F I R S T S T O P, STOKE. N E X T S T O P, THE WORLD. YOUR 2020 STUDENT GUIDE TO S TO K E - O N -T R E N T
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/openyourmind
£100M
CAMPUS INVESTMENT IN THE LAST DECADE
TOP 50 UK UNIVERSITY*
*44TH OUT OF 121 UK INSTITUTIONS IN THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES 2019
HIGHEST UK CLIMBER:
THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019
78%
OF RESEARCH IS TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD OR BETTER REF
TOP10 FOR TEACHING QUALITY
SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 AND 2019
FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
TOP 5 BEST CITIES & TOWNS IN THE UK TO WORK GLASSDOOR 2017
85%
STUDENT SATISFACTION NSS 2018
ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE IN THE UK ZOOPLA OCT 2016
CONTENTS
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02 04 EXPLORE
THE OUTDOORS IS GREAT AROUND HERE.
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SHOP BUILD UP YOUR SHOPPING STAMINA.
EPIC DAYS OUT.
WHAT’S ON.
EAT 03 DANCE CHILL
SOCIALISING ON CAMPUS.
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GET ACTIVE WITH HUNDREDS OF ACTIVITIES.
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11 12 APPLICATION JOURNEY AND OPEN DAYS DATES
EXPERIENCE
COURSE LISTINGS.
RESEARCH
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ALL THE PLACES TO BE SEEN ON A NIGHT OUT.
EXERCISE
TOP 10 CHEAP AND DELICIOUS PLACES TO EAT.
Photography Credits: C hris Patrick Photography - section 1 Clara Lou Photography - section 1 Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire - Introduction and section 4 Stoke-on-Trent City Council - section 4 Chatsworth House Trust - Introduction and section 7 Andrew Billington Photography - section 1 and 10
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G R E AT N E W S , C U LT U R E V U LT U R E S 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 worldrenowned, 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, ran 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.
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E AT YO U R HEART OUT 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.
01 THE GLOST HOUSE Longton
A lovely backdrop for an afternoon of revising. Enjoy fresh, healthy foods or close the book and choose a glass of wine and a few snacks.
CAPPELLO LOUNGE Newcastle-under-Lyme
Watch the world go by in front of the large windows, or tuck yourself away in the hidden courtyard at this great spot on the Ironmarket.
02 KLAY PIZZERIA & BAR Hanley
Get yourself a slice of the wood-fired pizza action. Perfect for a quick lunch, an evening meal, or curing a hangover with a takeaway.
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03 BURGER ‘N’ BIBS Hanley
Clue’s in the name, things are going to get messy. Epic sharers, ridiculously loaded burgers, and an extensive cocktail menu designed to leave you satisfied.
05 THE SLAMWICH CLUB Hanley
Serving slammin’ grilled sandwiches and sides, alongside a fully licensed bar and the finest tunes to chomp your sarnie to, it’s easy to see why they’re rated no.1 on TripAdvisor in Hanley & Stoke-on-Trent. Monthly acoustic and Jazz nights and DJ sets most weekends including SLAMFUNK, FROOT & UNCOMMON CUTS, plus a whole host of other events – check them out on social media. On top of this they offer 10% student discount. Bonus!
06 THE EXCHANGE Hanley
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Whether it’s quiz nights, casual dining, cocktails, or live music events, this place has it all. Head there with some mates, you won’t regret it.
WORKS CANTEEN @ POTBANK Stoke
RAWR CAFE BAR & KITCHEN Hanley
If you’re looking for something a little different, this is the place for you. Try new and healthy foods with a twist. It’s also 10% off for students. Win.
QUARTER 08 THE Hanley
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Café by day, quirky home-style bistro by night. Set on the site of the old Serving from dawn to dusk Spode factory, the Potbank Café serves great coffee and every day and hosting live cakes, plus a menu of hearty music events every Friday meals which you can enjoy in and Saturday night. a cosy atmosphere.
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DANCE THE N I G H T A W AY 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 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 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 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.
REGENT THEATRE Hanley
Be captivated every month with jaw-dropping touring shows like Thriller Live. Originally opened as a Super Cinema in 1929, they’ve been putting on world-class performances ever since.
HOGARTH’S GIN PALACE Newcastle-under-Lyme
Their ‘gin trays’ (a selection of five gins, mixers, and accompanying fruit) are something to shout about, perfect for sharing with friends. Enjoy.
THE SUGARMILL Hanley
If it’s good enough for Wolf Alice 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.
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T H E G R E AT (AND FREE)
OUTDOORS 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 Derbyshire
Walk, cycle, and wander around the renowned National Park. We’re honoured to have such breathtaking views and stunning sights so near to us. For more information go to visitpeakdistrict.com
HANLEY PARK Hanley
Spend your afternoons enjoying everything this wonderful park has to offer – floodlit sport court, cricket wickets, fishing, lakes, fountains, bowling, and much more.
CENTRAL FOREST PARK Hanley
Home to the second best skatepark in Europe, seriously. This amazing facility is a must-do for any skater, no matter what your ability. Frontside 180 kickflip your way over there at some point.
FENTON PARK Fenton
Roam 36 acres of one of the largest parks in the Potteries. Featuring amazing sporting facilities including four football pitches, and there’s a lovely rose garden too.
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LET’S GET PHYSICAL 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 Stoke-on-Trent
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 mascots – ‘Pottermus’ and his girlfriend, ‘Pottermiss’.
FENTON MANOR SPORTS CENTRE Fenton
Sit back and spectate at their international sporting events, or get involved and make use of their competition pool, leisure club and Crazy Golf Land.
FLIP OUT Stone
Let off some steam at the UK’s best trampoline park. There’s so much to do, and if you visit on Green Wednesdays it’s 2 for 1.
NORTHWOOD STADIUM Northwood
With 400m running tracks, floodlit football pitches, outdoor assault courses, squash courts, and a fitness centre, you’ll be up and running in no time.
NINJA WARRIOR UK ADVENTURE Hanley
Unleash your inner ninja, and tackle the huge selection of ninja obstacles.
STOKE SKI CENTRE Hanley
You don’t have to travel to the Alps to hit the slopes, the centre has an excellent standard of skiing and snowboarding instruction.
LONGTON RUGBY CLUB Longton
Maybe rugby’s more your thing? Longton is Staffordshire’s premier senior rugby club, but they have amateur teams too if you fancy it.
TITTESWORTH WATER SPORTS & ACTIVITY CENTRE Leek
Fish, paddleboard, and splash your weekends away at this great centre. There’s never a dull afternoon at Tittesworth. For more information visit tittesworthwater.co.uk
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R E TA I L THERAPY 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.
INTU POTTERIES Hanley
The opposite of your local vintage shop, intu Potteries is a shopping powerhouse. Boasting 90 stores including Primark, restaurants including Nando’s and a Cineworld cinema all under one roof.
PRE-LOVED VINTAGE KILO SALE Kings Hall, Stoke
Six tonnes of vintage, at wholesale prices. It only comes around a few times a year, they do say good things come to those who wait.
CHARMS & CHAINS Hanley
FESTIVAL SHOPPING CENTRE Hanley
Introducing Stoke-on-Trent’s biggest Retail Park. With all the usual suspects like River Island, JD Sports, Topman, Topshop, Next, and many more.ore.
6 TOWNS ANTIQUES & VINTAGE EMPORIUM Hanley
Dive right into this Aladdin’s cave of trinkets and beautiful items. You This place is where vintage dreams never knew you needed a dream are made. Classic pieces, and catcher, until now. timeless fashion line the shelves of this incredible emporium.
TRENTHAM ESTATE OUTLET 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.
SPARROWHAWK VINTAGE Newcastle-under-Lyme
One of the hidden gems, tucked away in the back streets. Fly by the Sparrowhawk for all your vintage fashion, jewellery, and gift needs.
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I N S TAG R A M WORTHY D AY S O U T 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 Bakewell
Journey around a beautiful garden, historic settings, water features, giant sculptures, and one of Europe’s most significant art collections. If walls could talk, the walls of Chatsworth would have a fascinating story to tell.
EMMA BRIDGEWATER Hanley
More chill-seeker than thrill-seeker? Eat, drink, shop, create and see behind-the-scenes at the factory where the iconic British designer has made her hand decorated pottery for over 30 years.
BIDDULPH GRANGE Biddulph
The gardens, sculptures, and curated greenery are a masterpiece of Victorian garden design. Go on a global expedition of discovery without leaving Staffordshire. This is one of our best-kept secrets.
THE WORLD OF WEDGWOOD Barlaston
Fancy pottering around? Well there’s nowhere better than one of the most traditional potteries in Stoke. This Stoke treasure is home to a master craft studio, contemporary tea room, restaurant and the famous Wedgwood retail store.
ALTON TOWERS RESORT Alton
Alton Towers Resort is Britain’s Greatest Escape! New for 2019, laugh and scream your way around the Alton Towers Dungeon, as you journey through Staffordshire’s darkest history! Miss out and you’ll be gutted... The Resort is also home to seven world-class rollercoasters including the latest addition Wicker Man which brings together wood and fire, the iconic twists and turns on Nemesis, Oblivion’s vertical drop and The Smiler’s world-record 14 inversions. Grab yourself an Alton Towers Season Pass and enjoy unlimited trips to the Theme Park all season!
TRENTHAM GARDENS Trentham
Whether it’s a peaceful afternoon you’re after, or an action-packed day out - Trentham has it all. It’s a completely different experience depending on the season, so you can keep going back time and time again.
TRENTHAM MONKEY FOREST Trentham
Spend an afternoon walking, talking, and snapping selfies with over 140 free-roaming Barbary Macaques in a beautiful woodland setting. For more information visit monkey-forest.com
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SEE THE
(UNIVERSITY)
SIGHTS
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.
PAVILION Beacon Building, College Road
Bringing interesting fusion recipes to the table. This is a fully licensed eatery on campus with an evening smokehouse menu and speciality nights featuring Tex Mex and Gourmet Burgers.
LRV Leek Road
VERVE Leek Road
Relax and unwind in this modern space with big screens and freshly cooked food. It’s got an American diner vibe, and they serve some of the best milkshakes around.
With major nights running throughout the week for over 1,000 people, this is our main nightclub. When professionals like Zane Lowe and Huw Stephens aren’t on the decks, our students are.
THE COFFEE LAB Science Centre, Leek Road
Perk yourself up with our COSTA coffee outlet. Stocked with all the usual suspects that you know and love. Including great coffee, cakes, tempting traybakes, and sandwiches.
SQUEEZE BOX College Road
Fuel your revision sessions and early-morning lectures with fresh fruit smoothies, juices, and hot or cold food packed with flavour. There’s always a deal on too, bonus.
EMBER LOUNGE College Road
They host huge events on the big projection screen, and more casual nights with freshly cooked pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients in traditional pizza ovens.
BRINDLEY FOOD COURT Brindley Building, Leek Road
There’s something for everyone at this food court. Grab a napkin and tuck into the deli bar, coffee shops, snack counters, and global counter that serves different themes daily.
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MAP KEY STOKE Stoke City FC Pre Loved Vintage Kilo Sale, Kings Hall Works Canteen @Potbank HANLEY Klay Bar & Pizzeria Burger ‘N’ Bibs Slamwich Club The Exchange Emma Bridgewater Rawr Juice & Superfood Bar The Quarter Stoke Ski Centre Hanley Park Central Forest Park Intu Potteries Charms & Chains
6 Towns Antiques & Vintage Emporium Festival Shopping Centre Fiction Nightclub The Underground Regent Theatre The Sugarmill Ninja Warrior UK Adventure NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME Capello Lounge Sparrowhawk Vintage Ten Green Bottles Hogarth’s Gin Palace FENTON Fenton Manor Sports Centre Fenton Park
LONGTON The Glost House Longton Rugby Club TRENTHAM Trentham Estate Outlet Trentham Gardens Trentham Monkey Forest The World of Wedgwood UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 1 2 3 4 5 6
Pavilion, Beacon Building Squeeze Box Ember Lounge The Coffee Lab, Science Centre Brindley Food Court The Verve & LRV Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station
09 D O N ’ T J U S T TA K E O U R W O R D F O R I T, H E A R I T FROM OUR STUDENTS.
LANA SAYS...
Stoke is my hometown, I love it, so I stayed here to study. The great transport links mean you’re never too far away from big companies. I love that you can walk down the street and people smile back, it feels like one big community. Oh, and the oatcakes.
JESS SAYS...
You can tell a lot about a place from the people, and from the second I stepped into Stoke I knew it was for me. Everyone’s so friendly and willing to help, you instantly feel part of the community. I came here not knowing anybody, and I’ve left having made friends for life.
NICHOLAS SAYS...
There’s a reason they were shortlisted for City of Culture. Whether you want to take in the scenery of Trentham Gardens, shop for hours, get cultured at the Regent Theatre, or go exploring, Stoke-on-Trent really does have something for everyone.
LAURA SAYS...
Stoke is the backdrop for all my favourite university memories. There’s nothing I love more than heading into Hanley, gathering supplies and going for an adventure with some mates. Festivals, Stoke FC, nights out, and unplanned days out are just a few things that have played a massive part in my university experience.
10 MAY
2 019 E V E N T S CALENDAR
MAY
WED 29 THUR 30
JUN
TUES 07 WED 08
NOISEFLOOR FESTIVAL Showcase of international electronic music and experimental filmmaking.
SAT 01 SUN 02
JUN
THUR 06 SAT 08
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW
ETRURIA CANALS FESTIVAL
Local produce, exquisite crafts, epic displays, and memorable performances.
Exploring the world of engineering from past, present, and future.
Three days of talks, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and live performances.
JUN
JUN
JUN
FRI 14 SUN 16
STAFFORD CHEESE, ALE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
THE FESTIVAL IN A FACTORY
SUN 09
POTTERS ‘ARF
SUN 16
STOKE-ON-TRENT PRIDE
Makers and suppliers of cheese, bread, oils, The best race in Britain according to the chutneys, as well as beer, cider and wine fill readers of ‘Runners World’ magazine. the Market with a fine array of food and drink.
Celebrating all the wonderful equality and diversity in our beautiful city.
JUL*
JUL
2019
SIX TOWNS CARNIVAL
Bringing together our community with spectacular, eclectic shows in a range of styles.
JUL*
2019
LICHFIELD FESTIVAL
A world-class mixing pot of musicians, comedians, actors, and dancers.
SAT 06 SUN 07
STOKE-ON-TRENT FESTIVAL OF RUNNING A marathon, half marathon, relay, 5km, fun run, and oatcake challenge all rolled into one.
ALL YEAR 2019 APPETITE STOKE
Crazy circus, marvellous music, cracking comedies... Appetite has it all. For more information visit appetitestoke.co.uk Mr Wilson’s Second Liners perform at Appetite Taster Tour
JUN-JUL*
2019
FESTIVAL STOKE
AUG
FRI 16 SUN 18
SEPT
SAT 07 SUN 08
BOTTLE SMOKE
JUST SO FESTIVAL
Great art takes over the city, wherever you look you’ll encounter beautiful artwork.
From blockbusters to budget, this festival The festival provides a magical experience where art, music and literature are embedded celebrates the world of film with two days of talks. and entwined in a beautiful landscape.
SEPT
SEPT*
FRI 13 SUN 22
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
2019
CONTINENTAL MARKET
OCT
FRI 04 SUN 06
STONE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Over 2,500 organisations open their doors for free heritage, community, and history experiences.
Here you’ll find flavours, crafts, and gifts from amazing places all around the world.
3 days of cookery demonstrations, shopping, music and masterclasses.
OCT*
OCT
OCT
2019
INTU POTTERIES STUDENT DISCOUNT NIGHT
2019
OKTOBERFEST
Staffordshire’s biggest student night, you are Grab your stein and get foot stomping, this is the bound to secure yourself a deal. traditional German festival brought to Stoke.
ALL YEAR
2019
SCAREFEST Venture to Alton Towers if you dare. No event is more thrilling or spookier than Scarefest.
2019
B-ARTS
The best artists and producers come together to entertain you all year round, including the brilliant Stoke Your Fires Film Festival.
SEPT-NOV 2019 NOV*
2019
BRITISH CERAMICS BIENNIAL
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Presenting the UK’s leading contemporary ceramic artists in a series of special events.
Trentham Shopping Village marks the start of the festivities. Mulled wine anyone?
NOV-JAN* 20192020WINTER WONDERLAND STOKE-ON-TRENT
Get well and truly festive. Enjoy the ice rink, Santa’s Grotto, food, drink, and rides. *Based on 2018 event dates.
11 PAT H W AY COURSES Staffordshire University is introducing a brand-new way to complete your degree: using pathways. WHAT IS A PATHWAY? A pathway is an alternative route you can take in the second year of your full-time undergraduate degree. It will tailor the modules you take in years 2 and 3 to focus on an area within the course that you are passionate about, or you want to base your future career around.
HOW WILL CHOOSING A PATHWAY BENEFIT YOU? Pathways provide you to gain subject specialism skills and capabilities that will be sought by future employers. You will therefore gain recognition of the expertise you have developed on your pathway course on your degree certificate.
DO YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE A PATHWAY? No. The first year of your course will typically cover a broad spectrum of knowledge, covering all of the subjects you can specialise in. If you’re unsure what specialist pathway you want to go into, or you want to continue studying the course in a broad sense, you can choose not to study a pathway and graduate with your initial degree choice.
AN EXAMPLE OF A PATHWAY COURSE
BSc (Hons) Biological Science YEAR 1 In year 1 you will study the broad, fundamental principles of biological science.
YEAR 2 Choose to specialise in one of four pathways, which will focus your module choices around the the following subjects: • Ecology and Environmental Management • Genomics • Pharmacology • Pre-Med If you aren’t interested in focusing on any of the pathways, remain on your original path and continue to study a broad range of biological science topics.
YEAR 3 Continue on your path and complete your studies. Depending on the pathway you have chosen you will end up with one of the following degrees: • BSc (Hons) Biological Science • BSc (Hons) Biological Science (Ecology and Environmental Management) • BSc (Hons) Biological Science (Genomics) • BSc (Hons) Biological Science (Pharmacology) • BSc (Hons) Biological Science (Pre-Med)
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE AWARD
UCAS CODE
Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons)
NN43
120
3
Accounting and Finance (two-year accelerated)
BA (Hons)
NN34
128
2
Accounting and Finance (with a foundation year)
BA (Hons)
N400
48
4
Accounting and Finance (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
NN44
120
4
COURSE TITLE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
ALLIED HEALTH AND PARAMEDIC SCIENCE COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Operating Department Practice
BSc (Hons)
B902
112
3
Paramedic Science
BSc (Hons)
B780
112
3
ANIMATION COURSE TITLE
Animation Pathways available: 2D Animation 3D Animation Stop Motion Animation Computer Games Animation
AWARD
UCAS CODE
BA (Hons)
W616
UCAS OFFER
112
DURATION IN YEARS
3
Animation (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) W612 48 4 Pathways available: 2D Animation 3D Animation Stop Motion Animation Computer Games Animation
ART AND DESIGN COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
3D Designer Maker
BA (Hons)
TBC
112
3
Art and Design (with a foundation year)
BA (Hons)
W102
48
4
Cartoon and Comic Arts
BA (Hons)
W222
112
3
*Subject to validation
AWARD
UCAS CODE
Fine Art
BA (Hons)
W100
112
3
Graphic Design
BA (Hons)
W211
112
3
Illustration
BA (Hons)
W220
112
3
Industrial Design Pathways available: Product Design Transport Design
BA (Hons)
TBC
112
3
Industrial Design (with a placement year)* Pathways available: Product Design Transport Design
BA (Hons)
TBC
112
4
Photography
BA (Hons)
W640
112
3
Surface Pattern and Textile Design
BA (Hons)
W740
112
3
COURSE TITLE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITIES COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Augmented and Virtual Realities
BA (Hons)
I700
112
3
Augmented and Virtual Realities (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
I701
112
4
Augmented and Virtual Realities (with a foundation year) BA (Hons)
I702
48
4
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Biological Science* BSc (Hons) C100 112 Pathways available: Genomics Ecology and Environmental Management Pre-Med Pharmacology
3
Biological Science (with a foundation year)* Pathways available: Genomics Ecology and Environmental Management Pre-Med Pharmacology
4
BSc (Hons)
C101
48
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Biological Science (with a placement year)* BSc (Hons) C104 112 Pathways available: Genomics Ecology and Environmental Management* Pre-Med Pharmacology
4
Biological Science* Pathways available: Genomics Ecology and Environmental Management Pre-Med Pharmacology
MSci
C102
128
4
Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons)
B900
112
3
Biomedical Science (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons)
B908
48
4
Biomedical Science (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
B901
112
4
Biomedical Science
MSci
C900
128
4
BUSINESS AND MARKETING COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Business Management * Pathways available: International Business Management*
BA/BSc (Hons) N240
112
3
Business Management (two-year accelerated)* Pathways available: International Business Management*
BA (Hons)
N201
120
2
Business Management (with a placement year)* Pathways available: International Business Management*
BA/BSc (Hons) N241
112
4
Business Management (with a foundation year)* Pathways available: International Business Management*
BA/BSc (Hons) N100
48
4
Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
N1NN
112
3
Marketing Management (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
N2NN
112
4
*Subject to validation
AWARD
UCAS CODE
Marketing Management (with a foundation year)
BA (Hons)
N1NQ
48
4
Marketing Management (two-year accelerated)
BA (Hons)
N1NR
112
2
COURSE TITLE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, AI AND ROBOTICS COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
AI and Robotics
BSc (Hons)
I763
112
3
AI and Robotics (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons)
I764
48
4
AI and Robotics (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
I765
112
4
Big Data Analytics*
BSc (Hons)
I711
112
3
Big Data Analytics (with a foundation year)*
BSc (Hons)
I713
48
4
Big Data Analytics (with a placement year)*
BSc (Hons)
I712
112
4
Computer Science Pathways available: Cloud Technologies Network Computing Software Development Internet and Web Management
BSc (Hons)
I743
112
3
Computer Science (with a foundation year) Pathways available: Cloud Technologies Network Computing Software Development Internet and Web Management
BSc (Hons)
I744
48
4
Computer Science (with a placement year) Pathways available: Cloud Technologies Network Computing Software Development Internet and Web Management
BSc (Hons)
I745
112
4
Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) I751
112
3
Cyber Security (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons) I752
48
4
Cyber Security (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons) I753
112
4
CRIMINOLOGY AND TERRORISM AWARD
UCAS CODE
Criminal Justice with Offender Management
BA (Hons)
LM39
112
3
Criminal Justice with Offender Management (with a foundation year)*
BA (Hons)
TBC
48
4
Criminology
BSc (Hons)
M012
112
3
Criminology (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
M013
112
4
Criminology (with a foundation year)*
BSc (Hons)
TBC
48
4
Criminology
MSci
M014
120
4
Security and Intelligence Science
BSc (Hons)
TBC
112
3
Security and Intelligence Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons)
TBC
112
4
COURSE TITLE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
DRAMA, PERFORMANCE AND THEATRE STUDIES COURSE TITLE
AWARD
Acting for Stage and Screen
BA (Hons)
UCAS CODE
TBC
UCAS OFFER
112
DURATION IN YEARS
3
EDUCATION COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Education Studies Pathways available: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
BA (Hons)
X300
96
3
Education Studies (two-year accelerated) Pathways available: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
BA (Hons)
TBC
112
2
Early Childhood Studies Pathways available: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
BA (Hons)
L590
96
3
Primary Education with QTS (3-7) (5-11)
BA (Hons)
X112
112
3
*Subject to validation
ENGINEERING COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Aeronautical Engineering
BEng (Hons) H410
112
3
Aeronautical Engineering (with a placement year)
BEng (Hons) H411
112
4
Aeronautical Engineering
MEng
H413
128
4
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
BEng (Hons) TBC
112
3
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering (with a placement year)
BEng (Hons) TBC
112
4
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
MEng
128
4
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) H629
112
3
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with a placement year)
BEng (Hons) H630
112
4
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringÂ
MEng
H656
128
4
Engineering Design
BSc (Hons)
H103
112
3
Engineering Design (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
H104
112
4
General Engineering (with a foundation year)
BEng (Hons) H100
48
4
Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) H300
112
3
Mechanical Engineering (with a placement year)
BEng (Hons) H301
112
4
Mechanical Engineering
MEng
128
4
TBC
H395
ENGLISH, CREATIVE WRITING AND PHILOSOPHY COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) TBC 112 3 Pathways available: English Literature Creative Writing English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) TBC 120 2 (two-year accelerated) Pathways available: English Literature Creative Writing
ESPORTS COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Esports
BA (Hons)
S100
112
3
Esports (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
S102
112
4
Esports (with a foundation year)
BA (Hons)
S101
48
4
FASHION AWARD
UCAS CODE
Fashion
BA (Hons)
W235
112
3
Fashion (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
W23A
112
4
COURSE TITLE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
FILM AND MEDIA COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Film and Media Production Pathways available: Advertising Film (BA) Music Video (BA) Experimental Production (BA) Production Technologies (BSc)
BA/BSc (Hons) W600
112
3
Film and Media Production (with a foundation year) Pathways available: Advertising Film (BA) Music Video (BA) Experimental Production (BA) Production Technologies (BSc)
BA/BSc (Hons) W602
48
4
Film and Media Production (with a placement year) Pathways available: Advertising Film (BA) Music Video (BA) Experimental Production (BA) Production Technologies (BSc)
BA/BSc (Hons) W601
112
4
Film, Television and Radio
BA (Hons)
W620
112
3
Film, Television and Radio (with a foundation year) (foundation year delivered at Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College)
BA (Hons)
W622
48
4
*Subject to validation
FORENSIC SCIENCES AND POLICING COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Forensic Investigation
BSc (Hons)
F412
112
3
Forensic Investigation (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
F415
112
4
Forensic Investigation (with a foundation year)*
BSc (Hons)
TBC
48
4
Forensic Investigation
MSci
8H16
120
4
Forensic Science
BSc (Hons)
F410
112
3
Forensic Science (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
F416
112
4
Forensic Science (with a foundation year) (foundation year delivered at Stoke-on-Trent College)
BSc (Hons)
F413
48
4
Forensic Science
MSci
2R14
120
4
Policing and Criminal Investigation
BSc (Hons)
FM4X
112
3
Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a placement year) BSc (Hons)
FM5X
112
4
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
Professional Policing (with a foundation year)*
BSc (Hons)
TBC
48
4
GAMES ARTS AND VISUAL EFFECTS COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
CGI and Visual Effects
BSc (Hons)
W614
112
3
CGI and Visual Effects (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
W613
48
4
Concept Art for Games and Film
BA (Hons)
I614
112
3
Concept Art for Games and Film (with a foundation year)
BA (Hons)
I615
48
4
Games Art BA (Hons) I741 112 3 Pathways available: Character Environment* Games Art (with a foundation year) Pathways available: Character Environment
BA (Hons)
I742
48
4
GAMES CULTURE, PR AND MANAGEMENT COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Games Cultures
BA (Hons)
I621
112
3
Games Cultures (with a foundation year) (foundation year delivered at Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College)
BA (Hons)
I626
48
4
Games PR and Community Management
BA (Hons)
G623
112
3
Games PR and Community Management (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
G624
112
4
GAMES DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Computer Games Design
BEng (Hons) I631
112
3
Computer Games Design (with placement year)
BEng (Hons) I642
112
4
Computer Games Design
BSc (Hons)
I632
112
3
Computer Games Design (with placement year)
BSc (Hons)
I641
112
4
Computer Games Design (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons)
I661
48
4
Computer Gameplay Design and Production
BSc (Hons)
G460
112
3
Computer Gameplay Design and Production (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
G462
112
4
Computer Gameplay Design and Production (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons)
G466
48
4
Computer Games Design and Programming
BSc (Hons)
I646
112
3
Computer Games Design and Programming (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons)
I648
48
4
Computer Games Development
BSc (Hons)
I620
112
3
Computer Games Development (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
I622
112
4
Computer Games Development (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons)
I623
48
4
Computer Games Programming
BSc (Hons)
I6K7
112
3
Computer Games Programming (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
I6K6
112
4
Computer Games Programming (with a foundation year)
BSc (Hons)
I6K8
48
4
*Subject to validation
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT COURSE TITLE
AWARD
Geography Pathways available: Physical Geography Human Geography
UCAS CODE
BA/BSc (Hons) TBC
UCAS OFFER
112
DURATION IN YEARS
3
JOURNALISM AND CONTENT PRODUCTION COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Digital Content Production*
BA (Hons)
I767
112
3
Digital Content Production* (with a foundation year) (foundation year delivered at Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College)
BA (Hons)
I768
48
4
Digital Content Production* (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
I769
112
4
Sports Journalism
BA (Hons)
I765
112
3
Sports Journalism (with a foundation year) (foundation year delivered at Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College)
BA (Hons)
P505
48
4
LAW COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
eLaw*
LLB (Hons)
TBC
112
3
eLaw (with a foundation year)*
LLB (Hons)
TBC
48
4
Law
LLB (Hons)
M100
112
3
Law (two-year accelerated)
LLB (Hons)
M101
120
2
Law (with a foundation year)
LLB (Hons)
M111
48
4
Law (Criminal Justice)
LLB (Hons)
M930
112
3
MUSIC AND SOUND COURSE TITLE
UCAS CODE
AWARD
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Music BA/BSc J937 112 3 Pathways available: Performance (BA) Production (BA) Technology (BSc) Music (with a placement year) Pathways available: Performance (BA) Production (BA) Technology (BSc)
BA/BSc
J938
112
4
Music (with a foundation year) Pathways available: Performance (BA) Production (BA) Technology (BSc)
BA/BSc
J936
48
4
Sound Design and Production Pathways available: Film and Media Games Theatre
BSc (Hons)
W371
112
3
Sound Design and Production (with a placement year) Pathways available: Film and Media Games Theatre
BSc (Hons)
W564
112
4
Sound Design and Production (with a foundation year) Pathways available: Film and Media Games Theatre
BSc (Hons)
W372
48
4
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Midwifery Practice (September entry Stafford)
BSc (Hons)
B720
120
3
Midwifery Practice (September entry Shrewsbury)
BSc (Hons)
B722
120
3
*Subject to validation
COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Nursing Practice (Adult) (September entry Stoke)
BSc (Hons)
B744
112
3
Nursing Practice (Adult) (September entry Stafford)
BSc (Hons)
B742
112
3
Nursing Practice (Adult) (September entry Shrewsbury)
BSc (Hons)
B740
112
3
Nursing Practice (Child) (September entry Stafford)
BSc (Hons)
B731
112
3
Nursing Practice (Child) (September entry Shrewsbury)
BSc (Hons)
B730
112
3
Nursing Practice (Mental Health) (September entry Stafford)
BSc (Hons)
B760
112
3
Nursing Practice (Mental Health) (September entry Shrewsbury)
BSc (Hons)
B763
112
3
PSYCHOLOGY COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION 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
48
3
Psychology (with a foundation year) (foundation year delivered at Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College)
BSc (Hons)
C801
96-112
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 Criminology
BSc (Hons)
CMV1
96-112
3
Psychology and Criminology (with a placement year)
BSc (Hons)
C806
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
SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION 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
SPORT AND EXERCISE COURSE TITLE
AWARD
Football Coaching and Performance
BSc (Hons)
UCAS CODE
C610
UCAS OFFER
120
DURATION IN YEARS
2
Sport and Exercise Science (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) C604 48 Pathways available: Strength and Conditioning*
4
Sport and Exercise Science Pathways available: Strength and Conditioning*
BSc (Hons)
C601
112
3
Sports Coaching
BA (Hons)
C603
112
3
Sports Coaching (with a foundation year)
BA (Hons)
C605
48
4
Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching
BSc (Hons)
CX6C
112
3
Sports Therapy
BSc (Hons)
BC96
112
3
Sport and Exercise Psychology (Distance Learning)
BSc (Hons)
C810
112
3
TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT COURSE TITLE
AWARD
UCAS CODE
UCAS OFFER
DURATION IN YEARS
Events Management
BA (Hons)
N820
96
3
Events Management (with a placement year)
BA (Hons)
N822
96
4
Events Management (with a foundation year)*
BA (Hons)
N821
48
4
Tourism Management (top-up) BA (Hons) N833
HND/FdA/ 1 DipHE
Visitor Attraction and Resort Management
80
*Subject to validation
FdA
N834
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