67.Staffordshire University ｜斯塔福德郡立大学

Location: Staffordshire (Stafford; Stoke-on-Trent; Lichfield), Shropshire (Shrewsbury), United Kingdom

Campus: Urban and Rural

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OVERVIEW

Staffordshire is a modern University delivering innovative, career-orientated courses. State of the art technology combined with inspirational teachers create a dynamic learning environment. The University has been recognised for the quality of its teaching - in all recent independent Quality Assurance Assessments, it has been rated Excellent. We produce high-calibre graduates who are great demand internationally, 93% of our graduates find employment within six months.

Over 16,000 students study on undergraduate (Bachelors) and postgraduate (Masters) awards at the University, we also offer English Language and Distance Learning courses. Over 1,500 international students study at Staffordshire University, with a further 7,000 students worldwide studying on courses franchised or quality assured by the University.

Staffordshire University has two main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Both are in the county of Staffordshire, which is in the heart of England in an area known as the Midlands.

Stafford is an historic market town with a beautiful castle whilst Stoke-on-Trent is a vibrant modern city with a global reputation for fine ceramics. Both locations have numerous shops, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, sports facilities, libraries and places to worship. Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford are around 30 kilometres apart and are connected by good rail and railway links.

The University has high quality on-campus accommodation at both campuses. As an international student at Staffordshire University, you are guaranteed accommodation in your first year of study. All students living on-campus are given a free Starter Pack , which includes esential cooking and eating utensils and bedding equipment.

The cost of living in Staffordshire is much more manageable than in metropolitan areas and our accommodation is amongst the most affordable in the country.. We provide rooms for between ￡40 and ￡85 per week (depending whether a room is a single or twin, and whether it has its own bathroom facilities). Students can cook and eat in communal kichens, or in University restaurants.

The University has a supportive, multicultural environment. All students are allocated a personal tutor and international students are supported by the International Student Centre, which offers immigration and specialist advice.

Academic strengths

We offer a wide range of taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as PhD opportunities. International students are often interested in our MBA, International Marketing, Engineering or Computing courses, but the University also has won industry recognition for the quality of its law, media, art and design, forensic science, psychology and health science courses.

Our Law School is one of the top six in the UK; our BJTC accredited Broadcast Journalism courses are taught by award-winning staff; and our computing provision is ranked in the top ten in the UK.

Facilities

Staffordshire University is recognised for its commitment to students, rlected in the investment made in IT and library resources. The University has thousands of computers available for student use, plus specialist study areas and equipment. For example, our new media centre and TV Centre are equipped with industry-standard equipment.

Student life

The Students Union, which is run by students for students, is one of the most active in the UK. It has bases on both campuses and manages areas for students to eat and relax, as well as organising events which cater for different religious, political, cultural and recreational interests.

Our student socities welcome students from all over the world and arrange social events throughout the year.

LOCATION

Stafforshire University is in England, UK. The University has two campuses - one in Stoke-on-Trent and one in Stafford. Both campuses are in the county of Staffordshire, which is in the region known as The Midlands (because it is in the middle of the country).

The city of Stoke-on-Trent is in North Staffordshire, not far from Manchester; the town of Stafford is in South Staffordshire, not far from Birmingham. Stoke and Stafford are 17 miles apart.

toke-on-Trent, which now has a population of over 250,000 people, is world renowned for it its industrial heritage and is often rerred to as The Potteries because of its long history of ceramic design and manufacture. Students at the Stoke campus study courses related to business, law, arts, media, design, health and sciences.

Students at the Stafford campus study computing and engineering courses. The town, which has existed for more than 800 years, has a population of around 50,000 and many local attractions.

ACCOMMODATION

Staffordshire University has some of the best quality, best value student accommodation in the UK. All new international students are guaranteed a room in University managed accommodation.

Our accommodation includes halls of residence (purpose built, with student study bedrooms and shared bathrooms and kitchens) and shared houses. All accommodation managed by the University is either on-campus (eg on the land occupied by the University) or within a short walking distance.

Students are allowed to state a prerence of room. We aim to match everyone s prerences, but this works on a first come, first served basis. However, we work to carully respect students religious and cultural belis.

The price for a University study room for 2008/9 starts from ￡55 per week. This includes a free Starter Pack containing essentials for self-catering - eg a duvet, pans, crockery and utensils.

*Providing the booking form is returned by the published deadline.

FACILITIES

In recent years, Staffordshire University has upgraded many of its accommodation, learning and recreational facilities. Developments include a new, state-of-the art media suite on the Stoke campus for students studying Journalism and Media courses. Plus, a new multi-media technology suite at the Stafford campus, which was officially opened by HRH The Queen in March 2006.

Staffordshire University has a fine reputation for providing the practical facilties to enable students to learn in a hands-on way. For example, students on our undergraduate Forensic Science course have access to their own crime scene house , in which they can investigate staged incidents using the forensic knowledge that they have acquired in leactures, seminars and library work. We aim to bring learning to life - and real life to learning.

In summer 2006 major improvement works will begin at the Leek Road site at the Stoke campus. Architects are using designs created by one of our former students from the Faculty of Art, Media and Design, who came up with the best idea to improve the range of social and cultural activities that take place at the site.

Customer-friendly changes have taken place on campus - the student restaurant, The Terrace, has been rurbished and new coffee shops have opened.

Staff and students are excited about the new plans, which will enhance excellent facilities already in place. These include:

A sports centre on each campus

An independent Film theatre at the Stoke campus

24-hour opening of libraries at the Stoke and Stafford campuses

A free internet access for all students

A free email account for all students

24-hour student support

Over 2,600 computers

Over 300,000 books

Desirable art and design studios

Guaranteed University managed accommodation for all international students for their first year

A free Starter Pack for all international students staying in University accommodation (includes a duvet, sheets, crockery, cutlery, pans and utensils) Immigration advice from the International Office

Tens of student societies

One of the most pro-active Students Unions in the UK.

Both the Stoke and Stafford campuses are within reach of full city centre/town centre shops and services and, respectively, are close to the metropolitan cities of Manchester and Birmingham.

STUDENT LIFE

Each student s experience of Staffordshire University is unique to them, but as a University we aim to provide you with as many opportunities as possible to lead a rich and fulfilling student life - academically, personally and recreationally.

International students are welcomed to the University during International Welcome Week bore the start of the first Semester. After that you will meet your academic tutors who will introduce you to your course and provide you with support in getting used to methods of learning and teaching that are particular to the British higher education system. In addition, you will be assigned a personal tutor to whom you can turn for help and advice of either a personal or academic nature.

The University s Student Support service, Students Union and student societies are always available to help you to settle into the University and to get used to life in the UK. There are tens of student societies with interests ranging from sports to philosophy. Societies popular with international students include the Internatonal Students Society, the Malaysian Society, the Chinese Society and the South East Asian Society. Students from all countries are encouraged to participate in their social activities.

The University s chaplaincy service exists to support students in exploring and practising their faith. Although the predominant religion in the UK is still Christianity, the University s prayer rooms can be used by people of all faiths, and the chaplains will help to provide you with information about the nearest place for you to practise your religion.

Our students tend to suggest that the student culture is different at each campus. The Stoke campus, based in the middle of the city, is urban and multi-cultural and has a larger student population. The Stafford campus, being out of the town centre, is more contained. Most of the students there are studying Computing and Engineering degrees and tend to socialise at the Students Union venues on-campus. The local population is less mixed than in Stoke, but many international students now study at the Stafford campus. The University and Students Union work hard to ensure that the opportunities available to students in both campus communities are diverse and benicial.

We want you to have the time of your life while you re with us - but we work with you to provide you with the qualifications, information and career support to help you succeed when you graduate.

FEES ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry requirements

All international (including EU) entrants onto our undergraduate and postgraduate courses require a standard of English equivalent to at least IELTS 6.0. (If you have received a good mark in A level English, we do not require an IELTS or equivalent English test score.) If you wish to study a postgraduate course in Journalism or Media and Cultural Futures you will require at least IELTS 7.5 or equivalent because these courses require a particularly high level of communication.

We offer English language courses, including an International Foundation Programme, for students whose IELTS score is less than 6.0. Details are on our website.

Undergraduate and postgraduate entry qualifications vary. Please check details on our website, via one of our agents or by emailing

Tuition Fees 2007/8

Staffordshire University s tuition fees are very competitive. We aim to provide students with a best value learning and development experience. All international students are eligible for a ￡1,000 scholarship. Students are assessed on individual merit, and are notified of scholarship success if they receive an offer of a place. The scholarship is deducted from annual tuition fees at enrolment.

For 2006/7, our standard undergraduate annual tuition fee for international (non-EU) students is ￡8,650. However, the International Foundation Programme, which provides a key route to undergraduate study, costs just ￡5,375.

Our standard postgraduate tuition fee for international (non-EU) students is ￡9,175. There are a few exceptions to this, which are detailed below:

MBA: ￡9,675

MSc Global Marketing: ￡9,675

MSc International Strategic Management: ￡9,675

MSc in Chinese Management Studies: ￡9,675

MSc Mobile Computing: ￡9,675

MSc Computing: ￡9,675

MSc Information Technology: ￡9,675

MSc Computing for Business: ￡9,675.

All international students (non-EU) are eligible for the Early Payment Discount of ￡300. This will be deducted from your annual tuition fees if you pay your fees in full at or bore enrolment.

When you graduate from one of our undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses, you are eligible for a 15% Alumni Discount when you next study on one of our degree courses.

Please note: at or bore enrolment, you are required to pay up to a third of your annual tuition fees. Deposits apply for 2007/8 entry. See for details.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Bursaries for EU students

For the 2007/8 academic year, students applying for a course which lasts a minimum of one year will be entitled to a scholarship of at least ￡500. Students applying from one of our EU partner institutions will be eligible for a scholarship of ￡1,000.

Scholarships for International students

International students applying to study on an undergraduate or postgraduate course in the 2007/8 academic year will be entitled to a ￡1,000 scholarship.

Each application will be assessed on individual merit and you will be notified of scholarship acceptance and details when you receive an offer letter from the University.

EU and international scholarships are a one-off benit and will be deducted from your tuition fees when you first enrol on your course. We also offer four Windle Trust and four Commonwealth scholarships each year, and admit Chevening scholars. Interested international students should contact relevant organisations for details.

PROFILE

Staffordshire University is renowned for the quality of its teaching and for its commitment to its students. We recognise what a big decision it is for international students to study and live abroad, and so we provide a range of necessary support including: personal tutor support; a cultural change module; free study skills workshops and academic advice sessions; and free English Language coaching for our degree level students.

We offer excellent on-campus facilities, including thousands of of computers giving students free email and internet access; specially designated study areas in IT labs and libraries, with extended library opening hours during term-time.

The University offers a range undergraduate (Bachelors) and postgraduate (Masters) programmes, such as Arts, Business, Computing, Design, Engineering, Journalism, Law, Media, Psychology and Sciences.

Staffordshire University s Law School is rated by the UK s professional Law Society to be one of the top five in the country.

We offer an attractive two-year Masters option in Business, Computing and Engineering. This allows you the opportunity to work for up to a year on a relevant paid work placement. This can provide an invaluable advantage to you when you graduate and embark upon your career.

As an international student, you are guaranteed University managed accommodation at Staffordshire University in your first year of study, providing you return your accommodation application form by the published deadline. We provide some of the best quality, best value accommodation in the UK, with the price of a single study bedroom starting from ￡55 per week in the 2007/8 academic year. We provide our international residents with a free Starter Pack , which includes essential kitchen utensils, pans and crockery, plus sheets and a duvet.

Scholarships of ￡1,000 are available to all international students applying to study at Staffordshire University. Applications are automatically assessed for eligibility when they are received, and if you are successful, you will be notified in your letter.

For the 2007/8, the tution fee for the International Foundation Programme (IFP) is ￡5,375 and the standard fee for an undergraduate programme at Staffordshire University is ￡8,650. The standard postgraduate tuition fee is ￡9,175. Exceptions to this, with tuition fees of ￡9,675, are: MBA, MSc in Chinese Management Studies; MSc Global Marketing; MSc Internaitonal Strategic Management; MSc Computing (conversion course), MSc Information Technology, MSc Computing for Business and MSc Mobile Computing.

Currently, we have over 40 students from Pakistan on-campus, with many more studying on our franchise programmes at our partner institution, the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in Lahore.