Staffordshire University (Staffs Uni)

About

Staffordshire University is a public research university located in Stoke-on-Trent, England, with a focus on providing high-quality education and research opportunities. They offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the first UK university to offer degrees in computing, games, and esports. 

Acronym	Staffs Uni
Motto / Slogan	Sapere Aude (Dare to know)
Colour	Red and white
Mascot	The Staffordshire Knight
Founded	1906
Location	Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Address	College Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE, United Kingdom

Objectives

Staffordshire University's core objectives revolve around transforming places, people, and society. They aim to achieve this through their strategic plan, focusing on four key priorities: Next Generation Education, Next Generation Experience, Next Generation Engagement, and Next Generation Environment. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• School of Art, Media and Design
• School of Computing and Digital Technologies
• School of Education and Social Sciences
• School of Engineering and Technology

Reasons to Study at Staffordshire University

1. Teaching excellence

   Everything about their teaching is designed to prepare you for your future career. Their curriculum is developed in collaboration with business and industry. Courses, many professionally accredited, are regularly reviewed to ensure they respond to changing employer needs. T

   
    

2. Student life

   At University of Staffordshire, they welcome people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and all corners of the globe. Your happiness, health and wellbeing are just as important to them as your education and employability. Whether you live on or off campus, you will find a community where you can be you.

   
    

3. Their reputation

   University of Staffordshire is an award-winning university with a long, proud heritage as a catalyst for change and innovation. The first university in the UK to offer degrees in computing, games and esports, they are now a leading university for digital technologies.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

View your selected course page for Academic and English Language requirements.

Supporting Documents

• Academic Documents: clear copies of all official certificates and transcripts relating to your previous academic studies.
• Passport: Upload a clear copy of the personal details page of your passport.
• English Language: provide evidence of your English Language qualification. 
• CV and Employment Reference: if you completed your studies some time ago, providing a CV and work history evidence would help in assessing your application.
• Previous UK visas and visa refusals: providing copies of your previous UK visas, such as those relating to previous UK study, and any visa refusals (UK and worldwide) is essential as this could impact on your offer to study and your Student Visa application.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

View your selected course page for Academic and English Language requirements.

Supporting Documents

• Academic Documents: clear copies of all official certificates and transcripts relating to your previous academic studies.
• Passport: Upload a clear copy of the personal details page of your passport.
• English Language: provide evidence of your English Language qualification. 
• CV and Employment Reference: if you completed your studies some time ago, providing a CV and work history evidence would help in assessing your application.
• Previous UK visas and visa refusals: providing copies of your previous UK visas, such as those relating to previous UK study, and any visa refusals (UK and worldwide) is essential as this could impact on your offer to study and your Student Visa application.

 

 

How To Apply For Admission

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Applications are made through the University of Staffordshire portal by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on your selected course page.

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Applications are made through UCAS.

 

 

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +44 (0)1782 294400

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Facilities

• Library: The University Libraries are open to staff and students. They have experienced, professional staff to help you with your studies and in using the library. They have a great range of learning resources available both physically and digitally.
• Sports: Whether you’re representing the University in the weekly British University & College Sports League or keeping your mind and body fit with a casual game of your favourite sport. From High Performance Athlete programmes, National and Regional league teams, through to casual, recreational activity sessions – Sport at University of Staffordshire has you covered. 
• Gym: With the latest Matrix Fitness equipment that includes running machines, cross-trainers, rowing machines, weights and more, Staffordshire University's gym offers a great way to build your fitness and work towards a healthier lifestyle.
• Place of Worship: On their Stafford and Stoke campuses, they have dedicated spaces for peace and quiet and prayer.
• Accommodation: They have a range of accommodation to choose from, to suit all lifestyles and budgets.

 

Accreditations

Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Mia Abbott

  Lecturer Mia Abbott is a Lecturer in Forensic Science at University of Staffordshire, teaching on their BSc Forensic Science, BSc Forensic Investigation and MSc Forensic Science courses. She specialises in for... read more

  ensic chemistry, with a particular focus on drug analysis. She joined the team as a Lecturer in 2022 and completed her PhD in Forensic Science in 2023 with a thesis titled “An investigation into the application of a continuous screening, confirmation, and feedback cycle for the identification of synthetic cannabinoids in prisons”.
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  Dr Mayowa Akinbote

  Senior Lecturer Dr Mayowa Akinbote joined Staffordshire Business School in September 2017 as a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. Currently, he serves as the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Award Leader, teaching ... read more

  undergraduate and postgraduate students. He holds an MA in International Finance and a PhD in Finance. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), demonstrating his commitment to professional and academic excellence. He is also an external examiner for UK universities and actively participate in the awards validation panel for undergraduate and postgraduate programs across higher education institutions.
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  Donna Graham

  Lecturer Donna has been teaching at University of Staffordshire since 2019 and is an alumna, having completed both her undergraduate and Masters degrees there. She is currently a PhD researcher undertaking doc... read more

  toral research in Mental Health Law, this aligns with and complements her teaching portfolio.
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  Dr Mohammad Hasan

  Senior Lecturer Dr Mohammad started as a Software Engineer and then switched to university teaching. He has worked as Lecturer and Assistant Professor in private and public/state universities in the past. He complete... read more

  d an MSc and a PhD from the UK and then he joined the University of Staffordshire. His educational background is based on Computer Science and Computer Networks.
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  Sarah Fieldhouse

  Associate Professor Dr Sarah  joined Staffordshire University in 2000 as an undergraduate student, studying for an honours degree in Criminology and Forensic Science. In 2003 she was awarded a scholarship to underta... read more

  ke PhD research relating to consistency and reproducibility in the deposition and evaluation of latent fingermarks, and an investigation into the effectiveness of a portable cyanoacrylate fuming system and aluminium powder for latent fingermark development.

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Notable Alumni

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  Ian McMillan Writer
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  Angellah Kairuki Politician
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  Russell Leetch Guitarist
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  Carol Shanahan Businessperson

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History

Their roots date back to 1914 and the founding of a new type of college in Stoke-on-Trent to support the city’s coal mining and ceramic manufacture and production. Originally, the Central School of Science and Technology, it became North Staffordshire Technical College in 1926.

In 1971, North Staffordshire Polytechnic was created from the merger of the College with Stoke-on-Trent College of Art and Staffordshire College of Technology, based in Stafford. Shortened to Staffordshire Polytechnic in 1988, they became known as Staffordshire University in 1992. In 2024, they evolved into the University of Staffordshire, cementing their position as a centre for learning and progression for t... read more