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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.
nss 2026 top 10 in uk

7th for overall student positivity

National Student Survey 2026. 

Discover why students rank us highly

Open days

Stoke-on-Trent campus

  • Saturday 15 August 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Tuesday 18 August 2026
    • Postgraduate
  • Saturday 17 October 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 28 November 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 12 December 2026
    • Undergraduate

Centre for Health Innovation Stafford

  • Tuesday 18 August 2026
    • Postgraduate
  • Saturday 10 October 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 14 November 2026
    • Undergraduate
  • Saturday 5 December 2026
    • Undergraduate

University of Staffordshire London

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

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.

Explore work opportunities and career support
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


22 July

Webinar: International Studies Masters Programme

Hear from our expert academics about our International Studies Masters Programme available.

29 July

Careers, Employability and Part-Time Work for International Offer Holders

Work support webinar covering careers, placements, part-time jobs, UniTemps and how international students can get career ready in the UK.

7 August

Webinar: International Studies Masters Programme

Hear from our expert academics about our International Studies Masters Programme available.

Latest news


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Games student levels up with degree and studio role

Games designer Matt Knight has graduated with a first-class degree after combining his studies with working at a professional games studio

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Human rights advocate receives university's top honour

A leading lawyer whose work has made a global impact on human rights has been awarded an honorary degree by University of Staffordshire

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Games degree takes graduate from Dubai to Vietnam via Stoke-on-Trent

A concept art graduate is heading to Vietnam after earning a first class degree at University of Staffordshire

University of the year

Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute

university in the UK

National Student Survey 2026

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