Arts and Creative Technologies (by negotiated study)

Location

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Start dates available

  • September 2026

Start dates available

  • September 2026

Start dates available

  • September 2026

Start dates available

  • September 2026

Design your own Masters, enhance your professional development

Negotiate an MA or MSc unique to you and tailored to your own development, practice, or career needs

Industry-experienced expert supervision

Benefit from a diverse range of expertise whatever the focus you choose across arts, humanities and creative technologies

Choose to engage with our research centres

REF 2021 excellence - 100% of our research in Art & Design is recgonised as very considerable or outstanding and 91% is rated as internationally excellent or world leading.

Do you have a creative project but can’t see a course to meet your professional goals? With this flexible option you can design your own Masters degree.

This is a unique course where you decide the focus and subject of your postgraduate studies in the diverse area of arts, humanities and creative technologies. 

Your overall project or research focus could be around developing a book or film, compiling a portfolio for a specific job or work towards an exhibition. You can follow a passion or expand on your work experience or undergraduate work. 

A Masters award will demonstrate your skills and commitment, which will help to validate funding bids or impress an employer. You’ll benefit from connecting with other creatives as well as upskilling in a specific area of work.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Arts and Creative Technologies (by negotiated study)

Duration

University of Staffordshire postgraduate courses are usually 1 academic year duration when studying full-time and 2-3 academic years duration for part-time.

Do you have a creative project but can’t see a course to meet your professional goals? With this flexible option you can design your own Masters degree.

This is a unique course where you decide the focus and subject of your postgraduate studies in the diverse area of arts, humanities and creative technologies. 

Your overall project or research focus could be around developing a book or film, compiling a portfolio for a specific job or work towards an exhibition. You can follow a passion or expand on your work experience or undergraduate work. 

A Masters award will demonstrate your skills and commitment, which will help to validate funding bids or impress an employer. You’ll benefit from connecting with other creatives as well as upskilling in a specific area of work.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA Arts and Creative Technologies (by negotiated study)

Duration

University of Staffordshire postgraduate courses are usually 1 academic year duration when studying full-time and 2-3 academic years duration for part-time.

Do you have a creative project but can’t see a course to meet your professional goals? With this flexible option you can design your own Masters degree.

This is a unique course where you decide the focus and subject of your postgraduate studies in the diverse area of arts, humanities and creative technologies. 

Your overall project or research focus could be around developing a book or film, compiling a portfolio for a specific job or work towards an exhibition. You can follow a passion or expand on your work experience or undergraduate work. 

A Masters award will demonstrate your skills and commitment, which will help to validate funding bids or impress an employer. You’ll benefit from connecting with other creatives as well as upskilling in a specific area of work.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA Arts and Creative Technologies (by negotiated study)

Duration

University of Staffordshire postgraduate courses are usually 1 academic year duration when studying full-time and 2-3 academic years duration for part-time.

Do you have a creative project but can’t see a course to meet your professional goals? With this flexible option you can design your own Masters degree.

This is a unique course where you decide the focus and subject of your postgraduate studies in the diverse area of arts, humanities and creative technologies. 

Your overall project or research focus could be around developing a book or film, compiling a portfolio for a specific job or work towards an exhibition. You can follow a passion or expand on your work experience or undergraduate work. 

A Masters award will demonstrate your skills and commitment, which will help to validate funding bids or impress an employer. You’ll benefit from connecting with other creatives as well as upskilling in a specific area of work.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Arts and Creative Technologies (by negotiated study)

Duration

University of Staffordshire postgraduate courses are usually 1 academic year duration when studying full-time and 2-3 academic years duration for part-time.

Course content

There are two core modules where you’ll design your learning contract and learn about research methods. Everything else is chosen by you.

Armed with your proposal we will find you a subject-specific mentor, who will help you put together a Learning Contract, which is your own bespoke course design, which will allow you to complete your project.

You can use your own experience and interests to explore a subject through work-experience. You can also use the resources of the faculty –whether it be teaching and research expertise or workshop facilities – to help you. You even pick your own title for the course.

MaNS students are also encouraged to engage with the university's research centres in relation to their specific subject areas, in particular The C3 Centre: Creative Industries and Creative communities and DEMI Centre for research in the Digital entertainment and media industries

 Research centres - University of Staffordshire (staffs.ac.uk) 

There are two core modules where you’ll design your learning contract and learn about research methods. Everything else is chosen by you.

Armed with your proposal we will find you a subject-specific mentor, who will help you put together a Learning Contract, which is your own bespoke course design, which will allow you to complete your project.

You can use your own experience and interests to explore a subject through work-experience. You can also use the resources of the faculty –whether it be teaching and research expertise or workshop facilities – to help you. You even pick your own title for the course.

MaNS students are also encouraged to engage with the university's research centres in relation to their specific subject areas, in particular The C3 Centre: Creative Industries and Creative communities and DEMI Centre for research in the Digital entertainment and media industries

 Research centres - University of Staffordshire (staffs.ac.uk) 

There are two core modules where you’ll design your learning contract and learn about research methods. Everything else is chosen by you.

Armed with your proposal we will find you a subject-specific mentor, who will help you put together a Learning Contract, which is your own bespoke course design, which will allow you to complete your project.

You can use your own experience and interests to explore a subject through work-experience. You can also use the resources of the faculty –whether it be teaching and research expertise or workshop facilities – to help you. You even pick your own title for the course.

MaNS students are also encouraged to engage with the university's research centres in relation to their specific subject areas, in particular The C3 Centre: Creative Industries and Creative communities and DEMI Centre for research in the Digital entertainment and media industries

 Research centres - University of Staffordshire (staffs.ac.uk) 

There are two core modules where you’ll design your learning contract and learn about research methods. Everything else is chosen by you.

Armed with your proposal we will find you a subject-specific mentor, who will help you put together a Learning Contract, which is your own bespoke course design, which will allow you to complete your project.

You can use your own experience and interests to explore a subject through work-experience. You can also use the resources of the faculty –whether it be teaching and research expertise or workshop facilities – to help you. You even pick your own title for the course.

MaNS students are also encouraged to engage with the university's research centres in relation to their specific subject areas, in particular The C3 Centre: Creative Industries and Creative communities and DEMI Centre for research in the Digital entertainment and media industries

 Research centres - University of Staffordshire (staffs.ac.uk) 

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning 20 credits
Negotiated Project 1 20 credits
Negotiated Project 2 20 credits
Negotiated Project 3 40 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project 60 credits
Research Methods Seminar 20 credits

Please note, we are refreshing our curriculum which means the module structure may be subject to change. These planned changes aim to further develop your professional skills to equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning 20 credits
Negotiated Project 1 20 credits
Negotiated Project 2 20 credits
Negotiated Project 3 40 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project 60 credits
Research Methods Seminar 20 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning 20 credits
Negotiated Project 1 20 credits
Research Methods Seminar 20 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Negotiated Project 2 20 credits
Negotiated Project 3 40 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project 60 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning 20 credits
Negotiated Project 1 20 credits
Research Methods Seminar 20 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Negotiated Project 2 20 credits
Negotiated Project 3 40 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project 60 credits

Entry requirements

You’ll normally need a 2:1 Bachelor degree or above. However, we’ll consider suitability for a Masters course based on experience and working practice. 

You’ll normally need a 2:1 Bachelor degree or above. However, we’ll consider suitability for a Masters course based on experience and working practice. 

You’ll normally need a 2:1 Bachelor degree or above. However, we’ll consider suitability for a Masters course based on experience and working practice. 

You’ll normally need a 2:1 Bachelor degree or above. However, we’ll consider suitability for a Masters course based on experience and working practice. 

Facilities

3D Workshops

Get hands-on in our industry-standard workshops across wood, ceramics, heavy metal, fine metal, & composite materials. Equipped with everything from lathes, laser cutters, throwing wheels, glaze labs, arc welders, etching tanks and more. Read more

You'll learn traditional hand-making, machine manufacture and modern digital craft techniques. Find out more about our maker facilities
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Art and Design workshops

Our workshop facilities include 3D (wood, metal and plastics), digital imaging, surface decoration, and ceramics.

Animation Studios

Our well-equipped Animation studios house a number of resources allowing for a number of Animation methods. Read more

Including: Cintiq Suites for 2D and 3D Digital animation, 4K edit Suite, Sound Recording booth, access to Motion Capture technology and dual-screen PC digital suite with access to software including MAYA and TOON BOOM.

 

TV News Set

Compact three-camera studio broadcasting facility, located within the Broadcast Newsroom, suitable for a variety of news, sports and current affairs requirements. It also includes a green screen and an open plan audio visual production gallery. Read more

Our TV News Set is primarily used for news, vodcasts, along with sports and current affairs broadcasts, and can accommodate a variety of set-ups, requiring single or multiple presenters and/or guests. The facility was officially opened by then BBC Director-General, Greg Dyke, in 2004. 

Find out more about our TV News Set. 
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Henrion Shoot Studio

A multi-purpose configurable production space for learning about film and cinematography production equipment. Read more

It features a range of rig-mounted creative LED studio lights, controlled via a mixing desk. The studio is also available for students to book for their own practical project requirements. It can also accommodate medium sets, either pre-constructed or built on-site. Find out more about our Henrion Shoot Studio. 
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Ceramics workshops

Our plaster modelling workshop, casting benches, throwing room, glaze lab and kiln room and computer workshops are where you’ll create functional ceramicware and sculptural forms using the techniques of slipcasting, handbuilding, throwing and more. Read more

Find out more about our ceramics workshops

Our plaster modelling workshop, casting benches, throwing room, glaze lab and kiln room alongside computer workshops are where you’ll create functional ceramicware and sculptural forms using the techniques of slipcasting, plastic clay, forming hand throwing and hand building.
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Motion Capture Studio

Realistically capture multiple human movements simultaneously for the creation of high-quality games, animation and VFX sequences. Our industry standard facility features a 24-camera rig, Vicon hardware and Cara facial performance capture headset. This facility hosts sessions that show students how to set up and prepare shoots at a high industry level.

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Multiplatform Newsrooms

Our multi-platform newsrooms house 76 iMacs complete with all the software necessary for multi-platform journalism including Adobe Creative Suite.

Graphics and Illustration Workspace

Our spacious and open plan design studios are an exciting hub of creativity, equipped with iMacs and industry-standard software, creative learning zones and state-of-the-art digital printing.

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Cartoon and Comic Arts Studio

As well as your own desk and drawing board, you'll also use Wacom Cintiq tablets and industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Manga Studio and Motion Artist. Our in-house library contains classic comics and insightful textbooks.

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Photography Studios

Students across all our Art and Design courses can ‘snap', adjust and print. The shoot studios and imaging process are popular for students to capture the best image for both their course and publicity shots and is great for large scale printing. Read more

Find out more about Henrion Photography Studios
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Music Studios

The recording studio complex features six control rooms containing a variety of analogue, digital and hybrid mixing consoles as well as a Foley pit, and four live rooms hosting a selection of industry-standard amplifiers, microphones and instruments. Read more

Find out more about our Cadman Music Studios.
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Careers

The award will open the door to creative opportunities depending on the area of interest followed. For example, graduates have gone on to careers in: 

  • Publishing
  • Designer makers
  • Games industry
  • Broadcasting
  • Teaching
  • Further study via PhD

Students on this programme have the opportunity to enhance their studies with a placement year, gain valuable work experience, and take part in international activities—potentially supported by the Turing funding.

All students have access to Careers, Placements & Employability, our dedicated careers team.

The award will open the door to creative opportunities depending on the area of interest followed. For example, graduates have gone on to careers in: 

  • Publishing
  • Designer makers
  • Games industry
  • Broadcasting
  • Teaching
  • Further study via PhD

Students on this programme have the opportunity to enhance their studies with a placement year, gain valuable work experience, and take part in international activities—potentially supported by the Turing funding.

All students have access to Careers, Placements & Employability, our dedicated careers team.

The award will open the door to creative opportunities depending on the area of interest followed. For example, graduates have gone on to careers in: 

  • Publishing
  • Designer makers
  • Games industry
  • Broadcasting
  • Teaching
  • Further study via PhD

Students on this programme have the opportunity to enhance their studies with a placement year, gain valuable work experience, and take part in international activities—potentially supported by the Turing funding.

All students have access to Careers, Placements & Employability, our dedicated careers team.

The award will open the door to creative opportunities depending on the area of interest followed. For example, graduates have gone on to careers in: 

  • Publishing
  • Designer makers
  • Games industry
  • Broadcasting
  • Teaching
  • Further study via PhD

Students on this programme have the opportunity to enhance their studies with a placement year, gain valuable work experience, and take part in international activities—potentially supported by the Turing funding.

All students have access to Careers, Placements & Employability, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

You’ll have a designated subject-specific supervisor throughout the course. The research methods module is taught alongside other students. 

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Your formal assessments could include essays, virtual presentations or critical reviews.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you online with:

  • Study skills (including reading, note-taking, presentation skills)
  • Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
  • Academic writing (including how to reference)
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Revision and assessment skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do or through a weekly discussion board.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

Teaching

You’ll have a designated subject-specific supervisor throughout the course. The research methods module is taught alongside other students. 

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Your formal assessments could include essays, virtual presentations or critical reviews.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you online with:

  • Study skills (including reading, note-taking, presentation skills)
  • Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
  • Academic writing (including how to reference)
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Revision and assessment skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do or through a weekly discussion board.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

Teaching

You’ll have a designated subject-specific supervisor throughout the course. The research methods module is taught alongside other students. 

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Your formal assessments could include essays, virtual presentations or critical reviews.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you online with:

  • Study skills (including reading, note-taking, presentation skills)
  • Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
  • Academic writing (including how to reference)
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Revision and assessment skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do or through a weekly discussion board.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

Teaching

You’ll have a designated subject-specific supervisor throughout the course. The research methods module is taught alongside other students. 

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Your formal assessments could include essays, virtual presentations or critical reviews.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you online with:

  • Study skills (including reading, note-taking, presentation skills)
  • Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
  • Academic writing (including how to reference)
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Revision and assessment skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do or through a weekly discussion board.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

Staff

Subject supervisors on the course include industry experts and world leading researchers. Staff below are examples of academics who supervise on the MaNS course

Please note, teaching team staff members may change during your studies.

Lou Reynolds

Work Based Learning Fellow

Lou is the MaNS course leader with 10 years’ experience working with employers across the Creative Industries to design Work-based Learning programmes.

Lou's profile

Professor Ian Brown

Professor

Prof. Brown’s research investigates how contemporary social identity is constructed through rituals of consumption within popular culture. His research also explores the Invented World and the Natural World, including plant/human relations.

Ian's profile

Holly Nancarrow-Hassall

Senior Lecturer

Holly has a strong knowledge of industry standards and gained experience covering all elements from fabric testing, and digital and manual pattern cutting and is currently developing the use of AI and VR within fashion education.

Holly's profile

Dan Lewis

Course Director

Dr Dan Lewis is the Course Director for Design, teaching across Automotive & Transport Design and Product, Furniture, Ceramics. His research explores Emotional Design and the relationship between people and products.

Dan's profile

Colin Mottram

Senior Lecturer

Combining extensive filmmaking experience and passion for learning and teaching, Colin challenges, supports and motivates students to turn their passion into a career.

Colin's profile

Dr Joshua Jarrett

Senior Lecturer

Josh is a Senior Lecturer specialising in Esports, who joined Staffordshire University in September 2019. Josh’s ongoing research interests include co-creative player relations, free-to-play monetisation, grassroots esports and platform governance.

Joshua's profile

Richard Gilmartin

Lecturer

I’m an automotive designer with 25 years of industry experience. I have worked for major international OEMs on production and show car programmes. I’m a lecturer in Transport Design and an active vehicle designer.

Richard's profile

Gareth Cowlin

Lecturer

Gareth has regularly produced illustrative work for a range of magazines and newspapers, including: Private Eye, Punch, The Sun, The Bookseller and The New Statesman.

Gareth's profile

Robin Heap

Lecturer

Robin is an animation filmmaker who specialises in stop motion animation development and production.

Robin's profile

Fees

For the course starting on 21 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,435 per course £17,500 per course

For the course starting on 21 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,435 per course £17,500 per course

For the course starting on 21 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Part-time £9,405 per course £17,460 per course

For the course starting on 21 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Part-time £9,405 per course £17,460 per course

If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.

Alumni discount

If you've previously completed a University of Staffordshire undergraduate degree (excluding HND and foundation degrees) you may be entitled to a discount of 25% off your course fees for any subsequent postgraduate taught course (terms apply, see the alumni discount page for details). If you have any questions about how this relates to you, please contact feesandbursaries@staffs.ac.uk.

Included in the fees:

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study.

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study.

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study.

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study.
Not included in the fees:

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice.

Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice.

Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice.

Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice.

Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance.
Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning. 

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

Our students

The feeling that you’ve achieved something that you’ve written and directed at your career makes it feel even more valuable than if you go through something a bit generic and you’re following the process of other people.

Dawn Critchley

Specialism: Surface Pattern Design

I could specialise in what I wanted to do. The support from the supervisors was amazing because they were really knowledgeable on what I wanted to achieve.

Heidi Jackson

Specialism: Surface Pattern Design

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Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations. 

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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