Staffordshire University
At Staffordshire University, we provide high-quality postgraduate education across a wide range of subject areas including computing, design, law, business, engineering and healthcare. Whether you want to push the boundaries of your profession, or you are challenging yourself with a change in career – Staffordshire University can help you achieve your goals.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to constant improvement and evolution, with new facilities being built every year, including the new-for-2021 £40m Catalyst building.
We are more than just physical facilities, wherever in the world you are, you can study with Staffordshire University. With over 30 distance and blended learning courses available, we give you the power to study flexibly both on and off campus, graduate with a respected qualification from our award-winning institution, and achieve your full potential in your career.
It’s time to make a change with Staffordshire University. It’s time for postgraduate.
Key achievements
- 2nd in the UK for Quality Education – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023
- Top 10 for Career Prospects – WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023
- Top 20 for Facilities - WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023
- Top 10 for Social Inclusion – The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
- 87% of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’ - Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 68% of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading” - Research Excellence Framework 2021
- **** Qs Star Ratings 2021
Connected to the UK
Our main campus is based in Stoke-on-Trent, a lively city steeped in creative and industrial heritage, with the major cities of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool all under an hour’s commute. Plus, we have a specialist healthcare Centre of Excellence in Stafford and Staffordshire University London’s Digital Institute offering the latest in tech courses in the capital.
Investing in your future
Over recent years, we’ve invested more than £100m on facilities designed to give you the best chance of succeeding in your goals, including:
- £40m on our brand-new Catalyst Building
- £30m building and fitting our state-of-the art Science Centre
- £11.5m on television, music, games design and motion capture suites in the Cadman Studios
- £8.7m on specialist computing facilities in the new Digital Kiln
- £5m to create the Beacon specialist learning building
- £1.3m fitting out the Smart Zone with industry-standard designer-maker and engineering equipment
Support for your future
At Staffordshire University, we have over 100 years’ experience in supporting students through their studies. Whether it’s a concern about funding and finance for your postgraduate studies or a personal issue – we have the support networks in place so you can still get the most out of your education.
Our Student Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your needs while studying with us, and we’re also available online if you’re thinking of taking advantage of our Distance Learning programmes.
Find out more
To get more information about our postgraduate courses, speak to academics and current students, and find out about financing your studies, we host multiple Virtual Open Days that you can access on-the-move or from the comfort of your own home.
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Department / School information and available programmes:
We support students through all stages of their career, from their first degree to continuing professional development and postgraduate study.
Our staff conduct internationally recognised research which is making a real difference to regional communities. Our courses and research are based on the Stoke-on-Trent campus. There our students, staff and partners enjoy the state-of-the-art learning and teaching spaces on hand within the Science Centre.
Great facilities on our Stoke-on-Trent campus – and at our Centre of Excellence in Healthcare Education in Stafford – provide an innovative learning environment for health and social care students undertaking professional study.
Working in partnership with employers such as the National Health Service (NHS), West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) and local authorities, as well as independent and voluntary health and social care agencies, we deliver a great learning experience. And we are always seeking to improve the quality of health and social care through education, research and innovation.
From day one, students are immersed in exciting, interactive and digitally supported learning opportunities. By focusing on applying research to real-world settings, and by working with employers and key industry and professional partners, we provide students with the skills and networks to maximise their employability and career prospects.
Programme List:
- Advanced Clinical Practice MSc
- Applied Research MSc
- Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc
- Clinical Biomechanics - MSc
- Clinical Psychology Professional Doctorate
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - PGDip
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PgDip
- Health and Social Care (by Negotiated Study) MSc
- Health Psychology - MSc
- Health Psychology Professional Doctorate
- Healthcare Science Professional Doctorate
- Human Factors for Patient Safety MSc
- Medical Education MSc/ PgCert/ PgDip
- Molecular Biology MSc
- Nursing Practice (Adult)
- Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
- Psychology - MSc
- Psychotherapeutic Counselling - MSc/PGDip
- Simulation Based Education
- Social Work
- Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc
- Sport Coaching MSc
Programme List:
- Education - MA
- Education Professional Doctorate
- Higher And Professional Education - PGCert
- Post-Compulsory Education and Training - PGCE
- Primary (General) - PGCE
- Primary with PE Specialism - PGCE
- Secondary Art and Design - PGCE
- Secondary Biology - PGCE
- Secondary Computer Science - PGCE
- Secondary English - PGCE
- Secondary Geography - PGCE
- Secondary Mathematics - PGCE
- Secondary Physical Education - PGCE
Programme List:
- Accounting and Finance - MSc
- Business Administration DBA
- Business Administration MBA
- Criminology and Criminal Justice - MSc
- Digital Forensic Investigation MSc
- Digital Marketing Management MSc
- Forensic Archaeology and Genocide Investigation MA
- Forensic Archaeology and Genocide Investigation MSc
- Forensic Science - MSc
- International Business Management MSc
- International History - MA
- International Relations - MA
- International Security MA
- Leadership of Policing
- Legal Practice - PGDip
- Legal Practice (Blended Learning) (Full Time) - LLM
- Legal Practice (Blended Learning) (Part Time) - LLM
- Legal Practice (Full Time) - LLM
- Legal Practice (Part Time) - LLM
- Legal Practice (Top Up) - LLM
- Sociology and Social Justice - MA
- Transnational Organised Crime MA
Programme List:
- 3D Computer Games Design - MSc
- Aeronautical Engineering MSc
- Animation MA
- Arts And Creative Technologies (By Negotiated Study) (Full Time) - MA/MSc
- Arts And Creative Technologies (By Negotiated Study) (Part Time) - MA/MSc
- Automotive Engineering MSc
- Ceramics MA
- Clinical Photography - PGCert
- Collaborative Theatre Practice MA
- Computer Science MSc
- Computer Science (Business Computing) - MSc
- Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security) - MSc
- Computer Science (Cyber Security) - MSc
- Computer Science (Software Engineering) - MSc
- Computing Science - MRes
- Contemporary Pantomime Practice MA
- Continental Philosophy MA
- Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems - MSc
- Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering - MSc
- Film Practice MA
- Graphic Design For Health Care - PGCert
- Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc
- Modern Music Practices MA/MSc
- Philosophy of Nature, Information and Technology MA
- Robotics and Smart Technologies - MSc
- Sports Journalism - MA