Clare Briscoe

Course Director

Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

I joined the University of Staffordshire in 2020, initially as a Policing lecturer delivering across a range of modules before becoming a Senior Lecturer and taking over course leadership for our West Midlands Police students. In 2023 I took on the role of Business, Planning and Resourcing Manager for the Institute, line managing our professional support functions before moving to my current role as Course Director in 2026

Prior to joining the University of Staffordshire I began my career working for Sussex Police in range of roles including Operational Communications, Hate Crime Caseworker and Corporate Communications Manager. During this time I also served as volunteer Special Constable on Brighton Response and Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

In 2015 I moved to the Midlands and joined the Learning and Development team in Warwickshire & West Mercia Police, assessing learning needs and designing and delivering a range of training interventions. I also spent some time working for the College of Policing as a Senior Advisor in professional development looking at continuous professional development across a wide range of roles and ranks.

Academic qualifications

  • MSc Human Resource Management & Business (CIPD), Aston University
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (PGCHPE), Staffordshire University
  • BA (Hons) Cultural and Historical Studies, University of Brighton
  • Prince 2 Foundation & practitioner
  • BPS Level A&B in Psychometric Testing
for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

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