University of Salford

Salford is an ambitious University, with our 20,000 students contributing enormously to the local economy and our expertise transforming individuals and communities through excellent teaching, research, innovation and engagement.

We are leading in areas, including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. The University of Salford is a friendly, vibrant and pioneering University. We continually invest in our campus, facilities and industry partnerships to enhance your student experience and provide opportunities to develop the skills needed to succeed in your career.

We are currently the only University to have a presence at MediaCityUK, with a space designed to encourage creativity, innovation and collaboration between academics, students, professionals and industry. Over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate courses are taught at MediaCityUk, providing students with an exciting learning environment at the UK’s latest hub for creative and digital industries.

Located at the heart of six national BBC departments and a mass of independent specialist creative, digital and media organisations - our new location at MediaCityUK opened its doors in October 2011. Our production suites, studios and digital infrastructure have been informed and specified by industry and future proofed for emerging creative technologies. Our close partnerships with major businesses such as BT and Adobe will inform the development of our courses and research projects – keeping our focus constantly up to date with the real world.