One Friar Gate Square

Welcome to the School of Law and Social Sciences, home to our Criminology, Law, Policing and Social Sciences staff and students.

One Friar Gate Square is a 10-minute walk into the city centre and a 25-minute walk from our Kedleston Road site. All halls of residence are within easy walking distance.

The building houses spacious and newly refurbished learning spaces and specialist training facilities which include:

This modern and iconic building is the base for our Criminology, Law, Policing and Social Sciences courses. This innovative space allows students to take their classroom learning to the next level and familiarise themselves with what could be a future work environment. 

One Friar Gate Square is a 10-minute walk to the city centre and only a 25-minute walk to the main Kedleston Road site. All halls of residence are within easy walking distance.

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Virtual Open Day: One Friar Gate Square tour

Go beyond the classroom with the latest equipment, technology and study spaces to bring your learning to life. Have a look around our One Friar Gate Square site in our Virtual Open Day tour.

Virtual Open Day: One Friar Gate Square tour

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Students dressed for the courtroom in OFGS
Student working at her laptop in OFGS
Mock courtroom in OFGS