Derby College
Claim this school or college profileThe Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Derby, DE24 8JE
01332520200
Welcome Message
We are one of the most successful colleges in the UK and you are at the heart of everything we do: our emphasis is on you – your needs, goals and aspirations. As a student with us, you will have opportunities to develop your technical and educational competencies together with the broad range of capabilities and qualities you need to be successful in life and work.
We will ensure you receive a learning experience that is engaging, challenging and interactive. The focus will be on providing you with excellent teaching and ensuring that your learning journey helps you to realise your full potential. We also pay particular attention to providing a culture of inclusion and support.
You will have one of the best teams in the country supporting you. In return, we ask that you enjoy yourself, contribute positively and take full advantage of the opportunities we will provide for you.
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
22/10/2025
Joseph Wright Centre Open Evening
06/11/2025
The Roundhouse Open Evening
12/11/2025
Broomfield Hall Open Evening
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesAlice Lamb
September 2021
Apprenticeship
Taking Level 3 Professional Construction (Built Environment) has given former Derby College Group student Alice Lamb a head start in her higher apprenticeship with global business Arup. Alice was one of only two out of 300 applicants to be offered the apprentice role of assistant technician with Arup, the international advisory design, planning and engineering building group, at its Nottingham office. She is now studying part-time for a degree in Building Services at Coventry University as part of her higher apprenticeship.
Lauren Bamford
September 2021
Employed
Lauren discovered a passion for Psychology when she studied it as an A-level subject at Derby College. Now a Psychological Research Assistant for the Derbyshire NHS Foundation Trust at the Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention, Lauren spoke to our Alumni team about her experiences at college, getting into university and where her career journey took her next. “Prior to studying the subject at college, I had no background in Psychology apart from a personal interest in mental health.
Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesEvery DCG student, from Rolls-Royce plc to Broomfield, Ilkeston, Joseph Wright, and the Roundhouse can be a member of our Student Union.
DCSU also runs trips throughout the year, such as cinema trips, team building trips and our annual Alton Towers trip. External enrichment providers also visit to work with different groups of students across the College
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Derby, DE24 8JE |