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UOD – Buxton students have access to industry standard facilities, comprehensive support services and a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting them towards their study and career goals.

Each year, our students take a positive step towards their future; they either progress to the next level of their qualification, move into an Apprenticeship, or successful employment or they achieve a place at their chosen Higher Education provider. We’re proud to be the FE provision of the University of Derby and our curriculum links from Further Education to Higher Education mean that our students have access to superior industry standard facilities.

We’re a small and friendly campus that is able to offer a personal experience. We know our students by name and offer the support that suits them best, whether providing extra help with English and Maths or taking them right out of their comfort zone. We welcome students and parents to come along to one of our Open Events to meet and talk to Tutors and other students in person.

How going to college can benefit your son or daughter

  • Developing many of the skills employers are looking for, such as writing, communication and IT
  • It’s a great opportunity to study a subject in detail
  • Excellent progression opportunities into university, particularly the University of Derby
  • Prospects: a wider range of job opportunities and a more rewarding career (Click here to find out about the Careers support we offer students at UOD – Buxton)
  • Growing independence, while learning about themselves and other people, making lots of friends, developing new interests and deciding what to do in the future

University of Derby – Buxton recognises that technology and the use of ICT equipment, which includes desktops, laptops, tablets, smart phones and smart technology (watches, fitbits etc), is part of everyday life and that it is an essential part of learning and employment. Please see the Student Support & Policies webpage for more information about how we promote online safety.

These are just some comments about UOD – Buxton from external verifiers.

“Staff are keen to continually develop the courses they deliver and provide an exciting, supportive learning environment”

“Excellent planned and responsive differentiation to ensure each learner maximises their progress”

“Candidate support is strong across all programmes, candidates with specific needs are supported both from a central resource and by individual staff members”