Thank you for joining us today for your Postgraduate Open Day. We hope that today will give you a flavour of what life is like as a research student here at the University of Salford and it answers any questions you might have.
Please find below an overview of what is happening today. If you have any questions, please have a chat with any of the team at the check in desk or ask our student ambassadors in red tops who will be happy to help.
How does today work?
The following sessions are optional, and you will have had the chance to book onto them when registering for the event online. Don’t worry if you didn’t book, or if you want to change your mind, it’s no problem Tea, coffee, and water are on tap all day so please feel free to help yourselves.
The sessions today are:
Session Description Location
13:45-14:10 How to apply for a doctoral degree
Student Support at Salford
14:10-14:55 Fees and funding for doctoral courses
14:55-15:20 Salford’s Postgraduate Researcher Training and Development
The Doctoral School team will cover the different entry paths, levels and modes of research study. You will be guided through the application requirements and how to find a supervisor
Support while you study is key, and the team will provide an overview of support at Salford, including wellbeing, counselling, disability support, diversity, and academic support.
Our team will provide an overview of the process of applying for the Masters/Doctoral Loan and some of the additional financial support available.
This finance talk focuses on all research degrees (PhD, MPhil etc)
At Salford, Doctoral Students undertake a structured training programme which supports their professional development, assists them in the successful completion of their degree, and helps them to achieve their future career goals.
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 5
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Life at Salford Talk
15:20-15:45, Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 5
We realise it’s a little quirky to have this in the middle of the day rather than first thing, but as the morning is optional, it’s the first time the whole group will be together. You will have the opportunity to hear from one of our current students.
Campus Tours from 4pm
Led by our Student Ambassadors, take a tour of our Peel Park or Frederick Road campuses. You can book your tour at the campus tour gazebo. Please allow at least 45 minutes for the tour
Drop ins and stands
There are also several drop-in stands to talk to from 13:00-18:00 in the foyer of the SEE Building. We’ll have representation from:
• Accommodation
• Admissions
• askUS student support
• Careers and employability
• Disability inclusion service
• Doctoral School Research Team
• Learn English for Academic Purposes
• Mature Student Society
• Sports’ Centre and Team Salford
• Students’ Union
• University wide languages programme
We are also running tours of our Clifford Whitworth library building to have a look around, find out what support the library can off you and find out more about our ‘library in the park’ following:
We hope you’ve enjoyed your day and thank you for joining us at the University of Salford! Following today’s event if more questions spring to mind about transitioning to postgraduate research, then please get in touch - we’re happy to help!
General Enquiries: enquiries@salford.ac.uk / 0161 295 4545
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology research team: pgr-supportsam@salford.ac.uk
School of Business Management and Law research team: pgr-supportsbs@salford.ac.uk
School of Health and Society research team: pgr-supporthas@salford.ac.uk
School of Science, Engineering and Environment research team: pgr-supportsee@salford.ac.uk