University of Salford

Come and visit us on an Open Day

Book on an Open Day to find out more about your subject of interest, discuss with academic tutors your personal requirements and career prospects, get advice on applying and fees and funding, and careers and employability, take a tour around the campus and see the specialist facilities for your subject area. You can also see our unique digital learning, teaching and research space at MediaCityUK. We have three open days available so book on the date that suits you.

All open days run from 4pm - 8pm.

• 14th March
• 23rd May
• 4th July

The University of Salford is home to a diverse community of more than 3,400 postgraduate students, working with internationally-renowned academics and contributing to research projects that are recognised both nationally and across the world.

Once at the heart of Britain's industrial revolution, the University looks ahead to future opportunities in fields such as health, science, engineering, the built environment, art and design, media, music, law and business studies. In keeping with the pace of change in our contemporary world, we'll be opening our new campus in MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, next to the BBC and Europe's leading facilities in high performance digital production.

We are an international community, with students and staff from more than 100 countries. We offer first rate opportunities in carefully defined fields of expertise, strong student support and a lifestyle enhanced by the great city of Manchester, just ten minutes from our main campus.

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Why study at Salford?

Research excellence

We strongly believe in research that has a real-world focus and makes a difference to businesses and communities round the world.

The UK Government has recognised this. In the most recent national Research Assessment Exercise it found that 83% of the research we submitted was of 'internationally recognised' standard.  This puts Salford firmly in the top third of research universities in the UK.  What's more, 43% of our work was judged to be 'internationally excellent' or 'world leading'.

For our students this means that their tutors and supervisors are researchers of a high standard with experience of developing projects that are influential and cutting edge. Their knowledge is at the forefront of their sectors and this directly benefits the students they teach.

Location

We're only a mile and a half (3km) from Manchester city centre - so close you can walk. The University is on the doorstep of one of the most exciting cities in the UK and part of the biggest student population in Europe, with over 100,000 students. Whatever your interests, Manchester offers something for everyone - from world-class sport, art and entertainment, to shopping, café-bars, pubs and clubs.

MediaCityUK

MediaCityUK is a huge, £500m development that will house six national BBC departments including Sport and Children's, alongside large numbers of smaller independent creative businesses.

The University of Salford will be part of this major creative centre. We're taking over 31,000m2 which will be filled with equipment and learning spaces unrivalled in any other UK university.

Facilities will include digital performance labs, HD TV studios and post-production suites where 1,600 students and researchers will be located right alongside the BBC.

Due to open at the end of 2011, the University of Salford at MediaCityUK will be the perfect place for postgraduate students to learn, conduct research and make contacts within industry.

To see which programmes will moving to MediaCityUK from September 2011 onwards, visit

Enhancing your employability

Salford postgraduates are highly employable and valued in the professional and academic world. The University boasts an excellent Careers & Employability Service which helps students find employment while studying and upon graduation.

Postgraduate Life at Salford

• Accommodation

As a University of Salford postgraduate student, you are guaranteed University or University partner accommodation for your first year.

• Library, ICT and learning facilities

You'll have access to three library sites with 900 PC work stations and additional PC suites around campus. Two of our PC suites are open 24 hours a day and the Clifford Whitworth library is open Monday to Friday until midnight during term time and 24 hours a day during the examination period.  There are print-based library resources, a huge collection of electronic databases and journals which are available both on and off campus.

• Students' Union

The Students' Union acts as your voice at the University, campaigning for change to make a positive difference to students' lives. When you start at the University you will automatically become a member of the Students' Union with access to a range of services and facilities, from clubs and societies to an Advice Centre which offers free, independent and confidential advice on areas like academic issues and finance.
Joining our postgraduate association is a great way to meet other postgraduates at one of the many social events and trips held throughout the year. 

• Student support

The Student Life team provides a range of support that is tailored to your needs on each campus site. The team deals with issues from finance worries, visa issues, disability and equality to work and career opportunities and personal welfare. Student Life is based in University House - right in the heart of the campus - and has a bright, relaxed atmosphere that is welcoming for all our students. 

• Childcare

The University has its own nursery, run by Busy Bees Childcare, right on campus. Places are available for children from three months to five years of age and can be booked on a sessional (minimum one half-day) or full-time basis. We can also provide information, advice and guidance to students who have families to support.

Further details

• Fees and funding

At Salford we recognise the investment you are making in your studies and we are committed to help you achieve your career goals. There is no automatic government funding available for postgraduate students but we can provide information about funding opportunities.

• Visit us

You can visit the University throughout the year on a Uni Tour or Open day - it's your chance to have a close look at the campus, facilities and accommodation, find out more about the programme you wish to study and meet tutors.