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- Student gender ratio
- 49 F : 51 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 22% (1)
- Students per staff
- 23 (1)
- Student total
- 15275 (1)
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Australia, Brisbane
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Singapore
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Singapore
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United Kingdom, London
University of East London
United Kingdom, London
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Subjects Taught at the University of Staffordshire
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Staffordshire
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology