Postgraduate taught
With our range of Postgraduate Taught (PGT) courses you'll develop a wide range of skills and in-depth knowledge of your chosen subject, helping to improve your future potential.
Postgraduate taught degrees
A postgraduate taught degree gives you the opportunity to specialise further in something you’ve already studied at undergraduate level, move up in your career, or alternatively give you the chance to take a different path and pursue a new role.
At Salford we offer a wide range of postgraduate taught degrees, many of which can be studied via distance learning for added flexibility. Some of our courses also have alternative start dates throughout the year, meaning you’re not just limited to starting your studies in September.
If you are applying as an international student, you can find details of our entry criteria, application deadlines, scholarships and more on our international students page.
Postgraduate courses
Our courses open doors to rewarding and challenging careers in health, science, engineering, the arts, the built environment, media, music, law, and business.
You’ll join a postgraduate community of nearly 5,000 students from 194 countries, and benefit from the research expertise of our academics who are highly respected in their fields.
Why study at Salford?
There are many reasons as to why the University of Salford could be the right choice for you. We have unbeatable links to industry as we’re located in the heart of Greater Manchester, state-of-the-art facilities and award-winning academics. What we love most about our University, however, is the community our students and staff have built together, making Salford a warm and welcoming place to live and study!
Life on campus
Want to know what life is like for a student at the University of Salford? From places to eat, shop and study on campus to things to do in your free time, including sports, clubs and societies for all.
In the city
Our unique location in the heart of Greater Manchester, just 2 km from Manchester city centre, means you can explore all that both Salford and Manchester have to offer. Explore the bars, restaurants, and theatre shows at Salford Quays, or discover the hustle and bustle of Manchester city centre.
Commuting from home
It's really easy and cheap to commute to our campuses via public transport - thousands of our students travel in from home every day. We've got Salford Crescent train station right between our Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses, regular bus and tram routes, and bike and escooter hubs. If you need to drive, we've got lots of car parking spaces across our campuses with discounted rates for students.
Accommodation
Living in student accommodation is a great way to immerse yourself in student life at Salford - our John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts accommodation site is conveniently located close to our campuses and has bills and wifi included in the rent, as well as a free gym, communal areas and study spaces. If you decide to live off campus there are loads of other options to find a great place to live across Salford and Greater Manchester.
How to apply
For the majority of our courses, you’ll need to complete our online application form. However, the application process is slightly different for a number of our courses. We’ve put together some handy information on how to apply for a postgraduate taught course, the application process, deadlines you need to be aware of and what happens after you apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for our postgraduate taught courses vary according to the course and type of study that you choose. Help with funding is available, depending on your fee status, where you live and the course you study - including bursaries and scholarships.
Did you know that if you’re a University of Salford graduate, your postgraduate tuition fees could be discounted by 20%?
Postgraduate Open Days and events
If you'd like more information on what a postgraduate degree from Salford can do for you and what it’s like to study with us, we have a range of events throughout the year. From Open Days to campus tours to online Q&As, there’s always an opportunity to dig deeper and get your questions answered.