Applying for a research degree

To apply for your postgraduate research place, you will need to complete our online application form.  You will need to have at hand your supporting documents ready to upload when you start the online application.

• Degree certificates
• Transcripts
• English language qualifications
• Passport details (required for International applicants)
• Research proposal

Guide to submitting your application

1. When you first enter the online application you will be asked to create an account
2. You will then receive an email with your login PIN and password
3. You can re-enter and complete your application at times convenient to you
4. Fill in application details – using the guidance within the form
5. Upload your supporting documents
6. Once you have submitted your application you can print a copy of your application. However you cannot re-enter and make any changes at this stage

How to prepare a research proposal

The research proposal is a crucial part of your application.

You should discuss your proposal with the Postgraduate Research Admissions Contact of the School to which you are applying, to make sure you understand what is expected in your subject area.

When submitting an application, make sure that the specialist area you wish to study is covered by a member of staff at the University:

• Check individual staff entries on the Research Centre sites that relate to your area
• Explore staff profiles and check current research interests
• Take note of the relevant Research Administrator listed below you will need it when completing your online application

Postgraduate Research Admissions Contact

School of Art & Design

Research Administrator - Emma Sutton

School of Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences

Research Administrator - Emma Sutton

School of Media, Music & Performance

Research Administrator - Deborah Woodman

Salford Business School

Research Administrator - Susan Sharples

School of the Built Environment

Research Administrator - Catriona Barkley and Cheryl Batley

Salford Law School

Research Administrator - Deborah Woodman

School of Health Sciences

Research Administrator - Rachel Shuttleworth

School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work

Research Administrator - Jill Potter

School of Computing, Science & Engineering

Research Administrator - Catriona Barkley and Cheryl Batley

School of Environment & Life Sciences

CST Research Support Team
cstresearch@salford.ac.uk

Research Administrator - Catriona Barkley and Cheryl Batley

What happens next?

• When you submit your online application you will receive and acknowledgement by email
• You’ll be notified of the outcome of your application in writing.
• If you have any questions about the progress of your application please email admissions

We try to make applying to Salford as flexible and straightforward as possible

We’re not just interested in exams you’ve passed and certificates you’ve collected. If you’ve gained enough relevant work experience – paid or voluntary – we’ll take that into account through our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) schemes.

Policy statement on equality and diversity

The University is committed to and strives for equality of opportunity for all its students and staff (existing and prospective) and will recognise and celebrate their diversity. For this statement and strategy to be made a reality, effective leadership and management will be provided and a corresponding commitment sought from every member of staff and all the student body. In practice this means that we:

• are committed to providing an environment where all people are respected and treated fairly regardless of irrelevant characteristics or distinctions
• will develop a culture in which diversity is celebrated
• will not discriminate unfairly or illegally against anyone and will take positive action to promote equality, diversity and fair access
• embed equality and diversity at the heart of our mission and values; this will include taking action against individuals who behave in a discriminatory manner