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Thinking about further study?

At University of Staffordshire, you’ll gain more than a postgraduate qualification - you’ll join a supportive, career-focused community with flexible study options, industry-informed courses and dedicated support to help you build real-world experience, expand your professional networks and achieve your ambitions.

86% of our postgraduate students are satisfied with their studies

Above the sector average of 85.7% (PTES), 2025.

88% are satisfied with their teaching

Above the sector average of 86.6% (PTES), 2025.

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Reasons to study a postgraduate course at University of Staffordshire

Alumni discount - save 25% on fees

Our fast track apply let's you apply in under a minute

Real-world, hands-on, immersive learning

Future focused in cutting edge facilities

Gateway to the professions

3rd in the UK for career prospects (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)

World-leading research

Overall, 68% of our research is "internationally excellent" or "world-leading" – and 87% of our research impact is "outstanding" or "very considerable" (REF 2021)

Inspirational staff

Including leading experts in their field and experienced practitioners

Study your way

Flexible study options let you tailor learning on‑campus or online, full or part‑time

Take your next steps back at Staffordshire – alumni get 25% off

Alumni discount

Whether you graduated recently or years ago, study postgraduate at Staffordshire and you could receive 25% off your course fees - even if you’re switching subjects.

Fast track apply

University of Staffordshire alumni can apply for their chosen course in under a minute using our fast track application form - just enter your details and our admissions team will take it from there.

How to apply

Read our step-by-step guide on how to apply for a taught masters course.

Student support

You’ll have access to academic and research support, wellbeing and mental health services, careers guidance, and practical advice on student finance.

Fees and funding

Find out more about the cost of postgraduate study, and finance options including: masters and doctoral loans, bursaries and scholarships and government grants.

International applicants

Choosing to study abroad is a big decision. At University of Staffordshire, we’re dedicated to making your experience a great one and open doors to new opportunities.

Nursery

We have an on campus, Ofsted rated 'good' nursery available to students, staff and the local community. As a student, you'll also get a discount on fees.
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Want to join us on campus?

We offer postgraduate courses across all three of our campuses. Stoke-on-Trent is our main campus offering a broad range of subjects, facilities, support services, and student venues.

Stafford campus is home to the Centre for Health Innovation, specialising in healthcare within a close-knit community of professionals.

Our London campus at Here East, is a buzzing tech-focussed hub featuring creative and innovative businesses, perfect for making industry connections. Postgraduate courses in games, computing, law and business are available University of Staffordshire London.

Careers and personal development

As a postgraduate student, you’ll have the chance to gain industry experience and build your professional portfolio. 

Opportunities include internships and consultancy projects, where you could be working with a company to help them innovate or improve their processes. You’ll be able to draw on our huge network of connections locally, nationally and internationally.

To help you achieve your professional ambitions, we also offer all-year round careers support. This includes: one-to-one career mentoring and coaching, exclusive job fairs and employer events, and access to a careers portal advertising 4,000 job opportunities annually.

You can also find roles across a range of sectors through our recruitment agency, Unitemps.

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Specialist facilities

Real-world, practical and industry-defining. Get hands-on with our professional equipment and digital technologies, which will help you prepare for your future career from day one. You could be putting your skills into action in our simulation spaces, from presenting cases in our mock courtrooms to treating patients on our hospital wards.

Motion Capture Studio

Realistically capture multiple human movements simultaneously for the creation of high-quality games, animation and VFX sequences. Our industry standard facility features a 24-camera rig, Vicon hardware and Cara facial performance capture headset. This facility hosts sessions that show students how to set up and prepare shoots at a high industry level.

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Psychology Human Sciences Suite

The Psychology Human Sciences Suite has an impressive array of laboratory equipment which includes the Electroencephalography (EEG) Laboratory, the Pain Laboratory, and the Cardiovascular Laboratory. Read more

Find out more about our Human Sciences Suite. 

Immersive Technologies

This collection of rooms and resources allows for exploration and development with Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies. Read more

Find out more about our Immersive Technology Facilities.
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Cyber/Biometrics Lab

Our Cyber Lab contains dual screen PCs bound within a dedicated isolated network. Our in-house developed virtual machines and environment enables several types of cyber protection to be developed, and ethical hacking investigations to take place. Read more

Find out more: Networks and Cyber Security. 
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Science Centre

Our £30 million Science Centre in Stoke-on-Trent contains specialist laboratories with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Read more

Find out more about our Science Centre Facilities. 

Criminalistics Facilities

The equipment housed in our Criminalistics Laboratories enable our students to analyse a wide range of physical evidence including fingerprints, footwear marks, glass, paint, documents, tool marks and firearms evidence. Read more

We also have a DCS5 Fingerprint Imaging Workstation, Comparison Macro- and Microscope, a SuperFume Room, Visual Spectral Comparators and an Evidence Store, which equips our Forensic graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for future employment.
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What our students say

Stand out from the crowd and you grasp the opportunities our University has to offer. Follow the experiences and success stories of our postgraduate students and be inspired to achieve great things.

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Danny Rogers - PGCE Secondary Physical Education

"You’ll be more than just a number here. You’ll get individual support and that’s massively important. For me, it’s also been about personal development. My course has involved a lot of time on placement. If you’re planning to do a Masters, I would recommend getting industry experience. With a placement, you’re getting your name out there – it can be who you know, not what you know. The lecturers have industry connections as well, so use that.

Comparing who I was at the start of my postgraduate course to where I am now, I feel like two completely different people."

Danny's top tips for starting postgraduate study
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Aneesa Rauf - MSc Digital Marketing Management

"The transition going from undergrad to postgrad was smooth, even with a couple of years' gap. It was like I never left. I have been able to get hands-on experience using tools and software I wouldn't have access to outside of uni. My placement has given me the opportunity to utilise my skills in real time.

Alongside that, I have grown in confidence within myself and my work, and I have been able to make connections within the industry."

Postgraduate stories

Hear from our students about their journeys from undergraduate to postgraduate study and why they decided to do a masters degree.


Your questions answered

How do I write a personal statement for a postgraduate course?

Keep it unique to you. Your enthusiasm and personality should shine through from the start.Your personal statement should be about 300 to 500 words. To structure it, create a clear introduction, main body and conclusion. What to include:

  • Your interests, ambitions and why you’re choosing the course
  • Your related skills, academic ability and experience
  • What you will bring to the course

You can find more personal statement tips on our postgraduate 'how to apply' webpage.

Can I get a postgraduate loan?

You may be eligible for a government Masters loan to help cover tuition fees and living costs, whether you study full-time or part-time. Find out how much you could get, how repayment works, eligibility and how to apply on our masters loan webpage.

Can I do a postgraduate degree in a different subject?

Yes, many of our courses accept students from different academic backgrounds, depending on experience and skills. You can find entry requirements on individual course pages.

Is there a nursery at University of Staffordshire?

We have an on-campus, Ofsted-rated ‘good’ nursery (Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School), which caters for babies and children up to the age of five. It's available to students, staff, and the local community. As a student at the University, you also get a discount on nursery fees.

How can I balance studying with family and work commitments?

We offer flexible options, which are great if you want to fit studying around other commitments. You could study part-time, where you'll have access to our experts and on-campus facilities at the times that you attend. We also offer distance learning for some courses, which allows you to study entirely online from anywhere in the world.

I'm a current University of Staffordshire student - how do I apply for postgraduate study?

If you’re a current Staffordshire student, you can apply for postgraduate study using the fast-track online application form with your student number, or by applying directly through the course page if your course isn’t eligible for fast-track. 

What is employability like for Staffordshire postgraduate students?

You'll have access to extensive careers support to enhance your skills and experience. Opportunities include one-to-one coaching, placements and consultancy projects with companies. You can draw on our huge network of connections locally, nationally and internationally. Find out more on our careers, placements and employability webpage.

What student support services are offered at Staffordshire?

Our comprehensive support system is built around you. Whether you have concerns about your studies or a personal issue, we're here to help with whatever you need. Find out more on our student support webpages. 

How can I find out further information?

Find out more by requesting a copy of our prospectus. If you still have questions, feel free to contact our enquiries team. 

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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