Computing at University of Staffordshire

Interested in a career in Computer Science, or Cyber Security? Or maybe you're fascinated by the emerging world of AI? Our future-thinking courses arre designed to challenge and inspire you to turn possibility into reality.

University of Staffordshire has an outstanding reputation in developing and delivering computing courses - in fact, we were one of the first institutions in the UK to offer a degree in computing, and we haven't stopped since. We've built industry connections, developed professionally accredited courses and invested in the technology you need to exceed in your future career.

Why University of Staffordshire?

If you want to get a head start on a career in next level technologies, you’re in the right place. We offer courses specially adapted to giving our students foundational, advanced and specialist skill sets to make them ultra-employable in competitive computer science environments.

Top 25 for student satisfaction

For Computer Science in the Guardian League Table 2023

Top 15 for teaching quality

For Computer Science in the Guardian League Tables 2023

Preparation for industry

Learn from industry experts and apply your skills with a work placement.

What our students say

Hear from our students all about thier experiences and see where you could be in just a few years time...

Law Course Introduction

Josh Smith - My Placement Year at CISCO

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Computing student Josh discusses why he chose a placement year on his degree - and how he thinks his year at CISCO will help his career long-term.

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Law Course Introduction

Computer Science Alumni - Kingsley Burn

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Computer Science alumni Kingsley talks about the importance of placements in building student experience and links to industry.

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We can basically go straight from here to working straight away and hit the ground running.

We can basically go straight from here to working straight away and hit the ground running. The fact that we’ve had exposure to industry-standard tools, and we haven’t just had a quick look at them, but we’ve used them properly, puts us at an advantage to people from other universities. 

Laura McGregor

BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing

Supportive and helpful

The facilities here have been fantastic. The library is open 24/7 and most of the computers in the library have the software that I need to do assignments. Mellor building (which is where all the Cisco equipment is kept) is also open 24/7 as well so you can come and do work whenever you feel like doing so. 

The staff are always willing to help, and they also have drop in slots where they are able to talk one-on-one with you in private. They have been very supportive and helpful. They have shown me where I’ve gone wrong, they’ll help me to rectify the mistake and I don’t make them again. Or if I do make them again, I can then rectify it without their help. 

Tobi Popoola

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

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

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

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

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021