Staffordshire University - Staffs (reviews)

Staffordshire University is rightfully acclaimed as one of the best universities in the UK for studying Game Design. Whether your degree preference is Computer Game Programming, Games Development or Games Design and Programming, they have created an environment where all the cohorts frequently work together to emulate the industry’s collaborative working practices. However, they have failed to incorporate the various game genres the industry worked on within the modules. The modules adhere to shooting games only, and while this is the preference for most of the students taking the course, I interpreted this as a failure to recognise and incorporate other genres and their mechanics into the start of our degree journey. This adherence made the course seem repetitive and sometimes unenjoyable. As a student, you can experiment with other genres, but only if all learning is entirely self-directed, which can be a struggle when working within a university framework. Working within a framework ensconces a beginner but can limit them from developing further. It creates a centralised reliance on the lecturer who made said framework from the students and the other lecturers who have to teach the framework they didn’t create. Often, I would have to wait for my lecturer to hear back from the framework creator to fix my issues, which halted my progress in development. Genre experimentation is usually coupled with collaborative work; therefore, you may be unable to explore a genre you would like to unless your group agrees. The university’s computer labs and software installed on them permit a bricolage of game development, thereby creating diverse and unique games.

Staffordshire University stands out as an excellent choice for students aspiring to pursue a legal education. The institution goes beyond traditional classroom learning, offering students valuable real-world experiences in the field of law. Moreover, it actively fosters the development of interpersonal skills through a variety of extracurricular activities. The curriculum is carefully designed to guide students in navigating a professional environment, ensuring they feel at ease rather than out of place. At Staffordshire, students not only gain legal knowledge but also cultivate a mindset and behavior that align with the professional expectations of a lawyer.

Staffordshire is a good school any parent would love to take their children to. It worth the experience i had and still having so far, and of course i wll surely recommend the school to my family, friends and loved ones.

As one of the most recent students to graduate from Staffordshire University’s Esports course, this is something I can describe as being somewhat of a mixed bag overall. Some highlights? When the course had members of industry teaching as lecturers, it was an actual dream come true – so much useful information that was insightful into the industry we would be graduating into. The facilities? Also perfect. Everything that you could want for broadcasting and talent development. The biggest issue with everything seemed to be a lack of lecturer’s knowledgable about the subject, as, during 2020’s academic year through to 2021 in the middle of the pandemic, multiple lecturers were hired to fill gaps, while not exactly having the experience this sort of course demands. Overall, very much a course, where, if everything goes perfectly, it is a delight, but if not, feels like a waste.