Planning your Open Day - 7 November 2026
Saturday 7 November,
09:30-16:00
Welcome to the University of Salford! We're so excited you'll be joining us on campus for our Undergraduate Open Day. This is your chance to explore our campus, chat to staff and current students and discover what life at Salford is really like. We've lots on offer throughout the day so we recommend using the information on this page to make the most of your visit.
Check-in is open from 09:30 and to make the most of the day, we recommend you come for the full day to experience everything our Open Day has to offer.
Attend a course session
We understand that the most important part of any Open Day is finding out more about your course of interest. Our course sessions are repeated at least twice, once at 10:45-11:45 and then again at 13:30-14:30, so you can explore more than one course if you're still a little unsure. Some of these times may vary if your course session includes a facilities tour or additional presentations - check out the Open Day guide for full details.
All of our tutors will also be available for a drop-in chat outside of the course session time so if you're still undecided, or think of any further questions, they're available all day!
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. We have three campus sites: Peel Park, Frederick Road and MediaCity.
If you are attending for more than one course, you will only need to check in once when you first arrive.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in A, outside of the Maxwell Building
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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 our campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in A, outside of the Maxwell Building
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-12:00 or 13:30-14:45
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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 our campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in A, outside of the Maxwell Building.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 14:00-15:00
There will also be a dance and creative techniques session taking place in the New Adelphi Building at 12:00-13:30.
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT) or Lowry/Delaney accommodation car parks (M5 4NJ). 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. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park campus
Check-in location: Check-in A, outside of the Maxwell Building
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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 our campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Lowry/Delaney accommodation car parks (M5 4NJ) or Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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 our campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
There is a degree apprenticeship route for this course. If you think this may be an option for you, there will be a degree apprenticeship talk at 12pm on our Peel Park campus. The team are also available for a 1-1 chat from 10am-4pm.
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT) or Lowry/Delaney accommodation car parks (M5 4NJ). 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. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session time: 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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 our campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-12:00
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Lowry/Delaney accommodation car parks (M5 4NJ) or Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
MediaCity Campus
Check-in location: Peel Park Campus Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library or MediaCity campus, Check-in E.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us and getting to MediaCity
If you are joining us by car, we recommend using Lowry/Delaney accommodation car parks (M5 4NJ) or Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT) on our Peel Park campus. We will provide a free shuttle bus between MediaCity and Peel Park campus throughout the Open Day, please allow at least 30 minutes travel time between campuses.
If you would prefer to park at MediaCity, there are several private multi-storey car parks at MediaCity and we recommend using the Garage car park (M50 2TG). You will need to pay to use these.
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 our Peel Park campus. MediaCity is also easily accessible by tram. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
MediaCity Campus
Check-in location: Peel Park Campus Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library or MediaCity campus, Check-in E.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 12:00-13:00 or 13:45-14:45
How to find us and getting to MediaCity
If you are joining us by car, we recommend using Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT) or Lowry/Delaney accommodation car parks (M5 4NJ) on our Peel Park campus. We will provide a free shuttle bus between MediaCity and Peel Park campus throughout the Open Day, please allow at least 30 minutes travel time between campuses.
If you would prefer to park at MediaCity, there are several private multi-storey car parks at MediaCity, and we recommend using the Garage car park (M50 2TG). You will need to pay to use these.
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 our Peel Park campus. MediaCity is also easily accessible by tram. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Frederick Road Campus
Check-in location: Check-in C, outside of the Mary Seacole Building.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Frederick Road multi-storey car park (postcode M6 6PU). If you are able to join us by public transport, we are easily accessible by train and bus, with Salford Crescent train station located a 5 minute walk away from Frederick Road campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Frederick Road Campus
Check-in location: Check-in C, outside of the Mary Seacole Building.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
There is a degree apprenticeship route for this course. If you think this may be an option for you, there will be a degree apprenticeship talk at 2:30pm on our Frederick Road campus. The team are also available for a 1-1 chat from 10am-4pm.
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Frederick Road multi-storey car park (postcode M6 6PU). If you are able to join us by public transport, we are easily accessible by train and bus, with Salford Crescent train station located a 5 minute walk away from Frederick Road campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Frederick Road Campus
Check-in location: Check-in D, inside of the Allerton Building.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Frederick Road multi-storey car park (postcode M6 6PU). If you are able to join us by public transport, we are easily accessible by train and bus, with Salford Crescent train station located a 5 minute walk away from Frederick Road campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport
Frederick Road Campus
Check-in location: Check-in D, inside of the Allerton Building.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
There is a degree apprenticeship route for this course. If you think this may be an option for you, there will be a degree apprenticeship talk at 2:30pm on our Frederick Road campus. The team are also available for a 1-1 chat from 10am-4pm.
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Frederick Road multi-storey car park (postcode M6 6PU). If you are able to join us by public transport, we are easily accessible by train and bus, with Salford Crescent train station located a 5 minute walk away from Frederick Road campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park Campus
Check-in location: Check-in A, outside of the Maxwell Building
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session times: 10:45-11:45 or 13:30-14:30
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT). 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 our campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Peel Park campus
Check-in location: Check-in B, outside of the Clifford Whitworth Library.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Course session time: 13:30-14:30
There will be a degree apprenticeship talk at 12pm on our Peel Park campus. The team are also available for a 1-1 chat from 10am-4pm.
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Irwell Place car park (postcode M5 4WT) or Lowry/Delaney accommodation car parks (M5 4NJ). 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. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Frederick Road campus
Check-in location: Check-in D, inside of the Allerton Building.
Your Open Day guide will tell you exactly where your session is taking place. You will receive a copy of this at the event or you can view the guide on this page a couple of weeks prior to the event.
There will be a degree apprenticeship talk at 2:30pm on our Frederick Road campus. The team are also available for a 1-1 chat from 10am-4pm.
How to find us: If you are joining us by car, please use Frederick Road multi-storey car park (postcode M6 6PU). If you are able to join us by public transport, we are easily accessible by train and bus, with Salford Crescent train station located a 5 minute walk away from Frederick Road campus. Please explore our travel page for information on how to find us via car or public transport.
Alternative study options
Many of our courses offer alternative academic pathways, such as a degree apprenticeship, foundation year or placement year.
If you're interested in a foundation year or placement year, please chat to the course tutors as part of the course presentation or drop-in.
If you're interested in a degree apprenticeship, we recommend attending the presentation for your course of interest, and then head to the separate Alternative Options: Apprenticeships and more talk later in the day. These talks take place at the following times:
- Peel Park campus: 12pm - 12:45pm
- Frederick Road campus: 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Check out our full list of degree apprenticeships before you arrive!
The Apprenticeships team are available throughout the event on our Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses for any queries.
We also offer courses affiliated with the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology and offer shorter, more industry aligned, courses such as Certificates in Higher Education (CertHEs) and Diplomas in Higher Education (DipHEs), as well as Top Up options for those returning to study. Please chat to our course tutors and attend our drop in on the day to find out more.
What to expect at your open day
Open Days are designed to give you an overview of your academic course, life at Salford, and help you find out whether it’s your vibe. Alongside attending a course session (or two) we have lots of optional general sessions so you can find out more about university life, click on the images below to find out more before you arrive.
Don't worry if you aren't able to fit everything in today! If you decide to apply to us, and we're able to make you an offer, we'll invite you back for an Offer Holder Day in the spring. These events involve an in-depth taster sessions for your course, as well as allowing you to start putting plans in place ready for your study with us.
Open Day guide
Above is just a snapshot of some of the activities we have on offer at the Open Day, we offer lots of different sessions, tours and drop-ins so you can customise the perfect visit. When you check-in, you'll receive an Open Day guide which details all of these sessions in full.
Finding your way around
Check out our interactive map so you can plan your journey to campus and find out how to get from one building to another.
We've highlighted all the buildings that you may need while on campus, including all of the check-in locations.
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.
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 and up to a maximum contribution of £120 for those travelling from further afield.
You'll need to:
- Check in and scan your QR code at the Open Day to receive it after attending the event
- Have a UK bank account
Most attendees will be eligible (subject to a few basic restrictions, of course) but please note that payment is made to the prospective student only, not for each person attending the event.
Find out more further information.
Online session: Plan Your Open Day
On Wednesday 4 November, we will be hosting an online Planning Your Open Day session where you can hear from the team about how to make the most out of your Open Day. It will take place from 16:00-16:30 and you can book your place now!
We'll talk you through how to find us, what's on during the event and answer any questions you may have about your visit.
As part of the session, we'll give you an idea of how to plan your day by creating a sample itinerary for each campus. You can also access a blank copy of this now - print it off at home or create your own version to start planning your day.
- Blank sample itinerary - plan your day!
FAQs
How long does the event last?
The event runs from 09:30-16:00, but the length of your day depends on what you’d like to do. You will be able to access the guide from this page a couple of weeks prior to the event to help you plan your day. We recommend you attend a Welcome to Salford talk, your course session and a campus tour, and any of the general presentation 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?
If you are no longer able to attend our Open Day on Saturday 7 November or want to update any booking details, please email enquiries@salford.ac.uk.
If you are no longer able to attend, we are also running an Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 12 December. Bookings for this event aren't yet open but we will email you directly to let you know when you can book your place.
Do you have prayer spaces and quiet rooms on campus?
We have prayer facilities and quiet spaces available throughout the campus, our check-in team will be able to help you find the closest available space.
For the event, we have quiet zones across all three campuses that you can use for medical as well as personal reasons:
- Peel Park: Chapman Building, first floor social space
- Frederick Road: Allerton Building, B'Hive (ground floor next to reception)
- MediaCity: MediaCity, third floor social space
The University does also have a Faith Centre, although this will not be open during the event. If you would like some further information about what our Faith Centre has to offer, check out their page.
Do I need to pay for car parking for the open day?
Free car parking is available for the Open Day on our Peel Park and Frederick Road campus. You can park in any of the university car parks at these campuses for the day but please be aware that the car park in front of the Salford Museum and Art Gallery is not included in this; parking fees still apply here.
There is no free parking available at MediaCity, however we are operating a free shuttle bus from our Peel Park campus, so you can take advantage of the free parking there. There is also lots of pay-to-park car parking available at MediaCity if you would prefer to go straight to our MediaCity campus.
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 accommodation, however, 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 Inclusion Service and Campus Living Village staff about the facilities available.
You can find out more about student support before joining us at the Open Day through our student support video.
I’m a student supporter, where can I find advice and guidance about supporting my student?
We have lots of useful content on our Student Supporters' page, from key UCAS dates and FAQs, to a Student Supporters guide and advice on how to support your applicant.
Will I be able to view accommodation at the Open Day?
Yes! You can drop-in and take a tour of our accommodation sites Peel Park Quarter and John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts.
Our Peel Park Quarter accommodation is based on our Peel Park campus and we'll be running a free shuttle bus over to John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts.
Although we offer Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum room options, please note only Bronze rooms are available to view at the event. The team will be able to talk through the differences so please ask questions!
I have a question! How can I get in touch?
We’re happy to answer any other questions you may have either before or after the Open Day. Get in touch via: