Destination Stoke Guide

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.

06 GO 09 10 DO

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

01

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.

02

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.

04

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

07

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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

06

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.

07

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

08

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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