BSc Business Management with Marketing student Milly Karabedian shares her experience of applying to Salford through Clearing, pursuing her undergraduate degree in Business Management with Marketing and her life as a student at Salford.
Journey to Salford
I decided to study BSc Business Management with Marketing at Salford because of the endless career opportunities and pathways available whilst studying. I felt that the world would be oyster if I came here.
When I phoned the University of Salford during Clearing, the person on the other end of the phone was so calming and reassuring that everything was going to be okay. I started the call stressed and in floods of tears and finished the call with the biggest smile on my face – that’s how I knew Salford was the place for me.
All about the course
I enjoy lots of aspects of my course. One of my favourite elements are the discussions the seminars create, getting us to think and debate. This helps to develop my critical thinking skills, which are key to writing my assignments. The seminars are also a great way to make friends with my peers and get to know my lecturers better.
My course has a big focus on building our employability skills. One of my most useful modules in Level 5 was Professional Development, where improving my LinkedIn profile and soft skills were key aspects of the assessment. I was also able to complete a summer internship in PR and Marketing, which counted towards 10 credits of my degree! The school also often hold employability events, where I can go and meet employers, practice my interview skills, attend workshops to build our skillsets and so much more!
I’ve found the tutors to be really supportive. They are always checking in, making sure I’m getting on well with my assignments, constantly reminding me of their presence if I need them for anything big or small, and reminding me of deadlines so I stay on track.
Societies at the University of Salford
Starting The Marketing Society has been amazing in so many ways. I have met so many other students who are just as passionate about marketing as I am, that I otherwise wouldn’t have met. I have also met business professionals who have an interest in what we’re doing and want to support. My studies have been enriched by being surrounded by this small but mighty community we’ve built and the learning opportunities that have been presented. Being the Chair of The Marketing Society is challenging but incredibly rewarding, the behind the scenes can be stressful at times, but seeing the work pay off and our society members building their skills as well as the exposure we get to the marketing world makes it all worth it.
Advice for future students
Make the most of all the opportunities presented to you while you can and if you feel there is something you would like to explore more, talk to Salford Business School staff and they will do their best to help make it happen.
I would describe my experience at the University of Salford as eye-opening and dynamic, filled with exciting challenges and opportunities that have helped me grow both academically and personally.
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