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Sort:Latest reviewsHigh quality facilities, with a supportive teaching staff and all the technology and connections needed to succeed in games development. The university suffers somewhat with night life. Most events put on are poor quality, leading students to attend equally poor events in Stoke, a city with a lack of nightlife. The university is great, however the city itself leads much to the imagination.
The onsite study facilities are the best part of uni and the parking is difficult and could probably be improved.
I like how safe the campus is with a high level of technology. It is clean and nice.
Teaching staff and Union staff are all lovely people, the university has a very welcoming atmosphere. In terms of improvements, facilities for non-alcohol related activities would be a welcome change.
18-24 years
First gen student
Lectures are passionate about the delivery of the course and they are supportive. All academics on the Forensic Science course are approachable, easy to talk to and proactive with any issues we have as a cohort. The course director is always available to assist wherever required, he is a credit to the University. The majority of the campus buildings are modern and up to date with technology and facilities. However, the Ashley 1 and 2 buildings feel dated and does not match the standards of the other buildings. In Ashley the heating is always on and can't be turned off, the windows do not open properly/stay open and the lighting is very artificial. Improving older buildings on campus would create cohesion in terms of overall appearance, usage and facilities.
The university has more than enough facilities and groups to be able to be as little or as much involved as each student wants, and the facilities are also top-of-the-line allowing work to be completed in a efficient manner. The biggest issue I personally have is with the App used to track timetabling, as it's usage is clunky and could do with a major overhaul.
The lecturers are very supportive and are always happy to offer help when it is needed. There are also many places to study either independently or as a group which has been extremely helpful. The library has a wide variety of books and the click and collect service saves so much time.
i think the student union has needs a total reform but the university itself is wonderful the opportunities to study abroad travel is something that isn’t talked about enough and it has some amazing opportunities
the university computers in the library often don’t load and when they do it’s quite slow. the feel and look of the university in my opinion is good.
The best thing is the facilities on campus and the variety of those facilities. The worst is the disorganisation of the course
Good place and really enjoying my course and facilties. lecturers are really nice and supportive!
Good - Small 'classroom' sized lectures and extremely helpful and friendly lecturers. - Student support is really helpful in most circumstances - Sporting facilities are great and as a student you have free access to a local swimming pool which is around the corner - Tutors answer emails extremely fast (usually in an hour or two) - lectures are extremely enjoyable an interactive - Lectures have an almost personal feel as the classroom size is small - Tutors make sure everyone full understands the subject before moving on - Fitness sessions for BUCS players Bad - No free physio or gym for BUCS players - No access to changing rooms for BUCS home games - SU is not the greatest at all - Lack of funding / care for sports teams - Student supports lack of support when it come to mental health - Nights out at the university are terrible and extremely over priced at £5 per entry with £5 + for drinks - The area it is in is really bad and known for burglaries and other crimes as such
35-44 years
The location is local to me and where I live so convenience won. Nothing much else wins with the course and the lack of quality lectures. The Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals module is poorly designed and poorly delivered. The Electrical Engineering Module was going brilliantly until two of the main Lecturer's left the University in January. Personal Professional Development was delivered and executed exceptionally well. Special mention to one lecturer for his delivery of lectures and how he went about getting the best from the students. I expected more from the University with quality of education in line with how the PPD module and Product Design module was delivered. I have to say overall there is so much room for improvement. Assignment and class test bunching is a factor in the Mechanical Engineering module. The tests and assignment hand in is on the same day. It gave us very little opportunity to properly prepare for each one individually.
I feel like the university could have more food options, the staff are friendly, especially the wellbeing team. Supportive and help you get to A to B on your path to success
I love this University for it’s course and how it is designed. I would say I have learnt so much from my lesson it is very accurate and updated for current industry and the teachers are very helpful . I like how it marks you according to your skills and improvement. It is very inclusive for international students and a great place to study specially games related courses.
i believe its a good place to study because i get the help i'm required and really enjoy my lectures and uni life in general
Best aspects have probably been meets new people and the interesting events that the uni put on that helped us find friends during freshers week. Helped to find my roommates for next year
Best: decent facilities, friendly staff/lecturers and students, interesting and engagingcourse modules Worst: Area is a bit sketchy in the dark so I wouldn't walk around my myself at night, not much student entertainment and nightlife in and around the university
Staffordshire university has fantastic facilities and equipment that are essential for practicing and consolidating our clinical skills. They also have a training ambulance and training houses to simulate scenarios, this give us invaluable experience and prepares us for caring for real patients while on placement. The lecturers are also highly skilled and qualified and they make every effort to giving us the highest quality education. While I do believe Staffordshire University is excellent, I feel there can be some improvements made in regards to online learning via Microsoft Teams. Currently my cohort has two days on campus with lectures and clinical skills, and one day of lectures held online. I feel that the quality of teaching lacks slightly online compared to face to face learning. I also believe there can be some improvement made regarding placement providers, many of my peers have been let down as they have been allocated placement providers that are not appropriate for the course. For instance, some students have been given placements in a primary school when an allied health provider is needed. Overall, Staffordshire University is a fantastic place to study and I have no doubt that the high quality teaching and support will enable me to earn my degree.
4.2
Close to station and other public transport as well as walking distance from the town. student union tries to makes everyone feel included and hold various events that interest a variety of people. student life is nice as there is buildings open 24/7 to allow you to use the rooms and equipment if you do not have it at home. there are plenty of facilities that are clean and have a good range of item and equipment. campus is very clean and nice to be in and around, feels safe to be in.
sometimes lectures feel like they need a small 10min gap to break up the constant work. I do not see my mentor nor do i know who they are however the other lecturers help out to the point i do not need this help. facilities are more than enough and can be accessed any time of the day.