School of STEM | Arden University

Preparing you for the challenges of tomorrow

About the school

Technology is transforming the way we work and live, bringing exciting advancements in artificial intelligence, smart factories, the Internet of Things, digital economies, clean energy, and cloud-based technologies.

At the School of STEM, our industry-aligned, hands-on programmes are designed to prepare graduates for success in the fast-evolving world of technology.

Arden in numbers

95%

student satisfaction

95% of our graduates said they were satisfied with the Arden University learning experience.

90%

of careers transformed

90% of Arden graduates say their career possibilities have been enhanced by studying with us.*

global study locations

Study from anywhere online, on campus in Berlin, or at one of our five UK study centres, including three locations in London.

£24k–£32k

starting salaries

Entry-level roles include Software Developer (£26,000), Systems Analyst (£28,000), UX Designer (£32,000), and Database Administrator (£24,000).

Faculty staff

Steve holds an undergraduate degree in Astrophysics and Psychology from Keele University and earned a PhD at the Centre for Applied Mathematics and Computation (CAMAC) in Coventry in 2002; He is a Fellow of the HEA. After early experience developing software for a 3D scanning firm, Steve transitioned to academia, focusing on brain imaging research at Bangor University. There, he investigated the neural mechanisms of object recognition and the links between brain activity and human information processing capacity.

Following this, Steve lectured in Psychology at Brunel University before joining Swansea University in 2012 as Senior Lecturer. He became Head of School in 2019 and, in 2021, Associate Dean for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. In this role, Steve has led the delivery of traditional and professional healthcare programmes, driven curriculum innovation, andimplemented enhancement strategies informed by data-driven insights.

Steve Johnston

Acting Head of School