Everything you need to know about getting to university from students who have been there and done that.
Hi Tim, please can you introduce yourself? I’m Tim, I’m from Northern Ireland, I’m going into my third year at Salford and I study Broadcast Journalism. How did you decide which university to go to? I did an HND before coming to university, and once I completed the HND I began to look at a […]
If you’re thinking about going to university, now’s the perfect time to book your place on our Open Days. Not only will you get the chance to learn more about life at the University of Salford, you might also be prompted to think about what you really want to do with your future, like Natacha… […]
Becoming an international student can be a daunting yet exciting experience – not only are you starting a new adventure at university, but you’re starting a new adventure in an entirely different country! This means that there’s a whole lot of learning and exploring to do, and if you’re looking to get a little head […]
Priyanka Singh is Salford’s first new international student to have travelled to the UK. We caught up with her to see how she is settling in. Congratulations on being Salford’s first new international student to have travelled to the UK ahead of the term starting in September! How are you feeling about getting started on […]
Hong Kong graduate, Ka Kin Kwok, came all the way to Salford to study MSc Acoustics and then returned home after being offered his dream job at Marshall Day Acoustics – one of the world’s leading acoustic consultancies. We caught up with him to see how his studies have shaped his career. Hi Ka Kin, […]
Calling all Business School students, both current and incoming! ? School is out for summer – so let’s hope we get some hot weather to enjoy before autumn rear its leafy head. ? Although this can be a time to relax and enjoy a deadline-free life, it’s also a great opportunity to get up to […]
Hey, School of Health and Society students ? For many of us students, the “summer holidays” are in full swing – meaning we can enjoy a deadline free schedule and focus on the finer things in life, like binge watching Netflix or sitting out in the sun. ? While it’s important that we all take […]
Our taught master’s are a great way to change the direction of your career or become an expert in your field. Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, Michael Wigington, chose to study MSc Quantity Surveying (Mechanical and Electrical) via our distance learning platform, so not only was he able to enhance his skillset but he was able […]
One of the reasons our students love studying at Salford is the support we have on offer for every step of the way. Karina McNally overcame a lot while studying BEng Electronic Engineering, and we caught up with her to find out how the experience shaped her future. Hi Karina, can you tell us why […]
Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these experiences you may have expected, and some may come as a surprise. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to learn and grow as a person, and develop resilience for dealing successfully with challenges in the […]
To inspire you, our current students have put together a series of videos for healthy meal ideas perfect for university. The energy that eating healthily gives you can really help you make the most of your time at university – both when you’re studying, and when you’re not! Breakfast – Summer Fruit Bowl Lunch – […]
There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module options and many more. I want to enlighten you on a few of these reasons and hope that my experiences might help you with your future decisions! Individuality When I attended an open day at Salford […]
As much as I loved being in Essex around everyone I knew, there wasn’t much left for me there. I had this feeling inside of me that felt like it was time to get out there and get on with my life. I listened to that feeling and now here I am in Salford. It […]
Studying in a foreign country as a international student can be very exciting, yet transitioning to a new place might often feel a little bit stressful and scary. However, to make your move more seamless I have chosen 10 tips that you should consider in order to have an enjoyable stay while beginning your studies […]
So…you’re sat at the computer continuously refreshing the page and an offer from the University of Salford pops up! Great, but what do you do now? 1. Accept you are going to university! You have accepted your university offer. It has now dawned on you that you have to accept the idea of going to university! The next […]
My journey to university wasn’t exactly conventional. Following the final year of my A – Levels, I took the plunge into starting an English Language and Literature course at the University of Oxford, an experience that everybody seemed ecstatically excited about – except for me. Within weeks of moving away from Manchester, where I had […]
Moving away to university is a huge life step. It’s time to become independent and surround yourself with brand new friends. However, it isn’t like you’ll have to leave your home friends behind for good. They’re usually only a Skype call or Facebook message away and the resulting hometown reunions are always the best. While […]
There’s nothing more annoying than completing the big move to uni and then realising that you have forgotten to take all those everyday items that everyone takes for granted. To save yourself spending the majority of your student loan on things that you could have easily got your parents to pay for, have a quick […]
Starting university can be very daunting. In the weeks leading up to this new chapter of your life, a fear of the unknown can slowly begin to take over. It’s completely normal to have worries and qualms about your course, accommodation and the masses of new people – you certainly aren’t alone! Due to all […]
Packing for university is a daunting prospect. Suddenly, you realise how much stuff you have collected over the years, and all of that, on top of all the new kitchen and bathroom items that were previously only on your parents’ shopping lists, can seem impossible to cram into a relatively small room in university halls. […]