Welcome to Your Open Day
Our next Open Day takes place on Saturday 13 January 2024 from 10:00 - 16:00.
We can't wait to welcome you to your University of Salford Open Day!
To ensure you get the most out of your visit, please use this page to plan your day. The information below gives an overview of all the sessions, including information on where to check in, how to find us and where to park.
The Open Day runs from 10:00 to 16:00 and, to make the most of the day, we recommend you come for the full day. We know it might feel a bit overwhelming working out how to spend your day, so check out our sample itineraries as well as our top tips for making the most of your Open Day.
Want to know more about how to plan your Open Day schedule?
On Tuesday 9 January, we will be hosting an online session where you can chat with the team about how to make the most out of your Open Day. It will take place from 16:00-17:00 and there is no need to book – we will email you the link to join on the day.
Please check this page regularly as we will update with more information about the day, including your Open Day Guide.
If you have any questions ahead of the event, please email enquiries@salford.ac.uk or call us on 0161 295 4545.
I didn’t know that I wanted to go to the University of Salford until I came here for an Open Day and I was like, ‘Wow, I have to go here!'
Plan your day
Check in
Check-in opens at 09:30 and takes place on each of our campuses. To find out where you need to check in, select your course from the drop-down menu below
Choose your sessions
Your Open Day is made up of a number of different sessions taking place throughout the day. To make the most of the event, read about the different sessions below and choose the ones you want to go to.
Plan your journey
The University of Salford is located across three campuses, Peel Park, Frederick Road and MediaCity. Although we have multiple campuses travelling here couldn't be easier, with transport links connecting our campuses to Manchester city centre and beyond.
Need more help?
Online Sessions - On Tuesday 9 January, we will be hosting an online session where you can chat with the team about how to make the most out of your Open Day. It will take place from 16:00-17:00 and there is no need to book, we will email you a link to join on the day.
Sample Itineraries - Check out these sample itineraries to help you plan your day.
For courses taught at Peel Park Campus - view here
For courses taught at Frederick Road Campus - view here
For courses taught at MediaCity Campus - view here
Select your course
Select the course you're interested in from the drop-down list below to find out the campus you’ll be based on and where to check-in. You'll also find a campus map below to work out where you need to be.
Your course sessions will take place on our Peel Park campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on our Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Peel Park campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
When you arrive, please head to Check-in A on our Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Peel Park campus at 11:15-12:15 and 14:00-15:00.
When you arrive, please head to Check-in A on our Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Before each course session there will be a Reimagining Your Learning introductory session at 10:40-11:00 and 13:30-13:45 which we would encourage you to attend to find out more information about Salford Business School.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Peel Park campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
When you arrive, please head to Check-in A on our Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Peel Park campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on our Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course session will take place on our Frederick Road campus at 10:45 - 11:45.
When you arrive please head to Check-in A on our Frederick Road campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside Allerton foyer and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our MediaCity campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30 - 14:30.
Your course is taught on our MediaCity campus. To take advantage of the free parking on offer we recommend that you check in on the main campus and head over to MediaCity on the transport we will be providing. Please allow 15 minutes for additional travel time.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team. There will also be a check in desk at MediaCity if you would prefer to check in on your campus.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our MediaCity campus at 10:45-11:45, 12:00-13:00 and 13:45-14:45.
Your course is taught on our MediaCity campus. To take advantage of the free parking on offer we recommend that you check in on the main campus and head over to MediaCity on the transport we will be providing. Please allow 15 minutes for additional travel time.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team. There will also be a check in desk at MediaCity if you would prefer to check in on your campus. Campus tours can also be booked from this check in location.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our MediaCity campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
To take advantage of the free parking on offer we recommend that you check in on the main campus and head over to MediaCity on the transport we will be providing. Please allow 15 minutes for additional travel time.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.There will also be a check in desk at MediaCity if you would prefer to check in on your campus. Campus tours can also be booked from this check in location.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Frederick Road campus at 10:45-11:45, 12:00-13:00 and 13:45-14:45.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on our Frederick Road campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check-in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Frederick Road campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on our Frederick Road campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Frederick Road campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
When you arrive please head to Check-in A on our Frederick Road campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside Allerton foyer and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our MediaCity campus at 10:45-11:45 and 13:30-14:30.
To take advantage of the free parking on offer we recommend that you check in on the main campus and head over to MediaCity on the transport we will be providing. Please allow 15 minutes for additional travel time.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.There will also be a check in desk at MediaCity if you would prefer to check in on your campus. Campus tours can also be booked from this check in location.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Frederick Road campus. This will be a drop-in from 10:00-16:00.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on our Frederick Road campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Frederick Road campus at 12:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:00.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on our Frederick Road campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
Your course sessions will take place on our Peel Park campus at 12:00-13:00.
When you arrive please head to Check-in B on our Peel Park campus to check in and pick up your copy of the guide and campus map. There will be a check-in desk set up inside a gazebo and you will be greeted by members of our recruitment team.
Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Make sure you pick up your voucher for a free drink on us when you check in.
What to expect at your open day
Your Open Day is made up of different sessions, tours and drop-ins that you can customise to make the perfect visit for your needs. Read more about the sessions below, including what campus they will take place on, as well as our top tips for making the most of them. We will add a copy of the guide, nearer to the time, so you can find out the timings and locations of all the sessions.
We would recommend that you attend a Welcome to Salford talk, your Course Session and a campus tour to start with, but have a look through the below for everything that will be available - we'll have a lot on!
We have added some examples for each campus to help you plan.
- Courses taught at Peel Park Campus
- Courses taught at Frederick Road Campus
- Courses taught at MediaCity Campus
Don't forget, to find out where your course is taught, use the 'Select Your Course' drop-down menus above.
Welcome to Salford
Content: Our staff and students give you the low-down on why they chose Salford, what their experiences have been and what they hope to gain from a Salford degree.
Where to go: We'll run multiple sessions throughout the day on each of our three campuses.
Top tip: These will run twice on all three campuses, so don't feel like you have to join this session first!
Course sessions
Content: These sessions will give you an overview of the course and its content, as well as the chance to chat directly with our academic staff, ask any questions you might have and, where appropriate, take a tour of the facilities.
Where to go: Use the drop-down menu above to find the time of your session and the campus your course is taught on.
Top tip: The earlier course sessions tend to be the busiest, so consider going to your later option if possible.
Campus Tours
Content: Join our Student Ambassadors on a guided tour of our campus with its open, green space, fun social spaces, and outstanding learning facilities. Explore the place you could end up calling home.
Where to go: Drop by the Campus Tour ticket desks on your campus to book a tour that fits around your other sessions. Tours will last 30-45 minutes and will run from 11:00-16:00.
Top tip: Take advantage of your Student Ambassador guide by asking lots of questions about their experience of life at Salford and get their top tips on why they chose Salford.
Accommodation tours
Content: Our hop-on and hop-off accommodation bus will give you the chance to view our John Lester, Eddie Colman and Peel Park Quarter accommodation sites. There will also be accommodation stands at each of our campuses providing information and guidance about all accommodation options.
Where to go: Use the campus map below to find out where to accommodation bus will stop. The stands will be open from 10:00-16:00 on each of the campuses.
Top tip: Our accommodation sites will be busy between 11:00-14:00 so we recommend you head there outside of these times when it will be quieter.
Student Support, Wellbeing and disability sessions
Content: Our team will run through how student support at Salford works, as well as the range of different types of student groups and support we offer such as mature learners, LGBTQ+ students, disabled students and more.
Where to go: Sessions will take place in teaching rooms across all three campus sites, details will be available in the guide for exact timings and locations.
Top tip: Our team are here to help, so make sure you ask about your specific needs and how we can support you.
Student support drop-ins
Content: Learn more about askUS, our student support service here at Salford, and how our Disability and Inclusion team can support you if you have a disability or learning difficulty. We'll also have representatives from the Students' Union, Sports Centre, Study Abroad and Degree Apprenticeship teams in our Library Hub on Peel Park Campus.
Where to go: You can drop by the information stands for askUS and the Disability and Inclusion team at any point throughout the day, on all of our campus sites. They’re open 10:00-16:00.
Top tip: When you have a break between your other sessions, drop by the stands to find out how they can support and advise you on a range of topics from finance and wellbeing to career development and disability support.
Applying to university sessions
Content: Find out more about how the UCAS process works, how to make an application and hints and tips on writing your personal statement.
We will also cover information and guidance about what to expect at interview and what to include in a portfolio (most relevant for Health, Media and Art and Design courses).
Where to go: This session will be run twice throughout the day, on all three campus sites.
Top tip: Don’t be shy about asking questions here – our team are here to help, so make sure you leave the sessions with all the information you need.
Student Supporters
We understand that your parents, carers and supporters might want to attend the Open Day with you, and they are more than welcome to come along. We also know that there's lots of information to take in while helping your child choose the right institution, so we want to make it easier for you.
We have lots of useful content on our Student Supporters webpage, from key UCAS dates and FAQs, to a Student Supporters guide and advice on how to support your applicant. We also send out a monthly Student Supporters newsletter to keep you up-to-date with our Student Supporters events and important UCAS information at key points in the cycle.
Open day travel bursary
To make it easier for you to visit us, we're offering a travel bursary to offset some of the cost of travelling to your Open Day. You'll receive it after attending the Open Day (subject to a few, basic restrictions, of course) and most attendees will be eligible.
Our travel bursary is based on how far you’re travelling to the Open Day and there are five different payment bands. The minimum amount is £15 for those with a shorter journey, up to a maximum contribution of £120 for those travelling from further afield. Please note that payment is made to the prospective student only, not for each person attending the event.
We know that the cost of living is having a widespread impact and our Open Day Travel Bursary scheme aims to make a contribution to the cost of your travel rather than cover your costs entirely. We’ll provide more information about how it all works a little closer to the event.
You will need a UK bank account to receive a travel bursary payment.
How to find us
The University car parks are likely to be very busy at the Open Day, so where possible we would encourage you to consider public transport options.
By car
On the day of the event, there will be free parking available in our Peel Park and Frederick Road campus car parks. Use the drop-down menu above to confirm which campus your course is taught on.
If your subject is taught on Peel Park campus, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT) or the Lowry and Delaney car parks (M5 4NJ).
If your subject is taught on Frederick Road campus, please use Mary Seacole car park (accessed from Broad Street/the A6) or Allerton car park (accessed from Frederick Road). For both these car parks, use postcode M6 6PU.
If your subject is taught on MediaCity campus, we recommend taking advantage of the free parking available at Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses. We will be running a free shuttle bus between MediaCity and Peel Park throughout the day.
If you would prefer to park at MediaCity, you should use the Garage car park (M50 2HE) but please note that parking is not free at this location.
By public transport
If your subject is taught on Peel Park or Frederick Road campuses, we are easily accessible by train and bus, with Salford Crescent train station located directly on the campus.
If your subject is taught on MediaCity campus, we are easily accessible by tram and bus, with services direct to MediaCity and services that stop within walking distance from MediaCity.
For full information on how to find us, please explore our travel page. To confirm which campus your subject is taught on, use the drop-down menu above.
Event information
How long does the event last?
The event runs from 10:00 - 16:00, but the length of your day depends on what you’d like to do. We recommend you attend a Welcome to Salford talk, your Course Session and a Campus Tour, and any of the Application Support and Student Support sessions that you’re interested in.
Can my parent/carer/supporter attend the event?
Yes! Parents, carers and supporters are welcome to attend with you. Make sure they sign up to our newsletter as well.
Can I change my booking?
Yes, if you booked on to the 4 November event and were not able to make it, you can amend your booking to the 13 January event. Please reply to the email we have sent you and we can change your booking for you.
Do you have prayer rooms on campus?
The University does have a Faith Centre although this will not be open during the event. However, our check-in team will be able to help you find the closest available space.
Do I need to pay for car parking for the open day?
Free car parking is available for the Open Day on Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses. There is no free parking available at MediaCity however, we are operating a free shuttle bus from our main campus, so you can take advantage of the free parking there.
Do you have support for students with a disability?
Yes. If you have a disability, please contact us to discuss your access requirements. We’ll then work with you to do everything we can to support you on the day. The askUS team will also be available throughout the Open Day to discuss the support available to you throughout your time studying at Salford.
You can check our campus for its accessibility using AccessAble's assessment of our campus and facilities.
You can also find out more about accessibility on campus and the Disability Inclusion team on our website.
We do offer a range of accessible accommodations although, please be aware that for this event you may not be able to view the rooms due to current occupancy. You are welcome to chat with both the Disability and Learner Support team and Campus Living Village staff about the facilities available.
Application enquiries
How do I apply?
The majority of our undergraduate applications are made via UCAS: your school or college should help you access this service and will give you a buzzword which you will need in order to register. You can also use this service if you’re applying independently, both in the UK and overseas. Applications for 2024 entry are open now.
What is the deadline to make an application?
The deadline for applications for September 2024 entry is 31 January 2024. We’ll keep you updated with important dates and deadlines throughout the cycle, so keep an eye on your emails!
My course is taught at Salford City College, can I still attend the open day?
Yes, of course! There won’t be a subject session for your course, however, you’re still welcome to join any of the other sessions and to take a campus tour.
Contact Us
We’re happy to answer any other questions you may have either before or after the Open Day. Get in touch via:
Email: enquiries@salford.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)161 295 4545
Live chat: Undergraduate page