The University of Salford is a modern university in Greater Manchester, a mile from Manchester's city centre. It is best known for media, engineering, built environment, business, nursing and health, with a campus at MediaCityUK beside the BBC and ITV. Choose it for an industry-facing degree in one of the UK's biggest student cities.
Salford, United Kingdom
Official website: salford.ac.uk
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Campus beside the BBC, ITV and over 250 media companies
One of the UK's largest schools for construction and surveying
A mile from Manchester city centre
£16,000 – £19,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on salford.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MSc International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MSc Construction Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MSc Robotics and Automation
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Media Production
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MediaCityUK campus — students train beside the BBC and ITV studios.
School of Science, Engineering and Environment — strong in robotics, aeronautics and acoustics.
Built environment — one of the UK's largest schools for construction and surveying.
Peel Park campus — a green riverside site a mile from Manchester's centre.
Media graduates work at the BBC, ITV and MediaCityUK's production and digital companies.
Engineering and construction alumni join Greater Manchester's infrastructure and manufacturing firms.
Computing and business graduates move into Manchester's tech and professional services sector.
Nursing and health graduates enter NHS trusts across Greater Manchester.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Peel Park is the main campus, beside the River Irwell a mile from Manchester's centre, with MediaCityUK a tram ride away on the Salford Quays waterfront.
Manchester is the UK's second-largest city economy with a huge student population, live music and sport, and a lower cost of living than London. Salford's rents are lower still.
CAS from the University of Salford
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Salford also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data science, international business, construction management and robotics. Media production courses are September only.
You need a Student route visa. Salford issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data science, international business, construction management and robotics are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to CCC.
Yes. Salford offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
