University of Staffordshire

Performing with Presence: Thriving Through Success and Setbacks Certificate of Attendance

University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This workshop explores mindfulness and self-compassion to boost focus, emotional regulation, and resilience. Learn to manage setbacks, reduce self-criticism, and stay present. Gain clarity, confidence, and wellbeing to support sustainable personal and professional success.

This masterclass is open to anyone who lives in Stoke-on-Trent (paying council tax to Stoke-on-Trent City Council), is 18 years old and over, and meets the following criteria: This course is free to all learners who meet the criteria above.

Key highlights

  • Explores mindfulness and self-compassion to boost focus and resilience
  • Practical techniques for managing setbacks and reducing self-criticism
  • Develops emotional regulation and the ability to stay present
  • Supports clarity, confidence and wellbeing for sustainable professional success

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.

  • Care Leavers and Estranged Students

    Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.

    Up to £2,000
  • Disabled Students Allowance

    DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.

  • Horizon Fund Bursary

    £2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).

    Up to £2,000
  • PGCE Bursary

    The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.

    Up to £500
  • SMART Scholarship

    The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Cost of study

UK/Home: Free

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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