Staffordshire University
Established in 1992, Staffordshire University has evolved into one of the country's most dynamic, progressive and forward-thinking learning institutions. Always quick to adapt as student requirements change, we have become renowned for our groundbreaking new courses and first-class learning opportunities.

What We Do
The University continues to meet the needs of its students, partners, communities and employees now and in the future by embracing diversity, enabling and encouraging local regeneration and constantly seeking to provide easier access to learning for people from all walks of life.

16,000 students make up the University's vibrant cultural mix from the UK and around the world. One of the first things visitors notice about Staffordshire University is the wide diversity of ages, backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and lifestyles that make up our community, we also remain dedicated to fulfilling our responsibilities as a truly international centre of learning.

Innovative and challenging
The University provides an extensive range of courses at foundation, certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate level in the areas of: arts, media and design; business and law; computing, engineering and technology; and health and sciences. It has a proven track record for achieving excellence in teaching quality, developing innovative courses and for providing opportunities to study in challenging and exciting ways. We are committed to ensuring our courses have a strong employment focus, giving graduates the knowledge and skills needed. The atmosphere at Staffordshire is friendly and the facilities are some of the best in the university sector. They include over 2,000 computers for students, well-equipped specialist laboratories and studios, professionally equipped media and TV centres, two sports centres, a nature reserve, film theatre, drama studio, crimescene aircraft and house, and mock courtrooms.

Visit Staffordshire University website - http://www.staffs.ac.uk

Edge Hill University
Founded in 1885 as the first non-denominational teacher training college for women in England, Edge Hill was named after the district of Liverpool where the original building was sited. The institution relocated to a purpose-built campus in Ormskirk in 1933.

Edge Hill celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2010 with a series of high-profile events including public lectures, performances, exhibitions and conferences.

University Profile

• Top Two out of North West Universities for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2011, measured across all seven categories and across 22 questions)
• Top Two In England (Second to Oxford University) for Students' Personal Development (National Student Survey 2011, out of 93 public English universities)
• Third in England for Assessment & Feedback
  (National Student Survey 2011, out of 93 public English universities)
• Top Two out of North West Universities for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2011, measured across all seven categories and across 22 questions)
• Second among English universities for students' personal development
  - National Student Survey 2009/10
• Shortlisted for Times Higher Education UK University of the Year 2011 - the third time in four years
  
• Grade 1 ‘outstanding’ results across all 33 possible graded areas covering every phase of initial teacher training - Primary & Early Years, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education and Training
  - Ofsted Initial Teacher Education inspection report, May 2011
• Top Four in England for Graduate Employment
  - Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2010, all graduates, full & part time, first & foundation degrees, applies to full universities
• Top Ten for Courses and Lecturers
  - WhatUni.com, based on students’ reviews and ratings
• Top 20 position in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the Public Sector and the highest ranked university
• Largest provider of taught postgraduate programmes in the UK
  - HESA Statistics - students and qualifiers at UK HE institutions; institution level, 2008/9
• Currently generates an economic impact of £162m per annum in the North West region, expected to rise to £214m by 2012/13