De Montfort University (DMU) is a university of quality and distinctiveness. Situated in Leicester, our mission is to be a truly international university, distinguished by life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business, and a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and the student experience.
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4.2 out of 5 (28 ratings / 22 reviews) Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- DMU is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention.
- The student experience is not just about study, it is about personal enrichment, socialising and life.
- DMU has excelled in the National Teaching Fellows awards - the most prestigious awards for excellence in higher education – receiving 18 since the scheme began.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (42)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Air Transport Management
- M.Sc. Applied Accounting
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Business Intelligence Systems and Data Mining
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Business Law - International Business Law
- M.Sc. Creative Enterprise
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Employment Law and Practice
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- M.Sc. Forensic Accounting
- MA/PG Dip Human Resource Management (Full Time)
- M.B.A. MBA for Engineers
- M.Sc. Marketing Management
- MA/MSc Master's by Research
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Medical Leadership, Education and Research
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Risk Management
Law (23)
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Business Law - International Business Law
- LL.M. Business Law and Law
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Employment Law and Practice
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Environmental Law and Practice
- LL.M. Food Law
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert International Law
- LL.M. Law
- Postgraduate Diploma Legal Practice (Full time)
- Postgraduate Diploma Legal Practice (Part time)
- LL.M. Legal Practice (Top-up)
- LL.M. Medical Law and Ethics
- LL.M. Sports Law and Practice
Arts, Design & Architecture (21)
- M.A. Architectural Design
- Postgraduate Diploma Architectural Practice
- MArch Architecture
- MPhil/PhD Architecture Research Degree
- MPhil/PhD Arts Research Degree
- MA/MSc Design Innovation
- MPhil/PhD Design Research Degree
- M.A. Digital Arts
- M.A. Digital Design
- M.A. Fashion and Textiles
- M.A. Fine Art
- M.A. Interior Design
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Pharmaceutical Quality by Design
- M.A. Product Design
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Quality by Design for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Social Sciences (21)
- M.Sc. Applied Accounting
- M.A. Global Policy
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Health Psychology
- MA/PG Dip/PG Cert Health and Community Development Studies
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Psychological Well-being
- M.A. Social Work
- M.A. Urban Studies
- MA/PG Dip Youth Work and Community Development
- MA/PG Dip Youth and Community Development Studies
Medicine & Health (17)
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Advanced Biomedical Science
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Clinical Pharmacy
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Health Psychology
- MA/PG Dip/PG Cert Health and Community Development Studies
- Practice Certificate Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists
- MA/MSc Master's by Research
- LL.M. Medical Law and Ethics
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Medical Leadership, Education and Research
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Pharmaceutical Quality by Design
- M.Sc. Physician Associates
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Psychological Well-being
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Quality by Design for the Pharmaceutical Industry
- MRes/PG Dip/PG Cert Research Applied Health Studies
- MSc/PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
Engineering & Technology (15)
- M.Sc. Air Transport Management
- MArch Architecture
- MA/MSc Creative Technologies
- M.Sc. Cyber Technology
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Electronic Engineering
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Energy and Sustainable Building Design
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Energy and Sustainable Development
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Intelligent Systems
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Intelligent Systems and Robotics
- M.B.A. MBA for Engineers
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Mechanical Engineering
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Mechatronics
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Software Engineering
Computer Science & IT (13)
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Business Intelligence Systems and Data Mining
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Computing
- MA/MSc Creative Technologies
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Cyber Security
- M.Sc. Cyber Technology
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Data Analytics
- M.A. Digital Design
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Information Systems Management
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Intelligent Systems
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Intelligent Systems and Robotics
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Professional Practice in Digital Forensics and Security
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Software Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (9)
- M.A. Fashion and Textiles
- LL.M. Food Law
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Professional Practice in Digital Forensics and Security
- M.A. Social Work
- MA/PG Dip Youth Work and Community Development
- MA/PG Dip Youth and Community Development Studies
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (9)
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Coaching
- LL.M. Sports Law and Practice
Humanities (9)
- M.A. Creative Writing
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- MPhil/PhD Humanities Research Degree
- MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert Independent Study - Leicester Media School
- LL.M. Medical Law and Ethics
Education & Training (4)
- MA/PG Dip/PG Cert Education Practice
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Medical Leadership, Education and Research
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Coaching
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Environmental Law and Practice
- M.A. Global Policy
- MA/PG Dip/PG Cert Health and Community Development Studies
Journalism & Media (4)
- M.Sc. Creative Enterprise
- MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert Independent Study - Leicester Media School
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Advanced Biomedical Science
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Data Analytics
- MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
About
History
De Montfort University (DMU) is a dynamic institution with a long and vibrant history of improving people’s lives through education.Originally founded as the Leicester School of Art in 1870, the university has evolved through many incarnations including the Leicester Colleges of Art and Technology and Leicester Polytechnic.
Education
At De Montfort University (DMU) we offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, tailored to meet the needs of today's employers.We work closely with industry to design engaging courses that will equip you with the skills and experience to kick-start your career and get ahead in the competitive job market. Take a look at the courses we offer and find the one that's right for you.
Research
De Montfort University remains committed to undertaking exciting, innovative and rigorous research, and promoting knowledge exchange activities of benefit to the economy and society. We will continue to engage pro-actively with users of research in order to maximise the impact of our work, locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
Career
DMU is one of the top 25 universities for graduate employment, so we know what is important when it comes to helping you get a job after graduation. Our graduates have gone on to work at world-leading companies such as: Warner Bros, HSBC, Nike, KPMG, BBC, Gucci, Abercrombie and Fitch, BMW, Levi's, NASA, Disney, Radio 1 and Adidas. Our dedicated careers consultants can help you make the best decision on the career path for you.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
By coming to De Montfort University (DMU) you are embarking on an exciting and life-changing adventure, but you may still need some support along the way.
As an international student, you will have a range of support available to you that begins before you set foot on campus and continues right up until the time you graduate.We can provide information and guidance if you're planning your journey, and there is information on our website about transport from different UK airports to DMU. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us - we'll be happy to assist.We can advise you on many of the issues related to living and studying at DMU.
Housing services
Students can be sure of a place to live when they arrive in the UK as we guarantee all new students a room in our safe, well-equipped halls of residence located on or very near campus.
All rooms are furnished and DMU provides a welcome pack that includes a duvet, pillow and sheets.
DMU aims to provide a room for all returning international students upon request (subject to availability). Returning overseas and EU students will have the same choice of halls as UK students.
Library services
With around 1,600 study places and more than 700 open access computers (Macs and PCs), our four campus locations provide a range of study environments to suit your needs whether you are working as a group, practising a presentation or working quietly on your own. Our research shows that there is a direct correlation between use of library resources which includes study support and degree outcomes.
ICT services
Following student suggestions in the National Student Survey, we made a major update to our wifi services on campus and introduced the international Eduroam, giving you an immediate improvement in performance, and putting an end to problems with the wifi network dropping out without warning.
Medical services
There is a Student Health Centre next to the campus that provides healthcare for students at DMU and their families. If your course lasts for 6 months or more, you should be able to register as a patient and we recommend doing this as soon as you have registered on your course.
Student Life
Campus life
Student life at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) isn't all about studying; you'll have plenty of opportunities to try new things and make friends through your course, accommodation, sports clubs and societies.
DMU's £8 million QEII Leisure Centre provides students, staff and members of the public with state-of-the-start facilities for reduced costs. Equipment includes a 25-metre six-lane swimming pool, sauna, climbing wall, sports hall, fitness suite with free weights area and a dance studio.
Sports facilities
Whether you want to try fencing, play ultimate Frisbee, continue your love of football, or give martial arts a go, 40 sports available, and if your sport isn't represented it's easy to set up your own.Every Wednesday there is the opportunity to take time out of studying to play sports, which is good for mental wellbeing, as well as making new friends and keeping fit and healthy.
Student clubs
You can pursue existing interests or develop new ones; university is the perfect time to try out new hobbies and activities. Societies often offer discounts and hold talks from experts in their field, and activities, meals and nights out are key events in the calendar.
There are more than 120 societies you can join based around activities and games, politics, culture, media, music and performance, religion and more. If you can't find the right one for you then you can even start your own.
Accreditation
- Member of the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- A member of the Association of Business Schools (ABS)
- Financial Analyst (CFA) Society UK
- Accredited by Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia
- Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) accredited housing qualifications
- Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Accredited Learning Partner
- etc.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
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Great university to study at for both LLB & LLM degrees.
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A professional education institution located in Leicester, the department of study offers a lot of opportunities to find what the world is.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall life changing experience