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University of Staffordshire

(4)
50 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
58
97
101

Overview

University of Staffordshire information
Level of study
Undergraduate 85%Postgraduate 15%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
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 £5,950 to £11,440 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £5,990 and £16,750 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £16,750.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£20.4k

Average graduate salary

93%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

91%

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

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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 2025

University of Staffordshire (Centre for Health Innovation)

120 UCAS points

Law (two-year accelerated)

LLB (Hons) 2 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

120 UCAS points

Biomedical Science

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

120 UCAS points

Criminology

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Film Production (with a placement year)

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Sport Business Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Computer Science (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Business Management (Events) (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Illustration

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Computer Games Design and Programming (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

University of Staffordshire London

112-120 UCAS points

Computer Gameplay Design and Production (with a placement year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire London

112-120 UCAS points

Concept Art for Games and Film (with a Placement Year)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Aeronautical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Physical Education and Sports Coaching

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Esports

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

112-120 UCAS points

Digital and Social Media Marketing (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

University of Staffordshire reviews & discussions

(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

Showing 8 reviews

2nd year student

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)

1 year ago

Graduate

Timetable was reasonable. At least 1 day off a week Structure was logical Modules made sense. Nice to have student selected modules too Teaching was overall ok. Less so during 2020 due to pandemic

(4)

2 years ago

1st year student

Love my lectures, they’re interesting and what I want to learn. Feedback is a bit vague but can always email and ask for more thorough feedback.

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

I am enjoying the course but the assignments are hard when working full time. The quality of teaching is good.

(5)

2 years ago

2nd year student

The timetable and the course structure is fantastic they always consider you and your needs before telling you how it’s going to go. Sometimes it can be confusing but if you are told and explained well of the module content then you will be fine. The quality of teaching is something i can not sa...

(5)

2 years ago

Graduate

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of Staffordshire on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

56%

Nightlife

med

48%

Political

low

72%

Creative

high

65%

Sporty

med

65%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

76%

low

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

79%

low

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

79%

low

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

80%

low

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

80%

low

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

76%

med

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

81%

med

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

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

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

74%

low

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

82%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

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

68%

low

How well organised is your course?

63%

low

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

82%

med

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

83%

med

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

83%

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?

78%

med

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

75%

med

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

73%

med

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

85%

med

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

71%

low

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

82%

med

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

84%

med

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

89%

med

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

75%

high

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.

82%

high

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