University of Salford

I’m thinking of going to the University of Salford, anyone who is studying or has studied there how is it like? Are the teachers helpful? Is the social life good? I can’t decide between Manchester Metropolitan University and Salford although I’ve already studied at MMU for a year but didn’t get much out of it. Is there a social group for mature students at the University of Salford? Any answers would be greatly appreciated!

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I’m thinking of going to the University of Salford, anyone who is studying or has studied there how is it like? Are the teachers helpful? Is the social life good? I can’t decide between Manchester Metropolitan University and Salford although I’ve already studied at MMU for a year but didn’t get much out of it. Is there a social group for mature students at the University of Salford? Any answers would be greatly appreciated!

Hi @goldenmaknae

Thanks for asking this question, this is a great question. It looks like a few others were wondering too.

I am a final year Theatre and Performance Practice undergraduate student studying at the University of Salford. In addition I happen to be a Mature student and on the committee of the Mature Students Society at our Uni of Salford.

First, I should say I can't speak for what being a student at MMU or the Uni of Manchester are like (as I haven't been a student there). I transferred from another city-based university to study at the Uni of Salford because I found my former university wasn't right for me, for a variety of reasons, such as being in a city centre meant that my university had no campus, the course, and very few mature students.

All I can tell you about is my experience as a student at the Uni of Salford. I was anxious about transferring and starting at Salford back in the summer of 2022 because it had been a tough decision deciding where to study, and I hoped I had made the right choice for me. Thankfully, I had and I haven't looked back!

The final thing that helped me make my decision to study at Salford was the Peel Park campus, I loved how green it was on my campus tour. I liked that most of the university services and classes were in one location, that there was a fantastic library accessible 24/7 across 364 days of the year that I could study between classes, and plenty of social and study spaces to hang out with coursemates. Of course, my chosen degree was a huge factor in my decision process too. I liked how the more traditional academic side of my course was blended with lots of hands-on and practical sessions, the focus on employability skills post-graduation, and that I could choose modules during the second year e.g., Acting for Motion Capture (video games). Another, big selling point of the university was the fact I could apply to work flexibly as a Student Ambassador alongside my studies through a company called Unitemps.

When I started my degree, I was bowled over by how friendly everyone was on campus from coursemates to lecturers, security, and baristas. Another brilliant thing is the amount of support I have received as a Disabled Student to help remove any barriers to learning and to support me with assignments.

Another factor in my decision to come to study at the Uni of Salford was the international opportunities. I was fortunate enough to participate in a Global Summer School in Canada last summer achieving a Podcasting qualification. Last, but not least, I chose the Uni of Salford, because I knew there is a diverse mix of students including mature students. As soon as I began university I was keen to meet other mature students so attended a Welcome Week event for Mature students, some of whom became my friends and set up the Mature Students Society, where we aim to connect Mature Students from all courses across our three campuses.

This is my experience, everyone has their individual experience and what is best for one person isn't necessarily right for someone else.

What you could do (if you haven't already) is note down what is most important to you about where you study.

I would also highly recommend attending Open Days for all of these universities. Open Days are a brilliant opportunity to:

Our next Open Day is on Saturday 14th June, here is a link if you’d like to find out more:



We appreciate that attending several Open Days can get expensive so we also offer a travel bursary following your attendance. You might be able to attend two Open Days on the same day if one of the Manchester University open days falls on the same day too.

Alternatively, if you'd rather not wait until June to visit us, we offer Campus tours, here's a link if you are interested in booking one:

https://www.salford.ac.uk/campus-tours

I hope this helps a little. Feel free to get in touch with any questions, I am happy to help!

Best wishes

Lucy 🙂
(Official Uni of Salford Student Rep)

Hi! Thank you for the reply. Does Salford Uni provide any extra help or tuition if you are struggling with the work? Are the teachers supportive or do you have to do everything independently?

Thanks for sharing for me idk what specific course I'll choose I'm a but confused if you coukd just tell me the difference between them it'll be helpful but in general I want architecture world

Hello @Tala_M,
We do have a variety of courses in the architecture world so I will try to give as much detail as possible and also try not to ramble too much ahah. I will also leave links to the course finder page of our website for each course in the paragraphs as well.
Starting off with BSc (Hons) Architecture: Studying our undergraduate Architecture degree offers the opportunity to practice your design skills through engagement with live projects and by prototyping and testing using our digital design and fabrication facilities. You will have the opportunity to experiment with all forms of design processes from hand drawing to model making.You will also get opportunities to engage with live projects. The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Find out more information here.
We also do BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering: Architectural design is the sweet spot between technology, science and creativity. As we push design boundaries further, and create buildings that are both sustainable and spectacular, this course studies the engineering brains behind the architectural beauty. This course is accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Find out more information here.
Moving onto BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture: Finding imaginative and sustainable uses for buildings in our space-constrained cities is a key challenge for interior architects and designers. To study this degree is to find the solutions to these challenges. The fun thing is you work alongside our Architecture and Architectural Engineering students in our dynamic studio environment. You will experience action-learning as you build design principles, understand how to shape better building experiences, appreciate the ergonomics of a space and spot how a building can maximise its potential. Find our more about this course here.
Finally we have BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology: Behind every grand design is great technique. In our increasingly digital-driven built environment, our Architectural Design and Technology degree is a route to a rewarding career where you can make amazing design concepts a reality. This course is accredited by Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). You can find out more about this here.
I would say that is a good recap of the 4 courses and hopefully explains the differences but please do click the links and read more about them all I could not fit all the information on this post. It is worth noting that we do other course in the world of architecture, like our BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree or our BSc (Hons) Real Estate and Property Management course to name a few so feel free to look into them as well.
I do hope this has helped.
Matt ~ Uni of Salford Rep