Further information - Postgraduate Open Day

Wednesday 26 November 2025

13:00-18:00

What to expect if you're interested in a master's degree

General information sessions from 13:00-16:00: The start of the event will be dedicated to exploring the University, discovering more about funding your Postgraduate studies, learning about the dedicated support available to you as a Salford student and finding your way around our campus.

You may have booked onto these general information sessions when you signed up for the event and can find this detail in your booking email. If you haven't pre-booked onto these sessions, we'll have sent you a seperate emailing prompting you to do so to help you plan your day. We will send a reminder of what you booked before the event, so don't worry if you've forgotten!

Academic content from 16:00-18:00: The last two hours of the event will provide you with the opportunity to learn more about your course of interest. You'll have the opportunity to hear from course tutors and ask any course specific questions.

What to expect if you're interested in a doctoral degree

Doctoral content from 14:00-17:00: The doctoral school will be on hand to answer any questions you have about postgraduate research at Salford. You can also find out more about fees and funding and how to apply.

General information sessions

If you're interested in a master's degree, general information sessions will run from 13:00 and we’ll guide you to each session from the SEE Building (Building number 12 on the campus map) - please make sure you have checked in at the SEE Building first.

You can attend any one of up to five general information sessions. You may have booked on to these sessions when completing your booking form. Don't worry if you change your mind, you can head to any of the optional sessions throughout the afternoon.

Accommodation tour - view our John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts accommodation site.
Careers and employability talk - get to know more about your employability prospects after University.
Campus tour - take a walking tour of the campus and view our facilities with our friendly student ambassadors.
Fees and funding talk - find out more about funding your master's degree.
How to apply for a master's degree talk - so you want to apply? Find out how!

Can’t make one of the general information sessions? We’ll have drop-in stands in the SEE Building until 18:00 so you can ask any burning questions you have throughout the event.

If you aren't planning on attending any general information sessions, select your course below to find out where and when to check-in for your course session.

Postgraduate Life at Salford talk

Our team will provide you with an insight into our university, campus and what studying here is like. We encourage everyone to attend this talk as it is an opportunity to come together before we take you to your course specific campus to meet the tutors.

We'll be holding a talk on Peel Park at 15:30 and MediaCity at 15:45.

If you're interested in attending this talk at MediaCity, we'll have coaches leaving from the SEE Building at 14:55 or 15:30. Alternatively, you are welcome to make your own way directly to MediaCity.

Select your course

From 16:00 to 18:00, you will have the opportunity to speak to your course tutors or attend a subject session. Select the course you are interested in from the drop-down list to find out where to check in, what campus your course is based on and how to find us.

When planning your day, please be aware that course sessions take place from 16:00 until 18:00 only.

If you're interested in a doctoral degree, head to our postgraduate research team!

Select your course

Check-in location and academic drop-in

For the general information sessions: 13.00-16.00, Peel Park campus

Check-in time: 12.30–16.00
Check-in location: SEE Building, Peel Park campus (Building number 12 on the campus map).

For course sessions: 16.00-18.00, Peel Park campus

Check-in time: 16.00-18.00
Check-in location: SEE Building, Peel Park campus (Building number 12 on the campus map).

Even if you are not attending the general information sessions, we recommend that you arrive in SEE Building at 15.00 so that you can join our Postgraduate Life at Salford talk, starting at 15.20.

Check-in Location and academic drop-in

Your check-in location depends on your time of arrival and whether you are attending the general information sessions or only your course session. Please read the below carefully to ensure you go to the correct building.

For the general information sessions: 13.00-16.00, Peel Park campus

Check-in time: 12.30-15.45
Check-in location: SEE Building, Peel Park campus (Building number 12 on the campus map).

For course sessions: 16.00-18.00, Frederick Road campus

Check-in time: 15.45-18.00
Check-in location: Allerton Building, Frederick Road campus (Building number 19 on the campus map).

Check-in location and Academic Drop-in

For the general information sessions: 13.00-16.00, Peel Park campus

Check-in time: 12.30-15.45
Check-in location: SEE Building, Peel Park campus (building number 12 on the campus map).

For course sessions: 16.00-18.00, MediaCity campus

Check-in time: 15.45-18.00
Check-in location: MediaCity campus (building number 28 on our campus map).

Travel to MediaCity

We’ll have coaches running from our Peel Park campus over to our MediaCity campus at 14.55, 15.30 and 15.45.

If you head over to MediaCity at 14.55, you’ll have the opportunity to take a MediaCity campus tour and attend the Life at Salford talk taking place at our MediaCity campus.
If you head over to MediaCity at 15.30, you’ll still have chance to attend the Life at Salford talk taking place on our MediaCity campus.
If you aren’t planning on attending the Life at Salford talk, we recommend getting the 15.45 coach to MediaCity so you can attend your course activity.

Alternatively, you are welcome to make your own way directly to MediaCity.

The last coach back to Peel Park campus will be 18.30.

Check-in location and course presentation

For the general information sessions: 13.00-16.00, Peel Park campus

Check-in time: 12.30-15.45
Check-in location: SEE Building, Peel Park campus (building number 12 on the campus map).

For course sessions: 17.00-18:00, MediaCity campus

Check-in time: 15.45-18.00
Check-in location: MediaCity campus (building number 28 on our campus map).

Travel to MediaCity

We’ll have coaches running from our Peel Park campus over to our MediaCity campus at 14.55, 15.30 and 15.45.

If you head over to MediaCity at 14.55, you’ll have the opportunity to take a MediaCity campus tour and attend the Life at Salford talk taking place at our MediaCity campus.
If you head over to MediaCity at 15.30, you’ll still have chance to attend the Life at Salford talk taking place on our MediaCity campus.
If you aren’t planning on attending the Life at Salford talk, we recommend getting the 15.45 coach to MediaCity so you can attend your course activity.

Alternatively, you are welcome to make your own way directly to MediaCity.

The last coach back to Peel Park campus will be 18.30.

Check-in location and course presentation

For the general information sessions: 13.00-16.00, Peel Park campus

Check-in time: 12.30-15.45
Check-in location: SEE Building, Peel Park campus (building number 12 on the campus map).

For course sessions: 16.00-17.00, MediaCity campus

Check-in time: 15.45-18.00
Check-in location: MediaCity campus (building number 28 on our campus map).

Travel to MediaCity

We’ll have coaches running from our Peel Park campus over to our MediaCity campus at 14.55, 15.30 and 15.45.

If you head over to MediaCity at 14.55, you’ll have the opportunity to take a MediaCity campus tour and attend the Life at Salford talk taking place at our MediaCity campus.
If you head over to MediaCity at 15.30, you’ll still have chance to attend the Life at Salford talk taking place on our MediaCity campus.
If you aren’t planning on attending the Life at Salford talk, we recommend getting the 15.45 coach to MediaCity so you can attend your course activity.

Alternatively, you are welcome to make your own way directly to MediaCity.

The last coach back to Peel Park campus will be 18.30.

Open Day guide

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. We're currently working on an Open Day guide so you can plan your day further. Check back soon to view the guide online. Printed copies of the guide will also be available to pick up at the event.

Interested in doctoral study?

If you're interested in learning more about the options available at doctoral level, you can check-in at the SEE Building (Building number 12 on the campus map) from 13:30.

We'll be running optional sessions aimed at PhD, MSc by Research and MPhil enquirers covering:

Fees and funding
How to apply
Scholarships for doctoral research
Training and development for doctoral research

There will be a drop-in stand in the SEE Building from 14:00-17:00 with a member of the doctoral support team so you can ask any questions!

How to find us

By public transport

As part of our commitment to net zero carbon by 2038, we are prioritising more sustainable travel modes on our campus by improving public transport connections and enhancing pedestrian and cycling routes across the University. Where possible, we encourage you to consider public transport options when visiting us at the Open Day.

If you are able to join us by public transport, we are easily accessible by train and bus, with Salford Crescent train station located directly on the campus. MediaCity campus is also accessible by tram.

By car

If you’re joining us for any general information sessions, from 13:00-16:00, please use Irwell Place car park on our Peel Park campus (postcode M5 4WT).

If you're only joining us for your academic content, from 16:00-18:00, please read the below to find out the best place to park for your campus:

Peel Park: Please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT)

Frederick Road: Parking is available at Frederick Road using the postcode M6 6PU. We're currently redeveloping our Frederick Road car park and building a new health teaching and clinic building, which means car park spaces are limited at Frederick Road campus. If the car park becomes full, we recommend using Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT) on our Peel Park campus. Please allow 15 minutes walking time to get from Irwell Place car park to Frederick Road.

MediaCity: There are no university car parks at MediaCity. We recommend parking at our Peel Park campus and taking advantage of the free coach heading up to MediaCity at 14:55, 15:30 and 15:45.

Please explore our travel page for further information on how to find us via car or public transport.

FAQs

How long does the event last?

We’ll be here from 13:00 - 18:00, but the length of your event depends on what you’d like to do. General information sessions run from 13:00-16:00. Course sessions run from 16:00-18:00.

Can I bring a guest with me?

Yes! You are more than welcome to bring a guest with you to the on-campus event.

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. We also recommend attending the online session for student support to see what support is available during your time here.

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 Service.

If you would like to speak to a member of staff regarding your attendance at an event, please email enquiries@salford.ac.uk

Do you have prayer rooms on campus?

The University has a Faith Centre as well as a number of prayer and Wudu rooms.

How do I apply?

You can apply now through our website! We do recommend applying at least four weeks prior to the course start date unless there is a specific deadline for the course you are looking to study, as detailed on our course finder webpage.

I need help choosing what I can study next.

Make sure you head to our general presentations to listen and chat with staff and students about what options are available to you. If you have any admissions questions, chat to our admissions staff in the Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE) Building foyer.

Join our online events too!

From 3 November to 21 November we will be hosting a wide range of activities as part of our Postgraduate Discovery Month.

We’ve planned a variety of exciting events for those who are interested in studying a master’s at Salford. We are offering you the chance to meet your future tutors and find out more about postgraduate study at Salford through our online information sessions.

We’re happy to answer any other questions you may have throughout Discovery Month. Get in touch via: