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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.
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 Liverpool, Chester and Preston. If a day outdoors is more your thing, the seaside towns of Blackpool and Morecambe or the 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.
Salford feels like home to me because of the strong international community and short distance to Manchester city centre.
CHIDERA
DISTANCE FROM...
With a train station on campus and our close proximity to Manchester, you can easily get to Salford from anywhere in the UK or overseas.
Digital Marketing student WHERE IS SALFORD? Discover our location
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE BY BUS – 5 minutes BY TRAIN – 5 minutes BY CAR – 5 minutes WALKING – 20 minutes BY TRAIN
LONDON – 2 HOURS
LEEDS – 50 MINUTES
LIVERPOOL – 35 MINUTES
SHEFFIELD – 50 MINUTES
BIRMINGHAM – 1.5 HOURS
EDINBURGH – 3.5 HOURS
DISCOVER CAMPUS
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-theart learning facilities set against beautiful green spaces to relax and socialise in.
FREDERICK ROAD
Frederick Road campus is where all our health and social science courses are delivered. It houses an impressive range of facilities, including stateof-the-art simulation suites, a radiography centre, psychology testing lab, a world-class human performance laboratory, and working clinics for prosthetics and orthotics, podiatry, and sport and rehabilitation.
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
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENT BUILDING
Our £65 million building sits at the heart of our Peel Park campus. The building was designed to facilitate collaboration on real-world projects for our built environment, science, computing and engineering students. It’s home to cuttingedge facilities including a wind tunnel, heavy structures labs, a flight simulator and a robotics lab, as well as our flagship Maker Space.
“I’m studying in the Science, Engineering and Environment building. The incredible facilities have made it easier for me to progress and develop the skills I need for my future career.”
OLA
Computer Science student
SIMULATION SUITE
Set up to replicate a hospital ward in a safe and supportive environment, the suites are equipped with all the equipment and props required, including high-tech computercontrolled 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.
LIBRARY FACILITIES
Our Clifford Whitworth Library is a truly modern learning space open 24/7 with PC suites, Mac computers, bookable work rooms and more.
NEW ADELPHI
New Adelphi is the home of our art, design, fashion, dance and performance students. Our specialist workshops include a motion capture studio, traditional model-making facilities, advanced CNC machines and a printing lab. Our performance students can stage live shows in our 350-capacity theatre and practice in our eight performance studios. There’s also plenty of social spaces, a gallery and a large lobby for exhibits.
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.
BODMER LABORATORY
The Bodmer Lab, is our multi-million pound hub for students studying biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry and wildliferelated 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.
BUSINESS SIMULATION AND MEDIA SUITES
Our business simulation suites offer a range of technologically enhanced spaces to facilitate live projects and discussions plus access to digital whiteboards, gameplay apps and VR headsets. Our Media Suite features the latest broadcasting tech giving our students the tools to enhance their digital skills.
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
We're proud of our community and have ambitious plans for the future of the University. Together with our partners, we're transforming our campus and the surrounding area through our multimillion-pound Campus Connectivity Plan. This will create an exciting new city district that will bring together industry, education and innovation, and will benefit our students for decades to come.
ACOUSTICS BUILDING
The 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 proposed scheme, if granted permission,
will be 1,300sqm, with a mixture of single and triple-height spaces internally. 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.
HEALTH 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.
The all-electric building will meet high sustainability standards - incorporating solar panels, rainwater harvesting and new cycle parking facilities. It will offer outdoor roof space and terraces, with areas to relax in and enjoy, as well as a daylight-flooded atrium and plenty of indoor planting to enhance the sense of wellbeing and healthy living. Larger spaces will be bookable by community groups, staff and students for therapeutic activities.
Building work is underway and the target for completion is autumn 2026.
/ A computer generated image of the new health building on our Frederick Road campus.
LIFE ON CAMPUS
We know coming to university is more than just working hard and getting a degree – it’s an opportunity to meet like-minded people and make great friends for life.
“Studying at Salford means being part of a truly diverse and lively campus. From leafy green spaces that shift beautifully through the seasons to the range of friendly societies - from sports to music - there’s always something to be part of. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel at home.”
MAI Human Resource Management student
TAKE
A VIRTUAL TOUR
Choosing to study at university is a big decision, but choosing the right university is even bigger. We want to help make that choice easier and ensure that you have all the information you need when it comes to making a decision about your future.
Why not take a virtual tour of our campus? Scan the QR code below and take a look around from the comfort of your own home! You’ll be about to immerse yourself in our facilities, accommodation, study
SPORTS ANDSOCIETIES
Team Salford unites all teams at the University with the aim of making exercise fun and accessible! Whether you’re a regular gym-goer or you’ve never taken the tags off your trainers, there’s a sport or activity that will suit you. We even have our own on-campus sports centre with a 25-metre pool, five fitness suites and equipment from Matrix Fitness UK. Additionally, the facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, a grass football pitch, and an artificial 3G pitch. 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.
Salford SU also have a huge range of studentled society groups that cover all aspects of life at Salford. We have societies for passions such as sports, gaming or comedy, 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!
Want to find out more about our clubs and societies? Scan the QR code.
University can be a big place, which is why 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 on campus, over email, by phone or through live chat, they can help with a wide range of issues.
Wellbeing, learning, accommodation –whatever’s on your mind, just askUS!
Learn more at salford.ac.uk/askus
“I’ve always had a passion, all my working life, around equality and inclusion, so seeing that happen at a place like a university is fantastic.”
ARRON PILE Residence and Campus Life Manager
FAITH
Salford is a 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.
Find out more salford.ac.uk/askus/support/faith
Boosting yourEMPLOYABILITY AT SALFORD
CAREERS
Our Careers and Enterprise team offers free lifelong support to our students and graduates. They can help you to explore your career options, discover work experience, placement and graduate opportunities and network with employers at career fairs. They will help you develop your business ideas, understand entrepreneurship, create a strong CV, and improve your interview skills, ensuring you make a lasting impression and stand out from the crowd.
The team are based in the Careers Hub in the heart of our Peel Park campus so when you arrive you can visit them to get all the employability help you need.
“My job is to work very closely with our academic staff to help build employability and career support into the curriculum. So that as students are going through their courses, they’re also learning about how the skills and knowledge they’re building, is going to help them take their next steps after university.”
NAT WALSH Careers Consultant
Scan the QR code to watch a video about the career support we offer to our international students.
UNITEMPS
Our on-campus student recruitment agency can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies. Call in to their office in University House to have a chat with one of their advisors or browse their online job board for all listings on campus and in local businesses. Find out more about Unitemps: salford.ac.uk/unitemps
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
From our unique position at the heart of the community, we empower those around us to transform the everyday lives of people in Salford and beyond.
Our range of partnerships creates opportunities for students through professional placements, influential guest speakers on our courses, and investment in our facilities and scholarships.
DEVELOPING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
We work with partners to deliver local cultural events such as the We Invented the Weekend Festival at MediaCity, where we collaborate with the BBC, The Lowry, Salford City Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority. We’re also involved in the annual Sounds from the Other City Festival, celebrating new music and art at venues on campus and across Salford, including performances and exhibitions at Peel Park and Castlefield Gallery, all supported by 35 student placements.
We also have local creative studio partners at Islington Mill, Paradise Works and Hot Bed Press to support emerging talent and established artists through our Graduate Scholarship Programme.
ENABLING HEALTHY LIVING
We’re one of the largest training providers of nurses, midwives and allied health professionals for the NHS and work with NHS Trusts across Greater Manchester. Alongside our existing Centre for Medical Imaging, and our brand-new health clinic building coming soon, our facilities will also be used by the NHS to provide clinical services to the local community.
BUILDING PROSPERITY AND EQUITY
As well as our involvement in training staff and players at Salford Red Devils Rugby League Club, we work together to deliver community outreach programmes, including on-campus sports events for local children.
A partnership between the University of Salford, the University of Manchester and IntoUniversity, the UK’s largest university-access charity, created a new education centre for students aged 7-18 in central Salford. The centre focuses on helping students from underrepresented communities gain access to higher education and provides educational support to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
We have strong links with property developer Barratt Developments Plc, who, as well as being a leading investment partner in our Energy House 2.0 building, to develop and test zero carbon homes, have also supported students to study at Salford through their Barratt Developments Sustainable Housing Scholarship.
We also have partnerships with institutions across the globe, giving current Salford students and students from overseas opportunities to study our courses at a campus in their country or participate in exchange programmes.
Find out more: salford.ac.uk/partnerships
LIVING IN SALFORD
Living in student accommodation is a great way to get settled into university life.
In partnership with Campus Living Villages (CLV), we offer accommodation exclusively for undergraduate University of Salford students at Peel Park Quarter.
PEEL PARK QUARTER
Peel Park Quarter is our thriving student village at the heart of our Peel Park campus. It offers a safe, supportive and social environment where you can make new friends, join in with weekly events and become part of our vibrant student community.
All rooms come with an en-suite, desk, chair, and small double bed with under-bed storage. Prices start at £162* per week for a 42 week contract.
Cinema room
Security and CCTV
Gym
Paid on-site parking
Social spaces
Laundry room
Staff available 24/7
Cycle storage
Contents insurance
Multi-faith room
* The rate displayed is for the 2025/26 academic year and can vary depending on room type and tenancy length. The rate displayed is accurate at the time of print (August 2025) but could change.
Wifi
Utility bills
HOW TO APPLY
For Peel Park Quarter, places open for booking each spring (of the year you are joining us) and we’ll contact all applicants when this happens to let them know when to apply.
For the latest information on and prices, visit: campuslivingvillages.com/salford
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
With several other student halls within 15 minutes of each of our campuses, you are spoilt for choice! Our nearby student halls cater to a variety of needs, including modern en-suite rooms, budget-friendly shared bathroom flats, and self-contained studios.
You can find a handy list of local options on our website, along with our top tips to help you find the right accommodation and avoid any issues.
For a full overview of your accommodation options, visit salford.ac.uk/accommodation
COST OFLIVING IN SALFORD
To help you understand how much you will need to budget, we’ve provided a few examples below of everyday costs.
ACCOMMODATION
On-campus accommodation (run by Campus Living Villages) ranges from £162* per week, depending on site and room size. Private accommodation (off-campus) will cost a minimum of £572* per month for a house share.
UTILITIES AND OTHER OUTGOINGS
Depending on the accommodation option you choose, you may have to budget for bills such as water, electricity, gas and Wi-Fi.
FOOD AND GROCERIES
There are a range of stores to suit every budget. Preparing fresh meals at home rather than buying pre-prepared or takeaway food will save you money. Don’t forget to budget for cleaning products and toiletries as well. We estimate you’ll need to spend £218* for essential food per month.
For more information on the cost of living in Salford, visit salford.ac.uk/askus/topics/ money/living-in-salford-and-manchester
BOOKS AND STATIONERY
New textbooks can be expensive so make sure you use the library as much as possible or buy second-hand books. The Student Store on campus also sells affordable stationery.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Our gym memberships start from £15* per month, depending on the facilities you choose to use. University sports teams will charge weekly membership fees plus the cost of your kit.
LEISURE
A cinema ticket costs between £8-£13*. A meal at a restaurant costs around £15-£20 plus the cost of drinks, but you can get cheaper meals at inexpensive restaurants, cafes or during certain times of the day. There are also lots of free events, galleries and museums in Salford and Manchester. As a student, you’re also entitled to discounts in many shops, restaurants and cinemas.
TRANSPORT
A single bus ticket costs £2*, a weekly bus ticket costs about £18.20*, a single ticket on the tram costs £1.40*, and weekly tram tickets start from £10.60* depending on your destination. Manchester and the surrounding areas are also served by a number of convenient cycle routes.
STUDENT DISCOUNT
Students are eligible to buy a TOTUM card which gives you access to exclusive student deals on food and fashion, tech and travel, and everything in between. You can also get your hands on discounts for well-known brands by registering with student websites such as studentbeans.com and myunidays.com
FEES AND FINANCE
HOW MUCH WILL I NEED?
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) office requires you to 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 Student Route Visa.
Costs that you will need to consider:
/ Living cost: 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).
/ Fees (full-time): £14,400 - £21,540* (depending on your course of study).
/ The Immigration Health Surcharge: £776*.
PAYING YOUR FEES
You can choose to pay your fees in full before your course starts and save 3% of the net remaining total after any scholarships have been applied, or you can set up a payment plan.
If you’re a master’s student, you can pay in seven consecutive monthly instalments and if you’re a bachelor’s student, you can pay in five consecutive monthly instalments. *Please
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a generous range of scholarships to highachieving international students.
To explore our scholarships and your eligibility, visit salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships
WORKING
You can work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the restrictions of your Visa. There are lots of part-time roles available throughout Manchester and Salford. You must not exceed these restrictions or your Visa may be revoked by the Home Office. We also have an on-campus recruitment agency, Unitemps who can help you find flexible work to fit around your studies.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/unitemps
MEET PRASHANT
INDIA MSC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
“The University of Salford was one of the few universities offering an interdisciplinary course in Environmental Management. This programme allowed candidates from diverse educational backgrounds to apply, making it the perfect opportunity for me.
I developed a lot of application-based skills during my degree, predominantly in environmental studies, which have greatly benefited me in my current role.
After Salford, I joined the United Nations (UN) as a diplomat, gaining extensive experience in sustainable development and global diplomacy at the UN Headquarters in New York City from 2015 to 2021.
Since 2021, I have focused on building partnerships for sustainable development in India. I have also participated in G20 summits and conferences as a delegate under India’s G20 presidency.”
MEET DEBORAH
NIGERIA
MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
“I decided on Salford because of the course content and the generous scholarship, which lowered the cost of my tuition fees.
The course took us through one area of accounting or finance per module. I felt this delivery method contributed to my success as I could focus solely on one thing before moving on to the next.
After graduating from Salford, I pursued my ACCA qualifications before returning to Nigeria. I returned home, where I began my career in auditing for EY Nigeria. I stayed with them for 3 years. After this, I had the opportunity to move to the Cayman Islands to work for PwC.”
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR
This one-year course is right for you if you’ve finished high school in your own country but don’t yet have the qualifications to start your undergraduate course or are new to the UK education system or have studied in the UK outside of the traditional school route.
The International Foundation Year (IFY) will improve your English and study skills, whilst also teaching you subjects that will prepare you for your chosen degree course.
You can get on to almost all of our undergraduate degree courses at Salford through the IFY, if you pass with the right grade.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/courses/ foundation-year/international-foundationyear
The International Foundation Year was very helpful for me as it taught me how the UK education system worked. The teaching staff at Salford were outstanding and very helpful to students.
MUHAMMED SHAIKH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For the majority of our courses, we ask for a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (with no individual element below 5.5) or the correct pass grade on our Pre-sessional English Course.
Please check the course pages on our website to find the IELTS level you need. You can find this on the ‘Requirements’ section. salford.ac.uk/search/courses
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
This English language programme is suitable for you if your English language is not at the right level for your course. It can prepare you to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. There are different start dates depending on your English level. For more information, please visit salford.ac.uk/courses/pre-sessional/presessional-english
LEARN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (LEAP)
Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers free support to non-native English speakers. It's designed to improve the quality of your spoken and written English for discussions, assignments and dissertations.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/skills/ writing-support/learn-english-for-academicpurposes-leap
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
You can learn more about the University of Salford by visiting our regional representatives in India, Nigeria and Pakistan, who will be happy to assist you all the way through your journey to Salford.
Contact details can be found at salford.ac.uk/international/your-country
EDUCATIONAL AGENTS/ CONSULTANTS
We work with a network of education consultants/agents in over 50 countries worldwide. They are trained by the University of Salford to fully support you through the application process.
A list of our approved education consultants/ agents can be found at salford.ac.uk/international/your-country
NCUK
We are an owner-member of the Northern Consortium of UK universities (NCUK). NCUK has been delivering pathway programmes leading to degrees at their member universities for over 25 years.
For further information and to locate you nearest centre, please visit ncuk.ac.uk
HOW TO APPLY
Once you have chosen your course and checked your eligibility, you are ready to apply.
Here is the process:
1. OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Pre-sessional English International Foundation Year Postgraduate (Taught and Research)*
OPTION 1 Apply online at salford.ac.uk
Before beginning your application, please read our guidance notes salford.ac.uk/guidance-usingour-online-application-form
Undergraduate**
OPTION 2 Apply through our regional representatives salford.ac.uk/international/your country
Select your country and then see section titled “contacts at the University of Salford” for details
OPTION 3 Apply through our approved education consultants salford. ac.uk/international/ your-country
Select your country and then see section titled “Education Consultants” for details
Apply through UCAS directly ucas.com
Apply as soon as possible, as popular courses quickly become full. Please check the relevant course page on our website for the correct institution code and course code salford.ac.uk
Apply through our regional representatives salford.ac.uk/international/ your-country
Select your country and then see section titled “contacts at the University of Salford” for details
Apply through our approved education consultants salford. ac.uk/international/your-country
Select your country and then see section titled “Education Consultants” for details
*Please note, if you are applying for MA Social Work, you must apply through UCAS directly ucas.com
** Please note, for undergraduate courses, if you have already submitted an application through UCAS, you cannot also submit a direct application. For more information, please contact enquiries@salford.ac.uk
2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY
When you submit your application, you will need to ensure that you include the following:
/ A complete application detailing your education to date, including any certificates and transcripts
/ Two references which will need to be on official headed paper with an official stamp or signature
/ A personal statement detailing why you want to study your chosen course
/ Evidence of English language
/ Details of any previous study in the UK
/ Details of any UK entry student visas
/ A copy of your passport
/ Accurate contact details, so we can keep in touch with you
/ A copy of all previous visas or visa refusals from any country
Some courses may also require:
/ CV / Portfolio
/ Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) - international students may be required by the Home Office and/or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to apply for an ATAS Certificate before they begin their studies. If required this will be stated in your offer letter
3. RECEIVE AND ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
After assessing your application, we may send you a conditional offer. This means that you will need to provide additional information, for example, a high school diploma certificate or your final degree result. Details of what additional information is required will be detailed in your conditional offer letter or documents.
You must formally accept your offer to confirm your place at the University of Salford.
You must also make sure you meet the conditions of your offer as soon as possible and in advance of our CAS deadline.
For more details on important dates and deadlines visit salford.ac.uk/international/application-deadlines
4. PAY DEPOSIT OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SPONSORSHIP
/ Self-funded international students must pay a minimum tuition fee deposit of £5,500* before we can issue a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).
/ Sponsored students (students with an official financial sponsor) must provide official evidence of financial sponsorship.
/ You should check at this point if you need a Student Visa. Please see salford.ac.uk/askus/topics/immigration-and-visas
5. APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION
Complete the online application for accommodation as soon as you have accepted your offer if you would like to live in one of our accommodation villages. Accommodation is not guaranteed, but offered on a first come, first served basis.
See page 24 and 25 for more details about the different accommodation options.
6. GET YOUR CAS AND PREPARE TO APPLY FOR YOUR VISA
If you need to apply for a CAS you will be sent details of how to do this once you receive your unconditional offer. It is important to complete the CAS request form as accurately as possible, including uploading any requested documents, to ensure that this information is correct on your CAS. We will send your CAS by email which you must check and contact us if the details are incorrect. You will need your CAS number to apply for a Student Visa.
When you apply for your Student Visa, you will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) and obtain your IHS number for inclusion on your Student Visa application form. For information on the IHS, please see gov.uk/healthcare-immigrationapplication
For more information about applying for your Student Visa go to salford.ac.uk/international/visa
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
Before you start your course at the University of Salford you need to register as a student. This will allow you to collect your student ID card and will fully activate your IT and library accounts, allowing you to benefit from all of our services. Scan the QR code to watch a video about how to register.
1. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Make sure you hold an unconditional offer and have used your CAS to apply for a Student Visa to study in the UK. When you are eligible to register, you will receive an email containing your student ID number (i.e. @01234567) and a PIN number. Follow the link in your registration email and book a Check-in appointment to provide your immigration documents to the University.
2. WHEN YOU ARRIVE
When you arrive in the UK you must attend your Check-in appointment at the allotted time and date. It is very important that you bring original versions of the documents asked for in your offer letter. These will include:
/ Your passport
/ Your Visa
/ Your share code
/ Your unconditional offer letter or transcripts from the University of Salford
/ Any qualifications used to obtain your offer including your English Language qualifications
The University is required by law to hold a copy of these documents to ensure that we can provide proof of your leave to remain in the UK should this information be requested by the Home Office.
3. AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Once you have attended your Check-in appointment, you will be able to complete online registration and finalise payment of your tuition fees. You must complete this straight away to ensure you are a registered student.
The University has a responsibility to report any student who fails to register to the Home Office. If you are unable to register on time, please contact our registration team at registration@salford.ac.uk so we can advise you on your options.
4. ORIENTATION
To help ensure you meet the requirements of your Student Visa and settle into your course at the University, our Home Office Compliance Team we will come and talk to you as part of your induction. Part of this talk will explain how to remain compliant with the conditions of your visa during your studies. We would highly recommend that you attend this talk and also contact our Home Office Compliance Team if you have any additional questions.
FIND YOUR COURSE
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND FEES
You can find a list of our undergraduate courses for 2026-27 below. To see more details, including entry requirements, search for the course you are interested in at salford.ac.uk
BSc
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology*
BSc (Hons) Business Management*
BSc (Hons) Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation* £16,500
BSc (Hons) Business with Supply Chain and Project Management* £16,500
BSc
BA (Hons) Creative Computing* £18,120
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering* £18,120
BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering*
BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies*
BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering* £18,120
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering* £18,120
BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering*
(Hons) Creative Writing (Multidiscipline)*
(Hons) English Language*
(Hons) English Literature*
(Hons) English Multidiscipline*
AND ENVIRONMENT
MATHS, PHYSICS, ACOUSTICS
BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering*
BSc (Hons) Physics*
BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording*
BA (Hons) Music Management and Creative Enterprise
BA (Hons) Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
BSc (Hons) Social Work and Learning Disabilities Nursing (integrated practice)*
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling* £18,120
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology*
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human and Animal Behaviour*
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport*
SOCIAL
SCIENCES
BSc (Hons) Criminology*
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling*
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology*
BSc (Hons) Social Work*
BSc (Hons) Sociology*
SPORT AND NUTRITION
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation*
£17,160
£17,160
£17,160
£17,160
£17,160
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science* £18,120
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Analysis (Top Up) £18,120
* These courses have the option to do a professional placement.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We accept a range of academic qualifications for our undergraduate courses, see the course pages on our website for details. For the majority of our undergraduate courses we ask for a minimum IELTS level 6.0 (with no individual element below 5.5).
For a full list of qualifications that we accept from your country, go to salford.ac.uk/international/your-country.
POSTGRADUATE COURSES AND FEES
You can find a list of our postgraduate courses for 2026-27 below. To see more details, including entry requirements, search for the course you are interested in at salford.ac.uk
ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED)
* These courses have the option to do a professional placement for 9-12 months.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We accept a range of academic qualifications for our postgraduate taught courses, see the course pages on our website for details. For the majority of our postgraduate taught courses, we ask for a minimum of IELTS level 6.0 (with no individual level below 5.5). For a full list of qualifications that we accept from your country, go to salford.ac.uk/international/your-country.
FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS
We regularly hand over our social accounts to our students so they can give you a glimpse into their day to day life - helping you make that big decision about where to study. @SalfordUniGlobal
“Following Salford's social media channels provided a window into what I could expect from the University. The social accounts are always putting out content about the different facilities available to students and how to access them. You can also look at past years' events and be informed about what to look forward to during your time as a student. I also love how they share content about student-friendly places to visit in Salford and Manchester which turn out to be great hidden gems.”
RACHEL MA Public Relations and Digital Communications
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF WHEN APPLYING TO STUDY WITH US
We provide information about our courses, facilities and fees in this guide as far in advance as possible to give you an idea of what is available and plenty of time to consider your options. However, this inevitably means there will be changes to the information between the date this guide is produced (August 2025) and the date we make you an offer and we reserve the right to update or add to any information in this guide at any time.
Before deciding whether to apply for a course, make sure you visit our website salford.ac.uk as this is the definitive, up-todate and detailed source of information about our courses and fees. In the event of any inconsistencies between information in this guide and on the website, information set out on our website will prevail.
Alternatively, please contact our course enquiries team at +44 (0)161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk to request this information.
Changes to our courses and facilities for the wellbeing of our students, staff and the wider community may be required and we will adhere to any national, regional or local restrictions should they arise.
We also reserve the right to change the information about our courses and facilities in this guide at any time. Reasons for such changes may include, for example:
/ Our need to withdraw or change a course or module because we have insufficient student numbers or funding to run it viably or to give the appropriate educational experience.
/ We have to respond to unforeseen circumstances outside our control (such as requirements of any governmental, regulatory or professional bodies or the introduction of any new or modified laws or regulations).
/ We think the changes are desirable to improve or maintain quality or will enhance the student experience or be otherwise beneficial to students.
We aim to give students and applicants who have accepted offers as much notice as possible of any withdrawals of, or significant changes to, courses or modules or our facilities and to take all reasonable steps to minimise any disruption.
We make every effort to ensure that all changes we make to courses and facilities are detailed on our website as soon as is reasonably practical.
If your application for a particular course is successful, we will send you an offer letter which, depending on your circumstances, may require you to fulfil certain conditions before you join us.
If you accept the offer in our offer letter, you will have a legally binding contract with us on the date you accept – even if you still have outstanding conditions to fulfil at the date you accept. However, the contract will be automatically cancelled if you do not meet all of the conditions on which the offer is made.
Our offer letter will set out (or provide links to) everything you need to know about the terms and conditions of the contract (including fees and payment) and all of our
academic and other regulations, rules and procedures which apply to students.
Some courses may have additional fees associated with them, for example for specific materials or field trips.
We won’t know the exact amount of these additional fees until closer to the time that they are required. Where appropriate, we have therefore provided an indication of the additional fees required based on costs available at the time of going to print (August 2025).
Please keep checking our website for the most up-to-date and detailed information at salford.ac.uk
For more details on our information policies, including course changes, offer letters, privacy policy and equality and diversity policy, visit salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/ important-information