University of Salford

Overview

Course and lecturers

Entry requirements

Academic strengths

Job prospects

Student life

Accommodation & facilities

Student support

Scholarships/Bursaries

Study options

Key stats

Postgraduate student body breakdown

Source: HESA, 2019

Study mode: This university

49%
Part Time

51%
Full Time
Study mode: All universities (avg)

47%
Part Time

53%
Full Time
Student nationality

79%
UK

21%
International
Study level

15,730
Undergraduate

4,240
Postgraduate
New students

22%
School leavers

78%
Mature students

Overview

The University of Salford’s campus is based across three sites, with Peel Park within walking distance of Manchester.

More than 3,000 postgraduate students study taught and research degrees each year, contributing to some of Salford’s nationally and internationally-recognised research projects.

There are four academic schools at the University of Salford:

School of Arts and Media
School of Health and Society
Salford Business School
School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The university boasts industry-standard facilities. These include the flagship £55 million New Adelphi building for art, design, music, performance and architecture subjects; practice clinics for healthcare students, including a patient simulation suite, sports injury clinic, podiatry clinic and human performance lab; a journalism centre that includes two HD TV studios, a newsroom, radio studio and editing gallery; specialist laboratories for science and engineering-based subjects; and much more.

University of Salford Students on Postgraduate Search say:

“The teachers and staff are very accommodating and they engage so well with students”.

“Its been good so far.”

“Amazing. Everything I ever wanted and I can't believe what’s available at hand.”

Postgraduate

Both taught and research postgraduate degrees are available at the University of Salford, with full-time, part-time and distance learning options. The courses aim to develop your skills through practical placements and academic study. You will be assessed through essays, exams, online tests, portfolio work, coursework and design projects, depending on your area of study.

Many of the courses also require you to submit a dissertation, specialising in a particular subject area.

For research students, there are well-equipped research centres where you will have access to training facilities and support from leading supervisors.