Offer holder hub
Congratulations on your offer to study at the University of Salford!
Use this page as your hub of information ahead of joining us in September. You can book your place at an Offer Holder Day, explore your chosen course, and learn more about life at Salford.
Book your Offer Holder Day
We’d like to invite you to attend your exclusive Offer Holder Day.
Even if you've already been to an Open Day, attending an Offer Holder Day is a great next step. They're on campus events which will help give you a true taste for life as a Salford student. You'll get chance to attend a taster session for your chosen course, chat to current students and staff and meet your future classmates.
You’ll be able to explore our fantastic facilities including our accommodation, the Students’ Union and our sports centre. You can also find out more about applying for student finance, and all the support we have available for our students.
Explore your chosen course
You've chosen a course and received an offer to study with us - great! Now explore your subject in more detail by selecting one of the following options.
Life on campus
On campus, there's lots to get involved in: from joining a society, to exploring our sports centre and fitness classes, to winding down after a day of lectures in our Students' Union bar and café. We also have beautiful green spaces for you to relax, with Peel Park situated right next to our Peel Park campus. Explore our campuses on Instagram and TikTok, and on the links below.
Your accommodation
Living in halls is a great way to meet new people, make friends, and immerse yourself in student life. We work with our accommodation partners, Campus Living Villages (CLV), who manage two accommodation villages: Peel Park Quarter, and John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts.
Our student accommodation is very popular and gets booked up quickly, so we recommend booking early, even if you’re not 100% sure what your plans are yet. For Peel Park Quarter, you must register in advance before booking, and access to book will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. We'll contact offer holders in March and April to keep you up to date and let you know when registration opens. Bookings for John Lester and Eddie Colman will open in April and we will be in touch with all offer holders to update you then.
Some of our students decide to live off campus and there are lots of other options to find a great place to live. Manchester Student Homes offer a wide range of accommodation options from student halls to apartments and family homes.
Learn more
Watch the video below to learn more about our award-winning accommodation with some Salford students and Chris from Campus Living Villages who manage our on-campus accommodation.
Or, if you're planning on staying at home and travelling from home into university, swipe to find out how student Rachael finds her daily commute to campus.
Students' Union and societies
Our Students' Union (SU) based in University House is the place to go for all your student queries once you're on campus. Run by our students, the SU is home to our bar, restaurant and events space Atmosphere, as well as all the clubs and societies we have here at Salford - check them out in the video below.
Sports Centre
Our sports centre comes complete with a swimming pool, sauna and spa, a gym, a six-court sports hall, fitness suites, fitness classes, external pitches and changing facilities. Perfect for working out in the morning, lunch time, evening - whatever time of day suits you.
Student support
Wellbeing
We want you to enjoy your time studying here, but we understand that sometimes you might need a little extra support.
Our on-campus support team, askUS, is your home for all things outside of your studies. Whether you need advice about accommodation, settling in to student life, or just want a chat with our friendly Wellbeing team, askUS are here to support you with whatever you need, in ways that suit you.
Beyond askUS, there’s a wide range of support services available to help you with your studies, improve your future employability and to make you feel at home on campus. Learn more at the link below.
Disability inclusion support
Here at Salford, we strive to make all aspects of study inclusive to everyone. We can help you take the steps you need to prepare for university if you have a disability, long-term health condition, specific learning difficulty, mental health difficulty, or are awaiting a diagnosis. We can work with you to make adjustments for learning and assessments, and help you access any funding you may be eligible to, to help you cover the costs of equipment or practical support.
If you decide to make Salford your firm choice, it is important to speak to us from spring/early summer to ensure that you have the right support for your disability in place from the first day of your course. You may also want to attend one of our transition to study events in the summer, which are a great introduction to Salford’s support services and campus. We'll be in touch with relevant offer holders with more details about these nearer the time.
- Read more about our disability inclusion support services
Care experienced support
If you have been in care, there is support available to you when you begin your studies at Salford. We have a dedicated team to help you and, even if you don't get any support from your Local Authority but you are care experienced, then this support still applies to you.
Fees and funding
Deciding to come to university can be a large financial commitment and the different types of loans or scholarships available and how they work can be confusing. Therefore, it's really important to understand the fees you're required to pay and to learn how to manage your money once you arrive.
We’ll be in touch when the Student Finance England and Student Finance Northern Ireland applications open for students starting in 2024/25.
Find out more about funding and the different bursaries available by using the appropriate link below based on where you are from.
City life in Salford and Manchester
University life isn't just about lectures and labs - the city you live in also shapes how you learn and the person you become. Salford is part of Greater Manchester, a thriving, diverse city-region in the north-west of England.
Our main campus is just a 20 minute walk from Manchester city centre, or you can get the train in from our on-campus train station (Salford Crescent) to enjoy the history, culture, bars, and restaurants of two fantastic cities. The 50 bus is also free to students, meaning you can take advantage of our campus at MediaCity and discover the breathtaking views of the Quays.
Take a tour in the video linked below.
International students – your next steps
If you are an international student, you may have offer conditions you need to meet before you can get an unconditional offer. This includes showing proof of English language and paying a deposit. You may also need to get your Student visa.
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"Keeping up with Salford’s socials can be really important, especially when considering coming to the University. Our socials can be beneficial to see what the University has to offer including what facilities we have, what the courses are like and what student life is like living in the Salford and Manchester area. When I was looking for a place to study, the University of Salford’s social media really helped me to understand what to expect coming into my English degree."
Ellie, BA (Hons) English Multidisciplinary
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Student Supporters
If you're a parent, carer or supporter of one of our applicants, we want you to have easy access to all the information you might need to support them in their big decisions ahead.
Key dates and deadlines
| February 2024 - May 2024 | Our Offer Holder Days take place during this period. This is an essential part of your application process which allows you to meet your fellow applicants, see how your chosen course is taught, and get a real taste of life as a Salford student. |
| Spring 2024 |
Now is the time to start arranging your accommodation and student finance. We'll contact you when you can apply so make sure you're receiving our emails! |
| 16 May 2024 | We'll make a decision on your application by this date. |
| 6 June 2024 | This is your deadline for making your firm and insurance choices. |
| 15 August 2024 | Results day! |
| 22 August 2024 | GCSE results announced |
| 9 September 2024 | Welcome week - a packed week of activities to help you get settled in, meet teaching staff, learn more about your course, make friends, and have a fun-filled start to life at the University of Salford. |
| 16 September 2024 | Teaching starts |
FAQs
If you have a question about your application, you can contact us at anytime. We've also put together a list of frequently asked questions, so check these out first to find out if your question has already been answered by our team.