University Name:
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UCAS Code: S72
Location: Staffordshire, Midlands Show on Map
Site: Main campuses in Stoke & Stafford; third campus at Lichfield, partner colleges
A modern university; a member of the million+ group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 23,500 |
| Undergraduates: | 82% |
| Postgraduates: | 18% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 19,400 |
| Male: | 49% |
| Female: | 51% |
| Full Time: | 55% |
| Mature on Entry: | 34% |
| UK Students: | 94% |
| State school entry: | 98% |
Teaching Staff
736 (full- and part-time).
Broad study areas
Arts, media & design; business; computing, engineering & technology; health; sciences; law.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | UCAS tariff used on almost all courses. AS-levels and key skills (level 3) contribute to points but minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent required. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 230 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 10% |
| Accommodation: | Almost all first years housed |
Institution
| Founded: | Roots in regional technical and art colleges, early 1900s; university established in 1992 from Staffordshire Polytechnic. |
| Structural features: | Strong links with local FE colleges through its Staffordshire University Regional Federation (SURF) network. |
| Site: | Two main campuses: Stoke, at the heart of the UniQ (university quarter) development; and contemporary campus at Stafford. Further site at Lichfield, in partnership with South Staffordshire College. |
| How to get there: | Stoke: easy access by road (M6 junctions 15/16 and A50) and rail (2 hours from London, 45 mins from Manchester). Stafford: short bus ride from town centre; well served by rail and road links (M6 junctions 13/14). Accessible from Birmingham, Manchester and East Midlands airports. Regular bus service between Stoke and Stafford (16 miles). |
| Special features: | Two business villages and a creative village on campus; brand new science and technology centre at Stoke. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Counsellors, health and chaplaincy service, support for disabled students, careers service. Nurseries at both main sites (0-5 years). |
| Amenities: | SU bars, snack bars, restaurants, bars, live music venues, shops, minibus service, banking facilities at Stoke and Stafford; film theatre at Stoke. Easy access to Peak District. |
| Sporting facilities: | Sports centres at Stoke and Stafford: fitness suite, dance/aerobics studio, sports hall (badminton, fencing, tennis); outdoor all-weather tennis courts, sports pitches for football and rugby. |
| Accommodation: | All first year (and overseas students) who apply, who give the university as their first choice and meet the criteria are in university-managed accommodation. 1012 places at Stoke, at £74−£100 per week; 790 places at Stafford, £62−£100 pw (£45 pw shared); all on 36-week contracts and all self-catering although a meal package is available. Students who apply late and 2nd/3rd year students are in private accommodation: average rents £45 pw in Stoke, £51 pw in Stafford, plus bills. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | 24-hr libraries at Stoke and Stafford, shared library facility at Lichfield. Total of 300,000 books, 16,000 titles in journals, ebooks and ejournals available on and off campus. 800 study spaces, access to IT, learning technology, labs and wireless mixed flexible study areas, librarians, support staff and study skills support. All students have access to inductions and training, study and IT skills and specialist help and support. |
| Other learning resources: | Science and engineering laboratories; design and fine art studios, forensic science crime scene house, mock law courts, media centre, television studio. |
| Study abroad: | Opportunities for study or work placement abroad. Links with universities across Europe and further afield. |
| Careers: | Advice service. 88% of students in employment or further study a year after graduation. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £6000−£7000 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university. |
| Term-time work: | University supports term-time work for full-time students; 50% believed to work. Some work available on campus in SU bar, library etc. JobShop helps students find jobs. |
| Financial help: | 204 scholarships (of £3000 in Year 1, £1500 in subsequent years) and 1500 bursaries (500 of £1000 and 1000 of £500) all available to students whose family income is up to £25k pa or who are eg refugees, care leavers or students with disabilities. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £7490-£8490 pa for first degree courses (but £8890 for fast-track degrees). International students pay £9385 pa for first degrees. |
Courses
Academic features:
University offers fast-track, two-year degrees in law, geography, accounting and finance, business management and English. Also bite-size courses and flexible distance learning options. Degrees in a broad range of subject areas.
Awarding body:
Staffordshire University.
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BSc, BEng, LLB, FdA, FdSc
Length of courses:
3 years full-time; 2 years (fast-track degrees, FdA/Sc); 4 years (sandwich courses; extended degrees); 5 years (sandwich extended engineering degrees).
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Acting
- Advertising
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Ancient History
- Animal Science
- Animation
- Architectural Technology
- Art
- Audio
- Automotive Engineering
- Behavioural Science
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Broadcasting
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Business Studies
- Ceramics
- Childhood Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computing
- Contemporary Decorative Arts/Crafts
- Costume Design
- Counselling
- Creative/Performance Writing
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Digital Microelectronics
- Drama
- Drama Training
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Mechanics
- Electronics
- Engineering (General)
- Engineering Mathematics
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- European Business Studies
- European Studies
- Events Management
- Film Music
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Financial Economics
- Forensic Science
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- Health
- Human Biology
- Human Communication
- Human Resource Management
- Humanities
- Illustration
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Interactive Games Production
- Interactive Multimedia
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Relations
- Internet Technology
- Jewellery
- Journalism
- Law
- Leisure Management
- Leisure Studies
- Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Media Technology
- Medical Engineering
- Midwifery
- Motor Sport Engineering
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Technology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Office Organisation
- Painting
- Palliative Care
- Performance Arts
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Policing
- Printing/Typography
- Printmaking
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Silversmithing
- Social History
- Social Science
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Sports Sciences
- Sports Studies
- Stage Management
- Statistics
- Teacher Training
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Textiles
- Theatre Studies
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Tourism
- Transport Studies
- TV Studies
- Urdu
- Veterinary Studies
- Virtual Design
- Visual Arts
- Web Development/Design
Student view
Rebecca McLellan (BA Broadcast Journalism), Commercial Services Officer
Living
What's it like as a place to live? I think Stoke is a really friendly place to live. And it is very central, Birmingham and Manchester are both approx 45mins away on the train, and then you have Hanley, which is good for shopping, eating and nights out. Honestly, there are nicer places to live than Stoke, but it has such a student vibe to it – that the people make the place, and it is down to those people to make it what it is.
How's the student accommodation? Uni accommodation is ok. You can have en-suite, which is more expensive than the shared facilities. But from feedback from both, as much as the rooms are a bit small, everyone enjoys their time there, as they are on campus, with the student shop and one of the venues right by, and round the corner from the train station and bus stops. Private accommodation is a bit hit and miss; sometimes you get a really nice standard of accommodation, but the rent is a bit more than what you would pay for the houses that aren't as nice. Personally, I think it is worth paying the bit extra a week for a nicer standard of housing.
What's the student population like? The student population is definitely friendly, and probably one of the Diverse I have seen. We have students from all over the world!! We have local students, part-time, mature, and your typical full-time 18−21year olds from all over the country. I have met a great range of people from all over, being at Staffs. And with the size of the uni, by the end of your first year – you might not know everyone's names, but you definitely recognise everyone and know them to say hello to.
How do students and locals get on? You sometimes get the odd noise complaint when students are coming back from a night out and are making too much noise, but apart from that, everyone just gets along with what they have to do, and live alongside each other.
Studying
What's it like as a place to study? I think it is a brilliant place to study. A lot of the courses offer you industry experience, and with many of our faculties boasting some of the top facilities on offer. I wouldn't say the courses are traditional, I think they try to keep up to date with what is going on in the world, so that when you graduate you are an "Industry Irresistible"
What are the teaching staff like? I think the teaching staff are good. On my course we had people teaching us that were either still in the industry or had very close connections with it still. It meant that what we were learning was always very relevant and up to date. As well as the fact that our lecturers could offer first hand experience and examples.
Socialising
What are student societies like? We have almost 100 societies and many, many sports clubs. In terms of societies what we offers ranges from cheerleading, dance, Ultimate Frisbee, Animation, Gaming, Poker, Rounders etc etc....the list goes on!!!! Yes, we have loads of people involved, I would say most people are a member of something. And our Wednesday nights out in the student union night club are always packed with clubs and societies out on socials.
What's a typical night out? Well, Mondays you go out to Hanley and on Wednesdays & Fridays you go to the LRV (Student Union Night Club).
And how much does it cost? Hanley will cost more than a night out in the union, as you have to take into account taxis, and entrance to the night clubs and stuff, so I would say a good night out would be about £35, obviously that depends on the individual. For a night in the student union bar, it is generally a much cheaper night out, I would say £20 would do you maximum, and you should easily have change to spare.
How can you get home safely? In Hanley there is a taxi rank just by the main strip of bars and clubs. And when going out on campus, we have door staff, campus security and CCTV around the local area. But everyone lives so close to the Student Venue, that once you have got your burger or kebab, you will be home in 10 mins.
Money
Is it an expensive place to live? Nope, Stoke is known for being relatively cheap to live compared to other towns. I had a part-time job, which gave me a good bit of spending money. Obviously, if you are just depending on your loan and bursaries, everyone gets a bit skint towards the end of the semester.
Average price of a pint? £2.20.
And the price of a takeaway? Maximum £5−6.
What's the part-time work situation? The Students' Union has about 250 members of student staff. And then there are many local supermarkets, and shops in Hanley, Stoke and Newcastle-Under-Lyme for part-time work opportunities. The Student Union, currently pays £5.85 p/hr.
Summary
What's the best feature about the place? The Student Vibe, all the clubs and Societies, the Nights out. There is always something to do or somewhere to go, be it popping into town, or jumping on a train (Manchester 45min,. Brum 40mins, London Hour and a half) It is just a friendly place.
And the worst? The weather!! I'm sure summer only lasts for 3weeks in May!
And to sum it all up? Wouldn't change it for the world, have had a great student experience at Staffs.
More info?
Enquiries to SU president, tel 01782 294629 (or via uni switchboard, 01782 294000), or www.staffsunion.com.
Open days
1st June 2012
Date in June to be confirmed. Check the university website for details and to book online.
Contact
Address:
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
Staffordshire
Tel:
01782 294000
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
tel 01782 294400
Application:
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