Join us in January

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You don't have to wait for September. With courses starting in January right here at Staffordshire, there's never been a better time to apply and build your future with us.

Our courses

Modern, forward-thinking and on the cutting edge of research, discover our courses starting in January.

Business, Finance and Marketing
Stoke-on-Trent campus
London campus

Computer Science
Stoke-on-Trent campus
London campus

Creative Industries

Education

Engineering

Games

Law, Policing, and Investigation

Nursing, Health, and Social Care

Science

How to apply

Looking to join us in January and not sure where to start? We're here to help. Whether you're joining us from home or overseas, you're a former student or are only just discovering everything University of Staffordshire has to offer, our application guides are a great place to start.

Undergraduate students

If you're applying to university for the first time, you will need to apply via UCAS - find out more about the process.

Postgraduate students

Looking to further your studies? Here are the steps you'll need to take to apply for January entry.

International students

We've put together a dedicated guide for international students all about the application process, including visa and English Language advice.

Why University of Staffordshire?

Modern University of the Year

Daily Mail University Guide 2027

University of the Year

Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute

7th for overall student positivity

National Student Survey 2026

University Of Staffordshire Quote

In the past two years, I have had the chance to meet some of the most amazing people at Staffs who started off as acquaintances or co-workers but then became such good friends that work doesn’t feel like work at all. The people I’ve met, the support I received and the friends I made genuinely carved a path towards my future and I am incredibly grateful for every one of these.

Maryum Rashid

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Funding your studies

Fees and funding

Find out about the costs of university study, and find out if you're eligible for funding.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships to students from all levels of study - find out if you're eligible.

Get in touch

If you have a question about any of our courses, support services, or anything else about life at University of Staffordshire, we're here to help.

University of the year

Daily Mail University Guide, 2027

University of the year

Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute

for overall student positivity

National Student Survey 2026

university in the UK

National Student Survey 2026

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good 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