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University of Salford
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 The University of Salford is a campus based university located on the edge of Manchester city centre. Like many universities its origins go back a long way dating back to the Salford Technical Institute back in 1896. A series of mergers followed as the demand for higher education increased dramatically. Finally in 1967 the institution was granted university status. The newly formed institution was to be called The University of Salford. The university is one of the largest universities in the country with almost 19,000 students. Students are attracted to the location being close to the centre and the much cheaper rents Salford can offer compared with neighbouring Manchester. The campus is also very green as it is based around one of the United Kingdom's first public parks - Peel Park. The university is separated into 4 faculties containing 14 individual schools: Faculty of Arts, Media & Social Sciences
Traditionally the university has always focused on the sciences but due to the recent decline of these subjects the university has started to offer more social sciences and business studies courses. The university also has a very good reputation for arts and media. Alumni such as Peter Kay and Emma Atkins (Charity Dingle from Emmerdale) back this up. A new law school is due to open within the decade which is designed to bring the university forward when demand for much of the universities traditional science subjects is falling. A new 100 million pound investment programme has seen a state of the art nursing facility open in 2005 which will boost the universities reputation for being one of the leading nursing schools in the country. FacilitiesLibrariesIT and ComputingSportsThere is a well equipped gym with pool on campus that costs £5 a year to join if you live in halls.
WelfareAdvice is available at iSite, which is located in the foyer of Humphrey Booth House, at any time from Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.00pm. The support offered includes counselling, assistance with issues related to equality and diversity, crime prevention, as well as Nightline Manchester which is a listening and information service run by students.[1] HealthcareMost students will either register with a GP at the Maxwell Health Centre[2] or the Allerton Health Centre[3], both of which are located near the University campus. ShopsThere several shops on campus including a Blackwell's book shop and a slightly over priced newsagent on the main walkway near the Chapman Building. There are also shops in University House (the union building). The huge amount of shops in Manchester are just 15 minutes away by bus and the Trafford Centre is just down the road. There also lots of local shops near by such as Salford Shopping City in Pendleton which is just 10 minute walk away. RestaurantsBanksA HSBC bank can be found next to the student union shop, by Horlock and Constantine Courts. There is also a Natwest branch opposite the Peel Park campus. TransportThere is a free university bus around campus, which has a 30 minute long circular route, stopping at Seaford Road, Castle Irwell, the leisure centre, Salford Crescent, the main reception, Adelphi, Bramall & Matthias Courts, Crescent House and Frederick Road regularly. It also stops at John Lester/Eddie Colman courts a few times a day. Careers servicePart-time jobsReligious facilitiesSocialBars, Pubs and clubsSalford's nightlife is mainly centered around pubs. The Salford Crescent and The Old Pint Pot (opposite and next to the Peel Park campus) are two of the more popular ones. There's also a student pub on Wallness Lane. The on-campus Student's Union building houses a Union-run pub called 'Yours'. Recently refurbished, the pub is often busy at lunch times, and has weekly quiz nights. Be warned, the prices could be better. The Pav has many events and themed nights, including the standard 'School Disco' theme, amongst many others. There are also sometimes local bands playing, and sports showing. Drinks prices can vary depending on the special offers of each particular night - on busy nights, be prepared to queue for quite a while at the bar, too!
EventsClubs and societieshttp://www.salfordstudents.com/content/index.php?page=10856 http://www.salfordstudents.com/content/index.php?page=10857 A huge range of clubs and societies are available to all. From kayaking to mountaineering to roller hockey, there's something for everyone to try. Most operate a try before you buy scheme, allowing you to come along and see what it's about. AccommodationAccommodation policyFacilitiesAll accommodation have free university bus access to travel around the campus. ResidencesThere are 5 different areas of accomodation at Salford - the first 4 are university-owned, and Seaford Road is run by CRM Ltd. All accomodation includes free gym membership and free internet access, and all rooms are self-catered.
These 2 blocks of flats contain 755 rooms in total, and each flat is shared between 2, 3 or 4 people. The 2-person flats are more expensive, at just under £68 a week, with the 3- and 4-person flats being just under £63 (2007 prices). The flats are the closest accomodation to Salford Shopping City, which has a Tesco Metro, Iceland, Wilkinsons and a few clothes shops, amongst others. The flats all have shared bathrooms, typically one shower and one toilet for each flat.
Constantine Court is the only ensuite (and therefore the most expensive) university-owned accomodation. Horlock, however, is not ensuite. Constantine Courts consists of 80 rooms in 7 houses and costs around £75 per week. Horlock is cheaper, at £62 a week. This accomodation is located in the centre of the main university campus, and is situated close to the Student Union shop, a bank and Salford Crescent train station.
These flats are located close to the Adelphi campus. Bramall is typically occupied by undergraduates, whereas Matthias tends to be postgraduates. The prices are similar to those for Eddie Colman and John Lester Courts. Matthias flats are usually shared between 2 or 3 people, and Bramall flats are shared between 2, 3 or 4.
The student villlage is the largest area of accomodation, and also has the SU bar, the 'Pav', on site. There are both houses (shared between 10-12 people) and flats (6 people). The rooms in the houses are around £53 a week, whereas the flats are near £60 per week. CI is a popular choice for first years, due to the cheap rent and the location of the SU bar. This accomodation is the furthest from the Adelphi campus (about 25-30 minutes walk), but the free university bus runs every half an hour, calling at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. There is a taxi rank right outside Castle Irwell, and it is near to 3 small corner shops, a Spar, Subway, Post Office & a few other shops.
This is the newest accomodation, consisting of a square of houses around a central reception, lounge & laundry building. Each house contains 6 flats, which are typically shared by 6 people. All rooms are ensuite, and cost £84 per week. There are also some 'deluxe' rooms available for an extra cost. This accomodation is only a minute or two from Castle Irwell (therefore close to the Pav) and is next door to the Spar and Subway. The free university bus calls here just before Castle Irwell. This accomodation is very secure - a key fob is needed to get into the main gate, then into your house (and your fob can only be used for your house). A key is then needed to unlock the flat door, then your bedroom door. Private sectorStudent unionPricesEnvironmentArchitectureLocal areaThe city of Salford has a mixed reputation, many people have the mental image of the fictional town of Weatherfield featured in Coronation Street. Although partly true as many of the roads in Salford still feature cobbled streets much of Salford has modern architecture that can rival any modern world class city. Teaching qualityFor both research and teaching the university has a reputation for being middle of the road, although certain departments such as Acoustics and Information Management are world class. Teaching quality has improved since the mid-1990s, with the University averaging 21 points out of 24. Politics and Biological Sciences received perfect scores.[4] Applying to SalfordThinking of applying to Salford? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other Salford ArticlesWhy not read these other Salford Articles? Links | 
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