University of Salford: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Infrastructure

The University has three campuses as mentioned and they are home to top-of-the-line infrastructure including food outlets, cafes, and more. There is also a student store and the Clifford Whitworth Library along with the Faith Centre and Peel Park.

The institution is known for its research expertise, especially its collaborations with industries. It has several interdisciplinary research centers and units along with partnerships with public and private entities alike. Some of the top research areas include Industry 4.0, sustainability and environmental quality, energy, housing and infrastructure, aging and bio-health, resilience and leadership, and more.

Academic

The admission intakes are in January and September. The University of Salford admission process involves the following:

1. You can apply online for postgraduate courses at the university.

2. You have to submit all supporting documents and complete the form details.

3. Bachelor’s degree applications can be made via UCAS.

The University of Salford admission requirements include:

1. IELTS 6.0 for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

2. IELTS 4.5 for the International Foundation Year.

3. Undergraduate courses require 50-65% marks while postgraduate courses require 55% average marks or 50% with work experience.

The University of Salford’s acceptance rate is 5%. There are postgraduate, undergraduate, and foundation courses on offer. Popular courses include biology, chemical sciences, biomedical science, zoology, physics, wildlife, and marine biology.

The academic year 2022-23 will begin from 12th September, 2022 and end on 11th September, 2023.

Course	Course start date	Application deadline	Deadline to meet offer conditions*
15 week course	30 May 2022	9 May 2022	16 May 2022
10 week course	4 July 2022	13 June 2022	20 June 2022
5 week course	8 August 2022	13 June 2022	20 June 2022

Extra-curriculars and Diversity

There are close to 20,000 students studying at the institution and they come from more than 130 global nations. There are 50+ societies and student clubs at the institution across the entire spectrum of interests including politics, performance arts, and more. The Sports Centre comes with five fitness zones, a 25-meter pool, more than 30 fitness classes, a dance studio, a sports hall, a floodlit pitch, a health hub, squash courts, and more.

Career/Professional

The University of Salford offers diverse career services to students. There are listings of job vacancies on Advantage. Part-time roles are also advertised for students which they can pursue while studying. There are several options for internships and placements as well, covering various global, local, and national employers as part of the industry’s partnerships and connections that students can use to gain valuable work experience throughout their course tenure.

Unitemps also has responsibility for filling up all temporary and part-time vacancies at the institution while advertising various opportunities to employers as well. Career support is readily available including accessible online career resources, workshops, appointments, and more. The Careers and Enterprise Team provides free services to students not only while they are studying but also after graduation. Other solutions include mock interviews, CV assistance, and career planning.

There is a student employability guide made for new aspirants to help them tap into available opportunities and also develop their skills for future growth. Students can also take a closer look at available volunteering opportunities at the university which helps them gain work experience along with adding to their resumes at the same time. There is an Enterprise Team that helps students with self-employment and freelancing along with setting up their businesses as well. Careers and Enterprise is the central organization offering support to students along with helping them enhance their employability to draw employers in various sectors. Workshops, mentoring and job search assistance are the key features offered under this initiative.

The list of famous alumni includes the following:

1. Sir Ben Kingsley, actor.

2. Peter John Kay, actor-comedian-singer.

3. Christopher Eccleston, actor.

4. James Anthony Sturgess, singer-songwriter and actor.

5. Robert Powell, actor.

Financial

International students have to pay GBP 14,400 (INR 14.40 lakh) to GBP 16,740 (INR 16.74 lakh) for undergraduate programs while postgraduate students have to pay between GBP 11,340-18,990 (INR 11.34-18.99 lakh) in tuition costs.

Students should also budget at least GBP 9,207 (INR 9.20 lakh) for every year in terms of living costs over and above the tuition costs. The monthly cost may hover around GBP 1,023 (INR 1.02 lakh) as well.

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University Name	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	University Type
Sheffield Hallam University	43.00%	1200	Public
London Metropolitan University	84.00%	801	Public
Aston University	50%	570	Public
Anglia Ruskin University	75%	550	Public
University of Bath	10%-20%	179	Public
University of Essex	54%	465	Public
University of Surrey	65.00%	305	Public
University of Chester	25.00%	1201-1500	Public
University of Bedfordshire	70.00%	801-1000	Public
Swansea University	14.00%	425	Public
Newcastle University	87.00%	122	Public
Lancaster University	18.69%	146	Public
Heriot Watt University	60.00%	281	Public
Durham University	41.00%	92	Public
Cranfield University	67.90%	400	Public
Loughborough University	68%	256	Public
University of Southampton	84%	78	Public
University of Sussex	92.00%	240	Public
University of Sunderland	27.00%	101-150	Public
University of Dundee	36.00%	354	Private
University of Aberdeen	78.00%	205	Public
Ulster University	81.00%	650	Public
Manchester Metropolitan University	80.00%	801-1000	Public
Cardiff Metropolitan University	64.00%	1200	Public
Bournemouth University	50%	1000	Public
University of Aberdeen	78%	13	Public
University of Chester	25%	97	Public
University of Kent	85%	375	Public
University of Salford	4.80%	1000	Public
University of Stirling	20.00%	510	Public