University of Salford

Manchester  United Kingdom

Our postgraduate courses combine the best of theory and practice to help equip you for the challenges of the working world. Whatever your future holds: high-flying business leader; paving the way in compassionate patient care; academic research excellence; or ground-breaking discoveries – you can feel safe knowing it’s in our hands. Excellent research is at the heart of what we do. We are a research-driven institution using innovation and creativity to find solutions to real-world problems. Our multidisciplinary research environment is recognised around the world, attracting a strong community of students to study at Salford. We offer an extensive range of support for postgraduate students. Our postgraduate training programme will help you develop skills for effective research, whether you’re planning a career in academia, or the public or private sectors. Our online doctoral programme enables candidates who cannot commit to a full- or part-time degree to complete their PhD with Salford.

Why study at the University of Salford?

We offer a wide range of taught and research master's courses across our academic schools.

You’ll find industry-standard facilities and pioneering research initiatives across our vibrant campus.

If you decide to live on campus, you can choose from dedicated postgraduate flats in Eddie Coleman and John Lester Courts.

6,248

postgraduate students

120

courses

Manchester  United Kingdom

main campus

Computer Science (8) Engineering (12) Biological Sciences (4) Chemistry (6) Architecture, Building & Planning (3) Business & Management (5) Law (22) Environmental Sciences (13) Nursing & Health (27) Communication & Media Studies (7) Creative Arts & Design (9) Physics (29) Medicine (26) Veterinary Sciences (35) Anthropology (2) Forensic & Archaeological Sciences (16) Sociology (33) History & Archaeology (19) Social Work (32) Geography (17) Psychology (31) Education (11) Politics & Government (30) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Finance (14) Information Services (20)

About the University of Salford

At the University of Salford, our five core values guide our organisation. These are:

  • Respect: We operate with integrity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
  • High Standards: We strive for excellence in everything we do
  • Kindness: We consider the thoughts and feelings of others in our everyday activities.
  • Improving: We work collaboratively to share knowledge, create opportunities, encourage contribution, and drive innovation.
  • Curiosity: We are always learning to enrich our understanding and find new creative ways of doing things better.

Ensuring that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen careers is our biggest priority. This means connecting students to industry from day one of their studies. We work with employers to embed real-world learning into the curriculum, and we collaborate with employers to ensure our courses are demand-led and respond directly to the needs of businesses.

Our aim is for Salford to be a university where, regardless of background, everyone has equality of opportunity and equity in outcomes for all staff and students. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of everything we do, developing an inclusive campus that supports our students, colleagues, and local communities.

Through our industry-focused research and innovation, we harness our expertise across key areas and work with partners to address real-world challenges. Whether this involves helping businesses improve their products and services, supporting policymakers in tackling major societal issues, or connecting with our community to share knowledge and expertise.

78% of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, and we are 65th best in the UK in terms of research quality (REF 2021).



Located in Greater Manchester, the University of Salford offers the best of both campus and city life. Manchester and Salford host over 100,000 students from across the globe, making it one of the largest student populations in Europe and a diverse, vibrant place to live and study.

Our facilities are spread across three campuses: Peel Park, Frederick Road, and MediaCity.

Peel Park Campus combines state-of-the-art learning facilities with beautiful green spaces. It features the new Science, Engineering and Environment building, the New Adelphi building for art, design, music, and performance, and the historic Peel building.

Frederick Road Campus hosts health and social science courses and includes a medical imagery facility, psychology testing lab, human performance laboratory, and working clinics for prosthetics, orthotics, podiatry, and sports rehabilitation. It also features simulation suites with a midwifery clinic, hospital environment, counseling suites, and an occupational therapy rehabilitation flat.

MediaCity campus, located among TV, digital, and creative businesses like the BBC and ITV, offers a lively, professional environment.

Living on campus immerses you in student life, with all necessities within easy reach. For commuters, our campuses are easily accessible by public transport, with regular buses and nearby Salford Crescent train station providing frequent service to Manchester Piccadilly. A free bus service (number 50) connects Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses to MediaCity.

Our campuses offer common rooms for commuting students, which are equipped with solo and group study spaces, lounge areas with TVs, kitchenettes with microwaves and fridges, lockers and charging points.



We offer a variety of postgraduate courses, including postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, and master’s courses. These programmes are designed to help you develop a wide range of skills and in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. By pursuing postgraduate studies at Salford, you can enhance your future potential and open doors to rewarding and challenging careers in areas such as health, science, engineering, the arts, the built environment, media, music, law, and business.

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Most of our courses are taught on campus, but some are available online or in a hybrid format. For more information about course delivery, please visit our course pages.

You can apply directly to us for almost all of our courses. Learn more about the process of applying on our website.

Yes, we offer nearly fifty courses that do not require previous study in the same subject. You don’t need to have studied your first degree in a related area to apply. We recognise that experience and skills can be just as important as your undergraduate degree. Additionally, we have a range of courses available for students with relevant practical experience.

We do not have set deadlines for UK students, however we recommend applying at least six weeks prior to your start date. In addition to the September entry, some courses also offer you the chance to start the course in January.


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Main campus

University of Salford

Manchester

North West

United Kingdom