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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 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.

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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

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Upcoming events

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25 June

Webinar: Professional Games Development MSc

Hear from our expert academics about the Professional Games Development MSc, from course content to industry skills and the student experience.

6 July

Webinar: Professional Games Development MSc

Hear from our expert academics about the Professional Games Development MSc, from course content to industry skills and the student experience.

8 July

Webinar: Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education

Find out how our PgCert in Higher and Professional Education supports your development as an educator in HE, training, or workplace settings.

Latest news

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Armed Forces web

University of Staffordshire secures new British Army contract as public sector training reach tops 10,000 professionals

The University of Staffordshire has announced the award of a new British Army contract

Hons summer 26 web

Local and global changemakers honoured by University of Staffordshire

Five inspirational figures whose work has transformed lives locally, nationally and internationally are to receive honorary degrees this summer

Your Heroes Awards 2025 web

Your Heroes Awards celebrate landmark 20th year as entries open for 2026

Entries are now open for the Your Heroes community awards, which celebrate a landmark 20th anniversary in 2026

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