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University of Salford International
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WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING STUDYING WITH US AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, ONE OF THE TOP 200 ‘MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD’*. At the University of Salford, we welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world, and our team of international experts will be with you every step of the way. Our specialist international team travel globally throughout the year attending education exhibitions, counselling sessions, and other events, often accompanied by academic staff from our seven Schools. This prospectus has been designed to supplement these visits, and it contains all of the vital information you need to begin your University of Salford experience.
We look forward to welcoming you. University of Salford International Recruitment team
FINANCE AND FUNDING P30
CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY P40
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CONTENTS Welcome 4 This is Salford
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About the city
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Facilit ies 14 Our locat ion
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MediaCityUK Campus 24 Where you’re from
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Support in your country 28 Finance and funding
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How to apply
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English language
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Student life
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School of the Built Environment 48 Salford Business School 50 School of Comput ing, Science and Engineering 52 School of Environment and Life Sciences
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School of Health Sciences 56 School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences 58 Research 60 Course summary and entry requirements
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Careers and employability 40
Postgraduate taught causes
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Living in Salford
Important not ices
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Schools and programmes 44
What’s next?
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School of Arts and Media 46
What our students say 70
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COURSE LISTING AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS P62
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY P70
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WELCOME T O S A L F O R D Why choose the University of Salford?
The University of Salford is a truly global institution, with over 3,000 international students and a total body of 18,000, living and studying at our historic campus near the city of Manchester. COURSES
FACILITIES
Our courses are designed to equip you for the challenges of the working world. By studying with us, you will be prepared for careers in health, science, engineering, the arts, the built environment, media, music, law and business.
We are constantly investing in our campus to develop state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and student accommodation, such as the New Adelphi building and the Peel Park Quarter. Our campus at MediaCityUK offers students of over 30 courses unparalleled opportunities to work alongside internationally renowned organisations, including the BBC and ITV.
CAREERS In today’s competitive job market, the success of our graduates speaks for itself. Thousands of graduates have gone on to enjoy exciting careers at global organisations such as Apple, Saatchi and Saatchi, Ernst and Young, Kellogg’s, GlaxoSmithKline, BP and The Financial Times.
SUPPORT You will be given a warm welcome on arrival at the University of Salford, and we will continue to support you after you graduate. Our global alumni network allows graduates to connect with professionals worldwide, so wherever you are in the world, the University isn’t far away.
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URBIS ARNDALE CENTRE
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THIS IS SALFORD The University of Salford is perfectly positioned to give you the best of both campus and city life.
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CASTLEFIELD
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NEW ADELPHI
SALFORD CRESCENT TRAIN STATION
CLIFFORD WHITWORTH LIBRARY
MARY SEACOLE BUILDING
STUDENT UNION KITCHEN & BAR SPORTS CENTRE FAITH CENTRE
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THIS IS SALFORD MediaCityUK New Adelphi We are the only university building with an industry-leading facility at MediaCityUK, which also houses 200 digital companies and a broadcasting hub for the BBC and ITV (see page 24).
The Peel Park Quarter This recently opened student accommodation provides over 1,300 en-suite bedrooms, with facilities such as a cinema room, gym, games room, launderette and multiple social spaces.
Libraries Our three library sites have over 600,000 library items, 2,000 study places, 900 PCs and laptop loan services. All libraries are open seven days a week, with 24 hour access periods at peak study times.
Student Union Kitchen and Bar Enjoy a coffee or lunch with friends at the Students’ Union Atmosphere Kitchen and Bar, where a range of regular events are held, such as the weekly International Cafe which is open to all students.
Opened in 2016, our £50 million facility is a state-of-the-art centre for teaching and research in digital, media, music performance, arts and design.
Sports Centre We have four gyms, a swimming pool, climbing wall, sports hall and a five-a-side soccer pitch.
Salford Crescent train station Located just two minutes’ walk from our Frederick Road and Peel Park sites, regular trains will take you into Manchester city centre and beyond. Manchester International Airport can easily be reached by train in just 30 minutes from Salford Crescent, or by tram from Manchester city centre, to connect you with the world.
Faith facilities The Faith Centre based on our main campus provides space for students of all religions to worship, study and interact on a daily basis.
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Salford forms part of Greater Manchester, with a population of 2.6 million, and a student population of around 100,000. It is famous for science and technology, culture and the arts, music, theatre, sport and of course, as a wonderful place to study.
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Manchester is a key centre for arts, and you can see exhibitions from some of the world’s most famous artists at the city’s numerous museums, galleries and performance spaces, and entry is usually free or discounted for students.
Music and theatre Manchester and Salford have a rich history of producing famous musicians and bands. There are many music venues around the city, such as the Manchester Arena which attracts international artists, while the superb Bridgewater Hall is the home of the world-famous Hallé Orchestra. There are four major theatres to choose from, hosting plays, musicals, operas and ballets.
Sport Manchester is home to the world famous sports team, Manchester United Football Club, and their home ground Old Trafford is just five kilometres away from Peel Park campus. SportCity houses Manchester City Football Club’s Etihad Stadium, the Manchester Velodrome and the National Cycling Centre. In 2016, the University also extended its long-standing partnership with Lancashire County Cricket Club at Emirates Old Trafford. 4. 1. Home 2. Piccadilly Gardens 3. Fred Aldus Art Shop 4. Etihad Stadium 5. Old Trafford 6. Imperial War Museum 7. Manchester Cathedral 8. El Gato Negro Tapas
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This partnership will enable students to undertake internships at Emirates Old Trafford throughout each cricket season. Students will also be able to use the media and broadcast facilities
in the AJ Bell Players and Media Centre as part of their study programmes whilst also assisting the Club in creating additional content across its digital platforms.
Food From speciality supermarkets for Chinese and South East Asian foods in China Town, to Rusholme’s ‘curry mile’ offering Indian, South East Asian and Middle Eastern restaurants, Afro-Caribbean food in Cheetham Hill, and award-winning restaurants in the city centre, all tastes and requirements are catered for.
Religion A very broad range of faith communities are represented across the city, and both the city centre and its surrounding areas cater for all major religions. The University also offers space on-campus for religious practice.
Shopping Manchester boasts one of Europe’s largest shopping malls, The Trafford Centre, as well as a city centre lined with high street stores, designer brands and vintage stores.
Travel Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations can take you to London in two hours and Liverpool in 45 minutes. Manchester Airport has daily flights around the world and across the UK. Manchester and Salford have excellent transport links, with Peel Park campus accessible via many bus services. The Metrolink tram runs regularly between MediaCityUK and Manchester city centre.
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FACILITIES We are continuing to invest in our facilities with brand new, state-of-the-art buildings and centres. Our aim is to make your learning relevant and meaningful, so that you are ready to enter the working world with a solid understanding of the practical concepts and equipment that you will be faced with day to day. These are just a few of the fantastic facilities you could look forward to using.
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Bodmer Laboratory
The newly opened ‘Megalab’, named after Sir Walter Bodmer, the British scientist behind the mapping of the human genome, is a ÂŁ3 million facility for students in the School of Environment and Life Sciences. The Megalab can hold up to 144 students at any one time and when divided into four smaller laboratories can accommodate between 36 and 44 students each.
The new lab gives students the best possible experience by providing cutting edge technical equipment, including an AV system that allows lecturers to be linked visually and audibly with some or all of the interconnected labs. A network of suspended HD televisions also enables each student to see and hear the lecturer clearly from wherever they are, creating a better learning environment for our students.
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Patient Simulation Suite The University has a simulation suite for students of nursing and midwifery to face real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment. Set up just like a hospital ward, the lab contains six full body human patient simulators that mimic everything from a cold to a major heart condition.
The facility has recently been accredited as a Centre of Teaching Excellence by the North West Simulation Education Network, making Salford the only higher education institution to receive this accreditation.
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Human Performance Laboratory
The Human Performance Laboratory is a state-of-theart teaching and research facility for students on our sport and exercise courses, which contains an extensive range of biomechanical and physiological equipment. Premier League football stars have used the facility to test their performance after injuries, in order to determine if they are ready to get back on the pitch.
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Aerodynamics Facilities
For students in aeronautical engineering, the School of Computing, Science and Engineering has its very own aerodynamics laboratory and two different flight simulators, which will give you a practical experience of aircraft. The single-seated Merlin MP520-T simulator is used to support our modules. It will give you a practical experience of aircraft design that complements traditional theory and laboratory learning, so you will be able input your own aircraft parameters into the simulator before assessing flight characteristics. The Elite is a fixed-base Piper PA-34 Seneca III aircraft simulator used for flight operation
training. It is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority as an FNPT II-MCC multi-crew training environment. The Elite has two pilot seats, each with a full set of instrumentation, controls and visuals. As the pilot, you will see a projection of a terrain based on real geographic territory and specific airports in Europe. Our aerodynamics laboratory contains low speed and supersonic wind tunnels. Typical laboratory experiments our students carry out include determining the aerodynamic properties of an aerofoil section, and influence of wing, sweep on the lift and drag characteristics of a tapered wing section.
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The Energy House
Energy House is a full-scale house rebuilt inside a laboratory in the School of the Built Environment. It is designed to allow academics to conduct scientific research into improving energy efficiency in homes. Within the laboratory, environmental conditions such as temperature, wind and rain can be reproduced, to measure the effects much more quickly and easily.
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The New Adelphi building is the new home of creativity on campus, for students of our arts and media and architecture courses. The space features a sound and music design suite with recording studios,
performance spaces, and a 350 capacity theatre. Design students will find everything they need to turn their ideas into reality with equipment from laser-cutters, to etching machines and screen printers.
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LOCATION Our proximity to Manchester city centre, with its excellent transport links, means that it is easy getting to the University from anywhere in the UK or overseas.
There is a free bus that runs between main campus and the MediaCityUK campus
To view our campus map visit www.salford.ac.uk/about-us/travel/campus-map
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Oxford
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Manchester city centre By bus – 5 minutes By train – 5 minutes By car – 5 minutes Walking – 15 minutes
London By train – 2 hours
Sheffield By train – 1 hour
Leeds By train – 1.5 hours
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MEDIACITYUK The University of Salford is the only UK university with a campus at MediaCityUK, with industry-leading facilities for students of broadcast media, film, animation and journalism and some postgraduate courses in business and law. ❙ Trams run every six minutes from the city centre to MediaCityUK ❙ Free buses run every ten minutes from Peel Park Campus to MediaCityUK ❙ Over 300 cycle bays across the site ❙ A range of cafes and restaurants ❙ Shopping and leisure facilities ❙ The Lowry Theatre
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WHERE YOU’RE C “ The fashion department is absolutely exceptional, and it shows through the student work as well as the confidence of the students. I want to say thank you to the University of Salford for being a partner to my university, and allowing me to have the opportunity to experience such a special journey. It has changed my life forever.” Logan McCage, USA, BA Fashion Design
“ I have felt supported by the University in every stage. The teachers are very approachable which is very different from the education in Colombia. I would talk to my teachers and my personal tutor as they were my friends. They are fantastic and their knowledge is unlimited. They always are there for you, so do not be afraid to speak to them. My recommendation to you is that you enjoy your time here at the University of Salford! It can be very challenging at the beginning, but you will be not alone in the journey so leave your fears at home and be ready to experience one of the most amazing adventures of your life.” Vanessa Oliveros Roncallo, Colombia, MSc International Business
“ Being a student at the University of Salford really helped me develop my global cultural awareness, gave me opportunity to travel the world with likeminded students like myself. s a student I have become very A interactive and much more confident than I used to be, trying new things that will help me develop myself and not only that to also lead workshops, presentations, speak to groups of people and be able to work in any environment happily.” Joyce Ekejiuba, Nigeria, BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management, MSc Human Resource Management and Development
“ It’s been an incredible three years of my life in Salford. I enjoyed every bit of it. As an international student, I didn’t feel I was away from home. This was the place where I made loads of friends, developed my skills and confidence. he staff at Salford are really T nice, they helped me to grow into a person who I am today. I owe each of them a lot. I feel the experience I gained from being a student representative, host and ambassador will definitely be to my advantage when it comes to reaching out to a much larger audience in my future employment.” Jerin James, India, BEng (Hons) Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering
“ At the beginning of my studies here, I worried that the language barrier, cultural differences, and teaching style differences would hinder me in getting accustomed to the life here. Fortunately, the university has arranged many useful activities and workshops for these problems. The language barrier is the biggest problem for me, but I find Wordscope and LEAP are very helpful. Moreover, lecturers are very friendly and empathetic; they not only gave us information about these workshops but also made their lectures easy to understand.” Jinyan Wu, China, MSc Nursing
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28 Support in your country
SUPPORT IN YOUR COUNTRY REGIONAL OFFICES You can learn all about the University of Salford by visiting our regional offices in China, India, Nigeria and UAE. Our university staff will be happy to assist you in your application and progress to becoming a Salford student. Contact details can be found at: www.salford.ac.uk/ international/countries EDUCATION CONSULTANTS The University of Salford works with a network of education consultants in over 50 countries worldwide. These education consultants are trained by the University to fully support you through the application process. They will be able to assist you with: ❙ Course selection ❙ The application process and ensuring you submit the correct documentation with your application ❙ Follow-up your application with the University on your behalf and advise you of any further information that has been requested ❙ Advice on the visa process ❙ Provide information on your accommodation options ❙ Provide you with information on Salford and Manchester before you arrive at the University
A list of our approved education consultants can be found at www.salford.ac.uk/international We often visit our Education Consultants when we are overseas. Details of these visits can be found at: www.salford.ac.uk/international/ meet-us EDUCATION PARTNERS The University works with a number of global partners to provide you with the academic knowledge and English language skills you need to access your chosen course. Through these partnerships, you can complete some study in your home country, and then join the University to complete your degree. You can access information about our partners on www.salford.ac.uk/international/ international-partnerships/our-partners
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FINANCE Before moving to a new country you will have a lot to think about, so to make it easier we have created the guide below for all of the fees you will need to pay, plus information on funding options that are available.
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 online: www.askus.salford.ac.uk/page/us-federal-loans
HOW MUCH WILL I NEED?
FUNDING
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.
We have a range of funding opportunities available to help you achieve your career goals.
Costs that you will need to consider: ❙ Living costs: a minimum of £9,135 per year ❙ Study deposit (paid before you begin your course): £4,400 – This is required before we can issue you an unconditional offer and give you your Certificate tof Acceptance for Studies (CAS). ❙ Undergraduate fees: £11,000 – £17,000 per year ❙ Postgraduate fees: £11,000 – £18,000 per year
We do not restrict the number of scholarships that we award, and in the past couple of years have awarded over £1.5 million to our students. For more information please visit: www.salford. ac.uk/study/international/faqs/scholarships-faq To see if your country qualifies for the International student bursary, visit: www.salford.ac.uk/isb-countries For information on the Chevening Scholarship programme, visit: www.chevening.org/fellows
❙ The Immigration Health Surcharge: £150 per year
For information on the Commonwealth Scholarships, visit: www.cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/
Please note all fees are correct at time of printing (July 2016).
For information on GREAT Scholarships, visit: www.britishcouncil.in/great-scholarships
For more information on living costs, please visit: www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/eligibility You can choose to pay your fees in full before your course starts and save 3% of the net total, or in five equal monthly instalments. For specific course fees, please go to: www.salford.ac.uk/ course-finder For further information on the NHS surcharge, please go to: www.askus.salford.ac.uk/page/ immigration-health-surcharge
WORKING As an international student, rules set by UKVI allow you to work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during the vacation period. However, studying is a big commitment, and we therefore recommend that you only work around ten hours per week during each semester. There are opportunities for you to work part-time for the University. You can find out more about this and hundreds of other jobs on our jobs portal: www.careers.salford.ac.uk/jobs
SALFORD SCHOLARSHIPS Award
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Vice-Chancellor’s International Award
£3,000 – £5,000
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International student bursary
£1,000
Undergraduate or postgraduate – qualifying countries only
Science and Technology bursary
£1,000
Postgraduate courses that are provided by the Schools of Computing, Science and Engineering, Environment and Life Sciences and The Built Environment
Living costs are more reasonable in Salford and Manchester than many other cities in the UK. UKVI state that students studying in London for the majority of their course must allow £1,265 per month for living costs, but only £1,015 per month if you are studying elsewhere in the UK. Day to day expenses in the UK will probably be different to your home country, so to help you understand how much you will need to budget, we’ve provided a few examples below of everyday costs.
TRANSPORT A weekly bus ticket costs about £13, and a single ticket on the tram costs from £2.80, depending on your destination. Manchester and the surrounding areas are also served by a number of convenient and attractive cycle routes.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY
Some things to consider:
New textbooks for your course can be expensive, so make sure you use the library as much as possible, or buy books secondhand to save money. The oncampus shop sells affordable stationery.
ACCOMMODATION
CLOTHES AND GROOMING
University accommodation ranges from £87 to £139 per week, depending on site and room size.
Things like haircuts and winter coats need to be included in your budget. The best way to find a good deal is to shop around – there are plenty of affordable hairdressers and clothing shops in Manchester.
There are lots of tips for managing your money and saving cash at www.askus.salford.ac.uk/ page/moneymanagement
UTILITIES AND OTHER OUTGOINGS If you are not living in university accommodation, you’ll need to take into account the cost of bills for water, electricity, gas and internet. Also, if you have a mobile phone, you’ll need to budget for calls and texts home.
FOOD AND GROCERIES There are a range of supermarkets to suit every budget, as well as farmers markets and independent shops. 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.
HEALTH AND FITNESS The University gym membership costs between £12-18 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 about £9, and theatre tickets between £25-70. An evening meal at a restaurant with friends typically costs around £12-15, plus the cost of any drinks. There are many free events, galleries and museums in Salford and Manchester to keep you entertained on a budget though, and as a student, you are entitled to discounts in many shops, restaurants, and cinemas.
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The University’s course pages contain detailed information about each course including fees, scholarships and entry requirements. Once you have chosen your course and checked your eligibility, you are ready to apply. Here is the process:
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM 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
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SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FORM Undergraduate courses You can apply through UCAS, the central admissions service for universities in the UK. We strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible, as many popular courses quickly become full. You should be aware of the UCAS deadlines, which will be published on their website: www.ucas.com Please use the University’s course finder to access the institution code and course code for your chosen course: www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder You can also apply directly through our regional offices or an approved education consultant. See page 28 for more details.
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RECEIVE CAS AND PREPARE TO APPLY FOR YOUR VISA The University will send a draft CAS by email which you must check and confirm the details are correct. Full instructions on this will be fully detailed in the email. You will need your CAS number to apply for a study visa. Sponsored students – once you have confirmed by email that the details on your draft CAS are correct we will send your CAS number to you by email. You will also be required to upload your sponsorship letter. This must be addressed to the University and state exactly how much you are being sponsored for. Self-financing (non-sponsored) students – as part of your CAS request you will be required to upload your bank statement which demonstrates that you have the required amount of maintenance funds in place before you apply for your visa.
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If your course duration isn’t given in whole months, the number of months’ maintenance costs you are required to show will be rounded up a month (so, if your course is three months and one week long, you’ll need to show four months’ maintenance costs). Students supported by parents – if you are supported by your parents and you are uploading their bank statements it will be necessary to upload documentation which supports their relationship to you for example birth certificate. Failure to provide any evidence of maintenance will result in your CAS request being denied. You should not apply for a visa if any of the information on this CAS statement is incorrect as doing so will lead to your student visa application being refused. Before you can apply for your study visa, you will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) and obtain your IHS number for inclusion on your study visa application form. For information on the IHS, please see: www.askus.salford.ac.uk/page/immigrationhealth-surcharge For more detailed information on preparation prior to arriving in the UK please visit: www.salford.ac.uk/welcome/international/ before-you-leave
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The current level of funds required to prove you can maintain yourself whilst in the UK is £1,015 per month for yourself and £680 per month (each) for your dependant(s), up to a maximum of nine months.
If you have a question on any of our courses, or if you need assistance in making an application, please contact: international@salford.ac.uk or refer to our web pages for advice or to search for an education consultant in your country.
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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR (IFY) This one year course is suitable if you have finished high school in your own country but don’t yet have the qualifications to start your undergraduate course. The IFY offers tuition in English, study skills and subjects relating to your chosen degree course. When you pass the IFY at the required standard you will then be able to progress onto over 100 degree courses at the University of Salford. English language requirements: All applicants for the IFY are required to have a minimum of IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) to join the programme.
2. Engineering This would lead on to programmes such as BEng Civil Engineering, BEng Mechanical Engineering, BEng Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering or BSc Civil Engineering. 3. Biological and Environmental Sciences This would lead on to programmes such as BSc Biomedical Science, BSc Pharmaceutical Science, BSc Biochemistry or BSc Biology. 4. Computer Science
Start dates: September (ends June) January (ends July)
This would lead on to programmes such as BSc Computer Science, BSc Software Engineering, BSc Web Development or BSc Media Technology.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
5. Music
Course fees: £8,000
This would lead on to programmes such as BA Music: Musical Arts, BA Music: Popular Music and Recording or BA Music: Creative Music Technology.
As a self-funding international student, you may be entitled to the Vice Chancellor’s Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship which is worth up to £5,000.
PATHWAYS We have six pathways you are able to select from for the IFY, these are: 1. Business and Law This would lead on to programmes such as BSc Business and Management Studies, LLB Law, BSc Accounting and Finance or BSc Business and Tourism Management.
6. Art and Design This would lead on to programmes such as BA TV and Radio, BA Fashion Design, BA Graphic Design or BA Photography. 7. Built Environment This would lead on to programmes such as BSc Building Surveying, BSc Quantity Surveying or BSc Architecture. For more information and start dates, please visit: www.salford.ac.uk/ify
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Before you start your undergraduate or postgraduate programme you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English. We ask for a minimum of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 6.0 (with no individual element below 5.5) for most of our undergraduate level courses and IELTS level 6.0-7.0 (with no individual element below 5.5) for most of our postgraduate level courses. Check the relevant course page on our website for details of the IELTS requirement: www.salford.ac.uk/courses
OTHER RECOGNISED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS We recognise other tests of proficiency in English as well as IELTS, and details of these and the individual scores you will be expected to achieve are listed on our English Language Centre web page: www.salford.ac.uk/international/salfordlanguages
ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAMME (ESP) This English language programme is suitable if your English language is not at the required level. The course will prepare you to study at the University at a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level. There are multiple start dates throughout the year, so you can start at a time that is convenient to you. www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/english-studyprogramme
LEAP AND LEAP HIGHER Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is open to all non-native English speakers, designed to improve the quality of your spoken English, as well as written English for assignments and dissertation. LEAP Higher is for international postgraduate researchers to help with thesis writing and academic speaking. Find out more at: www.salford.ac.uk/international/salfordlanguages/courses/english-for-academic-purposes
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38 Student life
STUDEN LIFE Moving to a new country is an exciting time, and you will have lots of questions about life at the University of Salford. We will support you from the moment you arrive to help you settle in and give you the best start to your studies.
STUDENT WELCOME Student Welcome is held on campus before your course starts, and will help you to settle in to life at Salford. During Student Welcome, you can: ❙ Meet the other students on your course and from across the University ❙ Meet your tutors ❙ Take a library tour ❙ Join Student Union clubs and societies ❙ Get advice on opening a bank account and registering with a doctor ❙ Take a guided tour of Manchester city centre
STUDENT SUPPORT There are several support services which can help you with questions you have about any aspect of university life: ❙ askUs: the advice desk for students, where you can find support for everything from wellbeing to careers, money management, and general advice. There are help desks at Peel Park and MediaCityUK. ❙ The International Life Centre: a great place to find support whilst you settle in to your new life, and to make new friends.
INTERLINK Interlink is a mentoring scheme which connects international students with current students from the UK, who can give advice about what to expect from university life. You can apply for a mentor before you arrive by visiting: www.advice.salford.ac.uk/page/interlink
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STUDY SUPPORT
The International Society is run independently for all international students from the University of Salford, Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester University. It organises classes, social gatherings and outings across the UK. For more information, visit: www.internationalsociety.org.uk
To help you achieve the best results in your studies, you will be assigned a personal tutor from your course to provide you with regular academic advice and guidance. We also offer study skills sessions to help you adjust to studying in a new country and in a new language. For more information, visit: www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning
STUDENTS’ UNION The University of Salford Students’ Union (USSU), which is run independently from the University, is here to help you love your life at Salford. It is made up of student-elected representatives and provides: ❙ Low cost meals in Atmosphere Kitchen and Bar ❙ Three shops on campus, selling low cost supplies and groceries ❙ Over 100 different activity groups and sports teams ❙ Social events such as comedy nights and quizzes ❙ Paid job opportunities for students ❙ NUS National Union of Students discount cards for high street shops and services
RELIGIOUS SUPPORT Manchester and Salford are highly diverse cities, where you will be able to practise your religion freely. Prayer facilities are available for you to use within the city and at the Faith Centre on our main campus, and most dietary requirements can be met. Our Students’ Union has a number of religious societies. Further details of student-led religious societies are available via: www.salford.ac.uk/students
SAFETY AND SECURITY We want you to feel safe at all times whilst you are on campus or at our partner accommodation sites. Many parts of the academic campus are served by CCTV cameras monitored 24 hours a day, and our award-winning University Security team can be contacted at any time. Staff and students also watch over the campus and each other as part of the Campuswatch scheme.
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CAREERS EMPLOYA As well as the placements and exchanges offered on the majority of our courses, you can develop your employability and enhance your job prospects by engaging with the range of support and opportunities provided by the University of Salford. CAREERS ADVICE
CAREERS EVENTS
You can find careers and employability advice through the University’s askUs service, which you can continue to use after you’ve graduated. To help secure your future, the service provides opportunities for you to:
The University holds a number of events during the year that give you the chance to meet professionals from various industries and apply for work experience and graduate jobs, including:
❙ Engage in work experience
❙ Built Environment Recruitment Fair
❙ Meet and learn from business professionals ❙ Find the latest placement and graduate job vacancies ❙ Develop entrepreneurship skills ❙ Receive careers advice and information ❙ Volunteer in the local community ❙ Build interpersonal skills and self-confidence ❙ Learn interview techniques ❙ Find information on visas and employment regulations.
❙ Part-time Jobs and Volunteering Work Fair ❙ Business and IT Fair ❙ Science and Engineering Fair ❙ Law Futures ❙ Acoustics, Audio and Video Engineering Recruitment Event ❙ Health and Social Care Careers Fair ❙ Built Environment Industry Insight Event Further information is available online. Please visit: www.careers.salford.ac.uk
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S AND ABILITY
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LIVING SALFOR
Peel Park Quarter
For our students, Salford Student Village offers self-catered home away from home. With a number of a room types available there is accommodation to suit almost every budget. Peel Park Quarter, our newest accommodation, offers en-suite bedrooms in cluster flats, with a shared kitchen and living area. John Lester and Eddie Colman offers cluster flats with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Rent is inclusive of all utilities, contents insurance, Wi-Fi and use of all facilities on site. Both sites also boast a number of social spaces including a gym each, as well as close proximity to a 24 hour supermarket and great transport links into Manchester city centre.
JOHN LESTER AND EDDIE COLMAN COURTS ❙ Walking distance to Peel Park Campus – 16 minutes ❙ 15 minute walk from Salford Crescent train station ❙ Two – four students in each flat ❙ Single-gender flats available ❙ Security and CCTV ❙ £87 – £102 per week
PEEL PARK QUARTER ❙ Located on Peel Park Campus ❙ Four – ten students in each flat ❙ Single-gender flats available ❙ 24 hour security ❙ £118 – £139 per week
HOW TO APPLY All accommodation enquiries and applications are handled by Salford Student Village through their website: www.mystudentvillage.com/uk/ salfordstudentvillage
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION If you decide to live in private accommodation, we recommend Manchester Student Homes who are owned and managed by Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester. There are two main types of accommodation – privately owned/ managed halls of residence and shared houses or flats. For further details please visit: www.manchesterstudenthomes.com
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We offer a range of University partner accommodation, or you can chose to live in private accommodation, either in the Salford or Manchester area. Prices for accommodation in Manchester and Salford are more reasonable than London and many other UK cities, so you can enjoy a lower cost of living too.
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SCHOOLS AND COURSES ACADEMICS
TAUGHT COURSES
Our academics are subject experts and many are active professional practitioners. They regularly collaborate with employers and professional bodies to make your learning relevant to your future career.
International students are able to choose from over 200 taught courses at the University of Salford, with many accredited by professional organisations. All of the courses will provide you with a strong foundation to develop your future career and equip you to enter the world of work confidently.
TEACHING You will be taught in a variety of ways, from lectures and seminars to field trips and laboratory lessons. Many of our courses include the opportunity for work placements and to study or work abroad, so you can gain highly valuable experience before entering your chosen career.
ACCREDITATION External professional bodies, such as the Chartered Institute of Mechanical Engineers, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, the British Psychological Society and the Royal Aeronautical Society, accredit many of our courses.
SCHOOLS The University of Salford has seven Schools (see details on page 46 to 59), with a wide range of taught Bachelors and Masters degree courses to choose from, many of which provide an opportunity for you to undertake placements and internships. The University also offers an excellent range of research opportunities.
Full details of all these courses can be found in our guides or please go to our website: www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder
RESEARCH We group our research into centres of excellence (see page 60 for details). Our researchers are internationally renowned and offer a wealth of supervisory opportunities. We offer research degrees that can be studied full-time, part-time and by distance learning. For more information on research opportunities, please visit: www.salford.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/research
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The School of Arts and Media is one of the largest institutions for arts and media education in the UK, with strong links to the creative industry. Throughout your course, we will help you to develop the personal and professional skills that employers value. LINKS WITH CREATIVE INDUSTRIES – You will have the opportunity
to showcase your work to industry employers at professional events and venues such as the Lowry Theatre, London’s Graduate Fashion Week, and our own Create Salford festival.
WORK ALONGSIDE THE PROFESSIONALS – If you choose to study
broadcast media, film, animation or journalism, you will work alongside word-class broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV at our MediaCityUK Campus. You will have access to our industrystandard equipment, including TV and radio studios, virtual 3D sets and green screen systems.
BRAND NEW FACILITIES – If you take one of our courses in art, design, music and performance, you will be studying in the New Adelphi building which opened in September 2016. You can let your creativity run free across specialist facilities, including our 350 capacity theatre, six recording studios, woodwork, metal and plastics workshops, dance rehearsal spaces and live band room. REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE – Our courses will give you hands-on experience in the industry. Past students have had placements at fashion design houses such as Vera Wang and Burberry, as well as publishing houses and the BBC. Politics students will have the chance to work with an MP at the House of Commons under the Westminster Parliamentary Placement scheme. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES – You may have the option to study or take a placement abroad through our partnerships with institutions across the globe, including Luxun Academy of Fine Arts and Zhejiang Fashion Institute of Technology in China, Multi-Media University and TARUC in Malaysia, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia College Chicago, Point Park University and Middle Tennessee State University in the USA. CAREERS – Previous graduates of the School have gone on to work for organisations including the BBC, Fujitsu, Global Entertainment, Nine Lives Media and Trinity Mirror. Other career paths include education, advertising and marketing, design, as well as digital and media services.
ARTS AND MEDIA
Art and Design ❙ Dance ❙ English ❙ Journalism ❙ Media ❙ Music ❙ Performance ❙ Politics and Contemporary ❙ History
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THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Construction ❙ Architectural Design and Technology ❙ Architecture ❙ Building Surveying ❙ Construction Project Management ❙ Property and Real Estate ❙ Quantity Surveying
Studying at the School of the Built Environment gives you the skills to shape the world around you. From designing and constructing houses, to building and repairing bridges, airports and roads, the industry provides many technical and design challenges. The School is a community of scholars working across the globe with professionals and organisations committed to making a difference to the sector. A WORLD-LEADING SCHOOL –
We are ranked 46th in the world and 6th in the UK for Architecture and the Built Environment by the QS World University Ranking 2016. In addition, over half of our research was deemed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2014.
LINKS WITH THE INDUSTRY –
Our undergraduate students can take advantage of our links with industry and have the opportunity to take part in an industrial placement, giving you real-life experience as part of your degree.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING – The School has launched new accelerated degrees in five subject areas, which if you choose to undertake will allow you to complete your undergraduate degree in two years rather than three. In addition, many of our courses start in September or January, meaning you can begin your studies at a time that suits you. ACCREDITED COURSES – We develop our courses to meet the needs of the built environment industry, with many accredited by institutions including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and the Chartered Institute of Building. EMPLOYABILITY – The built environment industry is one of the largest in the UK and globally, meaning career opportunities are wide and varied. From designing and constructing houses, to building and repairing bridges, airports and roads, the industry provides vast employment opportunities. RESEARCH – The School has been leading the research agenda in the built environment for more than 20 years, continuously rated top in the national Research Assessment Exercises. We are world-renowned in areas such as sustainability, energy and construction management.
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BUSINESS SCHOOL
Accounting and Finance ❙ Business and Management ❙ International Business ❙ Geography ❙ Human Resources ❙ Enterprise and Leadership ❙ Law
GRADUATE READY TO STEP INTO YOUR CAREER – All of our
courses are focused on employability, so you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to the workplace, with a range of options including one-year placements, short term paid and unpaid placements and international work placements.
INDUSTRY ACCREDITED COURSES – We work closely with business
leaders to develop our courses to ensure that you gain the skills that employers want, which is why many of our courses are accredited by institutions including the Institute of Leadership Management, and the Association of MBAs. The School was awarded Business School of the Year and the Small Business Charter Award in 2014.
COLLABORATIONS PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Through the Robert Kennedy College (RKC) in Zurich, several of our Master’s Programmes are made available online. This partnership enables students to have global access to Salford Business School, with a week’s residential at either the University of Salford or the RKC campus in Zurich. Find out more about this partnership at www.salford.rkc.edu In Sri Lanka, our partnership with the Imperial Institute of Higher Education offers four of our undergraduate programmes. Students from Sri Lanka can enjoy an exchange into the UK as part of this programme.
QUALIFYING LAW DEGREES – If you’re an aspiring lawyer, our courses will give you the necessary legal knowledge and skills and the transferable professional skills needed for success in high-level careers in other disciplines. STUDY AMONGST THE PROFESSIONALS – All of our
postgraduate courses are taught at MediaCityUK, where you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s most exiting, cutting edge digital and media organisations.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING – We want to make it as accessible as possible to study with us. That’s why we offer three entry points across the majority of our postgraduate courses in Salford Business School, meaning you can start your studies at a time that suits you. If you’re not able to study full time in the UK, we have a range of international collaborations that allow you to undertake a number of our courses in your own country. CHALLENGING AND EXCITING CAREERS – Our graduates go on to build
impressive careers at high level positions in prestigious companies such as BMW, PricewaterhouseCoopers, American Express, The Bank of New York and Citibank. After you graduate, you’ll automatically become part of the Salford Business School Alumni Network, with provides many benefits and services to support your career.
Students in Penang, Malaysia, can study three of our popular undergraduate programmes at Sentral College. In Singapore, students can also study our undergraduate Business and Management Programme at SSTC. Other ERASMUS and non-ERASMUS exchanges are offered across the globe, and exchanges and international placements are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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By undertaking a course with Salford Business School, you will be part of an internationally recognised, industry accredited community, where your professional development will be given full priority to bring you closer to achieving your career aspirations. Our vision is to excel in teaching, research, innovation and engagement to develop the leaders of the future.
52 School of Computing, Science and Engineering “I loved the practicality of my course. There is lot of hands-on practice I get to do in the form of coursework, class assignments with tutorials and lab sessions. The University has many exceptional links with industry. I would therefore like to take advantage of that by applying into some graduate schemes to gain industrial experience. Salford is indeed home away from home for me as an international student. The support system is great and you are really never alone. I would advise anyone thinking of studying here to be open-minded and ready to have fun while learning at the same time.� Victoria Aidoo, Ghana MSc Databases and Web-Based Systems
COMPUTING, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Acoustics, Audio and Video ❙ Aeronautical Engineering ❙ Civil and Structural Engineering ❙ Computer Networking and Telecommunications ❙ Computer Science ❙ Mathematics ❙ Mechanical Engineering ❙ Petroleum and Gas Engineering ❙ Physics ❙ Electronic Engineering
The city of Salford and the University both have a rich history in science and engineering, which has helped the School to develop into a modern and dynamic environment. We are committed to making a real impact on the world around us, and by studying here you will gain the knowledge and skills to address the challenges and needs of the modern world. STATE–OF-THE-ART FACILITIES – Our facilities at MediaCityUK provide professional specification equipment for students of Acoustics, Audio and Video. Students of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering can learn in our specialist labs, including a flight simulator and wind turbines. SPECIALIST COURSE OPTIONS – The School covers a number of fields with a wide range of courses to suit all interests. We boast specialist teams in the areas of acoustics; audio and video; computer science; multimedia and telecommunications; civil engineering; mechanical and gas engineering; aeronautical engineering; and physics.
ACCREDITED BY THE INDUSTRY – To ensure your learning is relevant and applicable to the industry, most of our courses are accredited by organisations such as the Royal Institute of Civil Engineers, the Royal Aeronautical Society, the British Computer Society and the Institute of Acoustics. CAREERS – A degree from the School of Computing, Science and Engineering can open up a diverse range of career choices to you, in fields including aerospace, banking, defence, engineering, TV and broadcasting. The transferrable skills you will gain can also be applied to many other professions unrelated to your degree. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY – We welcome students from more than 60 different countries, and we have a range of facilities and services to support you from arrival to graduation. We are also engaged in many international partnerships across the world in teaching, enterprise and community. RESEARCH – The School has strong research and academic partnerships with industry, working with organisations such as the BBC, BT, CISCO and Airbus. Recently, our researchers worked with Boeing to help minimise in-flight noise on its passenger jets.
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54 School of Environment and Life Sciences
The School of Environment and Life Sciences is a community of people who are fascinated by the natural world and studying the impact of human activity. You will be joining students from around the world to enjoy an exciting and varied learning experience, with live projects and field work at the core of our teaching. RESEARCH-LED COURSES – You will be taught by academic staff who are internationally known for their expertise, in three key areas of Biomedicine, Geography and Environmental Management, and Wildlife and Zoology. HANDS-ON LEARNING – You will learn all the skills you need through a mix of laboratory and field work, with the opportunity to undertake field trips and placements at a variety of sites such as tropical forests and high mountain glaciers. You can also take part in work placements across a number of different industry sectors to gain real-life experience. REAL-LIFE SKILLS – To equip you as much as possible for entering the working world, our undergraduate courses will help you to develop skills in literacy, numeracy, enterprise and research. You will also learn to use industrystandard IT packages. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH LINKS – With our partners in Europe, India and
China, our research projects have major impact on the world around us, from major public health programmes in Tibet to climate change and glacier decline in the Himalayas.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES – In in 2015 we opened our £3 million Bodmer Teaching Laboratory, which gives you access to the newest technologies, helping to keep you ahead of the latest innovation and discovery. FASCINATING CAREERS – After graduating, you will have a wide range of career options ahead of you, with organisations such as zoological societies or animal welfare trusts; or within the public sector, working for local government organisations, the health service and housing authorities.
“I particularly wanted to go into molecular biology and into genetics, enzyme based research work and Salford was offering that. When I finished my MSc, the research I was doing was very interesting so that was the reason I came back to Salford to study my PhD. I would advise students to come here because it is nice, growing and the facilities are very good. It is quite a metropolitan city, not far away from Manchester and you’ve got a large student population so there’s always something happening, and something there for everyone. With the new development the accommodation is on campus which is great.” Arvind Swamy, India PHD Biotechnology
ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES Archaeology ❙ Biochemistry ❙ Biology Geography ❙ Pharmaceutical Science Wildlife and Conservation ❙ Zoology
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56 School of Health Sciences
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Occupational Therapy ❙ Physiotherapy ❙ Podiatry ❙ Prosthetics and Orthotics ❙ Psychology ❙ Public Health ❙ Radiography ❙ Sports and Exercise
We take talented, dedicated individuals and provide them with a supportive and challenging environment in which to develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Our world-class facilities, expert teaching staff and strong industry links can help you achieve your goals, whether you are entering the working world for the first time or taking the next step in your career. RESEARCH – Our internationally renowned
centre for Health Sciences Research is focused on improving health outcomes through innovation and research. Our courses are constantly updated to ensure your studies are relevant and meaningful and that they meet the needs of the industry.
GLOBAL FOCUS – You will join a vibrant community of international students at Salford and we will support you throughout your studies. We collaborate with health and social care organisations across the world to share and transfer knowledge. We also offer student exchange opportunities and placements in a number of countries.
FACILITIES – Our facilities allow you to put your skills to practical use and gain hands on experience. The state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab can be used by students studying a wide-range of sciences. Other facilities include the digital Imaging Suite with CT scanner and x-ray rooms. CAREERS – Our graduates work at a variety of healthcare-related organisations, including hospitals and specialist clinics. Recent graduates have also been recruited by sports and arts organisations, including football and rugby clubs and ballet companies. STRONG LINKS TO THE INDUSTRY – We are collaboratively linked
with clinical, industrial and other academic partners. We work with local professional sports clubs such as Manchester United and Lancashire Country Cricket Club.
EXPERTS – Our staff are fully qualified and experts in their field, with many of them active practitioners in areas such as podiatry, prosthetics, orthotics and physiotherapy.
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“I found the Master’s program in Advanced Physiotherapy very helpful as it assisted in developing my research skills and evidence based approach in the assessment and treatment of patients. I had completed my undergraduate studies as a physiotherapist outside the UK, and this Master’s program eventually prepared and brought me to the appropriate levels for interviews here in the UK. I have now successfully been offered a role as a physiotherapist at one of the NHS trusts in London. I will always be grateful to the staff at the University for their continued support and encouragement.” Chukwuemeka Omakamee Nnuji, Nigeria MSc Advanced Physiotherapy
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NURSING, MIDWIFERY, SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Counselling and Psychotherapy ❙ Criminology ❙ Midwifery ❙ Nursing ❙ Social Work ❙ Social Policy ❙ Sociology
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE – Our facilities will enable you to practice your new skills in a safe environment, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. Our Patient Simulation Laboratory, set up to mirror real life scenarios, is recognised as a centre of teaching excellence. COLLABORATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE – Many of our staff are
involved with a wide range of organisations and projects worldwide that are actively enhancing the global knowledge base and making a difference to people’s lives. Current organisations that we’re involved with include Action for Children, the British Heart Foundation and The Prince’s Trust. These collaborations allow our staff to pass on their real-life experiences to you as they teach.
PARTNERSHIP WITH MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE PROVISION The University of Salford has a long-standing partnership with Mountains of the Moon University in Uganda, which endeavours to improve healthcare provision in the country, particularly maternal and neonatal care.
WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH – We are committed to lifelong learning, which means our courses are regularly updated and informed by the latest research so that your studies are evidence-based and relevant. Our researchers are internationally renowned, and 60% of our research is ranked as world leading or internationally excellent. CAREERS – When you graduate, you will be well equipped with the knowledge and expertise to start or advance your career in hospitals, care agencies, local and national health and social care charities, as well as for local authorities and the Civil Service. INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS – Many international students come to study at Salford, and you will be supported throughout your time with us. We regularly collaborate with health and social care organisations around the world, with partnerships supporting nursing training in Tanzania and projects to develop nurse mentorship across Europe.
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS – Our clinical placements can develop your practical skills and confidence in a real-world setting, provide networking opportunities and maximise your employability prospects.
The University team of academics, researchers and practitioners have undertaken research, support and transnational placements to share practice and expertise, with the aim of advancing knowledge and achieving positive outcomes. In collaboration with other leading institutions, we are supporting the development of a social enterprise to reduce infections caused by hand hygiene. We are also supporting work in hospitals which aims to improve the management and repair of equipment.
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By studying at the School, you will be opening the door to an exciting and challenging career. You can study a wide range of subject areas, such as nursing, midwifery, counselling and psychotherapy, social work, social policy, sociology and criminology. Through our expert teaching staff, research driven courses and world leading facilities, our aim is to prepare you to enter the working world or advance in employment.
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RESEARC AT SALFO CENTRE FOR APPLIED RESEARCH IN HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICY
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE
CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH
ARTS, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION RESEARCH CENTRE
CENTRE FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSFORMATION (BEST)
CENTRE FOR URBAN PROCESSES, RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURES & SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS (UPRISE)
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CH ORD Excellent research is at the heart of the University of Salford: having a positive impact on culture, the economy and business, the environment, health, society and quality of life remains one of our core values. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 results, 90% of our research was judged to be of international quality. See a full breakdown of our results at: www.salford.ac.uk/research/ref-2014 We are building an effective network of research groups, centres, platforms and partnerships to support our academics and drive research excellence.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH (PGR, MPHIL, PHD OPPORTUNITIES) As a postgraduate research student at the University, you will be supported by a varied programme of research training and support, to help you achieve research excellence and develop your career. We offer a number of PhDs that can be studied online via distance learning or on a split-site basis, meaning you can be flexible in where and when you carry out your research.
ECOSYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH CENTRE
For more information on PGR opportunities, please visit: www.salford.ac.uk/research/ postgraduate-research
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE Many of our researchers are internationally recognised leaders in their field, working in some of the UK’s most established research centres. For example, Salford has been at the forefront of research into acoustics and robotics for decades: the UK’s first National Advanced Robotics Research Centre was established here almost 30 years ago. As part of the University’s 2014-2020 Research Strategy, we have created Research Centres built around our areas of excellence, to drive high quality research and increase our social and economic impact on the world around us. For more details of what each of our Research Centres include, visit: www.salford.ac.uk/ research/research-centres
SALFORD BUSINESS SCHOOL RESEARCH
SALFORD INNOVATION RESEARCH CENTRE
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BA (Hons) Animation with Industry Placement
ü
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Computer and Video Games
ü
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BSc (Hons) Computer and Video Games with Industry Placement
ü
ü
104-120
DMM
BA (Hons) Film Production
ü
ü
112-128
DMM
BA (Hons) Film Studies
ü
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Media Technology
ü
ü
88-104
MMM
BA (Hons) Television and Radio
ü
ü
120-128
DDM
BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology
ü
104-120
DMM
BA (Hons) Music: Musical Arts
ü
104-120
DMM
BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording
ü
104-120
DMM
112
DMM
ü
104
DMM
112
DMM
Media
Music
Performance BA (Hons) Comedy Writing and Performance BA (Hons) Dance BA (Hons) Media and Performance
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
BASED AT MCUK
112
DMM
Performance (continued) BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Practice Politics and Contemporary History BA (Hons) Contemporary History and Politics
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BA (Hons) Contemporary Military and International History
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BA (Hons) International Politics and Security
ü
96-112
MMM-DDM
BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BA (Hons) Politics
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
72
MPP
ü
96
MMM
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying*
ü
104
MMM
BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management*
ü
104
MMM
BSc (Hons) Property and Real Estate*
ü
104
MMM
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying*
ü
104
MMM
School of the Built Environment HNC Construction BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology* BSc (Hons) Architecture
*These School of the Built Environment undergraduate programmes are also available as an accelerated degree
Salford Business School* BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Business and Economics
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Business and Financial Management
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Business and Management
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport
ü
104-120
DMM
LLB (Hons) Corporate Law
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Enterprise, Leadership and Management with Placement
ü
112-128
DMM-DDM
BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) International Business
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) International Events Management
ü
104-120
DMM
LLB (Hons) Law
ü
104-120
DMM
LLB (Hons) Law (Media and Digital Studies)
ü
104-120
DMM
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
ü
104-120
DMM
LLB (Hons) Law with Management
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Marketing
ü
104-120
DMM
* all SBS undergraduate programmes are available with a professional experience year option
School of Computing, Science and Engineering Acoustics, Audio and Video BEng (Hons) Audio Acoustics
ü
112-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Professional Sound and Video Technology
ü
104-120
DMM
Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
ü
112-120
DMM
MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
ü
128-136
DDM
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year
ü
72
MPP
63 Undergraduate taught courses
ü
School of Arts and Media (continued)
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
ü
112-120
DMM
ü
128-136
DDM
BSc (Hons) Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies
ü
96-104
MMM
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
ü
104-112
MMM
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
ü
96-104
MMM
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
ü
120-128
DDD
72
MMP
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
BASED AT MCUK
64 Undergraduate taught courses
BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies
School of Computing, Science and Engineering (continued) Aeronautical Engineering (continued)
Civil and Structural Engineering
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering
ü
104-112
DMM
MEng (Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering
ü
120-128
DDM
DMM
Computer Science ü
104-112
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
ü
112-120
DDM
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
ü
112-120
DMM
ü
ü
104-112
DDM
ü
ü
112-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
BSc (Hons) Web Development
ü
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering Mathematics BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics
ü
112
Must refer
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
ü
112-120
DMM
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
ü
104-112
DMM
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
ü
120-128
DDM
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
ü
72
MPP
BEng (Hons) Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering
ü
112-120
DMM
DMM
Physics BSc (Hons) Physics
ü
104-112
MPhys (Hons) Physics
ü
120-128
DDM
BSc (Hons) Physics with Acoustics
ü
104-112
DMM
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Acoustics
ü
120-128
DDM
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Studies in North America
ü
112-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Pure and Applied Physics
ü
104-112
DMM
ü
96-112
DMM
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
School of Environment and Life Sciences Archeology BA (Hons) Archeology and Geography with Professional Practice Biology and Zoology BSc (Hons) Biology Biology Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Biology with Studies in the USA
ü
72
MMP
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BSc (Hons) Zoology
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
DMM
Chemistry and Biomedicine BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
ü
104-120
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Studies in the USA
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
ü
104-112
DMM
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
BASED AT MCUK
ü
104-120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
72
MMP
Chemistry and Biomedicine (continued)
Environment BSc (Hons) Environmental Management Environmental Management Foundation Year Geography BA (Hons) Geography
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BSc (Hons) Geography
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Practical Conservation
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology
ü
96-112
MMM-DMM
Wildlife
School of Health Sciences BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
ü
120
DDM
BSc (Hons) Exercise, Physical Activity and Health
ü
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
ü
120
DDM
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
ü
128
DDM
BSc (Hons) Podiatry
ü
120
DDM
BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics
ü
128
DDM
BSc (Hons) Psychology
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Public Health
104
DMM
BSc (Hons) Public Health with Placement
ü
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
ü
120
DDD
BSc (Hons) Sports Science
ü
112
DMM
DMM
(Human Performance, Performance Analysis or Strength and Conditioning pathway)
School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice
ü
112
BSc (Hons) Criminology
ü
104-112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling
ü
104-112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
ü
104-112
DMM Refer to www.salford. ac.uk/ug-courses/ nursing-theory
BSc (Hons) Nursing Theory (one year top-up) BSc (Hons) Social Policy
ü
96
BA (Hons) Social Work
ü
120
DDM
BSc (Hons) Sociology
ü
104-112
DMM
MMM-DMM
UCAS POINTS TABLE Tariff Points
56
48
40
32
28
24
AS Level A Level
A*
A
BTEC
D*
D
B
C M
D
20
16
12
10
8
6
A
B
C
D
E
E P
65 Undergraduate taught courses
BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry
School of Environment and Life Sciences (continued)
66 Postgraduate taught courses
Course summary and entry requirements Postgraduate taught courses For postgraduate taught courses, you will need a minimum of a second class Honours degree (or international equivalent), and most programmes also require an IELTS score of 6.0 or 6.5 (with no element below 5.5). For full academic and English language entry requirements, please check our course finder: www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder
ACCREDITATION FOR PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (APEL) If you do not have formal or traditional entry criteria, but have relevant experience, the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to access our courses. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). To find out if these could apply to you, please contact the international admissions team on: +44 (0)161 295 4545, Option 2.
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY APPROVAL SCHEME (ATAS) For certain subjects, you are required by the Home Office and/or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate before you can begin your course. You may need to obtain an ATAS Certificate before you come to the UK in order for you to comply with Home Office regulations. You can find out if your programme requires an ATAS by checking the FCO website at: www.gov.uk/guidance/find-out-if-you-requirean-atas-certificate If you have any queries relating directly to ATAS please contact the ATAS team at: Salford-ATAS@salford.ac.uk. You can apply for your ATAS Certificate via this link: www.academic-technology-approval. service.gov.uk/
School of Arts and Media Art and Design MA Art and Design: Communication Design MA Art and Design: Contemporary Fine Art MA Art and Design: Creative Education MA Art and Design: Product Innovation English MA/PgDip Creative Writing: Innovation and Experiment MA/PgDip Literature, Culture and Modernity MA/PgDip TESOL and Applied Linguistics Journalism MA International and Online Journalism MRes Journalism MA/PgDip Journalism: News/Broadcast/Sport Media MRes Media MA/PgDip Media Production: Animation MA/PgDip Media Production: Children’s TV Production MA/PgDip Media Production: Post-Production for TV MA/PgDip Media Production: TV Documentary Production MA/PgDip Media Production: TV Drama Production MA Wildlife Documentary Production Music MA Music Performance MA Digital Performance MRes Performance MA TV and Radio Scriptwriting Performance MA/PgDip Intelligence and Security Studies MA/PgDip Terrorism and Security School of the Built Environment MArch MSc/PgDip/PgCert BIM and Integrated Design MSc/LLM/PgDip/PgCert Construction Law and Practice MSc/PgDip/PgCert Construction Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert Project Management in Construction MSc/PgDip Quantity Surveying MSc/PgDip Quantity Surveying (Mechanical and Electrical) MSc/PgDip/PgCert Real Estate and Property Management MSc Dementia: Care and the Enabling Environment is taught jointly between the School and the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences.
School of Computing, Science and Engineering (continued)
Graduate Certificate International Management
Robotics and System Engineering
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Accounting and Finance
MSc/PgDip Advanced Control Systems
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Financial Services Management
MSc/PgDip Robotics and Automation
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Global Management
School of Environment and Life Sciences
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Human Resource Management and Development
MSc Biomedical Science
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Information Systems Management MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Banking and Finance MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Business MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Corporate Finance MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Events Management MSc/PGDip/PGCert Islamic Banking and Finance LLM/PGDip/PGCert International Business Law MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Business with Law LLM/PGDip/PGCert International Commercial Law MSc/PGDip/PGCert Management
MSc Biotechnology MSc Drug Design and Discovery MSc Environmental and Public Health MSc Environmental Assessment and Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert Environmental Modelling MSc/PgDip/PgCert Geographical Information Systems Msc/PgDip Molecular Parasitology and Vector Biology MSc Occupational Safety, Health and Wellbeing MSc Safety, Health and Environment MSc/PgDip/PgCert Wildlife Conservation
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
We also run the unique and hugely popular MA Wildlife Documentary Production in conjunction with the School of Arts and Media.
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Project Management
School of Health Sciences
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Social Business and Sustainable Marketing
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Occupational Therapy
MSc Digital Marketing
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Physiotherapy
Salford MBA
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Cancer Survivorship
School of Computing, Science and Engineering
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Clinical Gait Analysis
Acoustics, Audio and Video
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Geriatric Medicine
MSc/PgDip Acoustics
PgCert Lower Limb Health, Disease and Rehabilitation
MSc/PgDip Audio Production
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Media Psychology
MSc/PgDip Video, Audio and Social Technologies
MSc/PgDip Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Aeronautical Engineering
MSc Pre-registration Podiatry
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Aerospace Engineering
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Public Health
Civil and Structural Engineering
PgCert Public Health (Block and Blend)
MSc Transport Engineering and Planning
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Trauma and Orthopaedics
MSc Structural Engineering
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Trauma and Orthopaedics: Lower Limb
Computer Networking and Telecommunications
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Trauma and Orthopaedics: Spinal
MSc/PgDip Data Telecommunications Networks
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Trauma and Orthopaedics: Upper Limb
Computer Science
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Ultrasound Imaging
MSc/PgDip Advanced Computer Science
School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Marketing
MSc Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Digital Forensics MSc/PgDip Databases and Web-based Systems MSc Data Science MSc/PgDip Software Engineering Petroleum and Gas Engineering MSc/PgDip Gas Engineering and Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert Industrial and Commercial Combustion Engineering MSc/PgDip Petroleum and Gas Engineering
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Practice (Health and Social Care) MSc/PgDip/PgCert Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy PgCert Cognitive Behaviour Therapy MSc/PgCert/PgDip The Criminal Justice Process MSc/PgDip/PgCert Dementia: Care and the Enabling Environment MSc/PgDip/PgCert Diabetes Care MSc/PgDip/PgCert Leadership and Management for Healthcare Practice MSc/PgDip/PgCert Midwifery MSc/PgDip/PgCert Nursing: Research, Practice, Education, International Professional Doctorate (Health and Social Care) MSc/PgDip/PgCert Social Policy MA Social Work
67 Postgraduate taught courses
Salford Business School
68 Important notices
IMPORTANT NOTICES The University makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that all information in this guide is correct at time of going to print (July 2016). However, as this guide is printed as far in advance as possible to assist prospective applicants, changes to content will inevitably arise and the University reserves the right to vary, add to or delete any information in this guide. This guide describes courses offered by the University. Should you become a student of the University, you will receive further documents describing the teaching, examination, assessment, accommodation and other services offered by the University. Courses may be discontinued, changed or combined with other courses where the University considers such action to be reasonably necessary. Applicants and students will receive as much notice as possible of any changes which affect them. If a course is cancelled or substantially varied, students may withdraw from that course or (depending on availability) apply for another course. An appropriate refund of any tuition fees and deposits will be made to affected students who tell the University in writing they are leaving the University. If the supply of any of the University’s services is prevented or delayed because of circumstances outside its control, although the University will take all reasonable steps to avoid or minimise any disruption, it will not have any further liability. The personal information provided by you as both an applicant and as a registered student will be held and processed by the University in accordance with its notification to the Information Commissioner and as required by the Data Protection Act 1998. The University reserves the right to make additional charges for certain services. Students will be notified in advance of any such charges. All students are subject to the rules, regulations and procedures of the University in accordance with its Royal Charter. If you would like more information regarding these, please contact us.
POLICY STATEMENT ON EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The University is committed to and strives for equality of opportunity for all its students and staff (existing and prospective) and will recognise and celebrate their diversity. For this statement and strategy to be made a reality, effective leadership and management will be provided and a corresponding commitment sought from every member of staff and all the student body. In practice this means that we: ❙ are committed to providing an environment where all people are respected and treated fairly regardless of irrelevant characteristics or distinctions ❙ will develop a culture in which diversity is celebrated ❙ will not discriminate unfairly or illegally against anyone and will take positive action to promote equality and diversity ❙ embed equality and diversity at the heart of our mission and values; this will include taking action against individuals who behave in a discriminatory manner. For further details please visit: www.equality.salford.ac.uk/listen
69 What’s next?
WHAT’S NEXT? We hope you have been inspired by the information in this guide and that we’ve shown how a degree from the University of Salford will give you a great start to help you build your career and develop your professional skills. For all the up-to-date information about what you need to do in order to apply for a place on one of our courses, remember to visit: www.salford. ac.uk/study/international/how-to-apply Here you will find all the information you need to submit your application for undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, as well as a link to contact details for our in-country consultants who will be happy to answer any queries you may have.
ASK A QUESTION If you require further information about a course, or want to speak to someone about the application process, you can also contact the University directly for support via the details below: T: +44 (0)161 295 4545 (press option 2) E: international@salford.ac.uk Follow us on social media for our latest updates: Twitter: @SalfordUni Facebook: www.facebook.com/ UniversityofSalfordInternational Instagram: @salforduni
70 What our students say
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Gabriela Pingarrón Cáredenas, Spain, MSc Biotechnology “I would advise people to come here because it’s a very good university. I’m happy because all the lecturers and all the teachers are very close to you, so they will always help you out. There are also lots of things to do like sports and clubs. I’m happy here.” Patrick Cheruiyot, Kenya, MSc Environmental Assessment and Management “My experience of studying in the UK was personally very good and I have the chance, which I am looking forward to, to come back to Salford. There’s a lot of fun within Salford, we have Old Trafford and Manchester City nearby and we have a big shopping city around Manchester. The opportunities here are endless, it’s not just learning. I played hockey at Salford and that helped me a lot to integrate when I joined the University. Within Salford there is a lot of opportunity for a new student, or any international student who is coming to Salford, to interact and to feel at home away from home.” Kin Hoe Chow, Malaysia, BSc Physiotherapy “Before I arrived in the United Kingdom, I had a lot of concerns about being independent in a foreign country with different cultures or any language barrier because English is not my mother tongue language. But, that was the past. On my first day in lectures, our lecturer started an ice-breaking event and this was my opportunity to make friends with the others on my course. All my lecturers are passionate about their teaching and happy to give feedback and advice. They are approachable and make you feel comfortable to be around them. My first year has almost come to the end, and I am looking forward to continuing my studies in the next two years and graduating as a University of Salford student.”
Tanushree Bhattacharjee, India, MSc Project Management “As part of my course, I took part in the Business Innovation Project programme, working with the National Health Service (NHS). Based on my research, the NHS has implemented my recommendations on the ‘Models of Care’ to improve their services especially in the Urgent and Emergency Care services. I would definitely recommend the Business Innovation Project programme. The experience was amazing. We had a few challenges at the beginning of the project because, being from a non- medical background, it was difficult to understand things initially but then the staff were helpful and supportive. I’ve gained more confidence from working with such a big organisation with complex structure, and it has helped to improve my management skills and knowledge.” Amelia Stephanie, Malaysia, BA Television and Radio ”Our lecturers are also practitioners, from BBC and ITV, so we learn from the experts.”
“I chose the University of Salford because I wanted to study in Manchester which is an amazing, leading and forward-looking city. Then I looked into the MSc Marketing programme and I liked the way in which is taught: four modules and an optional Business Innovation Project where students have the opportunity to choose between doing a dissertation, an internship or a placement. In my case, I chose to do an internship because I considered that it provides the necessary skills, additional to the knowledge that you learn through classes and projects, needed to succeed in businesses. A mixture of industry, education, music and football makes Manchester a unique place with cultural diversity and easy to fall in love with. I really enjoy to walk by Deansgate, a main road through the city centre of Manchester, where I can go to the mall, indulge myself and have a nice lunch in a restaurant to taste international flavours, visit the John Rylands Library, which is an amazing Victorian neo–Gothic building, and at the end of my walk maybe meet some friends for a drink too! I will really miss the people here when I graduate. I have great tutors that have helped me through this path not just by sharing their knowledge and experience but also motivating me when I did a good job and advising me how to improve when needed. Also my new friends, great people with different backgrounds, nationalities, cultures and languages people that during the program share with me the same space, goals and time.”
Logan McCage, USA, BA Fashion Design Words cannot express how amazing the past four months have been on my exchange programme in Salford. This has been the most effective learning experience I have ever had, and it has exceeded any expectations. I wasn’t expecting to have changed so much, and I love the person I have become. I have gained so many experiences and lifelong friendships that are absolutely priceless. The city as well as university life has allowed me to discover and grow into who I want to be and where I want to go. I found inspiration through the people as well as traveling. I found the confidence through the help of my tutors and being on my own. Most importantly, I have discovered pure joy. I have laughed, loved, and lived every minute of my time in England. Bashir Aswat, Programme Leader of Fashion, inspired me a year ago to come to Salford when he visited my university in Tennessee, and I am so glad he came. The fashion department is absolutely exceptional, and it shows through the student work as well as the confidence of the students. I want to say thank you to the University of Salford for being a partner to my university, and allowing me to have the opportunity to experience such a special journey. It has changed my life forever.
71 What our students say
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