. It gained university status in 1992.

The university provides over 300 study programmes at undergraduate level. Undergraduate programmes as well as short courses, foundation degrees and postgraduate degrees cover most academic disciplines and sub-disciplines. Currently, the university is home to around 34,000 students in all areas of study.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding Derby Campus - One Friar Gate Square.

Community Safety2/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access6/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality2/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality6/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health6/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation4/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 82% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 91% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 88% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 94% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 90% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 94% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

East Midlands
Est. Annual Total
£8,520
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£710
Rent£470
Groceries£90
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.00

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