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We're University of the year for employability

This recognition reflects a sustained, institution-wide commitment to embedding employability across the student experience - from curriculum design and industry engagement to tailored support that prepares students for successful futures.

Open days

Stoke-on-Trent campus

  • Saturday 6 June 2026
    • Undergraduate
    • Postgraduate
  • Saturday 15 August 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Tuesday 18 August 2026
    • Postgraduate
  • Saturday 10 October 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 28 November 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 12 December 2026
    • Undergraduate

Centre for Health Innovation Stafford

  • Saturday 13 June 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Tuesday 18 August 2026
    • Postgraduate
  • Saturday 17 October 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 14 November 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 5 December 2026
    • Undergraduate

University of Staffordshire London

  • Saturday 20 June 2026
    • Undergraduate
    • Postgraduate
  • Tuesday 18 August 2026
    • Postgraduate
  • Saturday 17 October 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 14 November 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 5 December 2026
    • Undergraduate

This is our place, built around you.

Come and join the university that turns degrees into real jobs. With personalised support, hands-on learning and lots of industry links, you’ll discover a future full of possibilities. And as part of our welcoming and inclusive community, you’ll feel like you really belong here.

80% positive graduate destinations and lifetime support

Includes those in graduate-level jobs within 15 months of graduation. We offer graduate internships and access to our careers service for life.

Guaranteed professional practice

Access to placements, work experience and international opportunities on every degree course.

Employability embedded in every degree

Students become career-ready through hands-on experience, industry links and professional connections.

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Getting you career-ready

Discover opportunities to build real-world experience.

We offer placements in the UK and abroad, life-time support for after you graduate, and we find you flexible part-time roles designed to fit around your studies. Whether you're looking for a year in industry or need one-to-one coaching with landing your graduate role, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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I have been given so many opportunities that I would never get in my life, it really is a gateway of endless networking and connections.
Rico Lee

Esports student

Upcoming events


16 September

Taking Theory to Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology

To celebrate 20 years of MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, we're hosting: Taking Theory to Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Latest news


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Heritage trail launched to showcase Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics legacy

A series of heritage trail markers, created by University of Staffordshire's Professor Neil Brownsword, has officially launched

SCOSA Awards web

National award recognises University’s real-world approach to architecture education

University of Staffordshire has won a national award for its innovative approach to architecture education

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British Ceramics Biennial award winner takes up prestigious residency at University of Staffordshire

An award-winning ceramic artist is using world-class facilities to scale up her work in the historic heart of British ceramics

University of the year

Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021