Before you apply
If you’re applying to the University of Salford from outside the UK, we want to make the process as smooth as possible. The application procedure is different for undergraduate and postgraduate students, so please follow the guidance according to your level of study.
English language requirements
All of our courses are taught and assessed in English, so we want to make sure you have the language skills you need to succeed from the start. As such, we ask all of our international students to demonstrate a level of English proficiency. English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. The course pages show the requirement as IELTS, however a full range of the qualifications we accept can be found here.
International Foundation Year
Our International Foundation Year (IFY) will fully prepare you for entry onto one of our undergraduate degrees. Based on campus, all of your teaching will be delivered by our academics and you will have full access to our facilities. You will study a mixture of subject-specific content and improve your English language and academic study skills. The subject-specific modules are tailored to your chosen degree so when you pass the IFY, you’ll be able to progress onto over 100 degree courses here.
Undergraduate applications
Includes BSc, BA, BEng, MEng, LLB, HND, FdSc and bachelor’s degrees.
UCAS is the central admissions service for universities in the UK, and is the system we use for undergraduate applications. You will need to quote our institution code (S03) when you apply, along with our institution code name (SALF) and the code for your chosen course (find this on your course page). Leave the campus code blank.
Apply through UCAS
Applying for our International Foundation Year or Pre-Sessional English courses
Applications for these courses are made via our online application form. Visit our guidance page for details of how to use the online application form.
Personal statements
The personal statement is a crucial part of university applications in the UK. It’s your chance to tell us why you are interested in studying your course; why you want to study at the University of Salford; the skills, experiences and qualities you will bring to your studies; and why we should make you an offer. We recommend using UCAS’s helpful guide to find out what makes a good personal statement. You can also use our template to help write your statement.
Application deadlines (includes International Foundation Year)
If you are based in the EU, the deadline to apply is 15 January. Students from outside the EU have until 30 June to apply. We recommend applying as soon as possible as courses may become full. Applications after these dates can be made through Clearing.
|
Intake |
Courses |
Application deadline |
Offer conditions | Submit bank statements* | CAS issued | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jan 2020 |
IFY** |
08 Nov 2019 |
22 Nov 2019 |
29 Nov 2019 | 6 Dec 2019 | 10 Jan 2020 |
| PSE** | 15 Nov 2019 | 29 Nov 2019 | 06 Dec 2019 | 13 Dec 2019 | 17 Jan 2020 | |
| UG** | 22 Nov 2019 | 06 Dec 2019 | 13 Dec 2019 | 20 Dec 2019 | 24 Jan 2020 | |
| Sep 2020 | IFY** | 17 Jul 2020 | 31 Jul 2020 | 07 Aug 2020 | 14 Aug 2020 | 18 Sep 2020 |
| PSE** | 24 Jul 2020 | 09 Aug 2020 | 14 Aug 2020 | 23 Aug 2020 | 25 Sep 2020 | |
|
|
UG** |
24 Jul 2020 |
07 Aug 2020 |
14 Aug 2020 | 21 Aug 2020 | 25 Sep 2020 |
*We will review your bank statements and other documents to make sure you have the funds available to study here and meet the Tier 4 visa requirements. If a bank statement is submitted close to the deadline but has an issue that needs investigating, you may miss your chosen intake and your application could be deferred to the next intake.
**IFY, International Foundation Year programmes
**PSE, Pre-sessional English
**UG, Undergraduate programmes
English language courses
We run year-round English language courses for international students. These courses are designed to help you improve your skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
NCUK students
We are a founding member of the Northern Consortium (NCUK), a group of 16 leading universities dedicated to giving international students guaranteed access to universities and helping you succeed when you get there. Since 1987, NCUK has helped over 30,000 international students gain guaranteed access to university. Find out more about NCUK's scholarships, plus the foundation and graduate pathway programmes.
Postgraduate applications
It’s an exciting time to be a postgraduate student here. Our innovative research environment is recognised around the world, building international opportunities and offering you a platform to develop your own profile.
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Applying
Includes master's, MSc, MA, LLM, PgDip, PgCert, MRes and PhD degrees.
You need to apply online for the majority of our postgraduate taught courses. Access our online application portal and find out more about applying for postgraduate study, including details of our entry requirements, application deadlines, and the supporting documents you need to submit with your application.
Application deadlines
|
Intake |
Courses |
Application deadline |
Meet offer conditions | Submit bank statements* | CAS issued | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | PGR** | 8 Nov 2019 | 6 Dec 2019 | 13 Dec 2019 | 20 Dec 2019 | 31 Jan 2020 |
| PGT (SBS)** | 15 Nov 2019 | 29 Nov 2019 | 06 Dec 2019 | 13 Dec 2019 | 24 Jan 2020 | |
| PGT** | 22 Nov 2019 | 06 Dec 2019 | 13 Dec 2019 | 20 Dec 2019 | 24 Jan 2020 | |
| Mar 2020 | PGT (SBS)** | 03 Jan 2020 | 17 Jan 2020 | 24 Jan 2020 | 31 Jan 2020 | 06 Mar 2020 |
| Jun 2020*** | PGT (SBS)** | 27 Mar 2020 | 10 Apr 2020 | 17 Apr 2020 | 24 Apr 2020 | 29 May 2020 |
| PGR** | 28 Feb 2020 | 27 Mar 2020 | 03 Apr 2020 | 10 Apr 2020 | 08 May 2020 | |
| Sep 2020 | PGR** | 10 Jul 2020 | 07 Aug 2020 | 14 Aug 2020 | 21 Aug 2020 | 25 Sep 2020 |
| PGT (SBS)** | 17 Jul 2020 | 31 Jul 2020 | 07 Aug 2020 | 14 Aug 2020 | 25 Sep 2020 | |
| PGT** | 24 Jul 2020 | 07 Aug 2020 | 14 Aug 2020 | 21 Aug 2020 | 25 Sep 2020 |
*We will review your bank statements and other documents to make sure you have the funds available to study here and meet the Tier 4 visa requirements. If a bank statement is submitted close to the deadline but has an issue that needs investigating, you may miss your chosen intake and your application could be deferred to the next intake.
**PGR, postgraduate research
**PGT (SBS), postgraduate taught programmes (Salford Business School)
**PGT, postgraduate taught programmes (not including Salford Business School)
***Programmes with a June start date have been deferred to September 2020 due to the global outbreak of Covid19. Deferred scholarship applications are still being processed within these deadlines.