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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.
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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.
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The main campus of Staffordshire University is in Stoke-on-Trent, located in the West Midlands region of Central England. 18,460 students are enrolled at Staffordshire University:
- 17,690 of these students come from the UK
- 165 come from EU countries
- And 610 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2021/22)
The graduate outcomes for Staffordshire University show that six months after leaving university, 64% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving Staffordshire University is £18-21k a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2017/18)
Updated: 13th February 2023
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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.
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
it's areally great Uni to study at. i've really been enjoying my time there and i hope to continue enjoying for the remainder of my time. the teachers are really good.
It's not a bad university, it is rather modern in some areas and has food places on campus
It’s all good, the teachers and lecturers are amazing
Amazing uni!!! Great experience here!
Good uni, would recommend to a friend
Good uni. Plenty of things to get involved with.
Friendly place, with a lot of potential to extend your career
Great university, went through clearing and were really helpful. Had my place confirmed within 15 mins
Brilliant place with nice staff
Been here two years and have had a good experience so far (concept art course). Lecturers have all been really friendly, equipment and facilities are easy to access and even though classes have been online this year, they've still been to a good standard. Pre-Covid, classes were always really interesting and the community was/still is fun and supportive. Would definitely recommend this uni.
It's a welcomed space that is full of life
The clubs and societies was lacking as there was not as broad of a range of clubs as typical. Campus and facilities are brilliant with no issues in regards to them.
Honestly not sure, I've only been on campus for my Volleyball Soc but when I went round on open days everything seemed alright
From what I’ve done so far in first year and as well as being in the second term of my first year I’ve not had an awful lot of experience of being on campus but from what I’ve seen it looks good
Not enough funding in the art department, old out dated equipment and little to no supplies given
It's good for games but not so good for anything else. Lecturers have said the uni takes the money students pay for their courses and put it into games, no matter what their course is. This means very little is given to other students and even after paying over £9000, they have to buy their own supplies as all they receive is the space to produce work. As for games, the course "Computer Gameplay Design and Production" has one module about making board games. The lecturers of that course try to justify it by saying it's completely different from computer games and is important. Why would we want to learn something different from the rest of the course called "COMPUTER Games Design and Production? It's clear it's just two teachers forcing their hobbies on students and is disgusting as they're being paid by the students. The other 3 modules are great though, just be sure to spend time tuning your skills if you're struggling but the lecturers will help you and keep you calm.
Due to the current pandemic, I haven't been able to experience much. But so far, it's been alright. College court is the best accommodation from my experience.
When things don’t work anymore, people at College Court will fix it soon after or the next day with brand new ones
I chose staffs uni on Games Art course and now I'm in third year and I am enjoying my time here. The modules are good because the briefs are interesting and every one of them are different so you don't repeatedly work on similar things etc. The teachers provide you with plenty of knowledge and support to help you on your courses.
An awesome community and university with good lecturers.
Can’t say so much on the university as it’s all online classes now.
I've only been at staffs for a term but the support I have is brilliant especially with getting onto campus for practical teaching
I have only been at staffs 1 semester in covid19. The cadman facilities are AMAZING! Not many clubs/societies are for me apart from climbing and skiing but in covid everything is pointless to get involved with. Tutors have been amazing and done everything possible for us, always get responses.
This is a good place to come and study
Good uni, good support on the Music courses. Some staff are better than other but I’m not going to name drop here. Overall, I would come to Staffs again
With covid going on it's a little harder to review, as all my lessons are online, but I enjoyed ember lounge while it was open. Online lessons are still engaging and the staff are always very helpful.
I’ve been unable to experience the full campus clubs and facilities, but the WiFi in the library is really fast, and from what I have experienced, Staffordshire University seems to really care about its students.
My uni has been a good experience so far, however I have not been able to experience much due to the current pandemic. I've liked what i have seen so far and can't wait to see more!
Staff can be friendly but not always the most helpful
Hard to comment about the university campuses etc currently due to the fact it has been closed due to Covid-19 and the country being under lockdown, however I believe the staff have been incredible in dealing with online lessons
Really good really great place to study and relax
I believe that the university is very helpful in aiding with my work whenever I get stuck or confused.
love the e-sports facility that they have to offer at the university! made me want to spend more time on the campus!
excellent, would recommend this university for any degree! amazing teaching from the lecturers!