University of Salford

Overview

University of Salford UK is a public university. It has 125 years of proud progress history. From standard courses to research programmes it is an unstoppable institute. The university also has a dedication to environmental sustainability and industry initiatives.

Salford has a clear vision to serve people and the economy by their every activity. Studying in Salford will surely make the students feel their potential.



History

The University of Salford, UK, is a formation of two institutes. Back in the late eighteenth century, there was a demand for new industrial skills. As a result, Pendleton Mechanics Institute 1850 was formed. And after eight years, people got the Salford Working Men’s.

In 1896, York’s Duke and Duchess merged the two institutes. Then they opened the Royal Technical Institute in Salford .

Later history says:
  • 1921: The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, adopted another name: Royal Technical College, Salford.

  • 1958: The college was divided into two organisations. Those are the Royal College of Advanced Technology and Peel Park Technical College. Peel Park Technical College changed its name three more times.

  • Peel Park Technical Institute in 1961
  • Salford College of Technology in 1970
  • University College Salford in 1992

  • 1967: The Royal College of Advanced Technology became the University of Salford.

  • 1996: The University College Salford and the University of Salford became a single institute. We know it as the University of Salford now.
  • Students Statistics

  • Female-55%
  • Male-45%
  • Other-0%
  • UK Students-87%
  • EU Students-2%
  • International-11%
  • Full-time-88%
  • Part-time-12%
  • First year-43%
  • Other years-57%
  • Postgraduate-24%
  • Undergraduate-76%

  • Ranking & Achievements

  • 91st in the Times University Guide 2024
  • 88th in the Guardian University Guide 2024
  • The results of REF 2021 confirm the excellence
  • Salford QS rank for 2022 is 801–1000th.
  • The university was ranked 251–200th in the Young University Rankings 2017 by THE.
  • In 2020, the institute will own three awards from the Educate North Awards:
  • Student Experience Award—University Sector for Salford Now and Quays News
  • External Relations Team of the Year Award
  • Business/Industry Collaboration: University Sector Award
  • It secured 83rd place out of 130 universities in the University League Table 2022.
  • The Guardian University Rank of Salford is 103rd.
  • Faculties

    The university has divided the faculties into four schools-

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

  • Courses

    Foundation

  • BA (Hons) Animation With Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Costume Design With Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Digital Media With Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Drama and Creative Writing with Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing with Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) English and Drama with Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) English and Film with Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) English Language with Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) English Literature with Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design With Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design with Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Fine Art With Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design With Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Interior Design With Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) Photography With Foundation Year
  • BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year
  • BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year
  • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year
  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Web Development with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Security with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Games Design and Production With Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) International Business Management with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Microbiology with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children and Young People's) with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Physics with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Podiatry with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Social Policy with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year
  • BSc (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year
  • Business Management with Finance with Foundation Year
  • International Foundation Year
  • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Foundation Year
  • LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation Year

  • Undergraduate

  • BA (Hons) Animation
  • BA (Hons) Comedy Writing and Performance
  • BA (Hons) Contemporary History and Politics
  • BA (Hons) Contemporary Military and International History
  • BA (Hons) Costume Design
  • BA (Hons) Dance
  • BA (Hons) Digital Media
  • BA (Hons) Digital Video Production and Marketing
  • BA (Hons) Drama and Creative Writing
  • BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
  • BA (Hons) English and Drama
  • BA (Hons) English and Film
  • BA (Hons) English Language
  • BA (Hons) English Language and Creative Writing
  • BA (Hons) English Literature
  • BA (Hons) English Literature with English Language
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Image Making and Styling
  • BA (Hons) Film Production
  • BA (Hons) Film Studies
  • BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design
  • BA (Hons) Fine Art
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  • BA (Hons) Intelligence Analysis
  • BA (Hons) Interior Design
  • BA (Hons) International Politics and Security
  • BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics
  • BA (Hons) Journalism (Broadcast)
  • BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia)
  • BA (Hons) Journalism with Public Relations
  • BA (Hons) Make-Up for Media and Performance
  • BA (Hons) Media and Performance
  • BA (Hons) Model Making for the Creative Industries
  • BA (Hons) Music / Creative Music Technology
  • BA (Hons) Music / Musical Arts
  • BA (Hons) Music / Popular Music & Recording
  • BA (Hons) Music Management and Creative Enterprise
  • BA (Hons) Photography
  • BA (Hons) Politics
  • BA (Hons) Post Production and VFX
  • BA (Hons) Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
  • BA (Hons) Television and Radio Production
  • BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance
  • BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering with Professional Experience
  • BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies
  • BEng (Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship)
  • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Applied Football Studies
  • BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Architecture
  • BSc (Hons) Biology
  • BSc (Hons) Biology with Studies in the USA
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
  • BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance with Professional Placement Year
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Innovation and Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law with Professional Placement Year
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing with Professional Placement Year
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Professional Placement Year
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport with Professional Placement Year
  • BSc (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Professional Experience
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Web Development
  • BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
  • BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management (Part-time)
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Security
  • BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
  • BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography with Professional Practice
  • BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography with Studies in the USA
  • BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics
  • BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics with Professional Experience
  • BSc (Hons) Games Design and Production
  • BSc (Hons) Games Design and Production With Industry Placement
  • BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases
  • BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture
  • BSc (Hons) International Business Management
  • BSc (Hons) Marine Biology
  • BSc (Hons) Mathematics
  • BSc (Hons) Media Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing / RN Adult
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing / RN Children and Young People
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing / RN Mental Health
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top Up)
  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine
  • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
  • BSc (Hons) Physics
  • BSc (Hons) Physics with Acoustics
  • BSc (Hons) Physics with Professional Experience
  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
  • BSc (Hons) Podiatry
  • BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Podiatrist Degree Apprenticeship)
  • BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
  • BSc (Hons) Professional Sound and Video Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human and Animal Behaviour
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology with English Language
  • BSc (Hons) Pure and Applied Physics
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Part-Time)
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Accelerated (Day-Release)
  • BSc (Hons) Real Estate Surveying (Asset Management)
  • BSc (Hons) Real Estate Surveying (Asset Management) Accelerated
  • BSc (Hons) Social Policy
  • BSc (Hons) Social Work
  • BSc (Hons) Sociology
  • BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Software Engineering with Professional Experience
  • BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production
  • BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Analysis (Top Up)
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Science
  • BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Practical Conservation
  • BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology
  • LLB (Hons) Law
  • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
  • LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Experience Year

  • Postgraduate

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Acoustics
  • Advanced Control Systems
  • Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies
  • Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (Supervision)
  • Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Advanced Physiotherapy
  • Advanced Practice (Neonates)
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Animation
  • Applied Psychology (Addictions)
  • Applied Psychology (Therapies)
  • Architecture
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Audio Production
  • BIM and Digital Built Environments
  • Biomedical Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Building Surveying
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Construction Management
  • Contemporary Fine Art
  • Contemporary Performance Practice
  • Creative Technology
  • Creative Writing: Innovation and Experiment
  • Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics
  • Dance: Choreography and Professional Practices
  • Dance: Creative Dance Education
  • Dance: Performance and Professional Practices
  • Data Science
  • Diabetes Care
  • Digital Business
  • Digital Curation
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing (with Placement Year)
  • Digital Video Production and Marketing
  • Documentary Production for TV, Film and Digital Media
  • Drama Production for TV, Film and Digital Media
  • Drug Design and Discovery
  • Editing TV, Film and Digital Media
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Environmental Assessment and Management
  • Family Group Conferences
  • Fashion Business and Marketing
  • Fashion Design
  • Film Production
  • Finance
  • Financial Technology (Fintech)
  • Games and Extended Reality
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Global Business Law and Regulation
  • Health and Global Environment
  • Human Resource Management
  • Intelligence and Security Studies
  • International Business
  • International Business Law
  • International Journalism for Digital Media
  • Internet of Things with Data Science
  • Journalism: News / Broadcast / Sport
  • Leadership and Management for Healthcare Practice
  • Leadership and Management in Education
  • Leading Education for Health and Social Care Reform
  • Literature and Culture
  • Management
  • Managing Innovation and Information Technology
  • Media Psychology
  • Midwifery
  • Midwifery (Pre-Registration)
  • Midwifery Post RN (Pre-Registration)
  • Music
  • Nuclear Medicine Imaging
  • Nursing
  • Nursing (Adult)
  • Nursing (Block and Blend)
  • Nursing (Children and Young People)
  • Nursing (Mental Health)
  • Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Analysis in Sport
  • Photography
  • Podiatry (Pre-Registration)
  • Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Production Management for TV, Film and Digital Media
  • Project Management
  • Project Management in Construction
  • Psychology of Coercive Control
  • Public Health
  • Public Relations and Digital Communications
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Real Estate and Property Management
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Safety, Health and Environment
  • Screen Acting
  • Social Work
  • Socially Engaged Arts Practice
  • Socially Engaged Photography
  • Software Engineering
  • Sports Injury Rehabilitation
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Structural Engineering
  • Supervision in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Helping Relationships (Distance Learning)
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable Air Transport Operations and Planning
  • Sustainable Buildings
  • Terrorism and Security
  • Town and Country Planning
  • Transport Engineering and Planning
  • Visual Communication
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Wildlife Documentary Production

  • Research

  • Acoustics and Audio
  • Business, Management and Law
  • Civil Engineering
  • Health and Social Care
  • Informatics
  • Materials and Physics
  • Robotics and Systems Engineering
  • Fees

    University of Salford fees for international students is- £15,720-20,340

    Scholarships

    The university has put great effort into providing financial support for education. At any level of the University of Salford, graduation scholarships are available. In the last five years, it has provided £5 million in scholarships and bursaries. And those brilliant international students are serving around the world today. Five types of scholarships are:

  • NCUK Scholarships 2023- Up to £5,000
  • Health Heroes Scholarships 2023- Up to £3,500
  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship 2023- Up to £3,500
  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship 2023- UP to £3,000.
  • Salford International Excellence Award
  • Academic scholarships by programme
  • Partnership scholarships
  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

  • Besides, there are two types of discount options for students. A student with a Salford degree can get a discount for choosing another programme. It is called the ‘Loyalty Discount, and the value is 20%.

    Again, a student who pays full payment at a time gets a 3% discount. This is known as a prompt payment discount’.

    Facilities & Services

    The University of Salford, UK, is concerned about students’ comfort. So, they maintain quality services to provide them. They run podcast series as well. New students can tune it in and hear insider information.


    Some common facilities include:

  • Clifford Whitworth Library
  • Wellbeing support
  • Faith centre
  • Student Store
  • Cafes and food outlets
  • Sports centre
  • Psychology labs
  • Counselling centre and service,
  • Event venues: Peel Hall, Robert Powell, Chapman Gallery, and Adelphi Studio Theatre
  • Tom Husband Leisure Centre, etc.

  • Accommodation

    For any level of student, finding safe and well-facilitated housing is important. Salford understands this and offers world-class accommodation options. The University of Salford accommodation partner is Campus Living Villages (CLV). CLV provides two housing options:

    Peel Park Quarter

    Any undergrad and postgrad student can choose University of Salford accommodation. It takes only a few minutes to reach classes from Peel Park Quarter. The security system, gym, social area, cinema room, and bike storage are all here. For different budget students, there are six types of rooms:

  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Diamond, and
  • Accessible

  • John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts

    This option is best for postgraduate students and returning students. But the facilities are all the same here. Of course, students can utilise and enjoy University of Salford student accommodation well.

    Again, off-campus residences are also available nearer to the campus. Manchester Student Homes helps in this regard. Students can use their support to find secure, cheap, and comfortable private accommodations.

    Transport

    The university students have several options for transports. Manchester is a 20-minute walk from the campus. Yes, walking is cost-free and safe to travel nearer distances.

    Yet, local vehicles like buses, trains, and trams are also available. Salford has its own train station too. It takes only 10 minutes to reach Manchester by train. Manchester Airport can also be reached by direct train.

    The 50 bus gives free service to students to travel between Peel Park campus and Media City UK. For every mode of transport, students can buy season tickets.

    Also, students can find three electric vehicle charging points around the campus. And there are options to park cars on campus by paying fees.

    Location

    The University of Salford is situated in Greater Manchester, in close proximity to the bustling metropolis of Manchester in the northwestern region of England. Manchester attracts a significant number of students, with over 99,000 opting to reside in the city, thereby establishing it as a highly accommodating environment for student life. Salford boasts a renowned music and creative scene, accompanied by a plethora of art galleries and museums in close proximity to the university.

    If you have a passion for sports, it is worth noting that the city is the residence of Manchester United, which is recognised as one of the largest football clubs globally.

    The University's Peel Park campus is situated adjacent to Peel Park, a serene sanctuary amidst the urban commotion. Students can take advantage of this verdant area while also being within a convenient 20-minute walking distance from the bustling Manchester city core.

    FAQ’s

    Is Salford a good university?

    The University of Salford is positioned at 801 in the World University Rankings conducted by Times Higher Education. It has received an overall rating of 4.2 stars.

    The University of Salford, a highly regarded public institution in England, has a 62% acceptance rate, indicating a fairly selective admissions procedure.

    Does University of Salford require IELTS?

    If English is not your primary language, you must provide proof that your proficiency in English satisfies the necessary criteria for pursuing postgraduate studies (often requiring an IELTS score of 6.5 or its equivalent).

    What is the qualification for University of Salford?

    Students are required to possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, which should have a duration of either three or four years. The degree should have an overall average of 55% (equivalent to a 5.8 CGPA).

    Does Salford University give scholarships for international students?

    Unless noted, the international scholarships are open to full-time, on-site, independent students who have been classified as international learners for fee reasons and are submitting applications to the first academic year of their studies for an undergraduate bachelor's degree or postgraduate taught master's course.

    Which city is University of Salford located?

    The institution is situated in Salford, a municipality within the Greater Manchester region, located in the Northwestern part of England.