Postgraduate Discovery Month
Are you considering a master’s degree or doctoral study? Join us for our next Postgraduate Discovery Month, taking place from Monday 2 February 2026 to Friday 27 February 2026, and take part in a series of exciting events designed to help you explore your next steps.
What's On During Postgraduate Discovery Month?
We’ll have a variety of events and sessions tailored to master’s (MA, MSc, PgDip/Cert) and doctoral (PhD, MSc by Research, MPhil) level study. Whether you’re looking to visit our campus or join us virtually, there will be something for everyone.
Postgraduate Open Day
For master's and doctoral level study
One of the main events in Postgraduate Discovery Month is our Postgraduate Open Day, taking place on campus on Wednesday 25 February 2026, from 12:30 to 18:00. Enjoy informative talks, campus tours, academic sessions, and more. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in university life and learn how we can help you achieve your goals.
Meet the tutors
For master's level study
We’re also hosting subject-specific sessions giving you the opportunity to speak to our tutors across our schools, so you can delve deeper into your area of interest. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, explore course content, and discover how our programmes can help you achieve your goals.
Explore and book your session:
- Salford Business School
- School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
- School of Health and Society
- School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Email a tutor
If you don't see a session for your tutor, don't worry! We're only an email away so you can easily get in touch:
Online information sessions
For master's and doctoral level study
Can’t make it to campus? No problem! Our online sessions will offer a range of recorded and live events designed to cover every aspect of postgraduate study.
We'll be offering sessions with general advice about postgraduate study, including:
- The student application process (including CAS and visas)
- Navigating fees and funding options
- Academic and student life at Salford
Campus tours
For master's and doctoral level study
Can't make our Open Day? Join a student-led, guided campus tour at our Peel Park, Frederick Road, or MediaCity campuses (depending on your course of interest). Campus tours take place during Discovery Month and throughout the year. Explore our facilities and see where your studies could take you.
More ways to meet us
Arts, Media and Creative Technology courses
Join us at dock10 Studios, MediaCity and meet course leaders from MA Drama Production for TV, Film and Digital Media, MA Documentary Production for TV, Film and Digital Media, MA Editing TV, Film and Digital Media and MA Production Management for TV, Film and Digital Media. You'll also be able to hear from alumni now working in the industry, network with future collaborators, and take part in a guided tour of one of the UK’s leading television studios. There's no need to book!
- Wednesday 11 February at dock10 | 4pm-6pm
Discover what studying MA Fashion Business and Marketing at the University of Salford could look like. Join us for the film screening of Woman Grows Jeans, followed by an engaging Q&A exploring fashion, sustainability, and industry practice. Woman Grows Jeans is a BAFTA Albert certified film from the Northern England Fibreshed. And part of our Sustainable Futures Lecture Series.
- Tuesday 24 February at MediaCity | 3pm-4:30pm | Book now
Contact us
We’re here to help! If you have any questions about Postgraduate Discovery Month, feel free to get in touch:
Take the first step towards postgraduate success and join us at our next Discovery Month. We can’t wait to welcome you to the University of Salford.