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1150 Student reviews
Brilliant tutors so far, I don’t have much on campus experience as I’m a distance learner, overall very happy with Staffordshire university
Lecturer very supportive and friendly
18-24 years
Location is close to train station and bus stops into the centre for ideal commuting. The university’s communication is open and news is updated often both for events and important campus information. The feel of the whole campus is very good, it’s beautiful in warmer weather and there’s many places to hang out and eat at for good prices. Some places feel more dated compared to the outside and the new buildings such as the Catalyst, but that’s charming in its own way. It’s a little harder to find things to do in the breaks as someone with no friends at the university, but still there are many places to sit to spend that time like the Catalyst, Library and 24/7 computer rooms.
Awesome atmosphere
The staff are really supportive and really friendly which makes all of the difference. Lecturers listen to feedback and make necessary changes.
This University is great for creative subjects, the facilities and technical staff are excellent, however the surrounding area could be improved.
The uni does not have enough staff to even respond to a student question or even distress. They claim to be inclusive, from a learning disability user view, this is false. They advise that they will fix appalling issues, but it doesn't happen. They do have some great tutors and the student support team including the union whom I have accessed multiple times, are amazing. Without them I would of left the course a few times. They can only support the students and not resolve the issues themselves which Is not their fault
Stafford university makes it a great place to study as its not too far from home, very supportive and welcoming campus. However it could be improved due to the location as the roads outside the university always floods making it difficult to get to university.
Staffordshire University student support and experience team is top-notch in offering unparalleled assistance. Campus environment is welcoming.
18-24 years
First gen student
Near to train station and Hanley bus station. Near too Hanley,Stoke and Newcastle underlyme
Lecturers are amazing , course materials and resources are excellent. Also study facilities are great .
All lecturers are friendly, loads of facilities, easy access to food, student opinioms are taken seriously
I enjoy the course content and majority of my lecturers
Best aspect is the student societies great way of meeting and socialising with new people and the worst aspect may be travel around the city buses move less frequent and are harder to catch, if you don’t drive it’s quite difficult to get around also road works are often in the city.
Lecturers are incredibly supportive and helpful. The student union doesn’t take genuine concerns seriously.
18-24 years
I am a second year psychology student at the incredible Staffordshire university located in Stoke-on-Trent which is in the West Midlands area of England. I have had such an amazing experience the past year and a half, meeting many amazing people, experiencing many amazing things. Some of the best aspects of my uni experience here include being able to have a great life balance. There is a gym on campus that I can use at any time. A sports complex where I go swimming as I enjoy swimming in my spare time. There are many clubs and societies. My favourite one that I still endure is the pool society and where I have met many of my friends at uni. The support by the uni during my course has been incredible also. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and I am very excited for what the future holds at Staffs! There aren’t many negative aspects that I can think of whilst I have been here at Staffordshire University. I guess the parking can be a bit hectic at times 😅. But other than that it has generally been life changing. I am from Durham and I love going home but I also always enjoy driving back to Stoke to see all my friends and start up my course every term again to partake in new things and create more amazing memories and experiences. It has been easy to travel from home to uni and so forth as I drive and I do love a long drive sometimes :)
The support offered is second to none! Handy location being near the train station and a short walk to Hanley.
25-34 years
First gen student
It’s the welcoming atmosphere, everyone is welcoming including the lecturers! They make each session enjoyable and chatty. Lecturers are only an email away if at home and on placement, they keep up to date with you with any concerns as students we may have and solve them as best as possible. Is the communication for placement to uni and us, it can get a little messy but working at the nhs is never straight forward due to the stress they’re under.


I like that I have my own space to be creative and make what I want. I would like more support with written work and 1 to 1s more frequently so I can know where I can progress and expand. I would like more time fir dead lines and a more direct brief and explaination of what my teachers are expecting as that has been a problem so far. I have also had trouble comunicating with my teachers as they haven't responded to any emails I have sent so far .
I would like to be taught a wide amount of materials or have classes where a lecture talks about the best ways to use them , such as oil paints and clays stuff like that