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A place you feel you can really belong. A place where you feel you can be you and you are truly accepted. A place that celebrates individuality and encourages you to express your authentic self. All the usual stuff that people review as side (which is also great) … it’s friendly and you feel truly nurtured here. My experience has changed me, helped me to grow academically and personally, and makes me want to achieve more from my life. Not only that, Staffs makes me believe that I can achieve more from my life. Institute of Education … Thank You
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A place you feel you can really belong. A place where you feel you can be you and you are truly accepted. A place that celebrates individuality and encourages you to express your authentic self. All the usual stuff that people review as side (which is also great) … it’s friendly and you feel truly nurtured here. My experience has changed me, helped me to grow academically and personally, and makes me want to achieve more from my life. Not only that, Staffs makes me believe that I can achieve more from my life. Institute of Education … Thank You
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Staffordshire University Reputation
The main campus of Staffordshire University is in Stoke-on-Trent, located in the West Midlands region of Central England. 21,445 students are enrolled at Staffordshire University:
- 19,665 of these students come from the UK
- 120 come from EU countries
- And 1,655 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for Staffordshire University show that six months after leaving university, 88% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving Staffordshire University is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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The societies are amazing but they need some work on the financial aspect which is mainly left to students. The teachers are supportive but the actual University itself after the rebrand has become a mess. We signed up to Staffs Uni not Uni of Staffs. We didn't ask for a new logo either. We asked to hire more teachers and not an esports arena.
Im liking what I see at school
I was at my lowest and college court rescued me Kim and kay are great and her cup has a k on it Kim's Is the grinch Will stay next year
The accessibility to worksop is very insufficient to finish our coursework. The kiln room, glaze lab especially. The technician of the kiln room and glaze lab is very unhelpful. There is no studio access in weekends. (student from MA ceramics)
This university was the best experience of my life - great location, staff, and atmosphere.
The facilities given to me are amazing and due to the easily accessible training, it's great to be able to practice on them. So many clubs and societies and if you see a gap in the market then the Union helps you set one up. Think my course is still a bit in the dark about careers but that's sure to change The wifi can be a bit iffy like any place, but any queries are sorted with pretty quickly
Poor teaching, hardly know the ins and outs of the film industry. Lack of teaching getting to know editing rather fund on computers instead of new cameras etc.
The university itself is great for the games courses, although other courses don't get as much funding.
Careless lecturers, awful attendance system, outdated course content, failed course reworks (ones that even the average student complains about) and combined with the inaudible nature of the North (Midlands btw) Every lecturer that had any teaching skills and talent left for an actual company Lecture rooms are tiny and feel like you're in some 16th century victorian pub PCs were built by someone who has never built a PC, zero cooling but loaded with 3080s, their solution is to proceed to blame the program developers for crashes instead of their incompetent IT Every single year everything is scuffed no matter what, even after the same lecturer running it for 10 years they still can't get it right, always complications with basic necessities If you need any support, forget it, you probably won't even get a reply to any e-mail enquiry If you have a problem or feedback, good luck trying to get past the arrogance of people who should probably be the least arrogant.
Brilliant university, with excellent services.
Good area to stay in and good uni to go to
Having a great time and already feel a sense of belonging despite it only being a first year
Stoke campus has been great to study at.
Not what I expected uni life to be like, very quiet and uneventful
I find this university very good for me
A place you feel you can really belong. A place where you feel you can be you and you are truly accepted. A place that celebrates individuality and encourages you to express your authentic self. All the usual stuff that people review as side (which is also great) … it’s friendly and you feel truly nurtured here. My experience has changed me, helped me to grow academically and personally, and makes me want to achieve more from my life. Not only that, Staffs makes me believe that I can achieve more from my life. Institute of Education … Thank You
Everything is well enough. Good study spaces. Some issues with wifi not working but good enough. Happy to be studying here and living near enough as to not need to drive every day.
Uni feels very safe and welcoming, especially coming from a background of being Trans, there is no hate or discrimination which I can truly appreciate.
My experience at Staffordshire University it's been great
Staffordshire is a great university and let you explore many options
Pretty good university, but perhaps too much focus on the games courses specifically. Would be better to distribute funds more rather than spending so much on something like eSports, for instance. I'm happy with my course but the foundation year felt like a waste as it was too generalised.
I enjoy being on campus and making use of the social spaces. The Union have made great change over the past few years and it’s been great to see.
Great place love it here, great facilities
I’m only part of one society but there are quite a lot for people who are interested in all sorts of different things.
The university is very great and there are also a lot of events and entertainments regularly.
A charming location filled with amazing and friendly staff
Good university to learn Friendly staff and students
Clubs and societies are decent, could use more events on at the LRV
Not a university i would recommend as a first choice unless it was one of the subjects they specialise and excel in because that's where the money is spent. If you are on one of these courses you will be awarded with first rate teaching and facilities: if however, your course is like mine it will be budget strapped and marginalised with facilities that are a hangover from the era it was a Polytechnic with variable teaching dependent on the lecturer. I found the careers service laughable, the attitude to classroom disruption a mess and the University is sited in an area that I've never felt a hundred percent safe in: this goes for the wider Stoke On Trent area as it can be a bit suspect in areas like Stoke and Hanley which are very close to the Uni. Both sites are grim. Ember Lounge is fantastic, the Student Union very helpful, Catalyst has a lot of facilities too but if i really wanted to study in Staffs, i would try Keele as it is in a nicer part of the county with a campus feel.
The uni is okay just a little old but in general the uni is okay
The only main issue I have is that my wifi doesn’t seem to want to connect on the university’s wifi but apart from that it’s amazing
Amazing university, staff very helpful and many spaces to study
Stafford Campus is Meh in every way.
If you want a campus of bullying including lecturers joining in then go here. I’ve just finished studying here, I joined when covid was bad and felt like lecturers used my year as an excuse to go online even when covid had cleared up just for their own convenience. Students ganging up on other students and lecturers joining in is something that has happened on multiple courses at this university as it’s happened to friends of mine too. They also use this in your grade feedback so it looks bad to other employers in future. You can try hard with your work but if they don’t like you you won’t get anywhere so if you’re good at kissing a$$ this university is perfect for you!
I love Staffordshire university. Great environment. Everyone has been welcoming. Amazing lecturers and professors.
Security is good and there is more than enough equipment and loads of different rooms, motion capture rooms, 3D printing rooms, Pottery rooms, not in a society myself but they all look good and most of the members I’ve met come across as nice and friendly
Really good university I am enjoying my time here it's great.
Staffordshire uni is a brilliant uni to go to, the staff are so supportive and helpful, the campus is really close knit where everyone knows everyone and it feels like a family. The opportunity to be a student ambassador really topped my experience and enabled me to make friends and have fun whilst earning money around my schedule.I couldn’t recommend it enough.
Didn’t really have much of the ‘university experience’ as I had to do my 1st and 2nd year throughout Covid, so I was gutted but still managed to work around it by using platforms.
The campus is on two beautiful sites, with the Catalyst building you an study 24/7 securely with amazing facilities on site. The location is ideal for students who want to go into town or want to be in the countryside. There’s a mix of all ages and the most important thing is the support you will receive here. As a disabled student I thought I would fall behind but I needn’t have worried - I have ongoing support from my lecturers and the last two years feel like five minutes it’s gone so fast. I would do it all over again I enjoy the mix of lectures and workshops we have, and I love the wide open feeling of the Leek Road campus because it never feels like you are hemmed in.
Staffordshire University is a public research university located in Staffordshire, England. It has two main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, and it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across various fields, including business, computing, engineering, law, and art and design. One of the university's strengths is its focus on employability, with a strong emphasis on preparing students for the world of work. The university has partnerships with over 2,000 companies, providing students with opportunities for work placements, internships, and real-world projects. In addition, the university has a dedicated career center that provides guidance and support to students and graduates. Staffordshire University also has a reputation for innovation and research. It has several research institutes and centers, including the Digital Institute, the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator, and the Institute of Applied Sciences. The university has also won numerous
Great 4 for years of my life. Met many great people there, lectures are very helpful and friendly - sharing knowlegde and experiences with passion. Massive range of resources and technology to use. Highly recommended!
I'm enjoying at Staffordshire University. All the staff is very cooperative.Study spaces are well maintained with great facilities.
My first study year st staffs uni as a full time student has been the best! I cant wait for my second year in September!
A great university with great facilities and excellent lectures.
I have been studying in Staffordshire University London and it's been an amazing experience because of the professionalism of academics and diverse culture.
As an international student my experience in Staffs is amazing. All of the faculty is highly educated, supportive and kind. Our curriculum is comprehensive and up-to-date. Staffs is preparing us well for the future issues that we could face in our practical fields.
The tutors are simply amazing. The best support I have received. I love studying adult nursing with having both classroom, clinical, simulation and placements! I don’t feel disadvantaged because of my additional needs. Thank you Staffs!
Overall the campus very organised with advanced technical diverices. Teachers and staffs are very helpful.
A place full of lovely people and industry standard equipment, perfect for experiencing careers before choosing that destiny.
This is my first year at Staffordshire University and it was been amazing all the lectures are lovely and very knowledgeable and always willing to help out. Always quick to reply to the emails first thing early in the morning.
The professional development of its students at Staffordshire University is significantly aided by its experts for those students who opt to progress onto careers stemming from higher education.
The university offers amazing opportunities for career and networking development through both external and internal agencies. The staff are very quick ti respond and help students with any queries or worry they may have that could ether be personal or academic issues. some improvements, access to wifi in certain buildings across both campuses.
Good range of courses, good housing in the surrounding area that is reasonable price. Supportive career advisors.
An excellent university, with great academics and facilities. A very friendly and positive campus with amazing support services, including an inclusive, knowledgeable, and approachable Careers department (Career Connect).
Very good uni friendly staff good facilities
Staffordshire university is one of the leading university in uk in computer science.
Great university with a focus on education alongside a social balance
Staffs uni is alright- I enjoy my course and the students Union are always helpful and approachable
I’ve heard it’s a uni that does uni things
Good universityyyyyyyyttyyyyyyy
I'm ngl I haven't really explored the facilities but there is a room in the cadman building that has like 300 computers and gaming chairs which is pretty cool and there's a lot of places to get lunch or coffee that are really cheap. Staffs also does hold career fairs to help students get jobs
i am happy and proud to be staffs
My course is fantastic and staff are really involved! Access to cadman building 24/7 is a big help and allows me to study all hours.
A comfortable place to stay and study with plenty of opportunities for students both professionally and personally.
The WiFi needs some serious work
The Student support teams are very friendly and helpful.
Overall great university. Great selection of courses to choose from.
Great experience so far, great environment
Great course and great teachers
A great platform to engage a variety of different game related courses, and where some of the best years of my life have been spent.
If I could go back I would decline Staffordshire university. The lecturers don't know much and in lectures tell us to google things that they are 'teaching'. The email response time is poor, or you don't get one. Car sharers are split up, yet the university asks us to be 'green' where we can. They have no concept of the cost of living and generally don't care about their students just the money.
All the people at the university are ****** rough and the area is toxic as it is in Stoke. The uni accommodation is laughably bad with paper thin walls which basically means no sleep. I know it is uni but not a single soul has an ounce of respect so good look getting more then 3 hours sleep and somehow still managing to get lectures done. Admittedly freshers is good and people are open and nice but after the first month everyone becomes very closed off. The uni is either full of lifeless alcoholics which is okay the first week but starts to take it's toll, or complete nerds which are almost impossible to make friends with unless you are into the exact same stuff as them (which I guess makes sense for a games design uni). As for the games design you will find it easy to begin with if you follow basically what the lecturer does on screen but the moment you fall behind you are basically ***** as the lecturers are usually only available at the max half an hour before the lecture finishes
Lecturers are good but overall university's facilities are really bad. Lots of hidden costs. They keep cutting founds, but they can't respond to an email in less than a month. Overall disappointed.
Complete scam, staff couldn't care less, pointless complaints system, just want the money, treated like cattle, unsafe location.
Really enjoyed my time at Staffs, with friendly and helpful staff members that make studying easier and more engaging!
Such a personal university experience, it's like a big family.
I have lived here for a very happy year, and the teachers are very excellent.
The games design course is actually really good here compared to other unicersities I’ve tried a year at! Finally settled on one that student finance let me have an extra year of funding for 🥰
Accommodation is very convenient, less than 10 mins walk away from Sainsbury
Really good university experience. Definitely recommend staffs to students looking into higher education.
Great university for tech based subjects like computer science and games development.
The university is well equipped with all sorts of tools you'll need. As in my experience with studying concept art all the things I've needed both in hardware and software have been provided. Outside of the course there's many things what can keep you busy such a as a gym and all sorts of societies/clubs for the chance to meet like minded people.
I can't really say much about the university, since I admit I only go there for the lectures. But for what I've seen, it's great. Lecturers are friendly and helpful, internet is pretty decent - no complaints from me. My reason for rating Clubs/Societies, Student Union and Careers Service so low, is because I haven't really used them, so discredit it if you wish. Love this place though :)
Blackboard could be more clearer
I'm based in the stoke campus and the campus itself is split across two sites which can be a trek if you have lessons on both sides of the campus. Internet speed wise it's decent however several buildings (mainly beacon) I have had my phone coverage drop out and I would like this to be fixed. The library atm is split across two buildings which I don't think works well as walking back and forth is a time sink that wastes time that could be used on studying A wide range of societies available and each are unique and offer a different experience. My main concern is the lack of communication the university does as often we are finding out information at the very last minute and I wish this was communicated on a more regular basis
I cannot review the Careers service properly as I have yet to come across the service, but all of the other facilities are amazing and I am having a great time learning and making friends in the Uni!
Great uni and people are amazing
The only reason I still attend is because the employability has a decent rate and the staff seem to know what they are doing. The facility computers are awful, they rely on onedrives which at random will delete your work and the societies, while there are many, don't offer much inclusivity for people who want to try something new.
Decent but can be improved with the wifi
The uni is really good, the tutors are friendly and helpful and are in touch with what students like. The course is super fun and is still challenging but that's what I love about it.
Good Uni, social and full of events and trips for my course with uniqueness
Amazing University. I came from Wales to Staffordshire as i heard it had some of the best Game Art/Game Dev courses in the UK. The course did not disappoint and I enjoy it so far. The PC at high end and have all the latest software. The uni provides plenty to do out side of lectures with cafes, restaurants and clubs and the student union hosting weekly events and societies to join. Couldn't recommend the university more
The university social life is really good and what makes the experience. What lets it down is the course and the lecturers. They care more about numbers than your development
Staffs is a great uni gives me all the support I need and I enjoy the modules I study
Nursing department great emotional and academic support BHL campus
Amazing lecturers and lectures, lovely campus and teaching facilities.
The uni is alright. Not a great amount of help and direction in places to expand your knowledge. You aren’t really told about resources to do research and you places to practice on.
Lovely place to gain knowledge . Helpful professors and career team.
A good place to study and socialise