UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
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STUDY GUIDE 2022
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OPEN DAYS 6 NOVEMBER 2021 – UG OPEN DAY 17 NOVEMBER 2021 – PG OPEN DAY 8 JANUARY 2022 - UG OPEN DAY Come and meet us at one of our Open Days. There will be guided tours, presentations about the subjects you’re interested in and opportunities to meet our academics and students.
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If you’ve not quite made up your mind yet about which course to take, our Open Days are a great chance to chat to our teaching staff and figure out which path is right for you. You’ll be given information about the types of modules you could study, what kind of work placements could be available and the possible careers ahead of you. Student ambassadors will be available to answer any questions you have about living and studying at Salford, and they’ll be more than happy to chat to you about their own experiences of life at Salford.
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...gigs, club nights, gallery exhibitions, community festivals, there really is something for everybody here!
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04 More than just a degree
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06 Salford and proud
72 How to apply
08 A tale of two cities
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Discover our campus
22 Science, engineering and environment’s new home 24 Our facilities 34 Hidden gems on campus
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80 STUDENT STORY: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Degree Apprenticeships) 81 STUDENT STORY: BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology 82 Our courses
36 Make yourself at home: Our student accommodation 40 Commuting from home 42 Team Salford
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SUPPORT 44 askUS: Our student support service 52 Careers and employability 51
TUDENT STORY: S BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism
53 S TUDENT STORY: BSc (Hons)Marketing 54 Launch: Our on-campus business incubation centre
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55 Learn a language 56 International opportunities 58 STUDENT STORY: BSc (Hons) Television and Radio 60 University of Salford Students’ Union 64 Fees and finance 66 Cost of living in Salford
Due to ongoing changes in government guidance related to the current pandemic, we reserve the right to change some areas of our offer based on health and safety guidance. Where these relate to our course offer, we will communicate this directly to applicants and offer holders. Certain events, activities and timescales may also change so please always refer to our website for the latest information.
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MORE THAN JUST A
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As Dean of Students, it’s my responsibility to make sure you have the best possible experience during your time at Salford. Professor Neil Fowler Dean of Students
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are many reasons why the University of Salford is a fantastic place to start your future. We’ve made huge investments in our campus over the past few years, creating state-of-the-art learning facilities and modern student spaces. We’ve built relationships with organisations of all sizes and across all industry sectors to bring you opportunities to gain authentic and meaningful experiences, which will help give you the edge in a competitive job market after graduating. We use our links with industry in multiple ways throughout the curriculum. In addition to offering many placement or internship opportunities, these include using live briefs as part of a course, involving industry experts in the creation of course content, providing guest lectures and taking part in the assessment process. This ensures you will develop not only the knowledge, but the key skills and attributes needed by employers, and what you learn in the classroom can equally be used in a professional work setting. Embarking on a degree is no easy feat, and it should be challenging personally as well as academically. We pride ourselves on the
support we offer to our students, whatever your circumstances, and we’re here with you every step of the way. You’ll receive personalised wrap-around support throughout your time at Salford, whether you’d like extra guidance on successful revision techniques, understanding how to perfect your interview skills, or to fine tune your digital skills, we can help. Alongside our more academic skills development, we also provide extensive support through our askUS service. Created in coordination with students, our dedicated askUS service is our one-stop shop encompassing wellbeing, counselling, financial advice, disability support, accommodation, careers and enterprise, LGBTQIA+, international and faith support. The thing I love most about Salford is the community that our students and staff have created together; our belief in the talents of our students and our commitment to their success is visible across the University. I know you’ll find a way to make your mark at Salford.
Professor Neil Fowler Dean of Students
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Peel Park, Salford
Our MediaCityUK campus
Salford Lads Club, Salford
SALFORD AND PROUD With Salford Crescent train station right next to the main campus, travelling is super easy. Whether it’s a 10 minute journey into Manchester or a two hour trip to London – it’s so handy! Emma Broadcast Journalism student
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are many things that make 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 most open and friendly 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 MediaCityUK campus shares a skyline with the BBC and ITV. Everything you need for an outstanding university experience.
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DISTANCE FROM... LIVERPOOL 50 minutes
LEEDS 1 hour
BIRMINGHAM 1.5 hours
LAKE DISTRICT 1.5 hours
LONDON 2 hours
EDINBURGH 3.5 hours
BELFAST 1 hour
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CORK 1.5 hours
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A TALE OF
TWO CITIES
University life isn’t just about lectures and labs – the city you live in also shapes how you learn and the person you become.
Living on campus but having my lectures at MediaCityUK means I get the best of both worlds - the bustle of the city and the beauty of the docks! Charlotte Journalism student
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Salford and Manchester are cities full of history, culture and places just waiting to be discovered and explored. Here’s just a taster of what the cities have to offer… New Adelphi Art Gallery
CULTURE AND ART The New Adelphi Art Gallery offers a permanent space to showcase our Art Collection. We curate between three to five exhibitions per year, often in collaboration with our students, graduates and other museums, galleries and independent projects. Just a ten minute walk from Peel Park campus, Islington Mill is home to radical, subversive music and visual arts, with a mix of events and exhibitions to inspire and surprise you. Whitworth Art Gallery holds an eclectic and everchanging collection of historic fine art, contemporary and modern art, textiles, prints and sculptures, set in the beautiful Whitworth Park.
Piccadilly Records, Northern Quarter
SHOPPING Manchester city centre offers shops to suit every budget, with the best high street and designer names at the Arndale Centre, as well as vintage and alternative markets in Afflecks and the Northern Quarter. The Trafford Centre is also just a short bus or tram ride away too.
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Home Sweet Home, Northern Quarter
We admit it, we’re a bunch of foodies here – but you can find a lot more than avocado on toast at one of Manchester’s many food and drink establishments. Salford’s Chapel Street, just a few minutes’ walk from our Peel Park campus, is home to a growing number of independent outlets including veggie favourite Deli Lama, authentic Italian pizza at Vero Moderno, homemade Spanish tapas at Porta and beautiful cakes and artwork at GK Gallery. In the Northern Quarter it’s all about quirky diners, canteens and cafes – from huge breakfasts or vegan junk food, to American-style burgers and homemade cakes.
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Manchester’s Chinatown is the second biggest in the UK, with a host of Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants, as well as a number of speciality supermarkets. Just outside of the city centre you’ll find Rusholme’s famous ‘curry mile’ offering Indian, South East Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Make sure you also visit one of the regular food markets in Manchester city centre or at Salford Quays, whilst the indoor market at Mackie Mayor brings you quality food and drink from local producers and brewers.
Hear from our own students on what they love about the local area, from outdoor swimming and running routes, to the best places for brunch and where you can get your next culture fix. Read our student blog for all the inside scoop blogs.salford.ac.uk/made-in-salford
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MUSIC AND THEATRE Live music is everywhere in Manchester; see the biggest names at venues such as Victoria Warehouse, the Academy and the O2 Apollo; indie and underground gigs at Night and Day Café, Soup Kitchen and Gorilla; plus annual festivals such as Parklife and Sounds of the City. HOME is more than a cinema; it’s Manchester’s centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film, complete with a bar and restaurant. Discover your new favourite director and get involved in exciting events and exhibitions. We’re proud to be founding partners of HOME, which opens up opportunities for students such as gaining direct industry involvement in the curriculum on relevant courses.
New Adelphi Theatre
The Lowry Theatre, named after the Salford artist LS Lowry and located at Salford Quays, hosts plays, comedy shows, dance performances, family activities and gallery exhibitions – right on our doorstep next to MediaCityUK. Want to enjoy your culture even closer to home whilst here? Our campus is home to New Adelphi Theatre, a 350seat theatre which hosts a range of events, from side-splitting comedy to ground breaking dance projects and big band entertainment, involving both our own students and external companies.
Living in Salford and being so close to Manchester city centre means I get to experience so much culture which is fantastic. When I’m in university I study at MediaCityUK so I get to go celebrity spotting! Rhys Broadcast Journalism student
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SPORT If you’re into sport, you couldn’t choose a better city to live and study in. Manchester is home to two of the world’s leading football clubs; Manchester City, with the Etihad based in Sportcity along with the National Squash Centre, Regional Tennis Centre and National Cycling Centre and the world famous Manchester United, with Old Trafford just two miles from our Peel Park campus.
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
The Manchester Aquatics Centre, purpose built for the 2000 Commonwealth Games, is located on Oxford Road in the city centre and boasts a 50m swimming pool, diving pool, gym and health suite. If going for a run to clear your head and enjoy some fresh air is more your type of sport, there are plenty of local running routes. You can take part in organised runs nearby, including two parkrun routes, Great Run Local events at Salford Quays, and the University’s own running club, or set your own route in one of the many local parks, including Peel Park, right on our doorstep!
TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL
Exchange Square, Manchester
Salford Quays
Salford Crescent train station is located between our Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses, connecting you to Manchester in less than ten minutes, and Manchester Airport in just half an hour. You can easily travel between Manchester city centre and MediaCityUK by tram, and travelling between MediaCityUK and our Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses by bus is free to students, just show your student ID on the bus. If you decide to commute, there are plenty of local connections to get you to and from your classes quickly and easily by train or bus. We’ve also got dedicated spaces on campus for our commuter students, see page 40 to find out more.
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HOW TO GET THE
BEST OUT OF FOLLOWING US
So far, the University is looking pretty good right? Shiny buildings, amazing location, the lot. But we get it, we could tell you anything. That’s our job. What you want to know is what it’s really like to study at Salford, from the students who are doing it right now. That’s where your favourite social media platform comes in. 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.
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MEET THE TEAM “ Hiya, I’m Sasha, a second year Media and Performance student. I work as one of the Student Social Media Content Creators here at Salford. I’ll be showing you the opportunities and experiences our University has to offer through all of our social media platforms and exactly what studying here is like as a student myself. Make sure you say hello if you see me and follow our socials to keep up to date!”
“Hi! I’m Taran, an MA Public Relations and Digital Communications student working within the University’s social media team to help produce content and answer online enquiries. I also studied my undergraduate degree at the University and have been here for four years, so I know how great Salford is! Make sure you’re following our socials to keep up with student life at Salford.”
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VISIT THE MADE IN SALFORD BLOG With posts on everything from organising your study schedule, to organising your social life, this is your go-to guide for settling in to university life. See blogs.salford.ac.uk/made-in-salford Hack: use the tags to filter by the course you’re interested in.
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JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE FACEBOOK GROUP With around 3,000 students on average joining the group each year, you don’t want to be left out. This is your opportunity to chat to potential coursemates, and flatmates well before you arrive on campus. All applicants will receive an invitation to join the group, so keep an eye on your emails!
GET ANSWERS – FAST The Social Media Team are online to answer your questions between 9.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. We’ll always get back to you on the same day, usually within an hour. Hack: remember to look out for our Instagram and Facebook live streams when you can get instant responses from students and staff.
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PICTURE YOURSELF HERE Did you know that our main campus sits right next to the oldest publicly funded park in England? The combination of the modern and the traditional is what we love about our campus, and we’re always showing it off on Instagram. Hack: Want LOLs? Our Insta Stories are where we let loose…
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ACCESS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT The likes of Peter Kay, Jason Manford and Olympic medallist Beth Tweddle all studied at Salford – and they’ve all appeared on our social channels. Follow us to see more special guests throughout the year.
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CAMPUS We’ve built our campus with everyone who uses it in mind – our students, staff, businesses and local residents – and created a space where everyone feels welcome. Our friendly security team is consistently recognised and accredited for their efforts in keeping everyone safe on campus.
Living on campus has allowed me to get my first taste of independence, whilst surrounded by other people starting out on their university journeys too - so you’re never far from a friendly face when you need one! Charlotte Journalism student
NORTHERN QUARTER
PRINTWORKS NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM
MANCHESTER TOWN HALL ARNDALE SHOPPING CENTRE MANCHESTER PICCADILLY
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CLIFFORD W PEEL PARK PEEL PARK QUARTER UNIVERSITY HOUSE ATMOSPHERE KITCHEN AND BAR SPORTS CENTRE
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Our teaching and learning facilities are split between our three campuses...
PEEL PARK Our main campus, Peel Park, offers you the best of both worlds: state-of-the-art learning facilities within minutes of a world-class city, set against beautiful green spaces to relax and socialise. On this campus you’ll easily spot our futuristic New Adelphi building, the home of our art, design, music, performance and architecture subjects. Equally as eye-catching though is the Peel building, opened in 1896 and one of our founding buildings, now home to students studying courses in environment and life sciences. Peel Park campus is also home to our new £65 million science, engineering and environment building.
FREDERICK ROAD Frederick Road campus, just ten minutes’ walk from Peel Park, is home to our nursing, midwifery, psychology, social sciences, sports and health sciences courses. Here you’ll find all the facilities you’ll need to equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need for a successful and fulfilling career, such as the Patient Simulation Suite, Sports Injury Clinic, Podiatry Clinic and Human Performance Lab.
MEDIACITYUK We are the only university to have a campus at MediaCityUK, the home of TV, digital and creative businesses in the north, including the BBC and ITV. It’s a lively, professional environment, with a wide range of restaurants, bars, shops and leisure facilities, which is expected to double in size in the coming years as the second phase of planned development is completed.
See the next few pages for details of the facilities that are located within each of our campuses.
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science, engineering and environment courses will soon be delivered from their new £65 million home in the heart of our Peel Park campus. We are building a world class sustainable four-storey building, which will occupy 15,500 square metres and is part of a £2.5 billion Crescent Masterplan. A 240 acre major regeneration scheme being delivered by the University, Salford City Council and development partner, The English Cities Fund. The scheme is aimed at driving economic and social prosperity for the whole of the city. The new building will feature a wind tunnel and high-spec laser laboratories. The whole building is also served by electricity only. The primary heat source for all systems is electric air source heat pumps – it is a 100% electric building! The work on the new building is due to be complete in the summer of 2022 and will bring together teaching and world class research, providing our students unique opportunities that prepare them for the real world.
OUR FACILITIES I spend the majority of my time studying in the New Adelphi by choice, it’s such an open and freeing space to get work done. Sasha Media and Performance student
We have a long history of providing people with the tools they need to succeed. We invest heavily in our facilities to ensure you’re using industry-standard equipment during your studies, meaning you’ll graduate with a working knowledge of the practical concepts that you’ll be faced with day to day. We’ve got ambitious plans for the future too and our campus continues to evolve and grow. Our doors are also open to industry, and you’ll often brush shoulders with staff from commercial organisations using our facilities for testing products or training their staff. Here are just a taster of our facilities...
You can read more about our other facilities at salford.ac.uk/our-facilities
PATIENT SIMULATION SUITE When you train to become a nurse, midwife or allied health professional at Salford, you’ll face real-life scenarios in the safe and supportive environment of our Simulation Suite.
ANECHOIC CHAMBER One of a select few found in the world, and regarded as the quietest place in the north-west, our anechoic chamber provides students, researchers and industry partners with a unique acoustic environment. With no audio reflections, this room is ideal for testing microphones, musical equipment and quiet products. Once you enter the chamber and close the doors, it’s said you can hear your blood circulating!
Set up just like a hospital ward, the suite is equipped with human patient simulators, including two adults, a newborn baby, a child and a birthing mum. You’ll learn how to perform vital procedures that you’ll use throughout your career, under the supervision of trained practitioners. As part of the suite, we also have an immersive simulation room, allowing students to be transported to any environment without having to leave the suite. The technology combines a series of cameras which project realistic images onto the walls, with audio equipment to transform the space into anything from the back of an ambulance to a nightclub, prison cell or family home.
CLIFFORD WHITWORTH LIBRARY Our main library is a modern learning space with PC suites, Mac computers, laptops available to loan, bookable work rooms and café. The library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So you can study at a time that suits you. You’ll also find study spaces across the University, so a quiet place to work is never far away. See it for yourself at vimeo.com/ universityofsalford/library
THE OCTAVE The Octave is an immersive 3D experience which engages sight, sound and touch and is capable of connecting people from around the world in one single virtual reality. It enables us to rapidly prototype solutions and explore new techniques before they are launched into industry. The Octave is designed to complement and integrate with other specialist facilities across our Peel Park and MediaCityUK campuses.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE LABORATORY The Human Performance Lab is a teaching and research facility used by students on our sport and exercise courses, as well as physiotherapy, podiatry and prosthetics and orthotics. It’s one of the best equipped labs of its kind, containing an extensive range of biomechanical and physiological equipment, including a 30-metre sprint track with inbuilt force platforms, motion capture systems, blood and gas analysis equipment and speed guns. We also
have a separate physiological testing laboratory and fully equipped strength and conditioning suite for recreational exercisers to elite athletes. On campus we have a number of working clinics including, a podiatry and sports injury clinics, counselling centre and prosthetics and orthotics labs. Under the supervision of fully trained staff, our students use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to provide a wide range of treatments to patients and clients.
BODMER LABORATORY The Bodmer Lab, named after Sir Walter Bodmer, the British scientist behind the mapping of the human genome, is our multimillion-pound hub for students studying biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry and wildlife related courses. The Bodmer Lab gives our students learning experiences using advanced technical equipment in an accessible, interconnected environment. 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.
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is the home of arts and culture on campus, designed to inspire your imagination and spark your curiosity. If you study music, performance, art, design or architecture, you’ll hone your skills in facilities that mirror those used by professionals in the industry.
Artists and designers have their own dedicated workshops, ranging from traditional model making tools to 3D printers and laser cutters. The printing lab contains specialist equipment from screen printers and lithotables to etching presses and felt looms. For architecture students, our carefully designed open plan studio space provides you with an inspiring environment to develop your ideas, work collaboratively and share best practice. All of these facilities allow us and our students to strengthen the relationships we have with industry, including The Lowry, Islington Mill, ITV and the BBC.
The theatre is equipped with the latest lighting, PA equipment and high-powered projection, seating for up to 350 people, and can be adapted to different configurations to suit each individual event. Our professional-quality screen acting studios allow you to film in front of high definition cameras, while the voice acting studio will give you the chance to master a variety of vocal performances used in radio or video game production. Music students have access to six professional recording studios, built using specialist room-within-room construction methods and housing recording booths, Yamaha pianos, drum kits from DW and Gretsch and amplification by Ampeg, Fender and Vox. The adjoining control rooms are extensively equipped with hardware audio processors from Bricasti, Neve and Warm Audio and feature the first six new ‘Heritage Edition’ recording consoles in the country, manufactured by Audient. Primary monitoring is provided by ATC and PMC loudspeakers. Budding photographers can experiment with new techniques in our professional photography studios, which feature lighting equipment, a dark room and the latest cameras and accessories.
JOURNALISM CENTRE MediaCityUK houses our journalism centre, which includes a TV studio, newsroom, radio studio and editing gallery. Here our journalism students produce digital content across multiple channels, developing and honing their reporting and content production skills.
TV STUDIOS We have two TV studios and a green screen area equipped with cameras that can turn the studio into a 3D digital environment, allowing us to achieve effects like those seen on weather reports and children’s television. These facilities are industry-standard and are regularly used by the BBC and other media organisations.
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE LAB Our experimental performance and lecture space is equipped with one of the largest HD screens in Europe and is perfect for showcasing computer gaming, animation and dance performances.
MediaCityUK is home to our student-led broadcast channel, Quays News - our University-wide news channel made by students right here on campus with support from industry professionals and guest editors from the BBC and ITV.
MEDIA CITYUK Every time I step into MediaCityUK it’s just so inspiring. I think it’s also really great that my lecturers are industry professionals which is very motivating, working among people who are in the positions we’re aiming for. As well as that, there’s the obvious factor of resources. I get to work with state-of-the-art equipment, which is fantastic, as you familiarise yourself with equipment the industry are using.
Ryan Film Production student
The facilities we have access to are brilliant and allow us to create highly accurate models down to the smallest of details.
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unique additive and digital manufacturing hub is made up of the Maker Space and the Morson Engine Room, and is funded by the Salford-based Morson Group - a global leader in technical recruitment and engineering excellence. In this space you can acquire real-world engineering and digital fabrication skills alongside hands-on training, providing the experience that employers want and need in industry.
THE MAKER SPACE The Maker Space is an open lab for students to explore digital fabrication technologies. Students have access to 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters and clean working spaces for assembling projects. There is also a dedicated computer suite for 2D and 3D design (CAD) and electronics workbenches.
THE MORSON ENGINE ROOM The Morson Engine Room is home to heavy duty, industrial grade machinery and equipped with a waterjet cutter, metal additive manufacturing, large format 3D printing, state-of-the-art digital and optical microscopes and reverse engineering metrology instrumentation. Guided by skilled technicians, students can learn how to use and operate these machines to build skills in relation to design for manufacture, assembly and inspection.
The theatre, located in the New Adelphi Building on our Peel Park campus, has an exciting events calendar with live music, art, comedy and performance events. With work on show from established, international touring companies to emerging artists and our own students, we are proud to host a diverse programme with something for everyone. At its heart, our vision is committed to nurturing the emerging talents of our graduates, supporting the work of our postgraduates and fostering partnerships with regional, national and international artists.
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Salford Museum and Art Gallery was the UK’s ‘first free public library’, which opened in January 1850. The building was a mansion house known as Lark Hill, which had been built in the 1790s and has given its name to the museum’s famous Lark Hill Place; a Victorian street within the museum. Today, Salford Museum and Art Gallery presents an exciting programme of permanent displays and changing contemporary exhibitions from its home adjacent to our Peel Building on Peel Park campus. We’d also recommend a visit to the gift shop, which showcases work from local artists and designers, and don’t forget to try one of the café’s homemade cakes!
Engel’s Beard is a sculpture and also a unique bouldering wall at the heart of our Peel Park campus. The sculpture is a symbol of wisdom and learning.
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NEW ADELPHI THEATRE
SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
Created in 1846, Peel Park was free to use and brought all Salford residents together. Benefiting from a recent £1.6 million transformation, the park provides a beautiful green space to relax outside of lectures.
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Peel Park Quarter was voted as the second best Halls of Residence in the UK 2020 by Student Hut.
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Living on campus is a great way to really immerse yourself in student life whilst giving you the peace of mind that everything you need is within easy reach.
Discover what living at Salford would really be like at vimeo.com/ universityofsalford/ livingoncampus
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PEEL PARK QUARTER Peel Park Quarter is our thriving student village in the heart of our Peel Park campus, offering you affordable luxury in a safe and secure environment. You’ll be a stone’s throw from learning spaces, the library, Students’ Union and campus shop. All rooms come with an en-suite, desk, chair, and small double bed with under-bed storage. Wifi
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Peel Park Quarter is one of the most picturesque campuses of any university I’ve ever visited- the modern facilities, green spaces and spacious communal areas make it the perfect place to relax, socialise... oh, and study!
Charlotte Journalism student
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JOHN LESTER AND EDDIE COLMAN COURTS John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts are perfect if you’re studying a nursing or health related course, as they’re located next to our Frederick Road campus. It’s also just a short walk from Peel Park, and a short free bus ride to MediaCityUK. All rooms come with a bed (single or double, depending on the room), wardrobe, desk, chair and storage heater, with a shared bathroom and a good-sized kitchen. Wifi
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of our accommodation is owned and managed by specialist student accommodation provider Campus Living Villages. Prices start from £106.25* a week in John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts and £135* in Peel Park Quarter. Prices include all your utilities (water, electricity), contents insurance, 24/7 staff on-site, use of all on-site facilities (eg. gyms at both sites and social areas) and high speed wifi. Both sites contain specially adapted rooms for anyone with additional needs. Peel Park Quarter also has the option of a carer room for physically non-independent students. You can visit the accommodation at one of our Open Days or you can contact Salford Student Village directly to arrange a separate viewing at salford@clvuk.com.
HOW TO APPLY Our rooms are extremely popular and book up fast – places open for booking each spring and we’ll contact all applicants when this happens to let them know. For the latest information and prices, visit campuslivingvillages.co.uk/salford
VILLAGE LIFE If you choose to live here, you can take part in Salford Student Village’s Village Life programme. Village Life is a popular and free social calendar of events that runs throughout term time.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
If you decide to live off campus, we recommend you use Manchester Student Homes to find a good quality student home. All their landlords are accredited, and they can support you should you have *Rates displayed are for the 2020/21 academic any problems with your accommodation. year and are subject to change. Prices may vary For further details please visit on room type and tenancy length. Please refer to manchesterstudenthomes.com campuslivingvillages.co.uk/salford for the most * Rate displayed are for the 2020/21 academic year andup are subject to change. Prices vary depending on room type and to date pricing. tenancy length. Please refer to campuslivingvillages.co.uk/salford for the most up-to-date pricing.
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It’s so easy to commute with Salford being so close to the City Centre, just a ten minute journey from Manchester Piccadilly station and then a two minute walk to my lectures. Rachael Broadcast Journalism student
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are just over a mile away for Manchester city centre, that’s just a 15 minute walk or five-minutes if you hop on one of the buses which run every few minutes. If you’re travelling by train, Salford Crescent is perfectly placed with four trains to Manchester Piccadilly every hour. If you are travelling to our MediaCityUK campus, you can show your student ID card on the bus to ride for free. Alternatively, if you’re commuting in by tram, there’s a Metrolink stop right outside our MediaCityUK campus.
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On our campuses we have over 400 spaces for bicycles and there are a number of car parks for those travelling by car.
COMMON ROOMS On campus we have loads of chill-out spaces and comfortable seating zones for our commuting students. Common room
Our common rooms have everything you need to pass the time between lectures with solo and group study spaces, a lounge area with TV, kitchenette with microwaves and fridges, gender-neutral accessible toilets, charging points, lockers and even a pool table.
Watch Rachel’s commuting to uni video at vimeo.com/ universityofsalford/commuting
You can’t think about Salford and Manchester without thinking about sport, it’s in our blood.
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Salford unites all sports teams at the University, with the aim of making exercise accessible and fun for everyone. So whether you’re a regular gym-goer or you’ve never even taken the tags off your trainers, we can help you find a sport or activity that suits you – you could even start your own club.
SPORTS CENTRE Our facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool with spa and sauna; five fitness suites, including strength, cardio and conditioning rooms, all containing the latest gym equipment supplied by our partners Matrix Fitness UK; and multi-use sports hall for badminton, basketball, netball and five-a-side-football. Next to the Sports Centre we have two 11-a-side football pitches and a brand-new 3G pitch that can be used for a range of activities such as football, rugby league and union, ultimate frisbee, softball and much more. *All costs correct at time of production (January 2021).
OUR PARTNERSHIPS We’ve teamed up with a number of sports clubs and institutions from across the region to create opportunities for many of our students. We have a wide-ranging partnership with Salford Red Devils RLFC, with players and club staff studying BSc and MSc courses in Salford Business School and the School of Health and Society, whilst our students take on placements at the club each trimester. We support the club with their pre-season testing, creation and development of their marketing and content, and even organise matchday ‘takeovers’, with several University students going to work for the club after graduation. Similar partnerships exist with other local sports teams, including Sale Sharks (rugby We offer a range of fitness classes in our state-of-the-art Studio Room, including Metafit, Zumba, yoga, pilates, studio cycling and the new and popular boogie bounce. We look to regularly refresh our timetable to bring you a variety of enjoyable classes at convenient times and to help you recover after your workouts, our health hub offer a range of discounted massage treatments. Located on Peel Park campus, the Sports Centre is the perfect place to keep fit and healthy, relax, and make friends, right on your doorstep. Our Sport Rehabilitation students offer free sports massages and injury treatment on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons for Sports Centre members and sports team members during term times (this service is subject to availability and pre-booking is essential). This is a unique student-led service, offering additional value to our memberships.
union), Manchester Storm (ice hockey) and Manchester Giants (basketball). Thanks to our partnership with the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance (MIHP) our students have the opportunity to treat patients within an elite facility. We have set up a public physiotherapy clinic at the Institute where students on our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course conduct sessions whilst being mentored and supported by highly experienced physiotherapists. The public benefits from discounted rates and the ability to be treated at this world class facility. This clinic builds on our research partnership with MIHP which covers many areas of health and physical activity, including osteoarthritis and footwear interventions for patients who have had treatments to the knee.
Sports Centre membership costs from as little as £14* per month, and offers fantastic value for money.
Check out our Sports Centre at vimeo.com/universityofsalford/ sportscentre
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SUPPORT Your university days can be the most exciting time of your life, but they can also be challenging. Whatever your personal circumstances, we want to make your Salford experience a positive one, which is why we’ve created our dedicated, specialist support service, askUS.
Having the Students’ Union right next to the accommodation buildings on campus is perfect. There’s always an event going on to get involved in, and even when it’s freezing cold, it’s only a short walk to the Atmosphere bar to meet up for drinks and food with friends. Charlotte Journalism student
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can offer you help and advice on a wide range issues. Watch a short video from one of our Student Advisors to find out more vimeo.com/ universityofsalford/askus
/P hysical disabilities including multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, hypermobility syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome
Whatever’s on your mind, just askUS!
/ Temporary injuries such as broken bones or recovery from an operation
DISABILITY AND LEARNER SUPPORT Our Disability and Learner Support Advisers are here to support you with your studies. This includes exam arrangements, emergency evacuation plans and field trip support. We assist students with: /S pecific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD / Autism spectrum conditions including Asperger’s /L ong-term medical conditions such as epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, cancer, HIV and diabetes / Mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression and bipolar affective disorder
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An adviser will discuss support with you at a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) appointment and produce a RAP to inform your University school of any reasonable adjustments to be made for you while studying at the University. We can also help you apply for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) if eligible. We encourage you to come to see us as early as possible to ensure support is in place for you. For more information about how we can support you, visit askus.salford.ac.uk/disability email disability@salford.ac.uk or call 0161 295 0023 (option 1, option 2).
COUNSELLING, WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
you with someone to listen and help you find solutions to your problems.
If you don’t feel comfortable talking about a problem or worry with friends, family or your tutor, it can be easier to speak to someone outside of the situation. Our Wellbeing Advisers can offer you a confidential, judgement-free conversation. These aren’t therapeutic sessions, but they will provide
We have on-site mental health nurses and clinical psychologists who are accessible through an appointment with our Wellbeing Advisers and you can receive ongoing support with them if this is appropriate. We also have working relationships with external services should you need further ongoing support or a supported referral to a specialist service.
SUPPORT FOR CARERS One in ten of us has caring responsibilities, so if you’re caring for someone whilst studying, we recognise that juggling all of this can be very difficult. To help you we have a student carer co-ordinator, who will meet with you and write a support plan to help you with your time at University. We are currently one of only two universities that offer this to student carers. We can also put you in touch with local and national organisations that provide practical and emotional support. To find out more, visit salford.ac.uk/askus/support/ student-carers
We offer a counselling service, which is a talking therapy that can help you on your personal journey to understanding your issues. These sessions are confidential and your information won’t be shared with any other services, except in the most exceptional of circumstances. If you currently have support in place for a mental health diagnosis, for example with CAMHS or any other NHS service, we would advise you to contact us prior to arrival to make sure services can be transferred to the local area, ensuring you are supported to make your transition to University life smoother. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/askus/ support/wellbeing-and-counselling
LGBTQIA+ Manchester is one of the best queer cities in the UK and it is on your doorstep at Salford. The Salford Trans Forum is a group that meets regularly to provide students with opportunities to continue to make Salford trans and non-binary friendly. We are also a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are working towards being one of the first trans and non-binary friendly universities in the UK. We have a staff member that can help support your transition at university if you need it. You will have opportunities to be involved in events like Manchester and Salford Pride and Trans Days of Visibility and Remembrance. Salford is a great place to be out and proud! Find out more at salford.ac.uk/askus/support/lgbtiq-students SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN Starting a degree whilst looking after young children can be challenging, but there is a wealth of services available to you at Salford to allow you to achieve your learning goals. Busy Bees nursery, located on our Frederick Road campus, is open 8.00am – 6.00pm every weekday, offering places for babies and children aged three months to five years old (the nursery is independent from the University, places must be pre-booked and are subject to availability). Help with childcare costs is available to students. Visit gov.uk/childcare-grant for details and to check your eligibility. We also have support for pregnant students and those juggling family and student life. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/askus/support/ students-families MONEY Living independently and having to budget for the first time can be a real learning curve, but there are steps you can take to make
sure you manage your money to make it go further. For sign-posting to more guidance and tips on money matters, see page 64 or visit salford.ac.uk/askus/topics/money FAITH Salford is a tolerant, diverse community where students of all faiths, religions, beliefs - and none - are welcomed. We are proud of our dedicated Faith Centre on Peel Park campus which offers chaplaincy services, Chapel, Muslim Prayer Hall and Kosher kitchen as well as spaces for reflection, discussion, learning, socialising and celebration. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/askus/faith-and-religion
CARE LEAVERS AND ESTRANGED STUDENTS We know that many of our students do not have the support of their families at university and that this can create barriers to success. We have some of the very best support in place for both care leavers and care experienced students (for example, if you have been in foster care or a residential unit) and for estranged students (students who have little, no, or a negative relationship with both parents). We work nationally with organisations such as the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers and Stand Alone to support students, whether that be financial help and applying for student loans, accommodation and homelessness, emotional support or working with your local authority or support worker to ensure your success at university. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/askus/ support/care-experienced
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The University of Salford is a truly global institution, with over 3,000 international students from over 85 countries, creating a vibrant and multi-cultural atmosphere on campus. We have a range of support services available to you as an international student, to help you settle in and make the most of your time at Salford. We can advise on visa issues, working whilst in the UK, help with English and more. To find out more about the support we offer our international students and how to apply, please visit salford.ac.uk/international
salford.ac.uk/askus/support/ estranged-students standalone.org.uk nnecl.org SANCTUARY SEEKERS As an Article 26 University we believe access to higher education should be based on ability alone. Asylum seekers and students with limited leave to remain cannot access student finance, so we offer a limited number of Article 26 scholarships for these students each year. Additionally we offer specialist advice and guidance to both sanctuary seekers and refugees who are thinking of how they can access university or choose Salford to study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/askus/support/sanctuaryseekers
ENSURING YOU CAN ACCESS OUR CAMPUS, CURRICULUM, TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT We embrace diversity through our Inclusive and Accessible Teaching and Learning Framework, which reflects our commitment to ensuring our teaching and assessments meet the needs of all of our students. If you experience a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty (for example. dyslexia), we strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as you have confirmation that you’ll be joining us. This way, you can start off your time here well prepared, by ensuring that we are aware of your support requirements.
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THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO Being part of a team and having my colleagues rely on me to work hard and pull my weight has shown me that I am capable of much more than I ever imagined. Amy International Events Management student
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degree from the University of Salford is more than just a certificate – we’ll help you graduate with confidence, ready to step into your chosen career. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges. Our academic staff are professionals in their fields, with many actively engaging with industry to continuously update their knowledge and inform their teaching. From internships to employment opportunities, guest speakers to practical, hands-on workshops and lectures; we provide our students with the skills necessary to succeed both academically and in working life beyond graduation.
As part of my degree I was lucky enough to get a placement at BBC 5 Live. I was in charge of what went out on air, so I was pitching story ideas, writing up the briefs and booking guests. I think I made a really good impression because they have asked me to come back as a Freelance Producer. The work experience the University provide is really valuable because at the end of the day it’s what gets you jobs. If someone could wave a magic wand and I could go back in time knowing what I know now I would still pick the University of Salford, because what it has equipped me with is just incomparable. Tom Broadcast Journalism student
WORK EXPERIENCE We use our partnerships and staff networks to create opportunities for you to gain real, hands-on experience that will help you to develop the professional and personal skills that employers value. The majority of our courses offer work placements, as well as opportunities to take part in live briefs, where you’ll work in teams to deliver solutions for real clients. Many courses also offer a year in industry, giving you the chance to work full-time for an employer. You’ll be paid for your work and you won’t have to pay any tuition fees for the year.
WE’RE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY You can access our professional, on-campus employability services at any time – even after you graduate. We can help you to create the perfect CV and LinkedIn page, as well as practice interview techniques and offer career advice. We also have an on-site recruitment agency called Unitemps, which can help you access part-time and temporary work, working for the University and local employers. For more information visit salford.ac.uk/unitemps
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Kiera Brown, recent Marketing graduate, tells us all about her placement at Unilever and how it has helped prepare for her final year. “I was determined to make sure I got the best grades possible, so I applied for a placement. I contacted the Employability Hub because they have a CV service. They sat down with me and I went through my CV and what I wanted to go into. I study Marketing and because Marketing is so broad, there’s so many parts you can go into, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, so I applied for a few placements including Unilever and was successful. To get the internship with Unilever was massive. Moving to London was a big thing for me, I didn’t know anyone really, but Unilever has a Facebook page when you first join where you can speak to other people who have got placements and it also helps if you get a house. I live with two other girls on placement and they’re lovely. One of them is in Marketing and I learn
about what she’s doing, how it differs from what I’m doing and then helps me make my path to know where I want to go. When I got to Unilever, I didn’t realise how much responsibility I would be given, it’s an actual role, but I received a lot of support from my manager. My placement has also helped me prepare for my final year. Deadlines have been difficult for me. In uni I really struggled with them just because I like to plan, so I’d always do pages and pages on planning. Working for Unilever has helped me with that. The Eisenhower diagram has helped me put my to do list into boxes and helped me decide what needs to be done now, what needs to be done next week.”
Hear from some of our other students about their experience on work placement at vimeo.com/ universityofsalford/ business-placements
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START UP YOUR BUSINESS At the University of Salford, no ambition is too big. If you’ve got a business idea of your own, our Launch team can help bring it to life through funding awards and business start-up support, and we’ve recently launched a brand new business incubation centre on campus to help. For any students that have a brilliant business idea but are unsure of the next steps, or for those thinking of going freelance, we can help turn ideas into reality and provide support through all the vital steps of setting up in business. We can provide you with free hot-desking office space in the heart of Peel Park campus, where you will have access to a networking lounge to grab a coffee and make those all important business connections. The Launch incubator also offers a wide range of support to make the venture of creating a business less daunting. In partnership with the Business Growth Hub we offer a six month support programme including workshops on specific aspects of building a business, as well as mentorship from experienced professionals and subject specific drop in sessions, delivered by staff from the Salford Business School. You will also have access to grants for vital start-up essentials such as software, insurances, licences, basic equipment, training or attendance at trade fairs.
Oliver Buxton, a third year Acoustical and Audio Engineering student and band manager, has launched his business Delux Music Collective to support musicians and offer them fairer treatment. Oliver has been involved with the Manchester music scene for a number of years and currently manages six artists. The idea for the business came after Oliver had noticed that musicians were being treated poorly by promoters. He said: “It became very apparent from working with bands that a lot of promoters don’t treat artists correctly. We’ve seen so many people drop out of the industry because of it, and that’s what I want to prevent.” The business organises all aspects of live music from booking venues, marketing materials, booking artists, photographers and videographers. Oliver said, “I joined Launch because I had no idea about anything to do with business but I knew everything I needed to know about music. I thought if we’re going to grow, and we’re going to grow properly, then I’m going to need some help and Launch was just the perfect opportunity to springboard my ideas.”
Oliver Buxton, BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering
LEARN A LANGUAGE and broaden your horizons…
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If you’re interested in learning a new language or progressing your existing skills, we offer modules in a number of different languages, including Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Language modules are available as part of several undergraduate courses, and are worth 20 credits each. Alternatively, you can choose to take a language course as a not-for-credit paid option, as extra-curricular learning or simply for personal interest.
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES More students than ever understand the importance of international experience and employers are increasingly interested in students who have global awareness.
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who take part in international opportunities reap the academic, professional and personal benefits of an international experience for future employment in the UK and overseas.
until May 2023. The UK government has proposed a new mobility programme, the Turing Scheme, which will fund mobility in both Europe and further afield. Details of this programme are still to be confirmed at the time of production.
Studying or working abroad plus international activities at home, give you the opportunity to see more of the world and experience a different style of education. You may also be able to learn a new language and get to know another culture. At Salford, we are here to help you make this happen.
We will continue to work closely with European partners to ensure that students from all programmes have study opportunities, where applicable to their programme. Work opportunities will continue now that the UK has left the European Union, however are now subject to additional immigration requirements.
Visit salford.ac.uk/io for the most up to date details.
EUROPEAN EXCHANGE Our European Exchange programme is for you if you are interested in studying or potentially pursuing a work contract or traineeship within Europe. We have many fantastic partner institutions all over Europe, as well as many industry links. If you have the option to undertake a work placement as a part of your degree, you may be able to do this through the European Exchange programme. Visit salford. ac.uk/international-opportunities/ourpartnerships for information on our current partners. Please be aware, European study and work opportunities are subject to change. We will take part in the Erasmus+ programme
We encourage all students to take part in international opportunities where possible, either via study and/or work opportunities or internationalisation at home activities.
SHORT TERM OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the International and European Exchange programmes, we regularly promote short term opportunities via third parties. In the past, our students have taken part in research projects or internships organised by, for example, the British Council and the Canadian MITACS programme mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink. These opportunities are often either partially or fully funded and offer you the chance to gain valuable work experience that will make your
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE If you want to venture further than Europe for a study exchange, our International Exchange programme is for you. With partners in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea and the USA, you have the incredible opportunity to visit some fantastic places, while taking advantage of the great facilities our partner institutions offer. For both the European and International Exchange programmes, money needn’t be a barrier if you are considering going abroad. You continue to pay your usual tuition fees to the University, and you are still entitled to your student finance. Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop yourself both personally and professionally, while making new friends from across the globe and acquiring skills that are attractive to potential employers. Visit salford.ac.uk/internationalopportunities/our-partnerships for information on our current partners.
For more information, visit salford.ac.uk/io
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Lili Brewin, Television and Radio Production student, tells us all about her experience studying abroad as part of her course at Salford.
It’s an interesting talking point for job interviews, as employers like to see that you’ve done something out of your comfort zone.
“I decided to take part in a study experience abroad because I have always been interested in seeing how the education system differs in America and in association with TV production, which is a large industry in both the UK and the US. Being exposed to a completely new education system enabled me to gain a lot more confidence. Living in another country for four months, away from the comforts of home, made me more confident and improved my communication and interpersonal skills. I have also gained a lot of friends whom I will have for life, not only from America but all over the world (including Japan, Taiwan, South Africa, and Venezuela). Meeting these people also gave me a better understanding of different cultures and lifestyles around the world.
Find out more about our BA (Hons) Television and Radio programme at salford.ac.uk/courses/ undergraduate/televisionand-radio-production
Any student who is considering studying or working abroad should do their own research on the university best suited to their studies, ask questions to students who have gone through the process themselves, and make the most of the support provided at the home university as well as the host. I learned so much from the lecturers, students and the university campus as a whole in America and it’s an interesting talking point for job interviews, as employers like to see that you’ve done something out of your comfort zone and studied in another surrounding for a while.”
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We’re run by students, for students, representing you during your time at university - so come and visit us to make sure your time at Salford is truly unforgettable! See for yourself at vimeo.com/universityofsalford/salfordsu
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at your Students’ Union, we work around the clock to make sure you love your life at Salford. We provide everything from our Advice Centre to Sports Clubs and Societies, right through to amazing food, drink and incredible events in the heart of campus, at Atmosphere kitchen and bar.
STUDENT VOICE We ensure that your voice is heard at the University and beyond, all the way from Salford to a national level. When we say we are run by students for students, we mean it. We have a full democratic structure that is at the heart of everything we do; our Sabbatical Officers are all elected students, who work full-time to lead your Union and ensure you have the best possible time while at Salford. The structure is supported by voluntary officers, school representatives and student representatives. We also run a number of student-led campaigns and offer funding opportunities for your potential campaign ideas. So if there’s an issue that’s important to you that you want to shout about, we’ll help you do just that.
ADVICE AND SUPPORT We know that being at University can sometimes be scary and present new challenges for students. At some point you may require some extra advice and support from your Students’ Union, and we’re on hand to help you. Our Advice Centre specialises in academic matters and is here to provide independent, friendly, professional advice. You can pop in and make an appointment throughout the week to speak to one of our advisors. Our Denizen scheme is also there to support students in their halls of residence, made up of fellow students to help you out and pass on your feedback or concerns to the right people. Rafiki is the Students’ Union’s listening service, led by students, for students. If you’re experiencing any problems while you’re at university, you can come in and talk to our volunteers. They are trained students and can listen to you and provide peer support.They can also signpost you to support services on campus or externally which can help. Rafiki, based in University House is a drop-in service, so you don’t need an appointment. We also offer an instant messaging service, to chat to our volunteers. Head to salfordstudents.com/rafiki to find out more. To find out more about the Students’ Union, visit salfordstudents.com
SOCIETIES We know coming to university is more than just working hard and getting a degree – it’s also an opportunity to meet like-minded people and make great friends for life. We run a huge range of student-led society groups to suit every interest, such as course-based groups, international groups and faith groups. They meet up regularly for social events, working together, campaigning and much more. Can’t find a group that interests you? You could start your own! We can provide all the support you need including advice and start-up funding. Find out more at salfordstudents.com/societies
ATMOSPHERE KITCHEN AND BAR The central, social hub of your Students’ Union! Atmosphere (or AKB for short) is open every day until late serving up amazing food and drink right in the heart of campus, all at student friendly prices. Grab the best coffee on campus or head to the café within Atmosphere for a quick bite to eat and chill after a hard day’s study. Our café area is an alcohol-free space, separate from our bar.
and Thursday night Bandaoke. On top of this, your SU puts on huge events once a month, everything from Octoberfest to Salford’s version of Take Me Out!
Atmosphere also has regular themed nights throughout the week, Monday night Quiz
Discover our Students’ Union at vimeo.com/ universityofsalford/salfordsu
SPORT Sport is an amazing way to keep fit, feel good and make some new mates! Working with the University and our Sports Centre, your Students’ Union brings you Team Salford – the home of sport at the University of Salford. If you’re a dedicated sports person looking to show your skills on a competitive level, our Club Sport teams play up and down the country against other universities. Or if you love to take part in team games on a smaller scale, we have Campus Leagues, competing with just Salford students. If you’d rather play without any commitment, Give Sport a Go allows you to turn up and try new sports every week, with a variety to choose from.
EVENTS We know how to throw an awesome party. Our dedicated events team put on a whole range of exciting events throughout the year, representing the diversity and interests of all of our members. Some of our highlights… We’ve previously thrown an annual Halloween event ‘Atmosfear’, where over a thousand students were transported from the SU to a top secret location for an eye-popping night of top DJs and scary shenanigans. For Valentine’s Day some brave singletons took part in our very own
Discover the Sports Centre at vimeo.com/universityofsalford/ sportscentre
version of Take Me Out. We have also enjoyed throwing some new shapes at one of our Afro-Caribbean Nights with the Denifari African Drum Workshop amongst a whole host of awesome events. Check out salfordstudents.com to find out what we get up to! Make sure you keep an eye-out for the Students’ Union Freshers’ Wristband for your Welcome activities too; we want to make sure you’re in the best (and safest) place for events. If you can see our Union logo which is a great signpost to OFFICIAL Union events you’ll know you’re in the right place. Don’t be fooled by any imitations!
FEES AND FINANCE Don’t think let money worries stop you from going to university. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to afford to live away from home, but the maintenance loan covered all of my bills and accommodation. There’s so much help and support in place if you do have any worries or questions, so don’t be put off!
Emma Broadcast Journalism student
Our fees for students from the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man studying a full-time undergraduate degree are £9,250* per year for the first year of study.
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for UK part-time students will vary depending on the number of credits taken per year. Financial support is available to undergraduate students to help with the cost of university. Tuition fee loans, available for students from the UK, are paid directly to the University each term and you don’t need to pay anything upfront. If you’re studying full-time, you’ll receive a maximum of £9,250 per year, depending on the course. If you’re a part-time student, you’ll receive a maximum of £6,935 (figures correct at time of production).
A maintenance loan for living costs is also available to support undergraduate students from the UK. The maximum amount that you may receive depends on a number of things, including your household income, your course, where you will live while you are studying and your individual circumstances. Loan for living costs are paid directly into your bank account each term. For more details on student finance, visit salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees More information is also available on the government website at gov.uk/student-finance * Please note, this figure was correct at time of printing (January 2021), but all fees are subject to a government review. For the most up to date information on our fees, please check the relevant course page on our website.
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You currently don’t have to pay back your loans for tuition fees or living costs until you are earning over £26,575** per year. The loans are repaid at a rate of 9% of your income over the threshold amount. So the threshold is £26,575 and say your salary is £27,500, you’ll pay 9% of £925, which is £6.94 per month – about the same as buying three coffees each month. Repayments start the April after you graduate (provided you are earning over the threshold). and are taken automatically, so you don’t need to set this up. If you are self-employed, you would be advised to contact HMRC separately to set up the repayments. For more details and to check your eligibility for a student loan, go to gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan
For students from low-income backgrounds and living in areas where participation in higher education is low, there will also be the opportunity to receive an additional £350 of credits each year. This will be based on personal circumstances and will be assessed when you register at the start of your degree. For more details on the scheme visit salford-inspire.co.uk
Think you can’t afford to study at University? Watch our short video at vimeo.com/universityofsalford/ feesandfunding
£6.94 = 3 coffees per month £44.44 £36.94 YOU PAY (PER MONTH)
Our Inspire scheme is open to all new home and EU undergraduate students joining a foundation year or year one of an undergraduate degree based at the university. You’ll receive £150 of credit to spend in a dedicated online store where you can buy learning resources such as text books, electronics or stationery, to give you the best possible start to your studies here at Salford. The scheme runs annually, meaning you’ll receive £150 of credits each year of your undergraduate degree if based here on campus.
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UP TO £26,575 £27,500 £28,500 £29,500 £30,500 YOU EARN (PER YEAR) ** This is the current repayment threshold if you live in England or Wales, it differs for residents of Northern Ireland and Scotland. The repayment threshold is set by the government.
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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 £135* per week, depending on site and room size.
UTILITIES AND OTHER OUTGOINGS If you are not living in campus accommodation, you’ll need to take into account the cost of bills for water, electricity, gas and internet. Salfood, Maxwell Building
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. *All costs correct at time of production (January 2021).
HEALTH AND FITNESS Our gym membership costs from £13* 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 from £5-£10*, and theatre tickets between £27-£70*. An evening meal at a restaurant with friends typically costs around £12-15* each, 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, and as a student, you are entitled to discounts in many shops, restaurants and cinemas. There are lots of tips for making your money go further salford.ac.uk/money
TRANSPORT A weekly bus ticket costs about £18*, a single ticket on the tram costs around £3.80* and a weekly tram ticket starts from £10.60*, depending on your destination. Manchester and the surrounding areas are also served by a number of convenient and attractive cycle routes.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY New textbooks for your course can be expensive, so make sure you use the library as much as possible, or buy books second-hand to save money. The on-campus shop sells affordable stationery.
CLOTHES AND GROOMING 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, and don’t forget to ask if they offer a 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. Home Sweet Home, Manchester
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OUR COURES We offer a variety of courses to suit your individual needs, including; traditional threeyear degrees, four-year degrees with year placements, degree apprenticeships, foundation years and part-time study.
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have individual entry requirements and some require specific subjects. Visit the full course information on our website to find out if this applies to the course you’re interested in. Our minimum entry requirement for a degree course is two A levels or equivalent, but some courses will require three A levels. If your chosen course is in science or engineering, please check our website to see whether A levels in physics, chemistry and biology where science practical assessments are taken are a requirement for entry. Most courses also require a minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English and maths, (or grade C for qualifications taken prior to 2017), or a grade C in both subjects where GCSEs are taken in Northern Ireland or Wales, however some may require a grade 5. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and potential to succeed in your chosen course.
International students will need to show a good level of English (usually a minimum of IELTS at 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component). This can vary depending on the course though, so please check the course information on our website for details.
UCAS TARIFF POINTS You can find out the number of UCAS points you’ll need by checking the list of courses at the back of this prospectus, though there will be additional grade and subject requirements for some courses. Visit the relevant course page on our website to check if this applies to your course and to make sure you’re viewing the most up to date information. To find out more about UCAS Tariff Points and how they work, visit ucas.com
CHANGES TO QUALIFICATIONS We are happy to accept both reformed and unreformed A levels and AS level qualifications and we do not differentiate between grades obtained in these qualifications. We also acknowledge that students in England will be assessed on a linear basis, whilst those in Wales and Northern Ireland will continue to be assessed on a modular basis. Where you
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If you’re a UK applicant leaving school or college, we accept the following qualifications: are taking a combination of A and AS levels we will continue to accommodate these on an individual basis and the University will not disadvantage those who have not had the opportunity to take AS levels. We are also aware that more students are now taking combinations of qualifications especially A levels and BTEC awards, and we welcome this. The new T-Level qualifications have been introduced for first teaching from September 2020, with the first students offering T-levels applying to university in the autumn 2022. We will provide more detail as programme specifications are reviewed by academic staff and will issue a statement on their acceptability at the earliest opportunity. If you are unsure how you may be affected, our enquiries team will be happy to help – call 0161 295 4545 or email enquiries@salford.ac.uk
WE VALUE EXPERIENCE Not everybody takes the same path in life, but that shouldn’t stop you from realising your potential. If you haven’t taken the traditional route through the education system but think you’ve got the experience and drive to pursue a degree, we want to hear from you. The Salford Alternative Entry
/ A/AS level / BTEC Award / Welsh Baccalaureate / Access to Higher Education Diploma / Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher / Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher) / The International Baccalaureate / Cambridge Pre-U / UAL Diplomas in Art and Design / Rock School Music Practitioners qualifications This list is not exhaustive, we accept a wide variety of qualifications and look at applications on an individual basis.
Scheme offers the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Find out if we can open up learning for you by visiting salford.ac.uk/salford-alternativeentry-scheme INTERNATIONAL ENTRY
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If you have international qualifications, check our website for details of what we accept and their equivalences. Visit salford.ac.uk/international/your-country
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HOW TO
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To make your application to Salford smooth and stress-free, follow this step-by-step guide and make a note of the important dates and deadlines.
I was expecting the application process to be quite tedious and confusing but it was really straightforward. There were a couple of times where I had a query and the admissions team were able to help out straight away. Rhys Broadcast Journalism student
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STEP 1 STEP 2 Book on to one of our Open Days in June, October and November 2021 by going to salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/open-days. Open Days are your opportunity to meet current students and teaching staff and get a feel for where you’ll study. Before the event, make a note of all your burning questions to ask our staff and students.
STEP 4 Once your application has been received, it will be considered and we might ask you to come and meet us for an interview or audition, depending on your course. After this, we’ll make a decision and let you know the outcome via UCAS Track.
STEP 6 If you are made a conditional or unconditional offer, we’ll invite you to an Applicant Visit Day, which will take place between February and April 2022.
STEP 8 If you applied by 15 January you’ll need to choose a firm choice and an insurance choice by early May 2022.
STEP 10 Depending on what you’re currently studying, you should receive your results in July or August. If you’ve met the conditions for your course at Salford, we’ll let you know via UCAS Track that your place is confirmed. If your results were different to those you expected, there may be options open to you through clearing.
Think about what you really want to know not just about your course, but where you’ll live, the experiences you’ll gain, the people you’ll meet. Attend UCAS fairs, go to careers events held in your school or college, talk to your teachers and careers advisor too.
STEP 3 When you’ve made up your mind about which course you want to take, apply online through ucas.com before 15 January 2022 to guarantee consideration. You can still apply after this date but we can’t guarantee your application will be considered as some courses may close.
STEP 5 After applying, you should start thinking about how you’ll fund your studies – usually through a student loan. For more details visit gov.uk/student-finance
STEP 7 Once you’ve received an offer, you should start to think about accommodation. Find out more about all the options available at salford.ac.uk/accommodation
STEP 9 In order to guarantee your student finance is in place before you start in September, you should apply for your loan by the end of May 2022. You can check deadlines and apply at gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
WELCOME You’ll be invited to our Welcome Week in September 2022, during which you can complete your registration, meet new friends, explore the campus and city - and most importantly, have fun!
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provide information about our courses, facilities and fees 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 (January 2021) and the date we make you an offer, so we reserve the right to update and add to any information in this guide at any time. We also reserve the right to change the information about our courses and facilities in this guide at any time where we have good reason. Reasons for such changes could include, for example: / Our need to respond to the unprecedented and fast moving Covid-19 situation. Check the website for our latest Covid-19 information. / Our need to withdraw or change a course or module where we have insufficient student numbers or funding to run it viably or to give students the appropriate educational experience. / Our need to respond to 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). / Our desire to improve or maintain the quality of our courses and facilities or to introduce something which enhances the student experience or would otherwise be beneficial for 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. However, it may not always be practicable for us to give advance notice of changes where we have to adapt to rapidly changing local and national measures and guidance for Covid-19. Students and applicants whose courses are adversely affected by any significant unforeseeable change will have the right to switch courses or, in the absence of any suitable alternative, to leave the university and transfer to another provider. Unless related to Covid-19, such changes during studies should only happen in very exceptional circumstances. Where they do happen, we will, as far as we are able, assist students with the practicalities of switching. Before deciding whether to apply for a course, make sure you visit our website www.salford.ac.uk as this is our definitive, up-to-date and detailed source of information about our courses and fees (or contact our course enquiries team at +44 (0)161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk to request this information). All changes to information in this guide will be detailed on our website as soon as is reasonably practical. In the event of any inconsistencies between such information and our website, information on our website will prevail.
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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 any 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. To give you an idea what to expect, the versions of these documents for the 2020/21 academic year are accessible via links within the University’s 2020/21 terms and conditions, see salford.ac.uk/askus/academic-support/ student-handbook. However, as these versions are likely to change before you join us, we remind you that our offer letter will provide you with the most up-to-date versions should you accept our offer. It is a requirement for all students to register with us at the start of each academic year and only students who are registered may study our courses and access our facilities. Information about what you need to do to register will be provided. The personal information that you provide to us (whether as an applicant or as a registered student) will be held and processed by the university in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. Please read our privacy statement for more details at salford.ac.uk/privacy
POLICY STATEMENT ON EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY We are committed to, and strive for, equality of opportunity for all its students and staff (current and prospective) and recognises and celebrates their diversity. For this statement and strategy to be made a reality, effective leadership and management is provided and a corresponding commitment sought from every member of staff and all the student body. This means that we: / Are committed to providing an environment where all people are respected and treated fairly regardless of irrelevant characteristics or distinctions / Promote 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 visit salford.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity
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OTHER STUDY
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As well as three-year degrees, we also offer a wide range of other study options.
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honours degree or have the appropriate background knowledge.
For more details on the study options available for the subject you’re interested in visit the course pages on our website at salford.ac.uk
They are also suited to you if you are returning to education or if you wish to change career direction. You can see which of our degrees offer a foundation year in the course listings at the back of this booklet. You can also look at our course listings online for the latest information at salford.ac.uk
some more information on our alternative study options including foundation years, partner college study, accelerated degrees and degree apprenticeships.
FOUNDATION YEARS We believe that higher education should be within reach for all those who are passionate about learning and achieving their career goals. If you’ve got the drive and commitment to study, but don’t quite have the qualifications needed to start an honours degree, a foundation year course could be for you. Our range of foundation courses can help to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto one of our undergraduate degrees. They’ll introduce you to key concepts and ideas, and provide you with basic knowledge of approaches, concepts, theories and principles. The foundation level places strong emphasis on the development of relevant study/ transferable skills and a responsible approach to learning through a set of compulsory core modules. These are ideal if you want to develop your career but don’t meet the entry requirements for direct entry to an
PARTNER COLLEGE STUDY As part of our commitment to giving more people access to higher education, we work with further education colleges in the north-west to offer a wide range of courses where you can study locally with the option of progressing to the University of Salford to complete or continue your studies. This range of courses includes degrees and foundation degrees. Degree programmes provide the opportunity of studying the first year at a local college before progressing to the University to complete your degree. Foundation degree programmes are delivered at partner colleges and you can then apply
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to top up your studies to degree level at the University if you wish. Courses at our partner colleges currently include the areas of business, arts, sport and psychology.
The fact that this route offered me the chance to become RICS accredited and get a full degree in three years was a no brainer! I am able to relate my university work to my work within industry on a daily basis and I am getting the opportunity to work on my own projects.
To ensure you have the maximum chance of success whilst studying at a partner college, we provide a dedicated programme of support throughout the year. This includes talks by University academic staff to students at partner colleges and organised visits to the university campus to attend events relevant to your programme of study, such as guest lectures and masterclasses. As a partner college student, you are automatically a student here at Salford too and therefore have access to certain University facilities and resources whilst you study. More information about our partner colleges and the programmes we run is available at salford.ac.uk/partner-colleges
Jack Hook Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Create Construction
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I am able to apply my learning to a real work environment which is fantastic. I really am having an amazing time on my degree apprenticeship and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Danielle Gudojc, Trainee Estimator, Morgan Sindall
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS A degree apprenticeship allows you to study at degree level whilst earning a salary and gaining practical, on-the-job skills. This work-based route to a degree means you will be working alongside industry experts gaining vital experience to help you excel in your chosen career. If you’re looking to gain a degree qualification along with experience in line with your chosen career path, then a degree apprenticeship could be the perfect route for you. You’ll have the ability to apply theory and knowledge from the classroom directly to your place of work on an ongoing basis. You will study part-time at the university and will spend the rest of your time in the workplace. These apprenticeships are funded by the government and your employer so there are no tuition fees to worry about. We work with a wide range of employers including Peninsula, Jacobs UK, Atkins, Network Rail, the NHS, Morgan Sindall, Seddon Construction, New Charter Housing and Wilmott Dixon. We currently cover a wide range of disciplines, from business to nursing, biomedical science to construction and social work to engineering, and our offer will grow as the government approves new apprenticeship programmes. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships
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Leaving university with three years’ work experience is so valuable. At the end of the degree I’ll be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist which means I’m ready to practice as soon as I graduate. Bethany Carr, Trainee Biomedical Scientist, NHS
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“I chose to do a degree apprenticeship as it offered the best of both worlds for me. I am able to work four days of the week whether it be on site or in the office, combined with being in university one day a week. The benefits of completing a degree apprenticeship are huge, firstly the experience gained over the five years in the workplace and University mean that as an individual you have knowledge of how to act as a professional and calling on past experience you can solve problems, in the case of surveying if you have seen a particular building defect in a previous survey where a recent graduate has not it is much easier to write reports and comment on the defect. Another great benefit is obviously the ability to earn whilst you learn as well as not having to worry about the tuition fees for the programme as these are paid for via my employer.
Tom Hodgkins is a trainee building surveyor at Rider Levett Bucknall, a leading independent organisation in cost management, quantity surveying, project management and advisory services, and is currently studying for his BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying at the University of Salford.
I am a building surveyor and within the workplace I get up to many different activities, including completing surveys and getting involved in project management on small works, we have a great range of clients so no days are the same, one day could be surveying a residential property, the next chairing meetings with people twice my age which is surreal! I would encourage anyone thinking about the degree apprenticeship route to go for it! The benefits of completing a degree apprenticeship are so vast you’d be silly not to!”
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Rosie is studying our BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine course. The course focuses on the use of exercise prescription and dietary intervention as treatment for lifestyle-based conditions and illnesses. With the pandemic impacting the nation’s metabolic and mental health, the adoption of regular physical activity and well-balanced diets has never been more important. “I chose to study at Salford because I wanted to live in and explore a new area of the UK I’d never been to before. After lots of research and considering university for a couple of years, I took a leap of faith, applied, ended up getting a place in late August and had moved to Salford by the end of September. It’s the best thing I have ever done! The course is great. It combines the two elements I am most interested in: working with people in a proactive preventative way and using social prescribing to help people to be healthier and lead happier lives. We have various practical modules, which have so far been fun and engaging – I prefer this as it means the course isn’t all assessed by written examinations. There is also an opportunity to undertake a placement in our third year, which I’m really looking forward to! A real bonus is that, alongside your degree, you also get a personal training qualification. For me, this is great as it allows me to set up my own business when I graduate.
I am learning massage alongside my degree to enhance my skills and help with future development. In addition to this, I have signed up to the university’s volunteering scheme and am looking to do some online cook along sessions for a charity for parents and children. Once I’ve graduated, I would like to set up my own wellbeing business or work in a medical setting in social prescribing, which is a growing field to work in. I would also like to do my Master’s in Physiotherapy. If you’re considering studying a forwardthinking course and you’re interested in health, fitness and helping people – come and join us! It is a great course with lots of opportunities and Salford is vibrant place to be. Hope to see you in September!
Find out more about our BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine course salford.ac.uk/courses/ undergraduate/nutritionand-exercise-medicine
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ARCHITECTURE BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology
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BA (Hons) Costume Design
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BIOLOGY, WILDLIFE AND ZOOLOGY BSc (Hons) Biology
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BSc (Hons) Business Management
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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics
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BSc (Hons) Business Business Management with Finance
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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law
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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law with Professional Placement Year
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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing
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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport
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BSc (Hons) Business with Supply Chain and Project Management
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* This course may require subject specific qualifications as part of the entry criteria. Please refer to the course page on our website.
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CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
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112-120
DDM
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
PP
✓
✓
✓
112-120 DDM
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
CONSTRUCTION, PROPERTY AND SURVEYING BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
PP
104
MMM
HNC Construction
PP
72
MPP
BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
PP
✓
✓
104
MMM
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
PP
✓
✓
104
MMM
BSc (Hons) Real Estate Surveying (Asset Management)
PP
✓
✓
104
MMM
✓
✓
112
DMM
✓
✓
COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice
FR
✓
Campus key: FR - Frederick Road campus / MC - MediaCityUK campus / PP - Peel Park campus
ACCELERATED/TOP-UP
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
QUALIFICATION SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
OVERSEAS STUDY AVAILABLE
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
ALTERNATIVE START DATES AVAILABLE
FOUNDATION YEAR AVAILABLE
CAMPUS (FR/MC/PP)
86 / COURSES
PP
MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies
PP
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
PP
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
ENGINEERING 112-120 DMM
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
PP
✓
✓
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
PP
✓
✓
112-120 DMM
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
PP
✓
✓
104-112 DMM
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
PP
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
128
DDM
112-120 DMM 128
DDM
104-112 DMM 128
DDM
128
DDM
ENGLISH, DRAMA AND CREATIVE WRITING BA (Hons) Creative Writing (Multidiscipline)
PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) Drama and Creative Writing
PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) English and Drama
PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) English and Film
MC / PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) English Language
PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) English Language and Creative Writing
PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) English Literature
PP
104120
DMM
BA (Hons) English Literature with English Language
PP
104120
DMM
* This course may require subject specific qualifications as part of the entry criteria. Please refer to the course page on our website.
ACCELERATED/TOP-UP
BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
PP
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
QUALIFICATION SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
✓
OVERSEAS STUDY AVAILABLE
PP
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
FOUNDATION YEAR AVAILABLE
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
ALTERNATIVE START DATES AVAILABLE
CAMPUS (FR/MC/PP)
COURSES / 87
✓
BA (Hons) Film Production
MC
✓
BA (Hons) Film Studies
MC
BA (Hons) Games Design and Production
MC
✓
BA (Hons) Games Design and Production with Industry Placement
MC
✓
BSc (Hons) Media Technology
MC
✓
BA (Hons) Post Production and VFX
MC
✓
FILM, TV AND MEDIA
BA (Hons) Television and Radio Production
MC
✓ ✓
✓
96-112
MMMDMM
112-128
DMMDDM
112-128 DDM 104120
DMM
✓
96-112
MMMDMM
✓
96-112
MMMDMM
✓
✓
88-104 MMM 104
MMM
DMM112-128 DDM
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BSc (Hons) Environmental Management
PP
BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography with Studies in the USA
PP
BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography with Professional Experience
PP
BSc (Hons) Geography
PP
✓
104-112 DMM
✓
104-112 DMM
✓
✓
✓
104-112 DMM
✓
104-112 DMM
JOURNALISM BA (Hons) Journalism (Broadcast)
MC
✓
✓
120
DMMDDM
BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia)
MC
✓
✓
120
DMMDDM
BA (Hons) Journalism with Public Relations
MC
✓
✓
120
DMMDDM
Campus key: FR - Frederick Road campus / MC - MediaCityUK campus / PP - Peel Park campus
ACCELERATED/TOP-UP
MC
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
BA (Hons) Digital Video Production and Marketing
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
✓
OVERSEAS STUDY AVAILABLE
MC
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
FOUNDATION YEAR AVAILABLE
BA (Hons) Animation
ALTERNATIVE START DATES AVAILABLE
CAMPUS (FR/MC/PP)
QUALIFICATION SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
88 / COURSES
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
OVERSEAS STUDY AVAILABLE
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
PP
✓
✓
✓
120
DMM
LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Experience
PP
✓
✓
✓
128
DDM
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
PP
✓
✓
✓
120
DMM
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Professional Experience
PP
✓
✓
✓
128
DDM
✓
112-128
DDD
✓
104120
DMM
104120
DMM
104120
DMM
112
DMM
ACCELERATED/TOP-UP
FOUNDATION YEAR AVAILABLE
LLB (Hons) Law
ALTERNATIVE START DATES AVAILABLE
CAMPUS (FR/MC/PP)
QUALIFICATION SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
COURSES / 89
LAW
MIDWIFERY BSc (Hons) Midwifery (156 weeks)
FR
✓
MUSIC BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology
PP
✓
BA (Hons) Music: Musical Arts
PP
✓
BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording
PP
✓
BA (Hons) Music Management and Creative Enterprise
PP
✓
✓
NURSING BSc (Hons) Accelerated Nursing (Adult)
✓
✓
See website
✓
BSc (Hons) Accelerated Nursing (CYP)
✓
✓
See website
✓
BSc (Hons) Accelerated Nursing (Mental Health)
✓
✓
See website
✓
✓
120
DDM
BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)
FR
BSc (Hons) Nursing /RN Adult
FR
✓
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Nursing /RN Children and Young People
FR
✓
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Nursing /RN Mental Health
FR
✓
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (top-up)
FR
✓
* This course may require subject specific qualifications as part of the entry criteria. Please refer to the course page on our website.
See website
✓
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
DMM
104
DMM
✓
112
DMM
✓
✓
112
DMM
✓
✓
112
DMM
120
DMM
PERFORMING ARTS BA (Hons) Comedy Writing and Performance
PP
BA (Hons) Dance
PP
BA (Hons) Media and Performance
PP
BA (Hons) Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
PP
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Practice
PP
✓
PHYSICS AND MATHS BSc (Hons) Mathematics
PP
✓
✓
✓
BSc (Hons) Physics
PP
✓
✓
✓
104-112 DMM
POLITICS AND HISTORY BA (Hons) Contemporary History and Politics
PP
✓
✓
104-112 DMM
BA (Hons) Contemporary Military and International History
PP
✓
✓
96-112
MMMDMM
BA (Hons) Intelligence Analysis
PP
✓
96-112
DDM
BA (Hons) International Politics and Security
PP
✓
✓
104-112 DMM
BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics
PP
✓
✓
104-112 DMM
BA (Hons) Politics
PP
✓
✓
104-112 DMM
Campus key: FR - Frederick Road campus / MC - MediaCityUK campus / PP - Peel Park campus
ACCELERATED/TOP-UP
QUALIFICATION SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
112
OVERSEAS STUDY AVAILABLE
✓
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
ALTERNATIVE START DATES AVAILABLE
FOUNDATION YEAR AVAILABLE
CAMPUS (FR/MC/PP)
90 / COURSES
DMM
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
FR
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
FR
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human and Animal Behaviour
FR
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport
FR
✓
112
DMM
FR/PP
✓
112
DMM
✓
120
DDM
✓
96
MMM
✓
120
DDM
PSYCHOLOGY
BSc (Hons) Psychology with English Language
SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL WORK BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)
FR
BSc (Hons) Social Policy
FR
BA (Hons) Social Work
FR
✓
SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY BSc (Hons) Criminology
FR
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
FR
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling
FR
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Security
FR
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Sociology
FR
✓
✓
112
DMM
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
FR
✓
112
DMM
* This course may require subject specific qualifications as part of the entry criteria. Please refer to the course page on our website.
ACCELERATED/TOP-UP
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
112
OVERSEAS STUDY AVAILABLE
✓
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
FR
ALTERNATIVE START DATES AVAILABLE
BSc (Hons) Psychology
FOUNDATION YEAR AVAILABLE
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
QUALIFICATION SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
CAMPUS (FR/MC/PP)
COURSES / 91
ACCELERATED/TOP-UP
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
QUALIFICATION SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
OVERSEAS STUDY AVAILABLE
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
ALTERNATIVE START DATES AVAILABLE
FOUNDATION YEAR AVAILABLE
CAMPUS (FR/MC/PP)
92 / COURSES
SPORT, EXERCISE AND PHYSIOTHERAPY BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine
FR
✓
✓
112 120
DMM
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
FR
✓
✓
128
DDM
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
FR
✓
✓
120
DDD
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Analysis (top-up)
FR
✓
BSc (Hons) Sports Science
FR
✓
✓
See website
✓
112 120
✓
DMM
* This course may require subject specific qualifications as part of the entry criteria. Please refer to the course page on our website.
UCAS POINTS
56
48
40
32
24
20
16
12
10
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B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
-
E
-
-
-
BTEC
D*
D
-
M
-
-
P
-
-
-
Campus key: FR - Frederick Road campus / MC - MediaCityUK campus / PP - Peel Park campus
COURSES / 93
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