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Meet Ben Crossley – MSc Project Management

MSc Project Management graduate Ben Crossley shares his experience studying for his master’s at Salford. Journey to Salford I’ve always wanted to study a master’s and felt the time was right in 2022 after having gained experience in the workplace and graduating from my undergraduate degree in 2016. I decided to pursue this ambition at […]

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Meet Ayaan: The jump from undergrad to postgrad

Meet Ayaan, a MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics student from Pakistan. He shares his experience of navigating the jump from undergrad to postgrad and about his time at Salford. Why Salford? I was doing a bit of research and looking at universities in the UK and Pakistan. The thing that I noticed a lot […]

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Meet Ali: from engineering to project management

Ali is a master’s student from Pakistan. To help advance his career, he decided to study a postgraduate degree in Project Management. We spoke to Ali about his journey to Salford and his advice for postgraduate students.  Why Salford? I never had any plans to move, but my parents really wanted me to go abroad […]

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Meet Mariam Mahmood Perveen – BSc Business Management Graduate

Mariam Mahmood Perveen shares her experience studying BSc Business Management at the University of Salford – from why she chose the course to how it prepared her for a successful role in HR. Her story offers valuable insights for future students looking to make the most of their time at university. Journey to the University […]

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Meet Milly Karabedian – BSc Business Management with Marketing

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 […]

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Becoming global citizens with a month long study tour in Canada

Chiamaka, Olufemi and Elim joined our master’s in FinTech. As part of the programme, they were all selected to complete a month-long study tour in Canada. Carry on reading to find out more about their experiences. Why did you choose to study MSc FinTech at Salford? Chiamaka: As an international student, I wanted value for […]

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The Benefits of Volunteering

At Salford, you have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of volunteering roles throughout your studies. These roles are for students with all skillsets and interests. Volunteering is a great addition to your studies as the roles give you the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills. Plus, they only require a few hours of your time each week. Find the volunteering role for you Are you […]

Meet Becky Leigh – BSc Business Management with Marketing

We talk to BSc Business Management with Marketing student Becky Leigh about her experience studying at Salford Business School.  Journey to Salford Business School I chose to Study at the University of Salford because it provided opportunities that other universities did not, such as the possibility of attaining a CIM accredited degree. Although it felt […]

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Advice for Future Students – Dotun Awosika

MSc Digital Business student, Dotun Awosika, shares his top tips for anyone considering studying at Salford. If you are thinking about attending Salford Business institution, I recommend fully embracing the abundant opportunities for personal and professional development that the institution provides. Engage in extracurricular activities and contemplate assuming positions such as a course representative. This […]

Meet Dotun Awosika – MSc Digital Business

MSc Management student Dotun Awosika, talks to us about his experience studying at Salford Business School Journey to Salford Business School Choosing the MSc programme in Digital Business at the University of Salford is not merely a decision; it is a dedication to defining my future in the ever-changing and challenging realm of the business […]

Meet Joseph Pritchard – BSc Business Management Graduate

We caught up with BSc Business Management Studies graduate, now Corporate Banking Manager, Joseph Pritchard, who discusses his aspirations before starting university, what he is doing now in his career and how The University of Salford helped him  to realise where he wanted to go in his career.  What were your ambitions before you started […]

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Meet Kareem Harb – BSc Accounting and Finance Graduate

Kareem Harb graduated from the University of Salford with an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance in 2017. He’s now working within the finance industry as a Senior Asset and Liability Finance Analyst at a specialist lender company called Together Money.  The Salford Business School Experience My Salford journey started by applying to study accounting […]

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Meet Lewis Ford – BSc Business Management with Finance

BSc Business Management with Finance student, Lewis Ford, tells us about studying at the University of Salford, as well as his experiences traveling to Vietnam with the university. Journey to Salford Business School I decided Salford was the place for me for a couple of reasons. I know friends who have graduated from the University […]

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Meet Keana Grigg

Mature student Keana Grigg tells us about her experience applying for university and studying at Salford Choosing Salford  I never truly wanted to leave education. After college, I continued my studies via a different route to university with the same end goal in mind. However, I always wanted to come to university for a more […]

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Meet Maria Varsanova – LLB Law

Travelling to different countries and experiencing different cultures is about so much more than sightseeing – it can change someone on a deeper level. This was the experience of LLB Law student Maria Varsanova, who loves travelling and combined her degree at the University of Salford with the Erasmus+ programme. Maria spoke to us about her year in Madrid, […]

Meet Jack Whittaker – LLB Law

Jack is a final year LLB Law student with dreams of being a commercial lawyer. He is passionate about showing that Law students from traditionally under-represented groups can be successful in their career. By taking advantage of all the opportunities at Salford, he is developing his skills to stand out to potential employers. To help […]

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Meet Adam Brennan – BSc Accounting and Finance

As part of his first year, Accounting and Finance student, Adam Brennan, took the Microsoft Online Specialist exam in Powerpoint … and came in the top 10 in the UK out of thousands of entries. We asked him why he got involved and what he had learned from the experience. Congratulations on your outstanding success […]

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Meet Alayali Rizvi – LLB Law

Alayali Rizvi is an LLB Law student and current student ambassador. He shares with us his thoughts and experiences studying at Salford Business School.  The Salford Experience I knew when I finished my first year of A-levels that I wanted to study law. I knew always wanted to stay in Manchester and thought I would feel […]

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Meet Adam Gould – LLB Law

Adam Gould graduated with a degree in Law. We caught up with Adam to discuss his work in the legal sector and his experience of ‘mooting’ at the University of Salford. Now that you’ve graduated, what area of work are you in? I’m a self-employed barrister. I practice predominantly in personal injury, commercial and employment law, which […]

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Meet Anna-Nguyenova – BSc International Business Management

Anna is an International Business (now called International Business Management) student who took a one year work placement at IBM based in Preston in financial and sales analysis. We caught up with Anna as she talks us through her role and her process of applying to IBM.  Here’s what she had to say… Finding the Perfect […]