DESTINATION STOKE YOUR 2021 STUDENT GUIDE TO STOKE-ON-TRENT HELLO

Welcome to your guide to Stoke-on-Trent and the university that resides there. We want to give you the insider knowledge, so everything has been cherry-picked by students. It’s just a taster of some of the places you could be making memories, friends, and stories over the next few years. Learn more about Staffordshire University by visiting our website or book your open day place at: staffs.ac.uk/visit

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01 02 EATCHEAP AND DELICIOUS 03 ALL THE PLACES TO BE SEEN ON A NIGHT OUT. PLACES TO EAT. DANCE

EXPLORETHE OUTDOORS IS GREAT AROUND HERE. GET ACTIVE WITH HUNDREDS OF ACTIVITIES.

04 05 EXERCISE

CHILLSOCIALISING ON CAMPUS. SHOPBUILD UP YOUR SHOPPING STAMINA. 06 GO EPIC DAYS OUT. 07 08

09 10 WHAT’S ON. 11 12 APPLICATION JOURNEY JOURNEY APPLICATION DATES AND OPEN DAYS EXPERIENCE RESEARCH DO COURSE LISTINGS. Photography Credits: Chris Patrick Photography - section 1 Clara Lou Photography - section 1 Stoke-on-Trent City Council - section 4 Chatsworth House Trust - Introduction and section 7 Andrew Billington Photography - section 1 and 10 GREAT NEWS, CULTURE VULTURES 01 When it comes to culture, Stoke-on-Trent is up there with the best. It’s a city steeped in history, and recently we’ve seen a resurgence in everything that makes it great. For starters, it’s the World Capital of Ceramics. Our Pottery Museums and ceramic festivals are world- renowned, we’re even home to Wedgwood.

Industrially and creatively the ceramic industry has helped mould our city, putting us on the map as a globally renowned destination for innovation, entrepreneurialism, science, and art.

It doesn’t stop there, the city is bursting with cultural events throughout the year like theatre, street art, drama, opera, big touring productions, and festivals of all shapes and sizes. We’ve hosted big bands, debuted up-and-coming artists, run exhibits, showcased new talent, and sponsored world-class sporting events for our own Championship football team, Stoke City FC. We invented oatcakes too, mic drop. EAT YOUR HEART OUT 02 With over 200 places to eat across our region, there is a lot to sink your teeth into. Make the most of the student discounts, round up your new housemates and grab a bite to eat without breaking the bank.

THE SLAMWICH CLUB 05 Hanley Serving slammin’ grilled sandwiches and sides, alongside a fully licensed bar and the finest tunes to chomp your sarnie to. THE GLOST HOUSE KLAY PIZZERIA & BAR Monthly acoustic and CAPPELLO LOUNGE Jazz nights and DJ sets THE EXCHANGE NØRTH KITCHEN & 01 Longton 02 Hanley 03 Newcastle-under-Lyme most weekends including 06 Hanley 07 BAR Slamfunk, Froot and Hanley A lovely backdrop for Get yourself a slice of Watch the world go Uncommon Cuts, plus Whether it’s quiz nights, If you’re looking for an afternoon of revising. the wood-fired pizza by in front of the large a whole host of other casual dining, cocktails, something different, this Enjoy fresh, healthy action. Perfect for a quick windows, or tuck yourself events – check them out or live music events, this is the place for you. Try foods or close the book lunch, an evening meal, away in the hidden on social media. On top place has it all. Head new and healthy foods and choose a glass of or a feast to cure your courtyard at this great of this they offer 10% there with some mates, with a twist. It’s also 10% wine and a few snacks. hangover. spot on the Ironmarket. student discount. Bonus! you won’t regret it. off for students. Win.

BLOOM COCKTAILS & WORKS CANTEEN THE QUARTER KITCHEN @ POTBANK Hanley 04 Hanley 08 Stoke 09 The Cultural Quarter’s Set on the site of the Café by day, quirky floral escape is located old Spode factory, the home-style bistro by on the bustling street of Potbank Café serves great night. Serving from Piccadilly, and showcases coffee and cakes, plus dawn to dusk every day the finest cocktails, food a menu of hearty meals and hosting live music and an array of live music, which you can enjoy in a events every Friday and entertainment and DJ’s. cosy atmosphere. Saturday night. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY 03 When it comes to nightlife, we know how to party. From nightclubs to comedy clubs, you’ll never be short of somewhere to laugh, dance, and party the night away. FICTION NIGHTCLUB 01 Hanley Leave reality alone, this is Fiction. With 7 bars, 3 rooms, VIP suites, breath-taking visuals and unrivalled entertainment, this club is next level.

THE UNDERGROUND 02 Hanley If you’re looking for breakthrough bands, look no further. Cheap drinks and admissions mean you can spend a little, and have a big night out.

TEN GREEN BOTTLES 03 Newcastle-under-Lyme There’s way more than just ten green bottles on the wall at this trendy gin and craft beer bar. With over 100 craft beer and gin cocktail options, as well as some of the best coffee in town, it’s well worth a visit. HOGARTH’S GIN PALACE REGENT THEATRE 05 Newcastle-under-Lyme Hanley 04 Their ‘gin trays’ (a selection of five gins, mixers, and Be captivated every month with accompanying fruit) are jaw-dropping touring shows like something to shout about, Thriller Live. Originally opened as perfect for sharing with a Super Cinema in 1929, they’ve friends. Enjoy. been putting on world-class performances ever since. THE SUGARMILL 06 Hanley If it’s good enough for Miles Kane and The 1975, it’s good enough for us. This nationally acclaimed live venue will have you rubbing shoulders with some of the best in the British music industry. THE GREAT OUTDOORS 04 Inhale some beautiful fresh air, and exhale all of your stresses. Here you have stunning parks, rolling hills, and plenty of great events on your doorstep.

THE PEAK DISTRICT HANLEY PARK 01 Derbyshire 02 Hanley Walk, cycle, and wander around the renowned Spend your afternoons enjoying National Park. We’re honoured to have such everything this wonderful park has breathtaking views and stunning sights so near to us. to offer – floodlit sport court, cricket wickets, fishing, lakes, fountains, For more information go to visitpeakdistrict.com bowling, and much more.

CENTRAL FOREST PARK FENTON PARK 03 Hanley 04 Fenton Home to the second best skatepark in Roam 36 acres of one of the largest Europe, seriously. This amazing facility parks in the Potteries. Featuring is a must-do for any skater, no matter amazing sporting facilities including what your ability. Frontside 180 kickflip four football pitches, and there’s a your way over there at some point. lovely rose garden too. LET’S GET PHYSICAL 05 As well as being home to Stoke City FC, we have more activities than you can shake a hockey stick at. From the UK’s leading indoor trampoline park to hundreds of independent sports clubs. STOKE CITY FC 01 Stoke-on-Trent NINJA WARRIOR UK ADVENTURE 02 Hanley We proudly sponsor Stoke City FC, and this is their home. If football isn’t your game, it’s worth going just to see the Unleash your inner ninja, and tackle the mascots – ‘Pottermus’ and his girlfriend, ‘Pottermiss’. huge selection of ninja obstacles.

FENTON MANOR SPORTS CENTRE STOKE SKI CENTRE 03 Fenton 04 Hanley Sit back and spectate at their international sporting You don’t have to travel to the Alps to hit the events, or get involved and make use of their slopes, the centre has an excellent standard competition pool, leisure club and Crazy Golf Land. of skiing and snowboarding instruction.

XP-VP VIRTUAL REALITY FLIP OUT XPERIENCE 05 Stone 06 Hanley Let off some steam at the UK’s best Grab your mates, shoot zombies, fight epic battles trampoline park. There’s so much to do, and and face your fears! Team up and play together at if you visit on Green Wednesdays it’s 2 for 1. Staffordshire’s premier virtual reality experience.

LOVE & LIGHT SHALA TITTESWORTH WATER SPORTS 07 Trentham & ACTIVITY CENTRE 08 Leek With yoga, pilates, meditation, dance and fitness, The Shala offers a variety of group class options to Fish, paddleboard, and splash your weekends away at this bolster holistic wellness during your time at university. great centre. There’s never a dull afternoon at Tittesworth. Students get a 10% discount off memberships too. For more information visit tittesworthwater.co.uk RETAIL THERAPY 06 Shop when your student loan drops with countless places to choose from. Whether it’s the high street you’re after or something a little more vintage, you’re bound to bag yourself a bargain.

TRENTHAM 04 SHOPPING VILLAGE Trentham All the shops, cafés and restaurants are housed in timber lodges. It turns a normal shopping trip into a unique experience, definitely worth a visit and there’s free parking too!

FESTIVAL PARK 05 Hanley INTU POTTERIES 01 Hanley Introducing Stoke-on- Trent’s biggest Retail The opposite of your Park. With all the usual local vintage shop, intu suspects like River Potteries is a shopping Island, JD Sports, powerhouse. Boasting 90 Topman, Topshop, stores including Primark, Next, and many more. restaurants including Nando’s and a Cineworld 6 TOWNS ANTIQUES SPARROWHAWK cinema all under one roof. 06 & VINTAGE EMPORIUM 07 VINTAGE Hanley Newcastle-under-Lyme PRE-LOVED VINTAGE This place is where One of the hidden 02 KILO SALE vintage dreams are gems, tucked away in Kings Hall, Stoke made. Classic pieces, the back streets. Fly by and timeless fashion the Sparrowhawk for all Six tonnes of vintage, line the shelves of this your vintage fashion, at wholesale prices. It incredible emporium. jewellery, and gift needs. only comes around a few times a year, they do say good things come to LITTLE VINTAGE those who wait. 08 Leek A lovely, independent HOUSEY HOUSE vintage shop situated 03 Leek in a beautiful historic 16th century building Dive right into this in Leek, offering a Aladdin’s cave of trinkets fabulous range of and beautiful items. You vintage/retro clothing never knew you needed a and accessories at dream catcher, until now. affordable prices. INSTAGRAM WORTHY DAYS OUT 07 We’re lucky to be surrounded by epic attractions, so you’re never too far away from fun. This is just a small selection of the days that will be filling your memory bank and your social media feed. CHATSWORTH ALTON TOWERS RESORT 01 Bakewell 04 Alton Journey around a Unleash the Power of The beautiful garden, historic Towers and share massive settings, water features, giggles, mega-thrills and giant sculptures, and major glee with your friends one of Europe’s most and family at Britain’s significant art collections. Greatest Escape! Dare If walls could talk, the you visit the new Alton walls of Chatsworth Towers Dungeon, where would have a fascinating you can laugh and scream story to tell. as you journey through Staffordshire’s darkest history? Are you bold EMMA BRIDGEWATER enough for the Resort’s Hanley awesome choice of head- 02 spinning, heart-pounding, More chill-seeker than world-class rollercoasters, thrill-seeker? Eat, drink, like Wicker Man, Nemesis, shop, create and see Oblivion and The Smiler? behind-the-scenes at the Grab yourself an Alton factory where the iconic Towers Season Pass and British designer has made enjoy unlimited trips to the her hand decorated Theme Park all season! pottery for over 30 years. TRENTHAM GARDENS 05 Trentham BIDDULPH GRANGE Biddulph Whether it’s a peaceful afternoon 03 you’re after, or an action-packed The gardens, sculptures, day out - Trentham has it all. It’s a and curated greenery completely different experience are a masterpiece depending on the season, so you of Victorian garden can keep going back time and design. Go on a global time again. expedition of discovery without leaving Staffordshire. This is one of our best-kept secrets. THE WORLD OF WEDGWOOD 04 Barlaston TRENTHAM MONKEY FOREST 06 Trentham Looking for inspiration? Celebrate 260 years of the finest British Spend an afternoon walking, craftsmanship. Experience the V&A talking, and snapping selfies with Collection at the museum, tour the over 140 free-roaming Barbary factory, throw a pot or design your Macaques in a beautiful woodland own unique piece, check out the setting. For more information visit contemporary tea room, restaurant, monkey-forest.com flagship store and factory outlet. SEE THE (UNIVERSITY) SIGHTS 08 Our Connected University philosophy extends beyond your career. It’s about making lifelong connections with people too. From light bites to big nights, we make sure you have great places on campus to meet new mates and make new memories. LRV 01 Leek Road Our weekly club nights cater for all students, and in the last year alone, have hosted Professor Green, Scouting for Girls, Dougie Poynter and Kristian Nairn (Hodor). We also work with our student groups on Rock Nights, House Parties, Poker Nights and transform the space for dance practice, vintage fairs and family friendly days.

PAVILION FUSION 02 Beacon Building, College Road With fresh dining, and a whole range of EMBER LOUNGE events, Verve is our all-day venue that College Road hosts loads of live music, society events 05 and daily food deals to keep you fuelled If you’re looking for a chill-out up for whatever the day holds! during your studies, then Ember Lounge is the place to be! You can relax with friends, check out live sport and sample fantastic foods. To add to all of that, it’s also home to our sell-out karaoke nights!

BRINDLEY FOOD COURT 06 Brindley Building, Leek Road THE COFFEE LAB There’s something for 03 Science Centre, Leek Road everyone at this food court. Grab a napkin and tuck into Perk yourself up with our the deli bar, coffee shops, COSTA coffee outlet. Stocked with snack counters, and global all the usual suspects that you know counter that serves different and love. Including great coffee, themes daily. cakes, tempting traybakes, and sandwiches. SQUEEZE BOX College Road VERVE 07 04 Leek Road If coffee is your game, then SqueezeBox is your campus Relax and unwind in this modern caffeine stop. With a relaxed space with big screens and freshly atmosphere, you can sit in cooked food. It’s got an American with friends, or grab a coffee, diner vibe, and they serve some of smoothie or anything from the the best milkshakes around. vegan friendly menu to go. Tunstall LOCATION MAP CAMPUS MAP

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River Trent Stoke MAP KEY Newcastle STOKE 6 Towns Antiques & Vintage Emporium LONGTON Festival Park Stoke City FC The Glost House Longton Fiction Nightclub Under Pre Loved Vintage Kilo Sale, Kings Hall Longton Rugby Club The Underground Lyme Works Canteen @ Potbank Regent Theatre TRENTHAM The Sugarmill HANLEY Trentham Shopping Village Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Klay Bar & Pizzeria Trentham Gardens Bloom Cocktails & Kitchen NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME Trentham Monkey Forest Slamwich Club The World of Wedgwood Capello Lounge The Exchange Love & Light Shala Sparrowhawk Vintage Emma Bridgewater Ten Green Bottles UNIVERSITY CAMPUS NØRTH Kitchen & Bar Hogarth’s Gin Palace Trentham The Quarter 1 Pavilion Fusion, Beacon Building Stoke Ski Centre FENTON 2 Squeeze Box Hanley Park 3 Ember Lounge Central Forest Park Fenton Manor Sports Centre 4 The Coffee Lab, Science Centre Intu Potteries Fenton Park 5 Brindley Food Court XP-VR Virtual Reality XPerience 6 The Verve & LRV Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station “You can tell a lot about a place from the people, and from the second I stepped “Stoke is my hometown, I love it, into Stoke I knew it was for me. Everyone’s so I stayed here to study. The great so friendly and willing to help, you instantly JESS transport links mean you’re never too feel part of the community. I came here SAYS... LANA far away from big companies. I love not knowing anybody, and I’ve left having SAYS... that you can walk down the street and made friends for life.” people smile back, it feels like one big community. Oh, and the oatcakes.”

“Whether you want to take in the scenery “Stoke is the backdrop for all my of Trentham Gardens, shop for hours, favourite university memories. get cultured at the Regent Theatre, or go There’s nothing I love more than NICHOLAS exploring, Stoke-on-Trent really does have heading into Hanley, gathering supplies SAYS... something for everyone.” and going for an adventure with some mates. Festivals, Stoke FC, nights out, LAURA and unplanned days out are just a few SAYS... things that have played a massive part in my university experience.”

WORD ON THE STREET 09 Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from our students. MON 22 JUN - TUE 23 STAFFORD CHEESE AND ALE FESTIVAL Makers and suppliers of cheese, bread, oils, chutneys, as well as beer, cider and wine fill the Market with a fine array of food and drink. SUN 5 THU 9 SUN 12 JUL JUL - SUN 19 JUL S-O-T FESTIVAL LICHFIELD SIX TOWNS OF RUNNING FESTIVAL ONE CITY CARNIVAL A marathon, half marathon, relay, 5km, A world-class mixing pot of musicians, Bringing together our community with fun run, and oatcake challenge all rolled comedians, actors, and dancers. spectacular, eclectic shows in a range into one. of styles.

FRI 21 WED 30 FRI 11 AUG - SUN 23 SEP SEP - SUN 20 2020 EVENTS JUST SO THE SMOKIES HERITAGE FESTIVAL FILM FESTIVAL OPEN DAYS The festival provides a magical From blockbusters to budget, this festival Over 2,500 organisations open their doors CALENDAR experience where art, music and celebrates the world of film with two days for free heritage, community, and history literature are embedded and entwined of talks. experiences. 10 in a beautiful landscape. WED 26 SAT 28 SAT 11 FRI 2 TUE 6 MAR - SUN 29 MAR APR OCT - SUN 4 OCT OCT LICHFIELD BEER AND GIRLS ROCK STONE FOOD AND INTU POTTERIES OKTOBERFEST* LITERATURE FESTIVAL GIN JAMBOREE FESTIVAL DRINK FESTIVAL STUDENT DISCOUNT NIGHT A fantastic line-up of fiction authors Expect to find craft distillers as well as Who run the world? A charity all-dayer 3 days of cookery demonstrations, Staffordshire’s biggest student night, you Grab your stein and get foot stomping, this and academic writers all in one place to freshly quenching beers whilst watching featuring a stunning line-up of female- shopping, music and masterclasses. are bound to secure yourself a deal. is the traditional German festival brought entertain and inform book-lovers across great National Hunt Racing and enjoying live fronted bands. to Stoke. the City. entertainment. WED 27 SAT 30 FRI 9 - MAY MAY - THU 28 MAY - SUN 31 OCT SUN 1 NOV NOV NOV NOISEFLOOR STAFFORDSHIRE ETRURIA CANALS SCAREFEST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL* COUNTY SHOW FESTIVAL SWITCH ON* STOKE-ON-TRENT* Showcase of international electronic Local produce, exquisite crafts, epic Enjoy a colourful mix of boats, engines, Venture to Alton Towers if you dare. No Trentham Shopping Village marks the start Get well and truly festive. Enjoy the ice rink, music and experimental filmmaking. displays, and memorable performances. crafts, classic vehicles and music. event is more thrilling or spookier than of the festivities. Mulled wine anyone? Santa’s Grotto, food, drink, and rides. Scarefest.

THU 4 SUN 14 SAT 20 JUN - SAT 6 JUN JUN - SUN 21 ALL YEAR 2020 THE FESTIVAL POTTERS ARF STOKE-ON-TRENT CANNOCK CHASE FOREST B-ARTS APPETITE IN A FACTORY PRIDE LIVE PERFORMANCES STOKE Three days of talks, panel discussions, The best race in Britain according to the Celebrating all the wonderful equality and This year sees appearances from The best artists and producers come together Crazy circus, marvellous music, cracking hands-on workshops, and live readers of ‘Runners World’ magazine. diversity in our beautiful city. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, to entertain you all year round, including the comedies... Appetite has it all. For more performances. Keane and James Morrison. brilliant Stoke Your Fires Film Festival. information visit appetitestoke.co.uk

*Based on 2019 event dates. *Based on 2019 event dates. 11 OUR OUR SUBJECT PATHWAY AREAS COURSES

At Staffordshire University we organise our courses into subject areas, Staffordshire University is introducing a brand-new way to which are then categorised into Schools. complete your degree: using pathways.

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCHOOL OF HEALTH WHAT IS A PATHWAY? DO YOU HAVE TO AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND SOCIAL CARE CHOOSE A PATHWAY? ANIMATION ALLIED HEALTH AND PARAMEDIC SCIENCE A pathway is an alternative route you AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITIES NURSING AND MIDWIFERY can take in the second year of your No. The first year of your course will COMPUTER SCIENCE, AI AND ROBOTICS SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE full-time undergraduate degree. It will typically cover a broad spectrum FILM AND MEDIA tailor the modules you take in years 2 of knowledge, covering all of the GAMES ARTS AND VISUAL EFFECTS SCHOOL OF LAW, POLICING and 3 to focus on an area within the subjects you can specialise in. GAMES CULTURE, PR AND MANAGEMENT AND FORENSICS course that you are passionate about, If you’re unsure what specialist GAMES DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING or you want to base your future JOURNALISM AND CONTENT CREATION CRIMINOLOGY AND TERRORISM pathway you want to go into, or you MUSIC AND SOUND FORENSIC SCIENCES AND POLICING career around. want to continue studying the course LAW in a broad sense, you can choose not SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS to study a pathway and graduate AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES HOW WILL CHOOSING A with your initial degree choice. AND EDUCATION PATHWAY BENEFIT YOU? ART AND DESIGN DRAMA, PERFORMANCE AND BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Pathways provide you to gain subject THEATRE STUDIES EDUCATION ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY specialism skills and capabilities that ENGLISH AND CREATIVE WRITING SPORT AND EXERCISE will be sought by future employers. FASHION You will therefore gain recognition of GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT STAFFORDSHIRE the expertise you have developed on INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND HISTORY BUSINESS SCHOOL your pathway course on your degree certificate. BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ESPORTS, EVENTS AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION ALLIED HEALTH AND PARAMEDIC SCIENCE AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION Industrial Design: Product and Transport BA (Hons) W322 112 4 AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS (with a placement year) Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) B902 112 3 Pathways available: Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) B780 112 3 Product Design Transport Design ANIMATION Photography BA (Hons) W640 112 3 Surface Pattern and Textile Design BA (Hons) W740 112 3 UCAS COURSE TITLE UCAS DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Animation BA (Hons) W616 112 3 AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITIES Pathways available: UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION 2D Digital Animation AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS 3D Digital Animation Stop Motion Animation Augmented and Virtual Realities BA (Hons) I700 112 3 Games Animation Augmented and Virtual Realities (with a placement year) BA (Hons) I701 112 4 Animation (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) W612 48 4 Augmented and Virtual Realities (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) I702 48 4 Pathways available: 2D Digital Animation 3D Digital Animation BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Stop Motion Animation UCAS COURSE TITLE UCAS DURATION Games Animation AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Biological Science BSc (Hons) C100 112 3 Pathways available ART AND DESIGN Genomics UCAS UCAS DURATION COURSE TITLE AWARD Ecology and Environmental Management CODE OFFER IN YEARS Pre-Med 3D Designer Maker BA (Hons) W701 112 3 Pharmacology Architecture* BArch (Hons) TBC TBC 3 Biological Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) C104 112 4 Pathways available Art and Design (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) W102 48 1 Genomics Cartoon and Comic Arts BA (Hons) W222 112 3 Ecology and Environmental Management Fine Art BA (Hons) W100 112 3 Pre-Med Pharmacology Graphic Design BA (Hons) W211 112 3 Biological Science (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) C101 48 4 Illustration BA (Hons) W220 112 3 Pathways available Industrial Design: Product and Transport BA (Hons) W323 112 3 Genomics Pathways available: Ecology and Environmental Management Product Design Pre-Med Transport Design Pharmacology

*Subject to validation **Subject to approval *Subject to validation **Subject to approval UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION Computer Science (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) I744 48 4 AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Pathways available: Biological Science MSci C102 120 4 Cloud Technologies Pathways available Network Computing Genomics Software Development Ecology and Environmental Management Internet and Web Management Pre-Med Cyber Security BSc (Hons) I751 112 3 Pharmacology Cyber Security (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) I753 112 4 Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) B900 112 3 Cyber Security (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) I752 48 4 Biomedical Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) B901 112 4 Biomedical Science (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) B908 48 4 Biomedical Science MSci C900 120 4 CRIMINOLOGY AND TERRORISM UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS COMPUTER SCIENCE, AI AND ROBOTICS Criminal Justice with Offender Management BA (Hons) LM39 112 3 UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Criminal Justice with Offender Management BA (Hons) TBC 48 4 (with a foundation year)* AI and Robotics BSc (Hons) I763 112 3 Criminology BSc (Hons) M012 112 3 AI and Robotics (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) I765 112 4 Criminology (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) M013 112 4 AI and Robotics (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) I764 48 4 Criminology (with a foundation year)* BSc (Hons) TBC 48 4 Big Data Analytics BSc (Hons) I711 112 3 Criminology MSci M014 120 4 Big Data Analytics (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) I712 112 4 Security and Intelligence Sciences** BSc (Hons) TBC 112 3 Big Data Analytics (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) I713 48 4 Security and Intelligence Sciences (with a placement year)** BSc (Hons) TBC 112 4 Computer Science BSc (Hons) I743 112 3 Pathways available: Security and Intelligence Sciences (with a foundation year)** BSc (Hons) TBC 48 4 Cloud Technologies Network Computing Software Development DRAMA, PERFORMANCES AND THEATRE STUDIES Internet and Web Management UCAS UCAS DURATION COURSE TITLE AWARD Computer Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) I745 112 4 CODE OFFER IN YEARS Pathways available: Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons) W431 112 3 Cloud Technologies Network Computing Software Development Internet and Web Management

*Subject to validation **Subject to approval *Subject to validation **Subject to approval EDUCATION ENGLISH AND CREATIVE WRITING UCAS UCAS UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) L590 96 3 English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) QW41 112 3 Pathways available: Pathways Available: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities English Literature Education Studies BA (Hons) X300 96 3 Creative Writing Pathways available: English Literature and Creative Writing (two-year accelerated) BA (Hons) QW40 120 2 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Pathways Available: Education Studies (two-year accelerated) BA (Hons) X302 96 2 English Literature Pathways available: Creative Writing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Primary Education with QTS (3-7) (5-11) BA (Hons) X112 112 3 FASHION UCAS UCAS DURATION COURSE TITLE AWARD ENGINEERING CODE OFFER IN YEARS Fashion BA (Hons) W235 112 3 UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Fashion (with a placement year) BA (Hons) W23A 112 4 Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) H410 112 3 Aeronautical Engineering (with a placement year) BEng (Hons) H411 112 4 FILM AND MEDIA Aeronautical Engineering MEng H413 128 4 UCAS UCAS DURATION COURSE TITLE AWARD CODE OFFER Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons) H110 112 3 IN YEARS Film and Media Production BSc (Hons) / W600 112 3 Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons) H111 112 4 BA (Hons) (with a placement year) Pathways Available: Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MEng H112 128 4 Advertising Film Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) H629 112 3 Music Video Experimental Production Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with a placement year) BEng (Hons) H630 112 4 Production Technologies Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng H656 128 4 Film and Media Production (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) / W601 112 4 Engineering Design BSc (Hons) H103 112 3 BA (Hons) Pathways Available: General Engineering (with a foundation year) BEng (Hons) H100 48 4 Advertising Film Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) H300 112 3 Music Video Experimental Production Mechanical Engineering (with a placement year) BEng (Hons) H301 112 4 Production Technologies Mechanical Engineering MEng H395 128 4

*Subject to validation **Subject to approval *Subject to validation **Subject to approval FILM AND MEDIA GAMES ARTS AND VISUAL EFFECTS UCAS UCAS UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Film and Media Production (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) / W602 48 4 CGI and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) W614 112 3 BA (Hons) Pathways Available: CGI and Visual Effects (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) W613 112 4 Advertising Film Concept Art for Games and Film BA (Hons) I614 112 3 Music Video Experimental Production Concept Art for Games and Film (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) I615 48 4 Production Technologies Games Art BA (Hons) I741 112 3 Film, Television and Radio BA (Hons) W620 112 3 Pathways Available: Character Art Film, Television and Radio (with foundation year) BA (Hons) W622 48 4 Environment Art Games Art (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) I742 48 4 Pathways Available: FORENSIC SCIENCES AND POLICING Character Art UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION Environment Art AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) F412 112 3 Forensic Investigation (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) F415 112 4 GAMES CULTURE, PR AND MANAGEMENT UCAS UCAS Forensic Investigation (with a foundation year)* BSc (Hons) TBC 48 4 COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Forensic Investigation MSci 8H16 120 4 Games Cultures BA (Hons) I621 112 3 Forensic Science BSc (Hons) F410 112 3 Games Cultures (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) I626 48 4 Forensic Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) F416 112 4 Games PR and Community Management BA (Hons) G623 112 3 Forensic Science (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) F413 48 4 Forensic Science MSci 2R14 120 4 Games PR and Community Management BA (Hons) G624 112 4 (with a placement year) Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons) FM4X 112 3 Games PR and Community Management BA (Hons) G626 48 4 Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) FM5X 112 4 (with a foundation year) Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a foundation year)* BSc (Hons) TBC 48 4 Policing and Criminal Investigation MSci 2C67 120 4 Professional Policing BSc (Hons) I766 112 3 GAMES DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING UCAS UCAS Professional Policing (with a foundation year)* BSc (Hons) TBC 48 4 COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Computer Gameplay Design and Production BSc (Hons) G460 112 3 Computer Gameplay Design and Production BSc (Hons) G462 112 4 (with a placement year) Computer Gameplay Design and Production BSc (Hons) G466 48 4 (with a foundation year)

*Subject to validation **Subject to approval *Subject to validation **Subject to approval GAMES DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING JOURNALISM AND CONTENT CREATION UCAS UCAS UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Computer Games Design BEng (Hons) I631 112 3 Digital Content Creation BA (Hons) I767 112 3 Computer Games Design (with a placement year) BEng (Hons) I642 112 4 Digital Content Creation (with a placement year) BA (Hons) I769 112 4 Computer Games Design BSc (Hons) I632 112 3 Digital Content Creation (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) I768 48 4 Computer Games Design (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) I641 112 4 Sports Journalism BA (Hons) P501 112 3 Computer Games Design (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) I661 48 4 Sports Journalism (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) P505 48 4 Computer Games Design and Programming BSc (Hons) I646 112 3 Computer Games Design and Programming BSc (Hons) I648 48 4 LAW (with a foundation year) UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) I620 112 3 AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Computer Games Development (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) I622 112 4 eLaw* LLB (Hons) TBC 112 3 Computer Games Development (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) I623 48 4 eLaw (with a foundation year)* LLB (Hons) TBC 48 4 Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) I6K7 112 3 Law LLB (Hons) M100 112 3 Computer Games Programming (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) I6K6 112 4 Law (two-year accelerated) LLB (Hons) M101 120 2 Computer Games Programming (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) I6K8 48 4 Law (with a foundation year) LLB (Hons) M111 48 4 Law (Criminal Justice) LLB (Hons) M930 112 3 GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION MUSIC AND SOUND AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION Geography BSc (Hons) / F802 112 3 AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS BA (Hons) Music Production BA (Hons) W38P 112 3 Pathways Available: Physical Geography Music Production (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) W38Q 48 4 Human Geography Music Technology BSc (Hons) J931 112 3 Music Technology (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) J934 48 4 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND HISTORY Sound Design BSc (Hons) W371 112 3 UCAS UCAS Sound Design (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) W372 48 4 COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS International Relations (Distance Learning) BA (Hons) N/A 112 4 International Relations: History and Global Politics BA (Hons) VV14 112 3

*Subject to validation **Subject to approval *Subject to validation **Subject to approval NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SPORT AND EXERCISE UCAS UCAS UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Midwifery Practice (Stafford)** BSc (Hons) B720 120 3 Football Coaching and Performance (two-year accelerated) BSc (Hons) C610 120 2 Midwifery Practice (Shrewsbury)** BSc (Hons) B722 120 3 Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) CX6C 112 3 Nursing Practice (Adult) (Stoke)** BSc (Hons) B744 112 3 Sport and Exercise Psychology (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons) C810 112 3 Nursing Practice (Adult) (Stafford)** BSc (Hons) B742 112 3 Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) C601 112 3 Nursing Practice (Adult) (Shrewsbury)** BSc (Hons) B740 112 3 Pathways Available: Strength and Conditioning Nursing Practice (Child) (Stafford)** BSc (Hons) B731 112 3 Sport and Exercise Science BA (Hons) C604 48 4 Nursing Practice (Child) (Shrewsbury)** BSc (Hons) B730 112 3 Pathways Available: Nursing Practice (Mental Health)** BSc (Hons) B760 112 3 Strength and Conditioning Sports Coaching BA (Hons) C603 112 3 PSYCHOLOGY Sports Coaching (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) C605 48 4 UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) BC96 112 3 AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) C890 96-112 3 Forensic Psychology (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) C892 96-112 4 Psychology BSc (Hons) C800 96-112 3 Psychology (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) C803 96-112 4 Psychology (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) C801 48 4 Psychology and Child Development BSc (Hons) C891 96-112 3 Psychology and Child Development (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) C804 96-112 4 Psychology and Counselling BSc (Hons) CB89 96-112 3 Psychology and Counselling (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) C805 96-112 4 Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons) CMV1 96-112 3 Psychology and Criminology (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) C806 96-112 4

SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE UCAS UCAS COURSE TITLE DURATION AWARD CODE OFFER IN YEARS Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) L512 96 3 Social Welfare Law, Policy and Advice Practice BA (Hons) LL4M 96 3 Social Work BA (Hons) L500 112 3 *Subject to validation **Subject to approval *Subject to validation **Subject to approval IMPORTANT STAFFORDSHIRE INFORMATION BUSINESS SCHOOL

We understand that business evolves BE THE EXPERT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL/VALIDATION occasionally, however, we need to with time and technology, so we are make changes to our courses, including their content and the way in which continually striving to give you the they are delivered. In some instances, latest industry relevant courses. Whether you’re looking to dive We’re always striving to deliver the into the marketing world, the most current and relevant degrees, courses can be discontinued or combined with other courses. As of 2020/2021, the courses at tourism playground, or the both by creating new courses and corporate arena, we have the regularly reviewing our current Staffordshire Business School are Reasons for withdrawing courses can being taken apart, injected with course for you. What’s more, our offering. Each time we make changes, courses are not solely devoted the course goes through a rigorous include insufficient student numbers the latest technologies, marketing to their specialist subject, we approval process to ensure that it’s the and courses not receiving the necessary techniques and business insights, and give you the option of studying perfect fit for our students, employers accreditation or approval. Changes packaged as new courses that give other areas of business to and other relevant stakeholders. Some to course information may include you the best chance to succeed in boost your knowledge and of the courses inside this guide are operational and academic reasons. competitive industries. employment opportunities. marked as ‘subject to approval’ or ‘subject to validation’, but don’t worry, If we discontinue a course or Become a master of all trades this just means some of the details of programme and you’re not happy OUR SUBJECT AREAS: in our new courses. No matter the course haven’t been finalised yet. with the alternative offered, or if a which course you choose you As soon as the new course is approved programme is changed and you’re will have access to optional and validated, up-to-date information not happy with the changes, you’ll Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship modules that span our entire will be provided on the online course be given the opportunity to withdraw from the programme. Up-to-date business portfolio, including pages at www.staffs.ac.uk/courses Digital and Social Media Marketing Entrepreneurship, Data Analytics course information can be found on and AI, Digital Transformation, If you have been offered a place and our website (www.staffs.ac.uk), or by Esports, Events and Sustainable Tourism Business Ecosystems and there is a significant change to the calling us on 01782 294000.

Sustainable Accounting and Financial Technology Circular Economies, Change course, or for any reason, the course Leadership, and more. In doesn’t run - we will contact you If you’re offered a place at addition to full-time courses immediately and fully support you in Staffordshire University, your offer will we will also offer a full range finding the best suitable alternative. be subject to the University’s Terms Find out more about our new business of alternate study methods, and Conditions of Offer. If you become portfolio at: including two-year accelerated a student of Staffordshire University, At the time of printing in January you will enter a contract with us and www.staffs.ac.uk/evolving-business degrees, distance learning opportunities and part-time 2020, the courses listed in this guide be bound by our rules and regulations. delivery. Foundation-year represent those we intend to offer These, too, may vary from time to time courses are also available. for the 2021 academic year. Very (www.staffs.ac.uk/rulesandregs) 12 IMPORTANT AFTER YOU’VE APPLICATION DATES APPLIED

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