UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
POSTGRADUATE
STUDY GUIDE
BECOME UNSTOPPABLE
POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAYS
Whether you want to accelerate your career, increase your earning potential, or delve further into a subject you’re passionate about, there are many reasons to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Salford.
To find out what we can do for you, why not visit us on one of our Postgraduate Open Days? You’ll get the chance to:
/ Talk to our academic tutors, expert staff, students and alumni about our courses
/ Get one-to-one advice and guidance from our careers and employability team
/ Find out more about the application process, accommodation, funding, student life and more.
Our Postgraduate Open Days take place on 26 November 2025, 25 February 2026 and 24 June 2026. For more information and booking details visit salford.ac.uk/postgraduate/open-days
OUR CAMPUS
"The campus is great. It’s modern and well-equipped with a super extensive library, and it’s in a central location, which makes getting around easy."
OLUBUKOLA Digital Business student
OUR LOCATION
There are many things that make the University of Salford unique, but our location is one of the things that really sets us apart.
Salford is part of Greater Manchester; a thriving, diverse city-region in the north-west of England and home to some of the friendliest and most open people you’ll meet. There’s an entrepreneurial spirit here - we’ve got big ideas and we make them happen.
But we also know how to have fun – with some of the
greatest sports, culture, and music scenes in the world, Salford and Manchester are home to anyone who loves to work hard and play hard.
Our main campus is just 2km from Manchester city centre, and our MediaCity campus shares a skyline with the BBC and ITV. Everything you need for an outstanding university experience.
/ Salford Quays
BEYOND THE CITY
The north-west of England is home to varied cities, relaxing countryside, and unique coastline. With great transport links, Salford is ideally situated for exploring everything the region has to offer.
In less than an hour you can enjoy the shops, bars, restaurants and cultural sights of cities Liverpool, Chester and Preston. If a day outdoors is more your thing, the seaside towns of Blackpool and Morecambe or the market towns and national parks of the Lake District and Peak District can be reached in under two hours.
You’ll never find yourself short of something to do here, whatever your interests.
WHAT’S ONCAMPUS
The University of Salford offers you the best of both worlds; a campus setting just minutes from a world-class city.
Our buildings and facilities are split across our three campuses, just a short distance from each other.
PEEL PARK
Our Peel Park campus offers state-of-the-art learning facilities set against beautiful green spaces to relax and socialise in.
On this campus you'll find the best of old and new, with our new Science, Engineering and Environment building, as well as our futuristic New Adelphi building - the home of our art, design, music, performance and fashion subjects.
Equally as eye catching though is the impressive Peel building, which opened in 1896 and is one of our founding buildings.
FREDERICK ROAD
Frederick Road campus is where all our health and social science courses are delivered. It houses an impressive range of facilities, including a radiography centre, psychology testing lab, a world-class human performance laboratory, and working clinics for prosthetics and orthotics, podiatry, and sport and rehabilitation.
Here you’ll also find our simulation suites which include a midwifery clinic with birthing simulators, a replica hospital environment, counselling suites, and an occupational therapy rehabilitation flat.
MEDIACITY
As the home of TV, digital and creative businesses in the north, including the BBC and ITV, our MediaCity campus is the ideal location for students on our media, gaming and journalism courses.
Our university building houses a blend of traditional and digital facilities, designed with industry, to create a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment.
Take a look at our campus highlights
OUR FACILITIES
We have a long history of providing people with the tools they need to succeed. We invest heavily in our facilities to ensure you’re using industry-standard equipment during your studies, meaning you’ll graduate with a working knowledge of the practical concepts that you’ll be faced with day to day. We’ve got ambitious plans for the future too, and our campus continues to evolve and grow.
Our doors are also open to industry, and you’ll often brush shoulders with staff from commercial organisations using our facilities for testing products or training their staff. Here’s just a taster of some of the facilities on campus…
MEDIA SUITE
Featuring the latest broadcasting tech, the suite offers Business students an upgraded space and tools to enhance their digital skills, ensuring a standout presence in the global job market.
BUSINESS SIMULATION SUITES
Our Business School simulated learning suites offer a range of technologically enhanced spaces to enrich your learning. These digitally-powered spaces facilitate live projects and discussions, and provide access to tools such as digital whiteboards, gameplay applications and VR headsets.
Scan to find out more about Salford Business School's facilities
PERFORMANCE AND DANCE
You can stage live shows in our large, 350-capacity theatre, record scenes in our 100m2 TV studio complete with professional rig, three camera set-up and high-quality standard set, and explore the possibilities of virtual worlds in our Motion Capture studio. Eight performance studios provide lots of rehearsal space, and dancers will enjoy two large studios with sprung floors, full-length mirrors, ballet barres, natural light and in-built PA systems.
ART, DESIGN AND FASHION
Our specialist workshops include traditional model-making facilities, advanced CNC machines (3D printers, laser cutters and milling) and a printing lab with a huge selection of specialist equipment including screen printers, lithotables, fabric printers, etching presses, fashion and textiles workshops and felt looms.
For photographers, we have seven fully-equipped professional studios complete with lighting equipment, a darkroom, the latest cameras and accessories, and large-format digital printers. There are plenty of social spaces too, with a gallery area, a large lobby for exhibitions, and a café and bar.
MUSIC
Our large band room in our New Adelphi building has enough space for a concert piano, a full orchestra or a full ensemble. It includes full recording facilities for live performances, a listening room, a surround-sound studio and a sound and music design suite. All studios feature grand or upright pianos, guitars and basses and professional drum kits, as well as synthesisers and drum machines.
Scan to find out more about our art, design and performance facilities
MEDIA AND BROADCASTING FACILITIES
Students studying at MediaCity on our media, film, TV and digital courses have access to industry-standard production and editing suites, world-class TV studios with virtual 3D sets and green screens, as well as a journalism centre with newsroom and five animation booths.
Being based in one of the country’s leading digital and creative hubs also means that our students are ideally placed to take advantage of industry placement and collaboration opportunities.
Tour our creative spaces at MediaCity
SCHOOL OFSCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND ENVIROMENT ANECHOIC CHAMBER
THE MAKER SPACE
The Maker Space is a campus facility for digital fabrication and additive manufacturing. Students and staff have full access to our equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters and clean working spaces for testing, metrology and assembling projects. There is also a dedicated computer suite for 2D and 3D design (CAD) and electronics work benches.
The Maker Space includes the Morson Engine Room, a heavy duty workshop with industrial grade machinery fitted with a waterjet cutter, 5-axis CNC mill, CNC laithe, CNC router and welding station, that supports industry-standard methods of production.
One of a select few found in the world, our anechoic chamber provides students, researchers and industry partners with a unique acoustic environment.
Regarded as the quietest place in the north-west, this room is ideal for testing microphones, musical equipment and quiet products. Once you enter the chamber and close the doors, it’s said that you can even hear your blood circulating!
POWERED BY MORSON GROUP
/ A computer generated image of the Acoustics building.
NEW ACOUSTICS BUILDING
When complete, the new Acoustics Building will provide the University with state-of-the-art testing facilities and will house the teaching, research and commercial activities of our Acoustics Department. The new building will help us deliver world-class research to support companies, charities and the public sector to create a better sounding future, as well as ensure our students and researchers are learning in world-class facilities.
ENERGY HOUSE 2.0
Energy House 2.0 is a world-leading energy performance test lab, comprising two environmental chambers each able to accommodate two detached houses. This unique research facility can test the energy performances of buildings in a variety of categories in any climate and temperature, ranging from -20°C to +40°C, as well as recreating gale force winds, rain, snow, ice and solar gain. Working in close partnership with industry, Energy House 2.0 will play a key role in accelerating the progress towards low carbon and net zero housing design and builds upon the success of the original Energy House Laboratory, which opened in 2012.
BODMER LABORATORY
The Bodmer Lab, named after Sir Walter Bodmer, the British scientist behind the mapping of the human genome, is our multi-million pound hub for students studying biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry and wildlife-related courses.
Equipped with a sophisticated AV system and network of screens, the space is designed to ensure that students can clearly see and hear the lecturers and technicians from wherever they are situated.
Scan to find out more about facilities at the School of Science, Engineering and Environment
PODIATRY CLINIC
Our students use our on-site clinic to provide a wide range of treatments to members of the public. The clinic houses an orthoses suite with workshops, computer-aided design and manufacturing facilities, a gait examination room and lab, private treatment rooms and teaching spaces.
SIMULATION SUITES
The simulation suites on our Frederick Road campus allow our health students to experience realistic scenarios in a safe and supportive environment.
Set up to replicate a hospital ward, the suites are equipped with all the equipment and props required, including high-tech computer-controlled manikins that can be used to simulate complex healthcare scenarios.
As part of the simulation suites, we also have a realistic home environment featuring two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and bathroom and two 360° immersive simulation rooms, allowing students to be immersed in any virtual environment.
PSYCHOLOGY LAB
Our Psychology Laboratory provides a comfortable and highly equipped environment for conducting a wide range of psychological assessments. The lab features private meeting rooms, an observation suite with a control room, and breakout spaces, all equipped with industry-standard technology and software.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB
Our Human Performance Laboratory contains almost every type of physiological, performance analysis and biomechanical testing equipment, including industry-standard hardware and software for performance analysis such as HiPod filming equipment, Sportscode, Wyscout, and Nacsport. The Lab also contains a 30 metre sprint track with inbuilt force platforms, motion capture systems, blood and gas analysis equipment and speed guns, ensuring our sports students gain hands-on experience in a test environment.
MEDICAL IMAGING CENTRE
Our Medical Imaging Centre has recently undergone massive redevelopment thanks to a £2.5 million investment from a collaboration with GE Healthcare, enabling the University to become nationally and internationally recognised in this field.
With unrivalled clinical and simulation facilities, it is home to a CT scanner, static and mobile digital X-ray systems and five ultrasound scanners. The Centre also includes a 3D full field digital mammography system, dental imaging systems and intelligent ultrasound simulators.
COMING SOON OUR NEW HEALTH AND WELLBEING BUILDING
We’re creating a brand-new health and wellbeing hub at the heart of the University and the local community. It will be the home of teaching, practice and research facilities for some of our most popular healthcare courses - including podiatry, prosthetics and orthotics, sport rehabilitation, occupational therapy and sport science. The new site will also provide public health services for the local community. Construction has started and the target for completion is autumn 2026. Scan to find out more about facilities at the School of Health and Society
/ A computer generated image of the new health building on our Frederick Road campus.
FOOD AND DRINK ON CAMPUS
There are plenty of options for delicious food and drink across our three campuses. Whether you need to grab something on the go between lectures, want a catch up over a coffee, or are looking for somewhere to meet for food and drinks at the end of the day, our Eat and Drink on Campus outlets have it covered.
We have our own head chef and catering team who regularly create new menus. Food is prepared using locally sourced ingredients and caters for all dietary requirements, including halal and vegan diets.
Visit salford.ac.uk/eat-and-drink to find out more.
THE OLD FIRE STATION
The former fire engine bays of Salford's Old Fire Station building are now home to a micro-brewery, bakery, café and bar. The historic venue has been renovated by the University to include an on-site bakery, and our very own Lark Hill Brewery.
For more information, follow their socials @oldfiresalford, or visit firestationsalford.co.uk
ATMOSPHERE
Part of the Students’ Union on Peel Park campus, Atmosphere is a social space open every day until late, serving up amazing food and drink at student-friendly prices – perfect for a quick bite to eat or relax after a hard day’s study. Also part of Atmosphere is the outdoor Coffee Hut, where you can grab a coffee on your way to class.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
As a student at the University of Salford you won't be short of options for somewhere to stay, from purpose-built student accommodation to house shares and flats across Salford and Manchester.
Find out more about our accommodation options.
COMMUTING FROM HOME
You can easily reach our three campuses via public transport. To plan your specific journey from home visit tfgm.com/plan-a-journey
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
We are just over a mile away from Manchester city centre; that’s just a 20-minute walk or five-minute journey if you hop on one of the many buses which run every few minutes. If you’re travelling by train, Salford Crescent is perfectly placed with four trains to Manchester Piccadilly every hour.
If you are travelling to our MediaCity campus, there’s a Metrolink stop right outside our MediaCity campus. You can also travel for free on the number 50 bus, Mon-Fri, between Peel Park/ Frederick Road campuses and MediaCity with your student ID.
DRIVING OR CYCLING
If you're driving to university we have car parking spaces available across our campuses. You can buy annual and monthly parking permits, or you can simply pay as you go. If you’re coming in by bike we have over 400 spaces for bicycles.
Find out more about commuting to Salford at salford.ac.uk/commuting
COMMON ROOMS
On campus we have loads of chill-out spaces and comfortable seating zones for our commuting students.
Our common rooms have everything you need to pass the time between lectures with solo and group study spaces, a lounge area with TV, a kitchen with microwaves and fridges, gender-neutral accessible toilets, lockers, charging points and even a pool table.
As well as our common rooms we also have plenty of other student spaces across campus, whether you want to study, relax or socialise. From individual soundproof pods, to collaborative spaces with digital screens and break out rooms for group work or socialising.
Find out more about the different study spaces on each campus
SUSTAINABILITY AT SALFORD
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing society.
As one of the largest organisations in Greater Manchester, with over 20,000 students and 2,500 staff across 27 buildings and around 70 hectares, we are aware of our impact on local, national and international environments.
Our vision is that by embedding sustainability in all aspects of university life, we will enable our University community to have a great place to study, live, work and relax, all whilst ensuring we are managing our social and environmental impact.
We’re a platinum accredited hedgehog friendly campus. We work hard to ensure our campuses are places where hedgehogs can safely live and thrive!
IGNITION GREEN WALL
Our living lab, located on our Peel Park campus, is home to the living green wall. Consisting of four different planted sections that include biodiversity, seasonal, pollinator, edible – this mass of plant life and soil helps utilise excess rainwater from across the University and attract more biodiversity to the campus.
PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD
In 2024, the University ranked 8th out of 149 UK institutions and received a First-Class award in the People and Planet’s University League. Salford was named as one of the UK’s most sustainable universities based on criteria including energy sources and waste to sustainable food and education for sustainable development.
GREEN FLAG AWARD WINNERS 2025
For the sixth year running, Salford received the prestigious Green Flag award, with our campus having been recognised and rewarded for the quality of our public green spaces and biodiversity initiatives.
GETTING INVOLVED
If you want to help make a difference at Salford, there are plenty of volunteering opportunities available from signing up to our sustainability engagement programme Green Impact, to joining the Wildlife Society or attending our annual Go Green Salford event.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/environmentalsustainability
Learn more about Salford’s sustainability strategy at salford.ac.uk/sustainable-strategy
To hear from our students about life at Salford, follow us on our socials @SalfordUni
STUDENT LIFE
Your university days can be the most rewarding time of your life, but they can also be challenging. Whatever your personal circumstances, we want to make your Salford experience a positive one. Our friendly support teams are here to provide practical advice and emotional support during your time with us.
ANY QUESTIONS, JUST ASK
Our dedicated, specialist support service, askUS, is on hand to offer support and guidance on all things outside of your studies. Whether it’s face to face, over email, by phone or through live chat, they can help with a wide range of issues to help make sure you’re having the best university experience as possible.
Wellbeing, learning, financewhatever’s on your mind, just askUS!
DISABILITY INCLUSION SERVICE
Our Disability Inclusion Advisers are here to help support you with any barriers you face when accessing the campus, its facilities, your accommodation or studies. This includes exam arrangements, emergency evacuation plans and field trip support. We assist students with specific learning difficulties, long-term medical conditions, mental health difficulties, physical or sensory impairments, mobility difficulties or temporary injuries.
You may be eligible for additional funding for support with your studies, for example, through the Disabled Students' Allowance. You can speak to one of our advisors to find out what support packages are available.
COUNSELLING, WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
If you don’t feel comfortable talking about a problem or worry with friends, family or your tutor, it can sometimes be easier to speak to someone you don’t know. Our Wellbeing Advisers provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where you feel listened to. They will help explore solutions for any emotional problems you may be experiencing.
We also offer a counselling service that provides talking therapy and can help you on your personal journey to understanding your issues.
SANCTUARY SEEKERS
As an Article 26 University we believe access to higher education should be based on ability alone. Asylum seekers and students with limited leave to remain cannot access student finance, so we offer a limited number of Article 26 scholarships for these students each year. Additionally, we offer specialist advice and guidance to both sanctuary seekers and refugees who are thinking of how they can access university or choose Salford to study.
SUPPORT FOR CARERS
One in ten of us has caring responsibilities, so if you’re caring for someone whilst studying, we recognise that juggling all of this can be very difficult. Our student advisers and a student care coordinator can meet with you and write a support plan to help you with your time at university.
We can also put you in touch with local and national organisations that provide practical and emotional support.
ACCESS TO CAMPUS, CURRICULUM, TEACHING
Our Inclusive and Accessible Teaching and Learning Framework reflects our commitment to ensuring our teaching and assessments meet the needs of all of our students. If you experience a disability, medical condition, or specific learning difficulty (for example dyslexia), we strongly recommend that you contact us as early as possible before you start your studies. This way, you can start off your time here well prepared by ensuring that we are aware of your support requirements.
MONEY
There’s lots of support available to help you with your studies including university support schemes, bursaries, and additional government financial support. See page 44 for more information.
LGBTQ+
Manchester is one of the best queer cities in the UK and at Salford it’s on your doorstep. The Salford Trans Forum is a group that meets regularly to provide students with opportunities to continue to make Salford trans and non-binary friendly. We are also a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are working towards being one of the first trans and non-binary friendly universities in the UK. We have staff who can help support your transition at university if you need it. Salford Proud is our LGBTQ+ network for staff and postgraduate students at the University.
You will have opportunities to be involved in events like Manchester and Salford Pride and Trans Days of Visibility and Remembrance. Salford is a great place to be out and proud!
ARMED FORCES
We understand that Veterans, or students whose parent(s), carer(s), or partner are current or former UK Armed Forces personnel may find there are unique circumstances to consider when thinking about studying at a university. That’s why we offer extra support and have a dedicated Armed Forces Lead who can help you on your journey to further study at the University of Salford.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN
Starting a degree whilst looking after young children can be challenging, but there are services available to you at Salford to allow you to achieve your learning goals. Help with childcare costs is available to students.
We also have support for pregnant students and those juggling family and student life.
LIBRARY SUPPORT
Based at the centre of Peel Park campus, our Clifford Whitworth Library offers a truly modern learning space with PC suites, Mac computers, bookable work rooms and much more. We also have a purpose-built library at MediaCity.
If you've been out of education for a while, or would just like to refresh your knowledge on topics such as researching, referencing and reading lists, the library offers a variety of resources covering academic skills, IT skills and much more.
Find out more about our library services at salford.ac.uk/library
FAITH
Salford is a tolerant, diverse community where students of all faiths, religions, beliefs - and none - are welcomed. We are proud of our dedicated Faith Centre on Peel Park campus which offers chaplaincy services, a Chapel, Muslim Prayer Hall, and Kosher kitchen as well as spaces for reflection, discussion, learning, socialising and celebration.
As well as our Faith Centre, we also have other facilities across campus which meet the faith requirements of our University community. These are open between 08:30-21:30, Monday to Friday and exclusively for student and staff use.
At Salford, we believe in providing a supportive environment in which all students and staff of any belief system or religious, philosophical, and cultural background can explore new ideas and experiences. We also play host to regular events and activities for both faith and non-faith groups.
STUDENT PROGRESSION ADMINISTRATORS
Each of the four academic schools at Salford have a dedicated support team of Student Progression Administrations (SPAs), who can help with anything, and everything related to your studies. SPAs can also help with exam results, advice and guidance on academic regulations and any personal mitigating circumstances you may experience.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The University of Salford is a truly global institution, with over 4,500 international students from over 85 countries, creating a vibrant and multi-cultural atmosphere on campus.
We have a range of support services available to you as an international student, to help you settle in and make the most of your time at Salford. We can advise on visa issues, working whilst in the UK, help with English and more.
Scan to learn what life is like in Salford and Manchester as an international student.
CARE EXPERIENCED AND ESTRANGED STUDENTS
We know that many of our students do not have the support of their families at university and that this can create barriers to success. We have some of the very best support in place for both care leavers and care experienced students (for example, if you have been in foster care or a residential unit) and for estranged students (students who have little, no, or a negative relationship with both parents).
We work nationally with organisations such as the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers and Stand Alone to support students, whether that be financial help and applying for student loans, accommodation and homelessness, emotional support or working with your local authority or support worker to ensure your success at university.
We’re your SU. We’re run by students, for students, representing you during your time at university. Throughout your time at Salford, we’re here to offer impartial and non-judgemental advice and help when you need it. From housing to health and wellbeing, mental health to academic appeals, the SU is here to help you.
Follow us @salfordSU and visit salfordsu.com to find out what you can expect.
CHANGE AND ENGAGE
The SU can support you in making a difference.
Your voice is vital! There are so many ways you can have an impact at Salford.
Engage with our School Reps and Course Reps, they're our volunteer students who are here to represent your voice and help with any issues you may run into on your course. You could even apply to become a representative on your course or for your school.
Engage with our Equity Ambassadors to promote equity, diversity and inclusion at Salford. There are so many opportunities to take part in focus groups and attend events, to make change at Salford.
Find out more at salfordsu.com/changeandengage
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Your SU have a huge range of student-led society groups that cover all aspects of life at Salford. We have societies for passions such as sports, gaming or music, as well as faith, politics and course based groups. Groups meet up regularly, campaign together and create events.
If you can’t see something you’re after, why not start a new society!
TAKE A LOOK AT JUST SOME OF OUR CLUBS AND SOCIETIES...
DJ SOCIETY
Our DJ society provides networking, equipment, support and tuition to our members. Every level of experience is welcome; from those with some experience looking for new opportunities, to complete novices who want to give it a go!
GAMING SOCIETY
Our Gaming Society is an environment for people to unwind and enjoy video games, board games and other tabletop role-playing games. We also host a range of external socials including arcade visits, laser-tag, bowling, and ice-skating.
AFROCARIBBEAN SOCIETY
ACS, Salford’s African and Caribbean Society, allows students from the University and other universities in Manchester to come together and explore the rich heritage of African and Caribbean nations through a variety of events. All races and ethnicities are welcome, so whether you’re of African Caribbean descent or have a love for African-Caribbean culture, you’re more than welcome to join.
MATURE STUDENTS SOCIETY
Our Mature Students Society connects all mature students at Salford, whatever your calendar age! With regular local meetups, some more active adventures further afield, plus a private WhatsApp group, it's an opportunity to get to know likeminded people at the University.
LGBTQ+ SOCIETY
A group for all LGBTQ+ students at the University. Weekly meet-ups, events and outings give students the chance to meet new people and feel included, as well as offering well-being support for members.
TEAM SALFORD
Team Salford unites all sports teams at the University, with the aim of making exercise accessible and fun for everyone. You can’t think about Salford and Manchester without thinking about sport, it’s in our blood. So whether you’re a regular gymgoer or you’ve never even taken the tags off your trainers, we can help you find a sport or activity that suits you – you could even start your own club.
SPORTS CENTRE
Our facilities include a 25 metre swimming pool with spa and sauna, five fitness suites - including strength, cardio and conditioning rooms, all containing the latest gym equipment supplied by our partners Matrix Fitness UK - and a multi-use sports hall for badminton, basketball, netball and five-a-side-football. Next to the Sports Centre we have two 11-a-side football pitches and a brand-new 3G pitch that can be used for a range of activities such as football, rugby league and union, ultimate frisbee, softball and much more.
We offer a range of fitness classes in our state-of-the-art Studio Room, including Boxfit, Zumba, yoga, pilates, studio cycling and HIIT Bounce. We look to regularly refresh our timetable to bring you a variety of enjoyable classes at convenient times.
Scan to see our Sports Centre facilities.
*Price correct at time of production (September 2025)
Our Sports Centre membership is £15* per month which gives students full access to our facilities, including the pool, sauna and spa, fitness suites and fitness classes.
CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
According to the most recent data, 89% of our 2022/23 postgraduate students are in highly skilled work or further study.*
At the University of Salford, we help shape your goals and prepare you for your future career by partnering with employers to deliver real-world learning. You’ll gain practical experience, build key skills both in and beyond the curriculum and learn to showcase your strengths to potential employers. Our strong ties with businesses locally, nationally and globally offer valuable industry insights, placements and collaborative projects.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND RECRUITMENT EVENTS
We promote part-time jobs, placements and graduate jobs that you can apply for that help you develop your employability, supplement your income and enter the graduate jobs market. In 2024/25, we promoted 13,709 student and graduate employment opportunity vacancies on behalf of employers, which required a total of 123,486 recruits.
We run careers fairs each year including routes into teaching, and events that enable you to meet employers promoting job opportunities in various sectors, including nursing and midwifery, part-time jobs, business and management, accounting and finance, law, sciences, built environment, teaching, creative industries, health and society.
In addition to this, our on-campus recruitment agency Unitemps helps students access paid part-time and temporary positions working for the University and local employers.
*Analysis of the OFS Graduate Outcomes survey conducted by the University of Salford for 2022/23 postgraduates, excluding those who weren’t in work or were in work but with an unknown occupation code.
CAREERS GUIDANCE
Whether you’ve gone straight from an undergraduate degree into postgraduate study, or are taking a break from a successful career to return to learning, we can help you to develop your job application and interview skills.
Our comprehensive information, advice and guidance service helps you develop your jobseeking and career-planning skills, explore your career options, including support with CVs, LinkedIn profiles, job applications, interviews and assessment centres. This resource is available to all our graduates for life.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
If you’re eager to start-up or grow your own business, social enterprise or freelance career journey, we can help. Each year, we help hundreds of students develop entrepreneurship skills and access relevant networks and support. We provide advice on planning your business model, marketing, and the financial, legal, and administrative aspects of your business. We can help you get started and succeed in the world of business. Listen to our Talking Salford podcast where we celebrate the achievements and careers of our alumni after graduation.
START UP YOUR BUSINESS
At the University of Salford, no ambition is too big. If you’ve got a business idea of your own, our Launch team can help bring it to life through funding awards and business start-up support, plus a dedicated business incubation centre on campus to help.
So if you have a brilliant business idea but are unsure of the next steps, or are thinking of going freelance, we can help turn ideas into reality and provide support through all the vital steps of setting up in business.
We can provide you with free hot-desking office space in the heart of Peel Park campus, where you will have access to a networking lounge to grab a coffee and make those all important business connections.
The Launch incubator also offers a wide range of support, both in-person and online, to make the venture of creating a business less daunting. Support includes workshops on specific aspects of building a business, as well as mentorship from experienced professionals and subject-specific drop in sessions, delivered by staff from the Salford Business School. You will also have access to grants for vital start-up essentials such as software, insurances, licences, basic equipment, training or attendance at trade fairs.
Find out more about Launch on salford.ac.uk/our-facilities/launch-salford
APPLYING, FEES AND FINANCE
HOW TO APPLY
To make your application to Salford smooth and stress-free, follow this step-by-step guide.
YOUR APPLICATION
You should apply for your chosen course as soon as you can and certainly no later than a month before the course is due to start. Some popular courses have early closing dates, so please check the website.
International applicants can have deadlines that are much earlier, or specific time frames in which to apply, for further information visit salford.ac.uk/international/apply
START DATES
Courses typically begin in September, but many courses have additional start dates in January or other points in the year. To see when the next available entry for your course is, please visit the relevant course page at salford.ac.uk
Our admissions team is on hand at all times to help guide you through the application process and answer any questions you might have. You can speak to them on +44 (0)161 295 4545
Scan to see a list of courses with alternative intakes
STEP 1
To apply, first visit salford.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply For most of our postgraduate courses you'll apply via our online application system, but there are some exceptions which are listed on the above web page.
STEP 2
Complete each section of the application and ensure to save it as you go along. You can reenter and complete your application at a time that’s convenient to you.
STEP 3
Upload your supporting documents as you complete your application:
/ Degree certificates and transcripts
/ Your reference document (two references)
/ Proof of English Language
STEP 4
Once your application has been submitted, you’ll receive an email from us acknowledging receipt.
You can track your application via the application portal. If we require further information or evidence from you, we will send you an email.
If you’re waiting for your degree transcripts or certificates from a course you’re currently studying, complete your application anyway. You can upload your document via the application portal at a later date.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are some basic requirements you need to be able to fulfil before you apply, but don’t rule out postgraduate study because you think you don’t have the formal or traditional entry criteria. Entry requirements vary for each course, and we may be able to take experience into account, if you have the ability to pursue the course successfully.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Our courses typically require a minimum of a grade 2:2 in a UK degree or equivalent for entry. Some courses look for a higher level and some have subject conditions, so check the entry requirements for each individual course online at salford.ac.uk
ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING
We operate an accreditation of prior learning (APL) process, which can help to make your work and life experience count. Through APL, we can take into account experience in your chosen area as well as, or instead of, academic qualifications.
There are two forms of APL that may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). There are no fixed rules for either and we judge each application on merit, so if you think you have relevant learning or experience, contact our admissions team and let them know which course you’re interested in. They’ll be able to tell you what you need to do next.
If you have specific questions you’d like to ask us, you can reach the postgraduate admissions team on +44 (0)161 295 4545, or by email at enquiries@salford.ac.uk
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All students will need to provide proof of English Language qualifications. UK students can do this through GCSE/A-level English qualifications, or by providing details of your undergraduate degree which was taught in the UK as part of your application.
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 or equivalent English Language test approved by the University. Some courses require a score of 6.5 or higher. Please check the specific course entry requirements you are applying for.
We recognise a range of other tests of proficiency in English as well as IELTS.
For more information go to salford.ac.uk/ international/english-language-requirements
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
This English language programme is suitable if your English language is not at the right level for our courses. The course will prepare you to study at the University of Salford at a postgraduate level.
You can find more information at salford.ac.uk/ courses/pre-sessional/pre-sessional-english
VISAS
If you require a visa to study at the University we have a specialist team of advisors who can help you with the application process.
To determine if you are likely to require a visa to study with us please check information on UKCISA website.
See salford.ac.uk/international/visa for lots of information about coming to study in the UK from abroad.
There’s further information for international students on the next few pages of this guide, or you may find our international study guide more appropriate. You can request a copy by emailing international@salford.ac.uk
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student considering studying in the UK, the University of Salford could be the perfect place for you. We have a large community of 4,500 international students from around the world, who we support in a welcoming and friendly environment. From English language support to advice about visas, we can help with everything you need to get started with your postgraduate study.
SUPPORT IN YOUR COUNTRY
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
You can learn all about the University of Salford by visiting our regional representatives in India, Nigeria and Pakistan. Our University staff will be happy to assist you with your application and all the way through your journey to Salford.
EDUCATION CONSULTANTS
We work with a network of education consultants in over 50 countries worldwide, who can support you through every step of the application process. These education consultants receive training from the university covering topics including course selection and other key areas.
Scan the QR code to find our regional representatives’ contact details and a list of approved education consultants for your country.
VISAS AND IMMIGRATION
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) office requires that you must provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself throughout the whole period of your studies. Without this, you will not be able to obtain a visa.
Costs that you will need to consider:
/ Living costs: a minimum of £10,224* per year (maintained 28 days prior to your visa application)
/ Study deposit: a minimum of £5,500*. This is required before we can issue you an unconditional offer and give you your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
/ Postgraduate (full-time) fees: £16,980 - £21,540* per year
/ The Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035* per year
For more information on living costs visit gov.uk/student-visa
You can choose to pay your fees in full before your course starts and save 3% total, after any scholarships have been applied, or you can pay in seven consecutive monthly instalments.
For specific course fees visit the relevant course page on our website at salford.ac.uk
Students from the USA are eligible for a study deposit waiver if they qualify for a US Federal Study Loan. More information on this is available at salford.ac.uk/askus/topics/money/usfederal-loans-for-us-citizens-and-eligiblenoncitizens
* Please note all figures are correct at time of publication (September 2025).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT
For the majority of our courses we require a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (with no individual element below 5.5) or the correct pass grade on our Presessional English Course.
We also accept a range of qualifications from your country as proof of your English language. Find out what qualifications we accept and the English language support we offer at salford.ac.uk/ international/how-to-apply-as-an-internationalstudent
RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
Salford is a tolerant, diverse community where students of all faiths, religions, beliefs - and noneare welcomed. There are facilities for worship and for meeting different faith communities all across Greater Manchester.
We're proud of our dedicated Faith Centre on Peel Park campus which offers chaplaincy services, a Chapel, Muslim Prayer Hall and Kosher kitchen as well as spaces for reflection, discussion, learning, socialising and celebration.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/askus/support/faith
FEES AND FINANCE
FEES
POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT FEES
These are the full cost before any discounts, scholarships or bursaries are applied.
UK
Full-time (if all credits completed within one year) £8,820 to £12,840*. Part-time costs are calculated on a cost per module basis.
INTERNATIONAL
Full-time £16,980 to 21,540*.
Please visit the relevant course page on our website to see the fee for each course. You can also find out more about our fees at salford.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees
FUNDING
PAYING YOUR TUITION FEES
There are a range of funding and payment options that could reduce the cost of your postgraduate qualification and you don’t need to worry about finding a lump sum either; you can pay in instalments throughout the duration of your course.
POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT LOANS
You may be able to get a postgraduate loan from the government for up to £12,858 (for courses starting from 1 August 2025) to help with course fees and living costs.** You don’t currently need to start repaying your postgraduate loan until you earn £21,000, and you then repay 6% of your income over this amount. For more information including eligibility and repayment terms, please visit the government’s website at gov.uk/masters-loan
OUR SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
To find out more about the range of scholarships and bursaries we offer, scan the QR code on the next page.
For international students, we have a range of exclusive regional scholarships for high-achieving students. For more information, visit salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships
ALUMNI LOYALTY DISCOUNT
If you have completed an undergraduate degree with us and meet our requirements for a postgraduate taught programme you may be able to receive 20% off your tuition fee.
Please note the loyalty discount cannot be given alongside other scholarships and bursaries.
Scan the QR code on the next page to find out more.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDING
ANNUAL BURSARY COMPETITIONS
A number of other public and non-governmental organisations also hold annual bursary competitions.
In some instances, the money is available for study anywhere; in others, you may be required to apply for study at a specific university or in a specific country.
We update our list of annual bursary competitions on a regular basis and any that are available will be listed on our website.
THE ALTERNATIVE GUIDE TO POSTGRADUATE FUNDING
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online is all about alternative sources of funding – especially charities - which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject or nationality. It contains a huge database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance, and numerous tools to help you prepare a winning grant application.
The guide is free for prospective students who have applied to the University. If you have a current application, contact your admissions tutor to find out how you can gain access.
Scan here for more information on all the different funding options available at Salford
* Please note all figures are correct at time of publication (September 2025). Our fees are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to change. Please check the relevant course page on our website for the most up to date information.
** For programmes starting from 1 August 2026 the loan and repayment figures may be different.
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OUR COURSES
"Salford is a fantastic university to study a postgraduate course; you’re offered so much support from the lecturers, you’re given opportunities to work collaboratively, and the course is built to mirror real word examples."
TONY Safety, Health and Environment student
You can find a detailed list of our postgraduate courses on our website.
SALFORD SCHOOL OF ARTS, MEDIA AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is a highly creative community, with a comprehensive portfolio of programmes including art and design, creative media, film, journalism, music and performance, English, politics and contemporary history.
We have excellent links with the digital technology, media and creative industries including key organisations such as the BBC, ITV, HOME and Manchester International Festival. These provide many opportunities to work on live projects and connect with industry. Our facilities at MediaCity and New Adelphi, our £55 million state-of-theart building in the heart of our Peel Park campus, are world-class and are the driving force for the creative and cultural life of the University
To find out more about the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, visit salford.ac.uk/salford-school-of-artsmedia-and-creative-technology
SALFORD BUSINeSS SCHOOL
At Salford Business School, our teaching is highly practical and your learning is informed by our industry partners.
Every postgraduate course includes a work placement or work experience project in the UK or internationally, so you can put your learning into practice before you graduate. We are proud that our industry collaborations and partnerships benefit students, businesses and the community.
We know that the future will be characterised by ongoing technical disruption and rapid and continual change. That’s why all our courses equip you with the skills, attributes and aptitudes to thrive in an uncertain and complex world, including:
/ An entrepreneurial mindset characterised by flexibility, agility, and a willingness to experiment
/ Life-long learning skills, including curiosity, meta-cognition, and self-reflection
/ The confidence to question, collaborate and innovate
Our goal is to prepare you for a fulfilling life and professional career. Along the way, you’ll learn to be curious, adaptable and confident, ready to meet the digital, ethical and sustainability challenges of the 21st century.
To find out more about Salford Business School, visit salford.ac.uk/salford-business-school
SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIETY
In the School of Health and Society, our expert teaching staff, strong industry links and excellent facilities equip you with the knowledge and experiences to advance your career or research.
Combining innovative teaching with hands-on skills development, we offer a range of postgraduate qualifications and programmes, from pre-registration master's to single modules and CPD workshops. Our postgraduate programmes span a range of subject areas:
Allied and Public Health Professions / Counselling and Psychotherapy / Nursing and Midwifery / Psychology / Social Sciences / Sport and Exercise Sciences
Our course content is developed in partnership with key stakeholders and we deliver specialist education, drawing on our own research via a rich interdisciplinary network. Our researchers have made positive change at regional, national and international levels and their work is fed back directly into our teaching so that you benefit from relevant, evidence-based lectures.
Your studies will be focused in the real world, allowing you to develop skills relevant to the workplace along with the needs of your patients or clients.
To find out more about the School of Health and Society, visit salford.ac.uk/school-health-society
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENT
In the School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) our aim is to transform quality of life and wellbeing for society through a better and more sustainable future. Our research expertise is demonstrated across the built environment, dementia, cancer, sustainability, robotics, marine conservation and data security.
We continue to invest in facilities that complement those found in industry, giving you the opportunity to develop applied, relevant and in-demand skills that will support your future career. Across the fields of science, engineering and information technology, you will learn using facilities and equipment that also support our industry collaboration.
Students can engineer the future with our specialist laboratories, including robotics, 3D printing and prototyping, flight simulators, heavy loads, wind turbines and spray technologies. Science students can develop their knowledge and practical skills in our Bodmer Laboratory which provides access to sophisticated science technologies that enable you to keep pace with innovation and discovery. At both our Peel
Park and MediaCity campus, students will find advanced audio, acoustics and visual facilities, including virtual environments in Thinklab and Octave, and an anechoic chamber – one of the quietest places in the world.
With our research partners in Europe, India and China, our research projects have a strong impact on the world around us, from major public health programmes in Tibet to climate change and glacier decline in the Himalayas. We have strong research and academic partnerships with industry, working with organisations such as Airbus, the BBC, BT and CISCO. We have led the built environment research agenda for more than 20 years, with world-renowned specialism in sustainability, energy and construction management.
To find out more about the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, visit salford.ac.uk/ school-of-science-engineering-and-environment
TAKE A DIFFERENT PATH
A number of courses can be studied part-time or through distance learning and have multiple entry points throughout the year.
At
Salford, we understand that life can take us on a different path from where we started.
That's why we offer nearly 50 postgraduate courses that are open to students with an undergraduate degree in any subject - it doesn't need to be related to the master's degree you want to study.
If you have an interest in one of the following subject areas, check out our website to find the master's you've been looking for.
/ Business, finance and management
/ Computing, science and engineering
/ Creative technologies
/ Construction, surveying and property
/ Environmental and sustainability studies
/ Fine art and photography
/ Health and society
/ Journalism and public relations
/ Nursing
/ Performance and dance
By studying one of these master’s degrees you’ll get the chance to learn from industry experts and gain valuable practical experience. On some programmes, you’ll also get recognised accreditations that can further your career.
For a full list of courses available to study without needing a related undergraduate degree, scan the QR code
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