Countdown to September
The next few weeks will pass quickly and, before you know it, it will be time to make the big move to Salford! As there are a lot of tasks for you to do in a short space of time, we’ve put this important information together, so you know what you need to do.
- It's important to know that visa processing times are slower than usual, so you need to act quickly to secure your place on the course for this year.
- Your Welcome and Induction week begins on Monday 11 September and teaching starts on Monday 18 September.
Please read the below instructions carefully, so you are able to join us as planned.
Getting your results and Student visa
What you need to do next depends on what qualification you are studying or how you applied to study here. Please choose your qualification and application method from the list below to see what you need to do on results day.
I applied through UCAS and I’m studying A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or a BTEC
Getting your results
We get your results automatically for these qualifications via UCAS and you will be able to see our decision on UCAS Applicant Hub on Thursday 17 August, from 08:00 onwards, as long as you have met all of your other offer conditions, for example, submitting your English language documents and paying your deposit.
If you got your results last year, then you must send them to us separately, as we only get this year’s results automatically.
If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email to confirm your place. Once this is shown as confirmed on UCAS Applicant Hub, you have an unconditional offer.
Getting your Student visa
If you require a visa to study in the UK, you should start preparing your documents and finances for getting your CAS now. By the time you get your results, you must have all your documents ready, including the money in your bank account for 28 days, so you can apply for your CAS immediately after you get your results.
Read all the information on our CAS and Visa page carefully and follow the instructions. If you applied through an agent or counsellor, you can ask them to assist you with this.
I applied through UCAS but I'm studying other qualifications
Getting your results
The most common qualifications for university entry are A-levels, BTECs and Access courses, and we will automatically receive your results for these via UCAS. If you’re studying something else, please see the UCAS website for a full list of qualifications that are received through UCAS and sent directly to universities.
If the qualifications you are studying for are not on the UCAS list, you will need to send your results to us immediately when you receive them to secure your place on the course. Please email your results to our Admissions Team with the words “Exam results” and your full name and UCAS Personal ID in the subject line. In the email, you should also include your full name and your date of birth so we can identify you as quickly as possible. Failure to do this could cause delays and consequently mean you won’t be able to join us in September. You can find the contact details for our Admissions Team below:
- School of Science, Engineering and Environment - AdmissionsSEE-UG@salford.ac.uk
- Salford Business School - AdmissionsSBS@salford.ac.uk
- School of Health and Society - AdmissionsHealthSociety@salford.ac.uk
- School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology - AdmissionsSAM@salford.ac.uk
If you have other outstanding conditions you need to meet, e.g. sending us your English Language qualifications and paying your deposit, you must do this as soon as possible, so that you can get an unconditional offer.
You can keep an eye on the progress of your application on UCAS Applicant Hub. To check if we have received your qualifications, please call us on 0300 555 5030.
Getting your Student Visa
If you require a visa to study in the UK, you should start preparing your documents and finances for getting your CAS now. By the time you get your results, you must have all your documents ready, including the money in your bank account for 28 days, so you can apply for your CAS immediately after you get your results.
Read all the information on our CAS and Visa page carefully and follow the instructions. If you applied through an agent or counsellor, you could ask them to assist you with this.
I'm waiting for GCSE results too
Getting your results
We don’t automatically get your GCSE results, so you must send these to us immediately when you get them.
If you have other outstanding conditions you need to meet, e.g. sending us your English Language qualifications and paying your deposit, you must do this as soon as possible, so that you can get an unconditional offer.
Once you have sent all of your qualifications and paid your deposit, keep your eye on UCAS Applicant Hub to check the progress of your application. We will also send you an email when everything has been confirmed.
Getting your Student Visa
If you require a visa to study in the UK, you should start preparing your documents and finances for getting your CAS now. By the time you get your results, you must have all your documents ready, including the money in your bank account for 28 days, so you can apply for your CAS immediately after you get your results.
Read all the information on our CAS and Visa page carefully and follow the instructions. If you applied through an agent or counsellor, you can ask them to help you to do this.
I applied via the portal because I applied for BSc Nursing (Top-up)
Getting your results
We don’t automatically receive your results so as soon as you get your results, you must upload them to the Application Portal immediately. If you have other outstanding conditions you need to meet, e.g. uploading your English Language qualifications and paying your deposit, you must do this as well. You must upload all your documents and meet all your conditions by 31 July at the latest, to secure your place on the course.
If you applied via an agent/counsellor, you can ask them to assist you with this.
Getting your Student Visa
If you require a visa to study in the UK, you should start preparing your documents and finances for getting your CAS now. By the time you get your results, you must have all your documents ready, including the money in your bank account for 28 days, so you can apply for your CAS immediately after you get your results.
Read all the information on our CAS and Visa page carefully and follow the instructions. If you applied through an agent or counsellor, they can guide you through the process.
My offer is unconditional
Great news!
If you require a visa to study in the UK, you should start preparing your documents and finances for getting your CAS now. By the time you get your results, you must have all your documents ready, including the money in your bank account for 28 days, so you can apply for your CAS immediately after you get your results.
Read all the information on our CAS and Visa page carefully and follow the instructions. If you applied through an agent or counsellor, you can ask them to assist you with this.
What if my results aren't what I expect?
Once we receive your results, we’ll make an assessment of whether you’ve achieved the grades that formed the conditions of your offer. If you do, we’ll confirm your place as soon as we can.
If you do not meet these conditions, we will take your full application into consideration, including any contextual information we might have – such as your interview performance or portfolio – before we make a decision on whether your place is confirmed. All applicants will be considered individually in this regard. Please be advised that there may be a delay while we consider your application, but rest assured we will update you on our decision as soon as we can.
Alternatively, we may make you an offer to study a different course that we think is a more suitable option.
In some situations, we may not be able to confirm your place, and, in this scenario, your application will be rejected.
What to do when you get your unconditional offer
Once you have your unconditional offer, give yourself a big cheer, woohoo! But you can’t relax yet as there are more tasks you need to complete before you can become an official University of Salford student.
Below is a checklist of things you need to do once you have an unconditional offer.
- Apply for your Visa as soon as you have your CAS
- Book your accommodation
- Book your travel to arrive in time to complete International Check-in on campus before Welcome and Induction Week starts
- Start Online Registration
- Book your International Check-in Appointment
- Work through the StartSmart website
- Pack your essential documents and belongings and travel to the UK if you aren't already here
- Collect your biometric residence permit (BRP) within 10 days of arriving in the UK
- Attend your international Check-in appointment face-to-face on our campus
- Pay your tuition fees in full to get a 3% discount or set up a payment plan
- Complete online registration by filling in your personal details
- Access your university learning systems
- Join your on-campus induction and Welcome Week starting on Monday 11 September
Timetables and term dates
We know that you’ll be keen to see your timetable for your first year, and although this won’t be available until early September, we can give you some general information about what to expect.
We divide the academic year into three terms, known as trimesters, which are 14 weeks long including vacation periods. Click the link below to see an overview of the 2023/24 academic year, including a breakdown of each trimester. Please bear in mind that the majority of courses do not have teaching during trimester three. However, if you’re on an accelerated course, a course with a mid-year start, or a course aligned to a healthcare profession, you will be taught during this period.
Learn more about the academic year by week 2023/24.
Get ready to start your studies
Choose your course from the list below to learn more about your chosen course and help you prepare for your studies.
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Master Handbook of Acoustics by Everest, F. Alton; Pohlmann, Ken C.
Watch
A Tour of our Acoustics Facilities
Explore Acoustics with Elle Kalavsky
Exploring Acoustics with Dominic Bowers
Exploring Acoustics with Vicky Stewart
Exploring Acoustics with Zac Fox
Listen
Noise Busters (podcast)
Browse
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
PREPARE FOR YOUR SUBJECT
Watch
Beginner's Guide to Aircraft Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics explained by a world record paper airplane designer
Aircraft Engine Types and Propulsion systems
How to design an airplane
How to fold a paper airplane to fly forever
Flight Crew Competence: Assessing what and how
From the drawing board to the sky
Aviation and the environment
Aircraft Design Workshop
Listen
Is the future unmanned?
Boeing Commerical Airplanes at crossroads
Higher Education Contribution to Aeronautics
Into thin air and thick mud: aircraft accidents and how to survive them
Browse
Royal Aeronautical Society
What is aeronautics?
From golf ball to aeroplane
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
PREPARE FOR YOUR SUBJECT
Read
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin
Watch
Sir David Attenborough | Biology: Changing the World Interview
Listen
Zoological Society of London Wild Science Podcast
Browse
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
PREPARE FOR YOUR SUBJECT
Getting started at university
Getting started with our virtual learning environment: https://www.salford.ac.uk/library/know-how/blackboard
Develop your academic skills: https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills
IT essentials at the University of Salford: https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills/it-and-digital/using-salford-systems
Enhancing Personal effectiveness: https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills/personal-effectiveness
Referencing literature for assessments: https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills/referencing-and-plagiarism/apa-7th-edition
Read
Life: Science of Biology
Brock Biology of Microorganisms
The Cell
Genetics: The Conceptual Approach
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Biomedical Science Practice (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science)
Watch
Welcome video for students on IBMS accredited degrees
What is biomedical science? -
How many times has biomedical science supported your healthcare?
Listen
Browse
Institute of Biomedical Scientists
Physiological Society
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Watch
University of Salford Constructionarium
Civil Engineering - Constructionarium 2016
Listen
The New Engineer (podcast)
Browse
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Browse
Online Platform NetAcad: www.netacad.com
Please email Faiz Jethwa (f.jethwa@salford.ac.uk) to be added to our taster module on this platform.
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Database Systems – A Pragmatic Approach, 3rd Edition by Elvis Foster. Published in 2022.
An Experiential Introduction to Principles of Programming Languages: For Java Programmers, by Hridesh Rajan. Published in 2022.
Frontend Development: The Ultimate Guide, by Sufyan Bin Uzayr. Published in 2022.
Watch
Introduction to Databases (CBT Nuggets)
Database Tutorial for Beginners (Lucid Software)
Intro to Java Programming – Course for Absolute Beginners (freecodecamp.org)
HTML, CSS and Javascript in 30 minutes (devdojo)
Browse
Using the Eclipse IDE for Java programming – Tutorial
In-Depth Eclipse Tutorials For Beginners
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
The Building Magazine
Construction News (Journal)
Recommended
If you're local to Manchester, take a walk around the city and look at the developments taking place, the contractors and clients involved in delivering the projects, and take note of the information on the site hoardings. Billboards on the hoardings contain a wealth of insightful information such as proposed scheme details, the construction, health & safety information, and the impact the construction will have on the community.
We'd encourage all prospective students to gain some experience prior to starting university. Perhaps a day work-shadowing a professional in practice to better understand the role they play and the varying professionals they converse with in their day-to-day activity.
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Engineering Circuit Analysis 9th Edition McGraw-Hill Education; 9th edition (21 Mar. 2018)
Watch
Browse
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Read
Earth Data: Open Access for Open Science – GIS
Earth Data: Open Access for Open Science – Remote Sensing
An Introduction to Sustainability, Martin Mulligan
Urban Geography, Tim Hall and Heather Barrett
Watch
Julian Agyeman’s Just Sustainabilities
New York City’s Rooftop Urban Farms
Listen
Mark Watson and Matt Winning: Seriously the Planet
Browse
Circular Online – latest news about sustainable resource solutions, waste and the circular economy
Sustainable development goals in action
Chartered Institute of Waste Management - offers free student membership
Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) – student membership costs £26 a year but for accredited programmes it is free
Chartered Institute of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM) – offers student membership
Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM) – student membership costs £28 a year
Green Careers Hub – organised and supported by IEMA
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Life: Science of Biology
Brock Biology of Microorganisms
The Cell
Genetics: The Conceptual Approach
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
The ultimate study skills handbook
Watch
Whole Body Begins as a Single Cell
Physiology: From Cells to Systems
Browse
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Underwater Marine Biology by Stavros Kaniklides
Watch
The Blue Planet Collection | Part 1 | BBC Earth
Listen
MarineBio.Life
How To Protect The Ocean
Marine Conservation Happy Hour
Ocean Science Radio
Browse
MMO – Marine Management Organisation
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Computer literacy is increasingly becoming a necessary skill for Mathematics graduates. We will introduce you to Python and how it can be used in mathematical models. Don’t worry if you have never used a programming language before as no past experience is assumed.
What is mathematical modelling?
Why learn Python?
Watch
What's the Point of Maths? by Dr Nira Chamberlin and the Royal Institution
How to use Google Colab for Python Programming?
Listen
(BBC) A Brief History of Mathematics
(BBC) The Mathematics of Elections
Browse
LearnPython Site - in case you want to delve deeper.
The Institute of Mathematics and it’s Applications - accredits the Mathematics course at Salford and has a lot of information on what it means to be a professional mathematician.
MathsCareers - has profiles of mathematicans working in many different careers.
Chalkdust Magazine - A magazine for the Mathematically curious.
The Magnetic Pendulum - written by a final year student and a lecturer at Salford.
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Watch
Interesting Engineering
Real Engineering
Lesics
Listen
10 best mechanical engineering podcasts
Browse
IMECHE
What is Mechanical Engineering?
The IET
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Database Systems – A Pragmatic Approach, 3rd Edition by Elvis Foster. Published in 2022.
An Experiential Introduction to Principles of Programming Languages: For Java Programmers, by Hridesh Rajan. Published in 2022.
Frontend Development: The Ultimate Guide, by Sufyan Bin Uzayr. Published in 2022.
Watch
Introduction to Databases (CBT Nuggets)
Database Tutorial for Beginners (Lucid Software)
Intro to Java Programming – Course for Absolute Beginners (freecodecamp.org)
HTML, CSS and Javascript in 30 minutes (devdojo)
Browse
Using the Eclipse IDE for Java programming – Tutorial
In-Depth Eclipse Tutorials For Beginners
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Sound and Recording by Francis Rumsey and Tim McCormick
Sound on Sound Magazine (print or free online)
Watch
Rick Beato "Everything Music"
Justin Hawkins Rides Again
Listen
Browse
AES website
A Sound Effect blog
BECTU
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
The Voyage of the Beagle (Charles Darwin)
Life at the Zoo
Beasts and Men (Carl Hagenbeck)
Conservation Biology for All
Books by the following authors are also great for background reading: George Schaller; Lucy Cooke; Stephen Jay Gould; Richard Dawkins; Robert Sapolsky; Matt Ridley; Frans de Waal; Steve Brusatte.
Watch
Should zoos exist?
Wild Isles BBC
Brain training for zoo animals
Why biodiversity is important
Listen
SL Wild Science Podcasts
Zoo Logic Podcasts
UK Wildlife Podcasts
Mongabay (Conservation) Podcasts
Browse
British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
The Mammal Society
British Trust for Ornithology
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Zoo History (The Bartlett Society)
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin
Watch
Sir David Attenborough | Biology: Changing the World Interview | Royal Society of Biology:
Listen
The Life Scientific
Microbe.tv podcasts
The Infinite Monkey cage
Scientific American podcasts
Zoological Society of London Wild Science Podcast
Browse
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
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Pete Sanders – First steps in Counselling (2011)
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Dave Mearns & Brian Thorne – Person-centred Counselling in Action (2013)
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Michael Kahn – Basic Freud (2002)
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Jacobs, M. (2003). Sigmund Freud. (2nd edn). London: SAGE.
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Colin Feltham – Critical thinking in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2010)
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Paul Wilkins – Person-centred Therapy: 100 Key Points (2009)
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Janet Tolan – Skills in Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy (2016)
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John McLeod – An introduction to Counselling (2013)
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Andrew Reeves – An introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (2018)
Watch
- Good Will Hunting (1997)
Browse
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Listen
Read
Browse
Watch
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Sorry We Missed You (2019)
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I Daniel Blake (2016)
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Listen
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Thinking Allowed BBC R4
Read
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Introducing Cultural Studies - Brian Longhurst
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Story of Sociology - Gregor McLennan
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Criminology - Tim Newburn
Browse
Watch
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Sorry We Missed You (2019)
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I Daniel Blake (2016)
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Equipment
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Nurses watch, waterproof black shoes which cover the foot.
Read
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Mayes or Myles Midwifery text book, the latest edition.
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The Practising Midwife Journal https://www.practisingmidwife.co.uk/
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MIDIRS https://www.midirs.org/informing/midirs-midwifery-digest/
Browse
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The Royal College of Midwives (have a student membership price),
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Listen
Follow
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Twitter accounts: @RCOT , @UoSOccTherapy @AbleOTUK @BAMEOTUK @LGBTQIAOTUK @Shine_students
Read
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Introduction to Occupational Therapy - Key Reading by RCOT
Blogs
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Finding me in OT (blog)
Equipment
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Post it notes
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Highlighters
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Tape measure
Other
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Read the HCPC standards of code and ethics:
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
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Keep up with national and international news
Listen
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Inside Policing -College of Policing
Documentaries
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24 hours in Police Custody - Channel 4
Visit
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Police Museum, Manchester https://gmpmuseum.co.uk/
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
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Anti-Discriminatory Practice: Equality, Diversity and Social Justice: 28 (Practical Social Work Series) Paperback – 29 Nov. 2020,7th edition by Neil Thompson
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Theory and Practice: A Straightforward Guide for Social Work Students Spiral-bound – 15 May 2015 by Siobhan Maclean (Author), Rob Harrison (Author)
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Modern Social Work Theory Paperback – 23 Jan. 2014 by Malcolm Payne (Author)
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Critical Thinking Skills: Effective Analysis, Argument and Reflection: 100 (Macmillan Study Skills) Paperback – 14 Mar. 2017 by Stella Cottrell (Author)
Podcast
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Let’s Talk Social Work: the podcast from the British Association of Social Workers.
Websites
Follow
Watch
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Brene Brown: The call to courage - Netflix
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Listen
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Thinking Allowed BBC R4
Read
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Introducing Cultural Studies - Brian Longhurst
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Story of Sociology - Gregor McLennan
Browse
Watch
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Sorry We Missed You (2019)
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I Daniel Blake (2016)
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
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High performance training for sports - David Joyce
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Clinical Sports Medicine - Karim Khan and Peter Brukner
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Gray’s Anatomy - Susan Standring
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Black box Thinking - Matthew Syed
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Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business of Life - James Kerr
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Atomic Habits - James Clear
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The Chimp Paradox - Prof Steve Peters
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Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life - Hectar Garcia and Francesc Miralles
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The Obstacle is the way - Ryan Holiday
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson
Influencers
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Physiotutors
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Adam Meakins
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Kelly Steret
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Brett Bartholomew
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Robert Pacey
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Steven Bartlett
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Dan Pfaff
Podcasts
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Pacey Performance
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Physioedge
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Diary of a CEO
Webinar
Films
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Moneyball, Bennett Miller
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Draft day, Ivan Reitman
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Concussion, Peter Landesman
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Icarus, Brian Fogel
Series
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F1 drive to survive (Netflix)
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Resurfacing – Andy Murray (Amazon Prime)
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Webinars
Podcasts
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High Performance Podcast - England Rugby League Head Coach
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Pacey Performance Podcast - How the best football academies develop players
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Huberman Lab guest series - How to assess and improve all aspects of your fitness
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Total Football Analysis
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Training ground guru
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The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast
Influencers
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Sportsmith - Discover high performance with the world’s best
Film
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Moneyball by Bennett Miller
Others
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
PREPARE FOR YOUR SUBJECT
Browse
Watch
Study
- MRU - Assessment Questions
- MRU Interactive Practice
- Microsoft 365 Training (focus on Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Pre-Course Activity Workbook 2023
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Watch
Listen
- Money Clinic podcast (published by FT)
- Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, and Starting a Business (podcast)
Study
- Microsoft 365 Training (focus on Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Pre-Course Activity Workbook 2023
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Watch
Browse
- Massive - This organisation is one of our industry partners, who assist with setting assessments briefs and offer work experience.
- British Cycling - British Cycling is a national organisation linked to the course at level 4, 5 and 6. Please use the link to familiarise yourself with this organisation and join as a volunteer on some of their sport events.
- British Swimming - This organisation is also linked to the course and offer event volunteer opportunities.
- British Gymnastics - This organisation is also linked to the course and offer event volunteer opportunities.
Study
- Microsoft 365 Training (focus on Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Pre-Course Activity Workbook 2023
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Watch
- HR Essentials - online training courses
- DBS Introduction playlist
Listen
Study
- Microsoft 365 Training (focus on Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Pre-Course Activity Workbook 2023
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
- Peter Barry’s Beginning Theory
- Andrew Dix’s Beginning Film Studies
- Richard Maltby’s Hollywood Cinema
- Jill Nelmes' Introduction to Film Studies
- Andrew Bennett and Nicholas Royle’s An Introduction to Literature, Criticism, and Theory
- David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson’s Film Art
Study Skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
David Crystal’s The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
Dan McIntyre et al’s The Babel Lexicon of Language
Geoffrey K. Pullum’s Linguistics: Why It Matters
Ray Jackendoff’s A User’s Guide to Thought and Meaning
Study Skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
- Peter Barry’s Beginning Theory
- Andrew Bennett and Nicholas Royle’s An Introduction to Literature, Criticism, and Theory
- Julie Rivkin and Michael Ryan’s Literary Theory: An Anthology
- Jane Austen’s Emma
- Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
English Literature
- Peter Barry’s Beginning Theory
- Andrew Bennett and Nicholas Royle’s An Introduction to Literature, Criticism, and Theory
- Julie Rivkin and Michael Ryan’s Literary Theory: An Anthology
English Language
- David Crystal’s The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
- Dan McIntyre et al’s The Babel Lexicon of Language
- Babel Magazine
Creative Writing
- Joe Moran’s First You Write a Sentence
- Dorothea Brande’s Becoming a Writer
- Michael Baldwin’s The Way to Write Short Stories
Drama
- Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot
- Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler
- And go to the theatre!
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
Wertenbaker, Timberlake (1989) The Love of the Nightingale (Dramatic Publisher)
Cartwright, Jim, (1992), Rise & Fall of Little Voice, (Berg 3PL)
Laszlo, Andrew (2000), Every frame a Rembrandt: The art and practice of cinematography, Focal Press.
Benedetti, J (1998). Stanislavski and the Actor, London: Methuen
Listen
Download the BBC sounds app to listen to radio dramas.
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Read
- Pentecost by David Edgar
- A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney
Watch
Equipment
- We will supply steel-toe boots and gloves in your first term.
- USB drive
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Prepare for your subject
Equipment
What to wear?
- Technique classes – Close-fitting dance clothes (eg. sports/yoga vest or long sleeve tight tops, leggings, unitard) any colour. This best enables the detail of your movement to be seen and defined.
- Practice wear - Looser fitting tops, leggings, tracksuits - any colour.
- Appropriate supportive underwear.
Footwear
- Contemporary Dance classes are usually taught in bare feet.
- Trainers - suitable for outdoor fitness training or performance work.
- Trainers – suitable for in-door studio classes such as hip hop and fitness training. (If necessary, these may be the same footwear as for outdoor work as long as the soles are thoroughly cleaned).
- Ballet shoes soft/ thin soled (alternatively, suitable sports socks can be worn for ballet sessions).
- Jazz shoes - (alternatively, jazz classes can be done with bare feet).
Other
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Yoga mat - You can pick these up cheaply in super markets (middle isle!).
Tasks to help you prepare
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Take part in regular dance and/or fitness classes. If available, the following sessions would be useful:
- Contemporary, Ballet, Improvisation, Jazz techniques and/ or Yoga, Pilates, Fitness classes.
- There are also a good range of classes online.
- Strength training
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Try to get out and see as many different varieties of live performance as you can – or watch online.
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Don’t limit this to dance, you can be inspired and get ideas for collaboration by seeing other performances, too.
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Visit art galleries; they are free and are great inspiration for creating work, as well as giving you understanding into how art has developed andminfluenced dance.
In addition, take some time to explore your own dance and movement range.
- Experiment with some choreography –
- Look a bit deeper into your favourite styles of dance and choreography and find out more about the history and culture behind it.
- Then look into work of artists and companies that are completely new to you.
- Do some online or library searches to explore a wide range of dance that happens locally, nationally and globally. Eg: to start you off –
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Company Chameleon Manchester
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House of Absolute - Londo
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Deborah Colker Dance Company - Brazil
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- Aim to find out about a variety of styles, histories and approaches applied by different creative artists and companies. Keep notes on what you discover.
Study skills
Studying at university is different to how you might have studied in the past and, as you make the jump to this next level, our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed.
You can find online modules on topics such as learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing and academic writing to help you get started before you join us in September. We also run free online and on-campus workshops throughout the year and, if you need more specialist support, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of the team.
If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study.
You’ll also have an academic induction in September as part of your Welcome Week activity. This will provide you with essential information about your course, offer interactive tasks to get you prepared for the start of your modules, and provide the chance to meet your tutors and fellow students. We’ll send you more details about this via email as we get closer to the start of term.
Salford Inspire Scheme
After completing registration in September, you’ll receive an email inviting you to take part in the Salford Inspire Scheme. This provides most undergraduates with £150 of credits per year of your degree to spend in the Inspire online store. Here you’ll find deals on things like bikes, stationery, textbooks, clothing and footwear, memberships to University societies, books and technology.
Chat to our current students
Want to know more about studying and living at the University of Salford? Chat with our current students and ask any questions you might have about their experiences at Salford. Click the arrow on the right to move through the student profiles.
Accommodation and settling in
If you are staying in Peel Park Quarter or John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts, our accommodation partner, Campus Living Villages, will email you closer to the start to term to invite you to book your time of arrival. There will be options to arrive outside of normal working hours, so no matter how far you’re travelling from, you’ll be able to move in at a time that suits you.
We want to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, since lots of students will be arriving on campus, so please do confirm your arrival and read the guidance CLV will send to you carefully.
If you have chosen to stay in other student accommodation, you will be contacted regarding your move-in options by your accommodation provider.
If you don't yet have your accommodation booked, you should have a look at our advice about accommodation which also details some rooms with availability in the local area.
Keep in touch
We will be sending you a digital welcome guide at the end of July to give you more information about how to get started at the university, so keep checking your emails.
Join our official Facebook group to find and chat with your future course mates and ask any questions you have about starting university. You can also follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter for the latest news from our campus.
You can also contact our Enquiries team with any questions you may have by emailing enquiries@salford.ac.uk or calling +44 (0)161 295 4545.
askUS Student Services
askUS are currently available to contact by phone, email or via live chat on their website 10:00-16:00 (UK time) Monday to Friday:
- Contact number: +44 (0)161 295 0023
- Email: askUS@salford.ac.uk
- Website: www.salford.ac.uk/askus
Accommodation (Campus Living Villages)
Campus Living Villages are currently available to contact by phone, email or via live chat on their website:
- Contact number: +44 (0)161 850 6664
- Email: salford@clvuk.com
- Website: www.campuslivingvillages.co.uk/salford/
Enquiries and Admissions
Our Recruitment team is currently available to contact by phone, email or live chat from 10:00-16:00 (UK time) Monday to Friday.
- Contact number: +44 (0)161 295 4545
- Email: enquiries@salford.ac.uk
- Live chat: use the red chat icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the page
Security
Our security team are available for advice and assistance 24 hours a day, please call +44 (0)161 295 4773.
Call our switchboard
Not sure which team you should talk to? Call our switchboard on +44 0161 295 5000 and they'll direct you to the right person.