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University of Staffordshire

(4)
50 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
82
94
87

Overview

University of Staffordshire information

Level of study
Undergraduate85%Postgraduate15%
Mode of study
Full-time66%Part-time34%
Gender ratio
Female47%Male52%Other0%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Number of students
19,030
Source: HESA

About University of Staffordshire

UCAS code: S72

The University of Staffordshire is a connected university; connected to the needs of students, academic partners, business and society. Our main City campus in Stoke-on-Trent features excellent learning and teaching facilities and good transport links. We have specialist Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education at Stafford and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We aim to be a leading university for digital technologies building on our proud computing heritage and our strengths in computer games. We are also a national leader in the design and delivery of Higher and Degree apprenticeships. We are connected globally and more than 20,000 people are studying Staffordshire University degrees overseas.

Source: University of Staffordshire

Tuition fees at University of Staffordshire

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £6,350 and £17,085 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,085.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£23.4k

Average graduate salary

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Staffordshire

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire open days

Visit us and discover more about our amazing community, where amazing things happen. A place built around you and your ambitions. Your gateway to industry.

Upcoming Open Days

Saturday 4 October 2025

Saturday 11 October 2025

Saturday 18 October 2025

Source: University of Staffordshire

Courses

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Here are University of Staffordshire's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

128 UCAS points
Midwifery

BMid (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Centre for Health Innovation)

120 UCAS points
Criminology

MSci 4 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

120 UCAS points
Law (two-year accelerated)

LLB (Hons) 2 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

120 UCAS points
Biomedical Science

MSci 4 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Biomedical Science (with a placement year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Business Management with a Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Games Art

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Forensic Science (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Business Management (Events) (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Business Management (Sustainability)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Computer Games Design and Programming (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University of Staffordshire London

112-120 UCAS points
Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Concept Art for Games and Film

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Computer Science (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Nursing Practice (Adult) - Stoke Campus

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Business Management (Tourism) (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Esports

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Business Management (Sustainability) (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points
Computer Games Design

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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University of Staffordshire student reviews

(4)
Based on 50 reviews from University of Staffordshire's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
18%
3 star
20%
2 star
12%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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2nd year student

1 year ago

Good facilities.rnHave not used enough to comment.

(4)
Student Union

2nd year student

1 year ago

LRV have raves and nights out, but I have not attended any. rnNot much to do in the general area.rn

(2)
University life

2nd year student

1 year ago

Expensive shops and food

(2)
Finance

2nd year student

1 year ago

Support academically is little to none.rnWelfare support is poor

(1)
Support

2nd year student

1 year ago

Science centre is good with great laboratories.rnCatalyst building looks new, but catering let's it down significantly.rnSome buildings have rooms with no windows or air conditioning, which is not a nice room to have lectures in.rnOverall, decent campusrn

(3)
Facilities

2nd year student

1 year ago

I feel that I am not being taught the content efficiently.rnThe course feels incomplete and inconsistency with the teaching methods and that no effort it being made to support struggling students.

(2)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Staffordshire

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

83%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

69%

low

How well organised is your course?

67%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

84%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

64%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

83%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

76%

low

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

86%

high

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

84%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

85%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

78%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

81%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

85%

high

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