PhD Health and Welfare Studies

University of Staffordshire

Really supportive team of lecturers/ tutors. Ideal as a uni for a mature student working full time. Not much of a student life vibe but it what I’m looking for at this stage. May not appeal to younger generation. Facilities have been improved a lot recently. Good resources available for research.

Fantastic facilities on campus, the simulation suites allow students the opportunity to put taught sessions into practice before implementing skills in the real world. This allows students the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them, in a safe setting without judgement or implication on patients. The site is welcoming and inclusive. Lecturers are welcoming and approachable. Improvements - Scheduling/timetables of modules needs to be reconsidered. Often they overlap especially in 3rd year this is problematic. For example - When waiting on results from one module (which are needed prior to starting the dissertation module as the content/proposal forms the basis for the dissertation) but the deadline to submit the proposal for consideration for the dissertation aspect was due prior to the result release date from the previous module. This was looked into but then students were only given 2 days from the release date to the deadline to make any amendments - baring in mind all students on this module are also in full-time employment working typically writhing healthcare/nhs settings. There appears to be no consideration to students responsibilities outside of university when it comes to university timetables/deadlines. When multiple lecturers are teaching on the same module there appears to be little to no communication regarding their expectations of us as a student or discussions about what’s been taught/previous advised. We have experienced multiple lecturers where one lecture has told you “this is what is expected and what the module/assessment entails” & the following week another lecture provides completely different information. This creates confusion for students especially when we have tight deadlines and limited time to complete this around our full time jobs and life commitments

Best parts are great course and location Worst is parking on really busy days you have to park on overflow which is a long walk away

Enjoying the course. Staff are very helpful. Parking needs work. The disability advisors could do more to support assessed students.

Friendly, down to earth uni in an ideal location for travelling around the midlands and further afield. The lecturers are all friendly, fun and helpful - no question is a silly question. Loads of extra curricular activities with clubs, societies and the Students Union. Great atmosphere throughout the uni. Good for mature students commuting in and equally good for students living in halls to visit friends at home or at other unis. Nights out include Stafford or Hanley but its only a hop on the train to enjoy nights out in Manchester!