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Your place of possibility.

At University of Staffordshire, our postgraduate community is built around ambition, personalised learning and career transformation. Whether you want to specialise in your field, retrain, progress professionally or achieve formal recognition for your existing skills, our courses will help you take your next step with confidence.

Why Postgraduate Study at Staffs?

As a leading modern university, we have a proud history of innovation. Across our Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London campuses, you’ll find hands-on learning environments, industry-standard facilities and a supportive community that puts your success first. Students ranked us 3rd in the UK for career prospects (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025), reflecting our commitment to employment-focused education and industry experience.

Many of our courses are professionally accredited and developed with employers. Through our extensive industry links – with partners such as Amazon, JCB, Alton Towers, Bentley, Google and NHS trusts – you’ll gain real-world skills and networks that translate directly into career opportunities.

Postgraduate Course Offering

We offer an extensive range of postgraduate taught and research degrees, including:

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computing and Cyber Security
  • Health, Social Care and Clinical Practice
  • Law, Policing and Criminology
  • Games, Animation and Immersive Arts
  • Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship
  • Psychology, Education and Sport
  • Art, Design, Film and Media

You can study full-time, part-time, blended or fully online, with September and January intakes to suit your lifestyle. Many courses also include placements, project-based work or applied learning.

Support for International Students

University of Staffordshire provides a warm welcome to students from more than 60 countries. All our international students receive a £3,000 SMART Scholarship and are offered guaranteed accommodation. With dedicated visa guidance, pre-arrival support, English language assistance and a vibrant multicultural environment, you’ll feel at home from your first day. You can study at our Stoke-on-Trent campus – one of the UK’s most affordable student cities – or join our tech-focused London campus at the heart of Europe’s largest innovation district.

Funding Options

We offer a wide range of financial support including postgraduate loans, employer sponsorship, flexible payment plans and international scholarships such as the SMART Scholarship, providing up to £3,000 per year for eligible students. Some research degrees can also cover studentships or funded projects.

Career Support

Career development is built into everything we do. You’ll have access to:

  • one-to-one career coaching
  • mentoring
  • exclusive jobs fairs
  • networking events
  • live employer projects
  • placements and internships
  • Unitemps, our in-house recruitment agency

Graduates also receive lifelong access to our Careers Hub.

Events and How to Get Involved

We run postgraduate open events throughout the year, including online and on-campus sessions. You can meet academics, explore facilities and get guidance on finance and applications.

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