One of the biggest choices you will have to make when moving abroad to study is where to live. Greater Manchester is made up of ten boroughs and Salford is one of them. Our recommendation when you are searching for accommodation is to expand your search to all of the boroughs as we have great […]
Ng Wing Yi Isabella joined Salford from Hong Kong to study MA Dance: Choreography and Professional Practices. We spoke to her about her time at Salford and how this has set her up for success. Why did you choose to study your course at the University of Salford? The MA Dance: Choreography and Professional Practices […]
MediaCity is home to one of our campuses and if you study any of our media subjects you will likely be spending a lot of time here, but it is not only for creatives! It is a great place to go and live as a university student. To help you get to know it a […]
My placement journey at the University of Salford’s Marketing Department as an International Marketing Assistant has been nothing short of a dynamic and rewarding experience. Since September 2023, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to the University’s global marketing objectives, leaving my mark on various key initiatives. Read on to find out exactly what I […]
It can feel daunting to pursue a creative degree if you feel family or societal pressure to follow a more traditional career path, or perhaps like I did, you might feel unsure whether you have the skills to succeed in the industry. When I turned 18, I had loose aspirations of becoming a journalist. I […]
Where has the daylight gone? What’s with all the fireworks? Do I need all my clothes to be waterproof now? Navigating life as an international student in the United Kingdom is an exciting and enriching experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. From embracing British traditions like Bonfire Night to coping with the Winter […]
Moving to a new city and country can be scary, especially trying to learn how to navigate the transport system so here’s a quick guide for getting around Greater Manchester. Manchester has lots of public transport options, check out Transport for Greater Manchester for more information about live departures, destinations and more. Keep reading to […]
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Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, radio, and in books. It is common for people to use slang and speak in casual terms, especially around their friends and family. You may encounter slight variations in slang depending on which part of […]
Moving to an entirely new country to study is a relatively huge leap in your life, and there are a lot of steps that you must have gone through from applying for your university – getting accepted and then applying for a Visa which includes making sure you are submitting all the important paperwork, documents […]
As well as providing academic support for students, the University of Salford also provides career assistance to prepare students for their professional lives post-graduation or to find part time work. The Careers and Enterprise Team offers international students advice and step-by-step support to help secure a graduate role as well as help finding part-time work, […]
Durga from India came to study MA Public Relations and Digital Communications as part of the September 2022 intake. Using the skills gained in the course, Durga has ambitions to create his own NGO in India to help young people to achieve their career aspirations. We caught up with Durga to find out more about […]
Monday 8 March marks International Women’s Day, a globally recognised event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness about women’s equality and progress toward greater gender parity. Below you can read the stories of just some of our inspirational alumnae who are making a huge […]
Hi everyone, my name is Sujanhariharan and I’m currently studying MA Digital Video Production and Marketing at University of Salford. I was born and raised in India. Getting to know me From an early age, I was able to get the hands on my dad’s camera and learn about the technical side of shooting photos, […]
As an international student, when I was preparing to come to the UK, I was bubbling with expectations, but I also had some fears of the unknown as it was my first time abroad, away from family and friends. When choosing where to live, I settled for university accommodation (which is managed by specialist student […]
Tehreem from Pakistan stumbled into a content marketing role after deciding that she didn’t want to use her degree in engineering. She came to Salford to further develop her career in digital marketing. Read on to find out what she has to say about her marketing career so far and how her master’s course is […]
Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, especially if you’re new to the city. But don’t be fooled by that old cliché about it being ‘grim up north’; Manchester is one of the best places in the world to spend the winter […]
We spoke to Lars from Norway to discuss his career success since graduating from the University and how he found his experience as a student. He discusses how the skills learned in the BA (Hons) Journalism (Broadcast) course have put him on the path to being the award-winning sports journalist he is today. Hi Lars, […]
Tanaka came to Salford to study for her BA in Television and Radio Production which she said gave her the skills, freedom, and work experience to pursue the right career. She now is enjoying an exciting job working as a researcher for CBeebies (a BBC children’s brand). Find out what else she loved about Salford […]