Staffordshire University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Infrastructure

There are three campuses of the university along with its main Stoke-on-Trent campus which offers great infrastructure and other facilities. There is the Stafford Centre for Excellence which offers specialist health facilities. Staffordshire University is synonymous with research excellence and has its infrastructure of research centers and laboratories along with several research areas, earning it the rating of world-leading or the tag of international importance for 78% of research, as per the REF. The centers encompass aspects like archaeology, creative industries, and communities, heritage and society, justice and crime, pedagogic practices, education, health and wellbeing, technology, environment, Cybersecurity, psychological research, and more.

Academic

The main application deadline is 29th January. Students may apply by June 30 via UCAS. The Staffordshire University admission process involves the following steps:

1. Students should apply via UCAS.

2. Along with the UCAS course code, you’ll also need the Institution Code of the University above.

3. You can also apply directly at the university portal.

The Staffordshire University admission requirements include the following:

1. Undergraduate students will require Class XII marks of 65% along with 28 points in IB Diploma if that is being used to apply.

2. For applying to integrated masters or accelerated two-year degrees, students will require 70% overall marks in Class XII and 30 points in the IB Diploma.

3. English language proficiency is not required separately if the student has obtained 70% in English in Class XII.

4. Master’s applicants should have bachelor’s degrees with at least 55% or 6.5 CGPA.

The Staffordshire University acceptance rate is 57%. The institution offers postgraduate and undergraduate programs along with distance learning and study options. There are several professional training and development programs along with apprenticeships. Some of the popular courses include augmented and virtual realities, finance and accounting, animation, biological and biomedical sciences, education, fashion, engineering, business and marketing, nursing and midwifery, law, journalism and content creation, and more.

The 2022-23 schedule is the following:

The University has 31-week or 44-week patterns for its courses. The first covers the period between September and May while the second covers the duration between September and August.

Extra-curriculars, diversity

The Staffordshire University is home to numerous international students along with offering all necessary support features and other assistance. There are several on-campus activities along with various societies and clubs. Students can partake in several interesting events around the year. There are numerous networks available for students along with opportunities to be part of thriving and vibrant communities.

There is an in-house café for everyone on campus along with volunteering opportunities galore. There are several sports clubs along with a Social Sport program in addition to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre. The Staffordshire University Students Union takes care of entertainment while offering fabulous experiences for pupils around the year.

Career/Professional

The University helps students explore varied career options while connecting them to industries and employers along with providing entrepreneurial support, career pathways, and assistance with other career objectives.

There is a dedicated Careers Hub that offers diverse services and Career Coaches in tandem with a Career Connect Portal which specializes in offering appointments, jobs, and a lot more. The Graduate Hub offers varied support functions to graduates while they can also tap into the university’s industry connections through internships, work opportunities, volunteering, and placements. Students can gain both unpaid and paid work experience during their courses. Students also get assistance with self-employment, commissioning, freelancing, and also apprenticeships in various sectors. Employers are also served by the university and they get access to several services including recruitment of the best graduate talents for diverse positions. The Career Services team holds several events throughout the year for connecting students to employers while also offering a mentoring scheme and Careers Studio for peer-to-peer coaching.

The Careers Hub offers crucial career-linked data along with other resources. The team assists students in several ways while the Digital Careers Hub may help with personal and career development alike. MyCareer is a one-stop solution for personal and career development and is the best place to find new jobs and build work experience while also enjoying career events, workshops, and more. Students can easily access MyCareer and find available employment opportunities, vacancies, listings, and more. They can also book appointments for career planning, choosing career pathways, support in finding jobs, tips on interviews and resume building, and so on. Students can also enjoy mock interview support courtesy of the career services and support team.

The list of famous alumni includes the following names:

1. Ian Fraser Kilmister (Lemmy), songwriter-singer, and musician.

2. Kevin Daniel Kilbane, professional footballer.

3. Fabrice Ndala Muamba, professional footballer, and coach.

4. Thomas Michael Henry Smith, singer-songwriter.

5. Kevin Daniel Kilbane, footballer.

6. Ian McMillan, journalist, poet, broadcaster, and playwright.

Financial

Here are the Staffordshire University fees for 2022-23:

Undergraduate	£14,500 (INR 14.5 lakh)
Undergraduate (Nursing, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practice and Midwifery)	£19,000 (INR 19 lakh)
Standard postgraduate taught courses	£15,000 (INR 15 lakh)
Nursing & Healthcare taught postgraduate courses	£19,000 (INR 19 lakh)
PGCE	£14,500 (INR 14.5 lakh)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	£15,500 (INR 15.5 lakh)
Law LPC and LLM combined	£12,300 (INR 12.3 lakh)
Law LPC solely	£10,900 (INR 10.90 lakh)
Postgraduate Research	£13,000 (INR 13 lakh)

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