University of Salford
The University of Salford has always placed employability at the heart of its study experience. We can trace our history back to 1896, when we were founded to meet the needs of the thriving businesses at the heart of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Today, our commitment to working with employers has not changed: many of our degree programmes are recognised by professional bodies; our courses are often developed in collaboration with, or taught by industry professionals; our research teams partner with leading bodies; and we offer work experience, masterclasses and internships as standard, on many of our courses.
Our campus may be set in the historic city of Salford, but the cosmopolitan delights of Manchester lie just a couple of miles away. So too does the cutting edge technology available at our site at MediaCityUK: the centre of the UK’s media, digital and creative industries, and home to organisations including ITV and the BBC.
Our 20,000 students benefit from our leading research and teaching in fields such as health, energy, media and the built environment. Students can also take advantage of the links that exist with our many business and industry partners. And of course, students have all the opportunities that Manchester – one of the UK’s fastest growing cities – has to offer, right on our doorstep.
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Teaching Excellence Framework Award (TEF)
Our 'Teaching Excellence Framework' rating has been released and we have been awarded bronze for delivering teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
Open Days
Our undergraduate Open Days for 2017 entry have now finished. However, if you have applied and received an offer to study with us, you will be invited to one of our Applicant Visit Days, which take place between February and April 2017.
During the Applicant Visit Day, you’ll get to the chance to explore your course in more detail. This is a great opportunity to discover our course facilities first-hand and find out how your subject is taught.
You can register now for our Open Days for 2018 entry, which will be held on 24 June 2017, 7 October 2017 and 28 October 2017.
If you have any questions about studying at the University of Salford, please contact our course enquiries team on [email protected] or 0161 295 4545.
Student Life
With both Salford and Manchester on your doorstep, you’ll never be short of things to do or places to go while you’re studying here. Our campus is located just minutes away from the cosmopolitan centre of Manchester, which boasts one of Europe’s largest student populations – and all of the nightlife and culture that comes with it.
Manchester is one of the largest and most exciting student cities in Europe, with lots of different activities and experiences to get involved with.
It is often regarded as the football capital of the UK, so getting down to Old Trafford to watch a game is a must. If music is your thing, there are lots of ways to explore Manchester’s music scene with numerous bars, clubs and live music venues hosting gigs and concerts throughout the year, such as Bridgewater Hall and Manchester Arena. Shopping, culture and entertainment is also plentiful across Manchester and Salford – from the designer brands of Spinningfields to the boutique shops of the Northern Quarter, headline acts at the Manchester International Festival or independent exhibitions at Salford’s Islington Mill.
It takes approximately 10 minutes by train to reach Manchester from Salford, so you’ll never be far from what the city has to offer.
Travel information
We have excellent transport links, making it easy to get to our university from anywhere in the UK or overseas. Salford Crescent train station is located at the heart of our campus, providing a quick route and easy into Manchester city centre and Manchester International Airport. Manchester city centre is only a 20-minute walk from our university – or 10 minutes by train. London is only a two-hour train ride away and Manchester Airport is a 30-minute drive.
Featured Societies
Beats and Bass Society
Want to learn how to DJ & produce your own music? Great place to meet other like minded people in Salford? Any levels welcome (bedroom DJs as well as club DJs/ producers of all technical abilities, beginner to advanced) Focusing on all electronic music styles, (D’n’B, Dubstep, House, Techno, Breaks, Electro-swing and more!) No equipment needed; DJs bring music (vinyl, mp3 or CD), producers welcome to bring laptops. Weekly jam sessions tiered on ability. We'll be having separate sessions for certain topics and levels of that topic - this will be decided when we know what everyone wants to learn and their capabilities and availability!
Engineers Without Borders
Engineers without borders is an international development organisation that removes barriers to development through engineering. Engineering can empower people and drive human development and we plan to do just that. EWB Salford aims to educate students on how engineering can be used with positive outcomes to make a difference. We will be making a fully functioning wind turbine throughout the year and would love people to come and help us. We do outreach to schools to get students involved in engineering and meet once a month.
SUDS Dance Society
SUDS has been running for just over five years now. We welcome dancers of all abilities and styles, in past years we've had routines choreographed in street, tap, ballet, jazz, rock n roll, contemporary, salsa, musical theatre, latin, lyrical, martial arts, and are always open to more. As a member you will have the chance to perform in and choreograph for multiple shows. Rehearsals are held in the Adelphi Dance Studios on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 5-9pm.
International Politics
The aims of this society are for like minded people to get together and discuss a whole range of issues or events in the international arena. You don't have to be an expert in international politics to share your opinion on any subject in the international arena. Other aims of the society are to organise trips to seminars and events related to the subject matter and even bring in guest speakers and lecturers such as ambassadors or well established academics and theorists.
Shock Radio
Shock Radio is the University of Salford's Student's Union's very own radio station, broadcasting each semester to over 20,000 students across Salford. Whether you've been involved in radio before, or you're just starting out, we've got on-air and off-air opportunities to suit everyone, including; producing, tech-ops, as well as a variety of roles within the news & music teams. Whilst most of our members are media students, you don't have to study radio to get involved in Shock and our past members have consisted of everything from Maths to Drama students and even Nursing.
Latest News
- Engels’ Beard Launch 22nd Sept 2016: Launch of University of Salford's major new public realm commission, Engels’ Beard produced by Engine with Jai Redman as lead artist. At almost five metres in height Engels’ Beard is a colossal sculpture and also a unique bouldering wall at the heart of the Peel Park campus. The artwork was commissioned by the University as part of the art policy relating to the New Adelphi building, the new home of creativity on campus. “Engels’ signature magnificent beard as a symbol of wisdom and learning, while the climbing aspect came from a desire to make it an interactive artwork.” Jai Redman. University of Salford Chancellor, poet, writer and Scottish Makar, Jackie Kay MBE, has produced a poem in response to Engels’ Beard entitled Thinker.
Other Contact Details
Course enquiries
T: +44 (0) 161 295 4545
E: [email protected]
Address:
University of Salford
43 Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT