Summary
The University of Salford embeds industry into everything it does. Its wide range of courses draw on industry insight, with some professionally accredited and others created through industry collaboration. Its campus at MediaCity sits alongside the BBC and ITV. Students gain essential skills using industry-standard equipment and from placement and internship opportunities, available across many courses.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate73%Postgraduate27%
Study mode
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Full-time88%Part-time12%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK81%International18%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 45%Female 55%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000588 59%66th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208124 60%48th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 79%71st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.00 75%61st
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.27 27%101st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922544 55%38th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556730 29%66th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.317.096th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.0 91%65th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10068.8 69%85th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10070.7 71%94th
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
64th out of 104
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10076.8 77%64th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209110 53%48th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.24 81%38th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.62 66%65th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.7 90%55th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054.0 54%78th
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Campus locations
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you’re bound to find the right one for you. The University of Salford will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
The University of Salford works with a partner accommodation provider so that students can find somewhere to suit their budget and requirements. Several rooms are adapted for disabled students. Halls have kitchen and dining facilities, social areas and 24-hour security.