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Sort:Latest reviewsThe facilities and specialty knowledge of the staff at Staffordshire are exceptional.
Overall, my university experience has been positive due to the supportive lecturers, practical course content, and a focused learning environment that makes it a great place to study, especially with small class sizes and a convenient location that suits commuting students. The teaching staff are approachable and explain concepts clearly, helping link theory to real-world applications. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly around communication and organisation, as assessment details and deadlines can sometimes feel unclear or last-minute. More structured careers and employability support, as well as better access to study spaces during busy periods, would further improve the experience.
I find the support from my lecturers to be a tremendous help. One 2 One support is provided on feedback for projects and it’s tailored for each student. The university itself feels safe and accommodating as a student from a diverse background I don’t feel isolated or alone. The improvements I can think of is the timetable issue. The beacon app can sometimes have the wrong information, which can be confusing, but thankfully our lecturers make sure to email us and give us updated information to keep things clear.
18-24 years
The people are what make it the best place to study. I feel like going to uni has helped me break out of my shell. The workshops have been useful and had impressed me with what someone can do here with the resources provided. The facilities are amazing and the eating areas are nice in both seasons. It's been a comfortable place to study. My only complains are probably the toilets, haha. I think they could be cleaner and have back-up rolls. Maybe don't lock out students when cleaning? I don't know
Everything is perfect. Lecturers, staff and student ambassadors, everyone is very helpful.
Best: Knowledgeable, helpful lecturers SOME 24/7 spaces Henrion Media Library allowing you to book out tech SU has very friendly staff Worst: Dwindling course quality Uni spends money on ambitious projects and fails the student experience, including the SU Services being cut every year Vital staff laid off almost each year Very very bad area
Nice campus, everything is a close to eachother
The support is amazing, I was super shocked! I love this uni makes me feel safe and ready to study and achieve higher goals
The facilities and course are one of the best if not, the best for concept art that I am inclined to say i enjoy this university and all it has to offer. Just all that makes this a great place to study. The worst would have to be the organization of tasks and events. It's not the very best as it can be.
I think the facilities are fine and have everything we need in terms of the uni. I love the Cadman building especially because the old school feel it has to it and overall the uni is just right for me
The staff are so supportive!! What could be improved, my course for example, I have one lecture every day of the week ( except Tuesday where I have 4) , and I keep having to travel to campus everyday for one lecture, would be great if there were atleast 2 in a day leaving two free days
Best experience - It's a great place to study because it has so many nice study rooms, the courses offered are amazing and also the societies are really intriguing What could be improved- N/A
The University of Staffordshire has a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The lecturers are passionate and always willing to help, and the campus has a real community feel where you never feel like “just another student.” The facilities are modern, and the hands-on teaching style makes you feel prepared for real-world work. There’s also a great balance between academic support and social life, which really helps you settle in and enjoy the experience. And how could it be improved? Communication between departments could sometimes be smoother, especially around deadlines or timetable changes. More study spaces during peak times would also be helpful. And while the support services are great, extending their availability during exam periods would make a big difference.
Remote student, but so far all comms have been great.
I think the facilities are really wonderful and open with minimal distracting.
The uni is taking money away from important areas for unnecessary things that don't impact students. This lack of money means a less than lack luster graduation that scams students out of money by trying to force them to hide caps and gowns that are not only half the price to keep from the website the uni gets them from but it states on the student finance website that these are included in our tuition fee.
Lack of support for ethnic minority students. More could be offered.
The uni doesn't host a lot of events and the facilities aren't great for specific courses e.g. concept art course nearly exclusively uses Photoshop yet the students don't get licences.
The facilities are often unclean and the graduation is held in the food hall.
4.2
Staffordshire University is an amazing place to study Paramedic Science because it truly supports students every step of the way. The course offers great placement opportunities that build real-world confidence, the campus has a welcoming and positive feel, and the staff are incredibly encouraging and supportive. It’s a place where you feel motivated, valued, and prepared for a career as a paramedic
Placement is vital in learning to be a paramedic because it turns theory into real-life practice. It builds confidence, clinical skills, and decision-making in real emergency settings, helping students truly understand the role and prepare for the realities of the job.