Real Estate professional, Li Xinxi, took a career break 4 years ago to improve his theoretical knowledge by studying on the RICS-accredited MSc Real Estate and Property Management programme at the University of Salford. We spoke to him recently to look back to his time at Salford and how his studies are now helping his […]
Becky Emmerson began her Salford journey as a BSc (Hons) Zoology Clearing applicant – read her first blog here – and is now a Master of Research (MRes) student, exploring Mammalian Evolution around the KPg (Cretaceous-Paleogene) boundary. We caught up with Becky to find out more about her experience studying as a postgraduate research student […]
With the goal of building a successful and rewarding career in academia, one of our BA (Hons) English Literature with English Language graduates, Jess Porter, decided to continue her journey with a Master’s in Literature and Culture at Salford. Read on to find out about her experience… My Master of Arts in Literature and Culture […]
While studying BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia) at Salford, James Sumner discovered that he loved the public relations side of media and decided to undertake a master’s in Public Relations and Digital Communications. When considering his next steps, James felt it was natural to continue his journey at Salford as he knew he was in safe […]
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, […]
International graduate, Megha Rathi, from Nepal, shared with us what she loved most about studying an MSc in Media Psychology at the University of Salford. She also told us more about her experience working on a research paper for the BBC! HI MEGHA, WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR COURSE? Without a doubt, my […]
International student Wenwen Wang came to Salford to study MA Dance Performance and Professional Practices, after retiring from the national rhythmic gymnastics team of China. Since her graduation, she has gone on to become a television star after appearing on China’s The Greatest Dancer! We caught up with her to find out more about her […]
We recently had the pleasure of speaking to Chuks Onwunyi, an international student at the University of Salford who joined us from Nigeria. He shared his reasons for deciding to study MSc Public Health and how his studies kick-started his amazing career after he graduated in 2017. Hi Chuks! WHAT WAS THE BEST THING ABOUT […]
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 […]
Life as a university student flies by faster than you think, which is why choosing a place to study is such an important decision, with countless factors to take into consideration. Often, broadening your search for a university can unlock a whole world of opportunities. This might mean moving to another country, and spending a […]
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 […]
If you’re not sure on what a scholarship is, or how it can help – then this is the blog post for you. International Scholarships are awarded as a financial aid designed to help students pay for their degree. It is also possible to apply for a scholarship yourself, so be sure to do your […]
MSc Aerospace Engineering student, Michael MacGlashan, tells us all about his aero journey at the University of Salford… Hi Michael, so what inspired you to study MSc Aerospace Engineering? I’ve always had the ambition to learn about how things are built and how they are fixed. I also had a big interest in planes and […]
You know you’re passionate about something when NOTHING – (not even 5,573 miles) can get in the way of you reaching it. Take Media Psychology graduate, Jane, for example. Jane was kind enough to have a chat with me about her course and how she found studying at Salford, and living in the U.K […]
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of meeting Gemma Small, a Salford alumna, who graduated in 2016 with an MEng in Civil Engineering. Gemma told us all about her experience at Salford, of how the company Costain not only sponsored her as an undergraduate and offered her an industry placement year, but are […]
We promise that Manchester isn’t always raining! But luckily, if you’re a student at the University of Salford, you might have a chance to travel and visit other places all over the country and sometimes even visit some gorgeous, sunny cities like Barcelona! These wonderful experiences could be all part of your course! MSc International […]
Recent graduate Adina Nelu studied MA Music, with her specialist pathway of composition here at Salford – after completing her undergraduate degree in her home country in Romania. Since studying here, Adina has taken advantage of many career and life changing experiences. I spoke to Adina about her time as a postgraduate student and also […]
For me, the University of Salford is not just a high-level educational institution where I’ve had the chance to study for my Journalism degree. If I had to choose again where to study, I’d chose Salford, and the reason is not only the knowledge I gained. During the years I’ve studied here, I’ve been involved in […]
Earlier this month, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting PhD student Sajedeh (Maryam) Mollasalehi who is taking her career from strength-to-strength while studying at Salford. Not only has Maryam travelled the world, presenting her work at internationally renowned conferences, she’s also made a name for herself as a prominent member of our SoBE community. Oh, […]
International postgraduate student Kel Nguyễn spoke to me about moving away from her home town in Vietnam to study here at University of Salford. Moving to a country so far away from home can be daunting, but Kel shares her top tips for other international students and tells me about her experience so far… Hi […]