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Sort:Latest reviewsAmazing university, supportive staff and well led course modules. Simulations and skills labs extend knowledge and confidence for when we go out on placement.
Equipment such as drawing tablets and pens are provided and of high quality - always have access to them when need and classes are always available to work in. Areas are clean. Some buildings are difficult to navigate but there is almost always someone available to help guide you.
Best experience is placement, getting to know different please and getting a feel for which area you want to work in. Worst experience is the support for students. There is absolutely no support for students struggling regardless if it’s to do with uni work, mental health or financial situations.
Best aspects is how friendly and helpful the lecturers are and how great the sports committee is. Especially the High Performance Academy Scholarship Programme. Worst aspect is that I don’t hear a lot about the events that happen at the university and I’ve not had chance to mix with other students.
The quality and enthusiasm of the teaching and the patience of the staff is very good. There have been necessary challenges in the classroom but nothing too uncomfortably challenging. Overall there are very few negatives but one I’ll mention is that there seem to be a lot of clubs/ societies yet I barely know anything about what they are how many there are and what they do, I think giving out more specific information about these to students without leaving us to find out on our own would be beneficial to more shy students.
25-34 years
First gen student
It has a peaceful serenity for studies but too far from train station which makes it harder for me because I take the train.
Staffs uni is a great place to study for the designer maker giving great insight to the work life after university is complete. It also allows students to find their own creative pathway with a very broad amount of facilities available. Within the area there often feels like there isn’t much to do but the union and university seem to be constantly offering alternatives and new things to try. The location is also very central in the uk allowing quick train journeys to UKs other cities which is great for research and social time with other students.
Very good equipment and tutors, park near by to go for walks but local area can be rough at times.
An honest, open, and sincere feeling make Staffs uni feel incredibly approachable, snd the high quality of the faculity expertise give confidence of the strength of my eventual degree.
The teaching staff at Staffords black heath Lane campus are the most supportive and encouraging team I have had the pleasure to learn with. I have along with classmates have had set backs and the team have been so good at working with us to achieve our goals and to still have chance to sort these things out. I cant praise the team highly enough. The new facilities at the black heath lane campus are fab. The new sim suits are so helpful as they can be made to look like any room possible. Someone's home, a street scene for an accident and even into an operating theatre. Although the campus is small it has a library, student services, coffee shop and canteen. The waitting time and the queues can be long but there is other alternatives just a short walk from the campus. The parking has improved since the works have been completed on the new sections of the building. Everyone at the university is pleasant, helpful and welcoming. Everyone says hello as you walk through the corridors.
Started during COVID so very limited experience. I have met some wonderful people and learned a lot about myself .
The best aspects is how good the communication is, I dropped out of a different university because of the poor communication between staff and students - it was almost impossible to get ahold of them no matter how important the situation was. I applied for Staffordshire University because a friend reassured me they communicate really well with the students and it’s helped me so so much. I don’t know what could make it better to be honest as being able to get support from staff was my top priority because it’s so different from what I’m used to.
A brilliant accommodation with Super supportive and friendly staff. Stafford university black Heath lane is very welcoming with everyone being really approachable! The facilities are amazing with great learning opportunities! Would recommend to anyone!
The dorms at staffs were great when moving out; I had heard many horror stories about uni accommodation with mould and rats in the kitchens but the facilities have been clean and staff very responsive and helpful. The 24/7 computer labs have been fantastic for keeping on top of work as well, making my time at uni much less stressful as I have uninterrupted access to a well equipped working environment with everything I could need to success on my course. If I had to fault staffs the distance from Hanley would have to be it, although most necessities are taken care of by the union shop so this is more of an annoyance that critical flaw.
Perfect facilities, excellent tutors.
The course content is interesting and captivating. The facilities in the university are helpful for studying privately, in groups and in a class. Quiet rooms are there for praying and having a peaceful time. More fun activities, involvement, and trips from student union could be a great opportunity for making friends and memories as a university student. The campus could be aesthetically pleasing. More comfortable places for students to have good food, play games and chill.
Student support are extremely helpful and friendly and good
Personally it is close to home and easily accessible.
The support is great and has helped me tremendously throughout my course yet the location/student life and the such can be seen as lacklustre.
4.2
25-34 years
First gen student
Staffordshire University is a brilliant place to study for what I'm doing, and anything Games Dev related. The lecturers are all very friendly and offer great support throughout. They have created a huge amount of resources that are always available to you to help supplement your learning experience. These resources include highly detailed presentations, video demonstrations and practical exercises and are great if you just want to refresh your mind on something covered in past lectures or if you want to gain some advanced knowledge on the subject matter. The facilities at Staffs are incredible, from the Epic Games Lab to the Motion Capture Studio, to rooms dedicated to Mixed Reality and VR, if there is something you want to learn and explore, Staffs has it for you! There are also a huge amount of study spaces, ranging from Silent Study areas to Group Areas, and the new creative hub in the Catalyst building. In addition to the rooms, Staffs also provides a media centre where you can book out specialist equipment, from professional photography gear, Boom Mics, VR headsets, you name it, they probably have it! The amenities here are excellent as well, there is a good variety of shops and cafes on campus, the Catalyst Bistro is not to be missed! There is an onsite bar called The Ember Lounge which is a great place to chill out during the day between lectures and to have fun in the evenings! Additional Information: The newer buildings all have Non-Binary toilet facilities, you may not always be in a building that provides them but you are never far from one. This has never been too inconvenient for me but it is something the university could do to improve, if it could update it's older buildings to be that little bit more inclusive. Movement accessibility across the University is good, stair lifts are provided where lifts are unavailable and every building has a ramped entrance where applicable.
The course I am on is fully in-class, at present you can expect a one hour lecture followed by a 2 hour seminar for each module with a few expectations where it makes sense to do it differently. All the modules have a tonne of great resources available to help you and the lectures are eager to help if you require it, whether you are in a lecture or not. During most lectures, you'll be supported by up to 3 lecturers, which is often more than enough to make sure that everyone in the room gets the support they need. All of your grades are determined by practical assessments, with no exams or essays although you are expected to keep a forum thread up to date on your class work and assessed work, which contributes to 10% of your grade for each module.
The University campus and surrounding area is quite nice, Hanley Park is a very short walk from the site and is a nice place to relax during the day. Hanley is one of the closest town centres to the University and it's a little run down. It has your basics and everything you could need but possibly not everything you want. Stafford is a short train ride away and is a nice city centre with a more active nightlife, if that's what you're looking for!