Study at University of Salford

Why study at University of Salford

The main Peel Park campus sits beside the River Irwell next to Peel Park, while a second base at MediaCity places media students alongside the BBC and ITV. The university is known for practice-based teaching and work with industry, with recognised activity in areas such as media production, health (including nursing), and engineering. Teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as doctoral research.

Location and student life

The university's main site is Peel Park campus in Salford, on the banks of the River Irwell and less than a mile and a half from Manchester city centre, so students can live and study between a campus base and a large city. MediaCity, the university's second hub, sits among television, digital and creative employers including the BBC and ITV at Salford Quays. Manchester offers music venues, sport, shops and part-time work, and the campuses give access to libraries and specialist studios. The setting suits students who want a campus base with a major city close by.

Courses and subjects

The university is organised into four schools: Salford Business School; the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology; the School of Health and Society; and the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. Creative teaching in areas such as audio production is based across the Peel Park and MediaCity campuses, next door to the BBC and ITV, while health provision includes nursing. Architecture and built environment subjects sit within the science and engineering school. For international applicants who do not yet meet direct entry requirements, the university offers an International Foundation Year and a Pre-sessional English course as pathways onto degree study.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants generally apply with secondary-school qualifications for undergraduate degrees or a bachelor's degree for postgraduate courses, plus evidence of English. The university's standard guide is IELTS Academic 6.0 with no component below 5.5 for most undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses, though some courses set a higher score. Students who miss the English requirement can take the university's Pre-sessional English course, and those who need further academic preparation can apply for the International Foundation Year. Exact requirements vary by course and country, so check the relevant course page and country information before applying.

Accommodation

The university's main undergraduate hall is Peel Park Quarter on the Peel Park campus, run in partnership with Campus Living Villages and staffed around the clock with secure key-card access; it is reserved for new first-year undergraduates. Returning students use other purpose-built halls or private renting, and the university advises students to read policies and payment schedules carefully before signing. Demand for campus rooms can be high, so apply as early as possible once applications open.

Scholarships and funding

International applicants are considered for the Global Gold Excellence Scholarship, worth £3,500 for each year of undergraduate study or £3,000 for postgraduate study, and the Global Silver Excellence Scholarship, worth £3,000 per year at undergraduate level or £2,500 at postgraduate level. The university also lists an International Foundation Year Excellence Scholarship of £2,500, British Council GREAT Scholarships of £10,000 for selected students from India and Vietnam, and awards linked to NCUK progression, Chevening and the Commonwealth. Scholarship values and eligibility change each year, so check the university's scholarships pages and terms before applying.