University of Salford - International Study Guide 2025
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THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD STUDY GUIDE
JOIN 4,500 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY STUDYING ON OUR CAMPUSES. WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 25,000 FRIENDLY AND AMBITIOUS STUDENTS WHO ARE WORKING TOWARDS AN EXCITING FUTURE.
Our location
Discover our campus
Our facilities
Life on campus
Boosting your employability
Living in Salford
Cost of living in Salford
Fees and finance
Meet Siddhant
Meet Nneka
International Foundation Year
English Language
Support in your country
How to apply Registration
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OUR LOCATION
There are many things that make the University of Salford unique, but our location is one of the things that really sets us apart!
We’re located minutes from Manchester city centre, a thriving, multi-cultural city region which was voted the second-friendliest city in the world by Timeout (2022).
Whether you’re interested in sports, culture or music, there’s something for everyone in Salford and Manchester.
Learn more about our location salford.ac.uk/international/our-location
DISTANCE FROM...
With a train station on campus and our close proximity to Manchester, you can easily get to Salford from anywhere in the UK or overseas. Salford feels like home to me because of the strong international community and short distance to Manchester city centre.
MANCHESTER
CITY CENTRE
BY BUS – 5 minutes BY TRAIN – 5 minutes BY CAR – 5 minutes
WALKING – 20 minutes
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LONDON – 2 HOURS
LEEDS – 50 MINUTES
LIVERPOOL – 35 MINUTES
SHEFFIELD – 50 MINUTES
BIRMINGHAM – 1.5 HOURS
EDINBURGH – 3.5 HOURS BY
DISCOVER OUR CAMPUS
/ Peel Building
PEEL PARK
Our main campus offers you the best of both worlds: state-ofthe-art learning facilities within minutes of a world-class city, set against beautiful green spaces to relax and socialise.
FREDERICK ROAD
Frederick Road campus is home to all our health and society courses. It houses an impressive range of advanced facilities including a Centre for Medical Imaging, a range of working clinics, sports science laboratories and state-of-the-art simulation suites; all equipped with the latest technology.
MEDIA CITY
We have a campus at MediaCity, the home of TV, digital and creative businesses in the north including the BBC and ITV. Being based in this hub means our students are ideally placed to take advantage of industry placement and collaboration opportunities.
WANT TO EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS FURTHER?
Check out our virtual tour. Here you can discover all three of our campuses, our accommodation and facilities plus some subject specific content. Scan the QR code to get a feel of what studying at Salford is really like.
I’m studying in the Science, Engineering and Environment building. The incredible facilities have made it easier for me to progress and develop the skills I need for my future career.
OLA Computer Science student
OUR FACILITIES
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENT BUILDING
Our £65 million building sits at the heart of our Peel Park campus. The building was designed to facilitate collaboration on real-world projects for our built environment, science, computing and engineering students. It’s home to cuttingedge facilities including a wind tunnel, heavy structures labs, a flight simulator and a robotics lab, as well as our flagship Maker Space.
SIMULATION SUITE
Set up to replicate a hospital environment, the suite allows our professional policing, health and social care students to experience complex scenarios in a supportive and supervised environment using hospital standard equipment and high-tech computercontrolled manikins.
LIBRARY FACILITIES
Our Clifford Whitworth Library is a truly modern learning space open 24/7 with PC suites, Mac computers, bookable work rooms and more.
NEW ADELPHI
New Adelphi is the home of our art, design, fashion, dance and performance students. Our specialist workshops include a motion capture studio, traditional model-making facilities, advanced CNC machines and a printing lab. Our performance students can stage live shows in our 350-capacity theatre and practice in our eight performance studios. There’s also plenty of social spaces, a gallery and a large lobby for exhibits.
MEDIA AND BROADCASTING FACILITIES
Students studying at MediaCity have access to industry-standard production and editing suites, worldclass TV and radio studios and green screens, as well as a journalism centre and five animation booths.
BUSINESS SIMULATION AND MEDIA SUITES
Our business simulation suites offer a range of technologically enhanced spaces to facilitate live projects and discussions plus access to digital whiteboards, gameplay apps and VR headsets. Our Media Suite features the latest broadcasting tech giving our students the tools to enhance their digital skills.
CENTRE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING
After a £2.87 million investment from GE Healthcare, our centre has become nationally and internationally recognised in the field. It houses a CT scanner, static and mobile X-ray systems, five ultrasound scanners and a dedicated mammography suite.
LIFE ON CAMPUS
We know coming to university is more than just working hard and getting a degree – it’s an opportunity to meet like-minded people and make great friends for life.
SPORTS AND SOCIETIES
Team Salford unites all teams at the University! Whether you’re a regular gym-goer or you’ve never taken the tags off your trainers, there’s a sport or activity that will suit you. We even have our own on-campus sports centre with a 25-metre pool, five fitness suites and equipment from Matric Fitness UK. Additionally, the facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, a grass football pitch, and an artificial 3G pitch.
If sport isn’t your thing, Salford SU also run a huge range of societies that cover all aspects of student life and suit every interest such as coursebased, international and faith societies. Can’t find a group that interests you? You can start your own.
Want to find out more about our clubs and societies? Scan the QR code.
askUS
University can be a big place, which is why our dedicated specialist support service, askUS is on hand to offer support and guidance on all things outside of your studies. Whether it’s face-to-face on campus, over email, by phone or through live chat, they can help with a wide range of issues.
Wellbeing, learning, accommodation – whatever’s on your mind, just askUS!
Learn more at salford.ac.uk/askus
Salford is a diverse community where students of all faiths, religions, beliefs – and none – are welcomed. We are proud of our dedicated Faith Centre which offers chaplaincy services, Chapel, Muslim Prayer Hall and a Kosher Kitchen.
Find out more salford.ac.uk/askus/support/faith
BOOSTING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY AT SALFORD
CAREERS
Our Careers and Enterprise team offer free lifelong support to our students and graduates. They can help you to explore your career options, discover work experience, placement and graduate opportunities, network with employers at careers fairs, create a strong CV and enhance your interview skills to help you stand out from the crowd.
The team have a new home in our Employability Hub in the heart of our Peel Park campus so when you arrive you can visit them to get all the employability help you need.
Scan the QR code to find out about the career support we offer to our international students.
UNITEMPS
Our on-campus student recruitment agency can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies.
Call in to their office in University House to have a chat with one of their advisors or browse their online job board for all listings on campus
LIVING IN SALFORD
Living in student accommodation is a great way to get settled into university life.
CAMPUS LIVING VILLAGES
In partnership with Campus Living Villages (CLV), we offer accommodation exclusively for undergraduate University of Salford students at Peel Park Quarter.
PEEL PARK QUARTER
Peel Park Quarter is our thriving student village in the heart of our Peel Park campus, which is available for first-year undergraduate students.
Wifi
Utility bills
Gym
Paid on-site parking
Social spaces
Laundry room
Cinema room
Security and CCTV
Staff available 24/7
Cycle storage
Contents insurance
Multi-faith room
For the latest information on and prices, visit: campuslivingvillages.com/ salford
OTHER ACCOMMODATION
There are many other accommodation options for University of Salford students in Salford and the surrounding areas, from purpose-built student accommodation to house-shares and flats.
You can find a list of local purpose-built student accommodation, plus help with finding private accommodation on our website. There is also some top tips to help you find the right place and avoid any issues.
For a full overview of your accommodation options, visit salford.ac.uk/accommodation
COST OF LIVING IN SALFORD
To help you understand how much you will need to budget, we’ve provided a few examples below of everyday costs.
For more information on the cost of living in Salford, visit salford.ac.uk/ askus/topics/money/living-in-salfordand-manchester
ACCOMMODATION
On-campus accommodation (run by Campus Living Villages) starts from £157* a week depending on site and room size. Private accommodation (off-campus) will cost a minimum of £447* per month for a house share or £558* and upwards for a studio flat.
UTILITIES AND OTHER OUTGOINGS
Depending on the accommodation option you choose, you may have to budget for bills such as water, electricity, gas and Wi-Fi.
FOOD AND GROCERIES
There are a range of stores to suit every budget. Preparing fresh meals at home rather than buying pre-prepared or takeaway food will save you money. Don’t forget to budget for cleaning products and toiletries as well. We estimate you’ll need to spend £170* for essential food per month.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY
New textbooks can be expensive so make sure you use the library as much as possible or buy second-hand books. The Student Store on campus also sells affordable stationery.
There are lots of tips for making your money go further, plus budgeting advice at salford.ac.uk/money
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Our gym memberships start from £14* per month, depending on the facilities you choose to use. University sports teams will charge weekly membership fees plus the cost of your kit.
LEISURE
A cinema ticket costs between £5£10*. An evening meal at a restaurant with friends typically costs around £15 - £20* each, plus the cost of any drinks. There are also lots of free events, galleries and museums in Salford and Manchester. As a student, you’re also entitled to discounts in many shops, restaurants and cinemas.
TRANSPORT
A single bus ticket costs £2*, a weekly bus ticket costs about £17*, a single ticket on the tram costs £1.40*, and weekly tram tickets start from £10.60* depending on your destination. Manchester and the surrounding areas are also served by a number of convenient cycle routes.
*Prices correct as of August 2024
FEES AND FINANCE
HOW MUCH WILL I NEED?
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) office requires you to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself throughout the whole period of your studies. Without this, you will not be able to obtain a Student Route Visa.
Costs that you will need to consider:
/ Living cost: a minimum of £9,207* per year (maintained 28 days prior to your Visa application)
/ Study deposit: £5,500*. This is required before we can issue you an unconditional offer and give you your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
/ Fees (full-time): £14,500 - £20,990* (depending on your course of study).
/ The Immigration Health Surcharge: £776*.
*Please note all fees are correct at the time of printing (August 2024). For more information on living costs please visit gov.uk/student-visa
PAYING YOUR FEES
You can choose to pay your fees in full before your course starts and save 3% of the net remaining total after any scholarships have been applied, or you can set up a payment plan.
If you’re a master’s student, you can pay in seven consecutive monthly instalments and if you’re a bachelor’s student, you can pay in five consecutive monthly instalments.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a generous range of scholarships to high-achieving international students.
To explore our scholarships and whether you are eligible, visit salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships
WORKING
You can work up to 20 hours, depending on the restrictions of your Visa. There are lots of part-time roles available throughout Manchester and Salford. We also have an on-campus recruitment agency, Unitemps who can help you find flexible work to fit around your studies.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/unitemps
MEET SIDDANT
INDIA MSC DATA SCIENCE
“I decided to study at Salford because of the specialist programme being offered and its location near the technical hub of Manchester.
At the end of my course, I had the opportunity to do a live project with a London-based start-up and put my learning into practice.
I believe this experience along with the course led me to receive five job offers before I finished my course, and I accepted a role as a Senior Data Scientist at GB Group PLC.”
MEET NNEKA
NIGERIA MSC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
“I was attracted to Salford because of its emphasis on practical education which aligned with my career goals.
I used the University’s Careers and Enterprise team to find an internship opportunity as an Associate Consultant in a HR firm for half of my studies.
After graduating, it took me two weeks to secure a role. Since then, my career has gone from strength to strength and I’m now a HR Generalist at Tech Mahindra.”
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR
This one-year course is right for you if you’ve finished high school in your own country but don’t yet have the qualifications to start your undergraduate course or are new to the UK education system or have studied in the UK outside of the traditional school route.
The International Foundation Year (IFY) will improve your English and study skills, whilst also teaching you subjects related to your chosen degree course.
You can get on to almost all of our undergraduate degree courses at Salford through the IFY, if you pass with the right grade.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ courses/foundation-year/ international-foundation-year
The International Foundation Year was very helpful for me as it taught me how the UK education system worked. The teaching staff at Salford were outstanding and very helpful to students.
MUHAMMED SHAIKH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For the majority of our courses, we ask for a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (with no individual element below 5.5) or a satisfactory pass on our Pre-sessional English Course.
Please check the course pages on our website to find the IELTS level you need. You can find this on the ‘Requirements’ section.
salford.ac.uk/search/courses
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
This English language programme is suitable for you if your English language is not at the right level for your course. It can prepare you to study at
undergraduate or postgraduate level. There are different start dates depending on your English level. For more information, please visit salford.ac.uk/courses/pre-sessional/ pre-sessional-english
LEARN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (LEAP)
Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers free support to non-native English speakers designed to improve the quality of your spoken and written English for discussions, assignments and dissertations.
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ skills/writing-support/learnenglish-for-academic-purposes-leap
SUPPORT IN YOUR COUNTRY
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
You can learn more about the University of Salford by visiting our regional representatives in India, Nigeria and Pakistan, who will be happy to assist you all the way through your journey to Salford.
Contact details can be found at salford.ac.uk/international/yourcountry
EDUCATIONAL AGENTS/ CONSULTANTS
We work with a network of education consultants/agents in over 50 countries worldwide. They are trained by the University of Salford to fully support you through the application process.
A list of our approved education consultants/agents can be found at salford.ac.uk/international/your-country
NCUK
We are an owner-member of the Northern Consortium of UK universities (NCUK). NCUK has been delivering pathway programmes leading to degrees at their member universities for over 25 years.
For further information and to locate you nearest centre, please visit ncuk.ac.uk
HOW TO APPLY
Once you have chosen your course and checked your eligibility, you are ready to apply. Here is the process:
1. OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Pre-sessional English International Foundation Year
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)*
OPTION 1 Apply online at salford.ac.uk
Before beginning your application, please read our guidance notes salford.ac.uk/guidance-usingour-online-application-form
OPTION 2 Apply through our regional representatives salford.ac.uk/international/ your-country
Select your country and then see section titled “contacts at the University of Salford” for details
Select your country and then see section titled “Education Consultants” for details
Undergraduate**
Apply through UCAS directly ucas.com
Apply as soon as possible, as popular courses quickly become full. Please check the relevant course page on our website for the correct institution code and course code salford.ac.uk
Apply through our regional representatives salford.ac.uk/international/ your-country
Select your country and then see section titled “contacts at the University of Salford” for details
Apply through our approved education consultants salford. ac.uk/international/yourcountry
Select your country and then see section titled “Education Consultants” for details
2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY
When you submit your application, you will need to ensure that you include the following:
/ A complete application detailing your education to date, including any certificates and transcripts
/ Two references which will need to be on official headed paper with an official stamp or signature
/ A personal statement detailing why you want to study your chosen course
/ Evidence of English language
/ Details of any previous study in the UK
/ Details of any UK entry student visas
/ A copy of your passport
/ Accurate contact details, so we can keep in touch with you
/ A copy of all previous visas or visa refusals from any country
Some courses may also require:
/ CV / Portfolio
/ Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) - international students may be required by the Home Office and/or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to apply for an ATAS Certificate before they begin their studies. If required this will be stated in your offer letter
3. RECEIVE AND ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
After assessing your application, we may send you a conditional offer. This means that you will need to provide additional information, for example, a high school diploma certificate or your final degree result. Details of what additional information is required will be detailed in your conditional offer letter or documents.
You must formally accept your offer to confirm your place at the University of Salford.
You must also make sure you meet the conditions of your offer as soon as possible and in advance of our CAS deadline.
For more details on important dates and deadlines visit salford.ac.uk/international/application-deadlines
4. PAY DEPOSIT OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SPONSORSHIP
/ Self-funded international students must pay a tuition fee deposit of £5,500* before we can issue a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).
/ Sponsored students (students with an official financial sponsor) must provide official evidence of financial sponsorship.
/ You should check at this point if you need a Student visa. Please see salford.ac.uk/askus/topics/immigration-and-visas
5. APPLY FOR ACCOMODATION
Complete the online application for accommodation as soon as you have accepted your offer if you would like to live in one of our accommodation villages. Accommodation is not guaranteed, but offered on a first come, first served basis.
See page 18 for more details about the different accommodation options.
6. GET YOUR CAS AND PREPARE TO APPLY FOR YOUR VISA
If you need to apply for a CAS you will be sent details of how to do this once you receive your unconditional offer. It is important to complete the CAS request form as accurately as possible, including uploading any requested documents, to ensure that this information is correct on your CAS. We will send your CAS by email which you must check and contact us if the details are incorrect. You will need your CAS number to apply for a Student Visa.
When you apply for your Student Visa, you will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) and obtain your IHS number for inclusion on your Student Visa application form. For information on the IHS, please see gov.uk/healthcare-immigrationapplication
For more information about applying for your Student Visa go to salford.ac.uk/international/visa
*All costs correct at time of printing (August 2024).
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
Before you start your course at the University of Salford you need to register as a student. This will allow you to collect your student ID card and will fully activate your IT and library accounts, allowing you to benefit from all of our services. Scan the QR code to watch a video about how to register.
1. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Make sure you hold an unconditional offer and have used your CAS to apply for a Student Visa to study in the UK. When you are eligible to register, you will receive an email containing your student ID number (i.e. @01234567) and a PIN number. Follow the link in your registration email and book a Check-in appointment to provide your immigration documents to the University.
2. WHEN YOU ARRIVE
When you arrive in the UK you must attend your Check-in appointment at the allotted time and date. It is very important that you bring original versions of the documents asked for in your offer letter. These will include:
/ Your passport
/ Your visa
/ Your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or the letter from the Home Office telling you where to collect your visa (BRP card) from
/ Your Share code from the Home Office if you have a digital immigration status
/ Your unconditional offer letter or transcripts from the University of Salford
/ Any qualifications used to obtain your offer including your English Language qualifications
The University is required by law to hold a copy of these documents to ensure that we can provide proof of your leave to remain in the UK should this information be requested by the Home Office.
3. AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Once you have attended your Check-in appointment, you will be able to complete online registration and finalise payment of your tuition fees. You must complete this straight away to ensure you are a registered student.
The University has a responsibility to report any student who fails to register to the Home Office. If you are unable to register on time, please contact our registration team at registration@salford.ac.uk so we can advise you on your options.
4. ORIENTATION
To help ensure you meet the requirements of your Student Visa and settle into your course at the University, our Home Office Compliance Team we will come and talk to you as part of your induction. Part of this talk will explain how to remain compliant with the conditions of your visa during your studies. We would highly recommend that you attend this talk and also contact our Home Office Compliance Team if you have any additional questions.
COURSE LISTINGS
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND FEES
You can find a list of our undergraduate courses for 2025-26 below. To see more details, including entry requirements, search for the course you are interested in at salford.ac.uk
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BSc
BSc
BSc
BA
BSc
* These courses have the option to do a professional placement.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
We accept a range of academic qualifications on our undergraduate courses, see the course pages on our website for details. For the majority of our undergraduate courses we ask for a minimum IELTS level 6.0 (with no individual element below 5.5).
For a full list of qualifications that we accept from your country, go to salford.ac.uk/international/your-country.
POSTGRADUATE COURSES AND FEES
You can find a list of our postgraduate courses for 2025-26 below. To see more details, including entry requirements, search for the course you are interested in at salford.ac.uk
* These courses have the option to do a professional placement for 9-12 months.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We accept a range of academic qualifications on our postgraduate taught courses, see the course pages on our website for details. For the majority of our postgraduate taught courses, we ask for a minimum of IELTS level 6.0 (with no individual level below 5.5). For a full list of qualifications that we accept from your country, go to salford.ac.uk/international/your-country. All programmes and prices correct as of August 2024
FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS
We regularly hand over our social accounts to our students so they can give you a glimpse into their day to day life - helping you make that big decision about where to study.
Keeping up with Salford’s socials can be really important especially when considering coming to the University. Our socials can be beneficial to see what the University has to offer including what facilities we have, what the courses are like and what student life is like living in the Salford and Manchester area. When I was looking for a place to study, the University of Salford’s social media really helped me to understand what to expect coming into my English degree.
ELLIE BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF WHEN APPLYING TO STUDY WITH US
We provide information about our courses, facilities and fees in this guide as far in advance as possible to give you an idea of what is available and plenty of time to consider your options. However, this inevitably means there will be changes to the information between the date this guide is produced (August 2024) and the date we make you an offer and we reserve the right to update or add to any information in this guide at any time.
Before deciding whether to apply for a course, make sure you visit our website salford.ac.uk as this is the definitive, up-to-date and detailed source of information about our courses and fees. In the event of any inconsistencies between information in this guide and on the website, information held on the website will prevail. Alternatively, contact our course enquiries team at +44 (0)161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk to request this information.
/ Our need to withdraw or change a course or module because we have insufficient student numbers or funding to run it viably or to give the appropriate educational experience.
/ We have to respond to unforeseen circumstances outside our control (such as requirements of any governmental, regulatory or professional bodies or the introduction of any new or modified laws or regulations).
/ We think the changes are desirable to improve or maintain quality or will enhance the student experience or be otherwise beneficial to students.
We aim to give students and applicants who have accepted offers as much notice as possible of any withdrawals of, or significant changes to, courses or modules or our facilities and to take all reasonable steps to minimise any disruption.
We make every effort to ensure that all changes we make to courses and facilities are detailed on our website as soon as is reasonably practical.
If your application for a particular course is successful, we will send you an offer letter which, depending on your circumstances, may require you to fulfil certain conditions before you join us.
If you accept the offer in our offer letter, you will have a legally binding contract with us on the date you accept – even if
you still have outstanding conditions to fulfil at the date you accept. However, the contract will be automatically cancelled if you do not meet all of the conditions on which the offer is made.
Our offer letter will set out (or provide links to) everything you need to know about the terms and conditions of the contract (including fees and payment) and all of our academic and other regulations, rules and procedures which apply to students.
Some courses may have additional fees associated with them, for example for specific materials or field trips. We won’t know the exact amount of these additional fees until closer to
the time that they are required. Where appropriate, we have therefore provided an indication of the additional fees required based on costs available at the time of going to print (August 2024). Please keep checking our website for the most up-to-date and detailed information at salford.ac.uk
For more details on our information policies, including course changes, offer letters, privacy policy and equality and diversity policy, visit salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/ important-information
