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Sort:Latest reviewsThe facilities are great for practical learning. There is a lack of organisation from the course leaders including poor communication when it comes to timetabling. Lack of organisation surrounding exams, which is unprofessional. The lead tutor is very patronising, and does not talk to you as a person or realise you're not a child. He tries to work his way around questions by trying to bli side you with complicated language delivered again in a very patronising manner. There appears to be a complete variation in the standards of marking between tutors with no appeals process, you're just told to accept it and move on.
The course here is unmatched in the games and art departments and support is always availiable from the staff when needed. A larger campus would be great but as of right now it's for the most part split into two parts.
missing all my trains the foods nice
I have found Staffordshire university a positive learning environment so far in my studies. The diverse teaching strategies have enabled me to juggle home life and uni life better than anticipated. There isnt much in terms of social activities within the Blackheath Lane Campus itself although there are local pubs and restaurants, local gyms and shops, but for me this was not an issue as family life takes precedence. Overall i would highly recommend Staffordshire University for a place to study.
The worst experience of university was definitely the build up to starting, the anxiety of meeting new people and the imposter syndrome that I have experienced whilst studying. My anxiety was definitely caused by overthinking the whole situation. Since starting I have made so many new friends that will stay friends for the rest of my life. Everyone in my cohort is so friendly and welcoming which has made me feel at ease so far. The anxiety has definitely reduced since getting to know university life and culture. The imposter syndrome still pops up but I have an amazing network with friends and students I have learnt how to cope when experiencing these feelings. And this is definitely my absolute favourite experience of university so far.
Foods decent, not bad toilets in catalyst
I find that the university has incredible facilities that are available to me even as a first year student. It allows me to work independently and progress my future career more. The only issue I have is some of the communication the uni has with me and other students. The news letter in helpful however, I think that closer relations with student can really help improve that communication.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, everyone knows each other. Regardless of what course you are studying. All staff are supportive, approachable and just generally love teaching. I have made friend for life and couldn’t imagine attending another university. I am the first to recommend Staffordshire University to anyone. Honestly loving my nursing journey. My only improvements would be to remove all online learning, as personally I learn an focus much more in face to face teaching. And finally to have a cheaper price list in the cafe, haha we’re students!
Good quality teachers
18-24 years
First gen student
It’s a good place to study because it’s welcoming and not pretentious. The lecturers (that I’ve been taught by) are all supportive and genuinely interested in teaching me and taking interest in my work and personal development. I’d improve the university by improving access to the campus out of university teaching hours, especially for art courses due to the nature of the coursework and amount needed.
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The best is the support from my university. They go above and beyond to support you when your struggling and help you seek options available; For example, I experienced a death on placement and university offered me a debrief and pointed out the support available they offer (counselling etc). The worst thing about uni is sometimes the queues to get lunch/drinks is long but even then, its not a massive issue!
18-24 years
The best aspect was making so many like-minded people with similar interests on my course the first year welcome week and following weeks after gave a lot of opportunities to meet new people and most i have continued being friends with to this day.
The area of stoke isnt the best but the course and the tech faciillites offered at the uni make it worth it. The outside life of student only bars and clubs on site make it very safe to socialse with friends and the studebt union has lots of clubs. The support offered is really good and the lectures are great at providing support even 1on1 if needed
The facilities and the support is outstanding, however the location isn’t the best aspect of the university as there isn’t much to do
18-24 years
The cost of living in stoke is low compared to many other cities making it ideal for people who want to save money like myself, however the local area is quite run down as you would expect for the house prices
Best is any games facility always open for late studies and student support Stoke on Trent there is nothing to do and there aren't many student activities outside of study that are within a good time.
The environment is encouraging, coupled with the friendly and approachable staff. It doesn't feel like your out of place. One area of improvement, however, would be student accommodation and facilities.
the communication between staff and students isn’t very good but the campus is nice and facilities are good
4.2
On the whole, Staffordshire university is a great place to study and expand your social bubble, there's no real pressure for peers but there is the obvious pressure due to course requirements and we're all pushed to do our absolute best and are all supported by our lecturers as we are told on a regular basis that the lecturers wish to see us all become police officers. The only thing that I would change would be the days of which I come into uni, I love in Chesterton, Newcastle under lyme and commute on the bus and it takes just under and hour and 10 minutes to arrive on campus but some days I do this just to come in for 1 hour and sometimes the lesson doesn't even last that long. I would prefer to have 2 - 3 full days at university as opposed to 4 short days.
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