welcome to the University of Salford, school of computing, science & engineering prospectus
Salford itself is very well placed close to the heart of Manchester city centre and like the region, has a history rich in science and engineering, synonymous with the origins of the Industrial Revolution. This heritage has enabled the School of Computing, Science & Engineering to develop into a modern and dynamic environment to study and is well placed to further the needs of modern society. There is an ethos of forward thinking and innovation with which to service the national and global economies.
The School is made up of specialist course teams:
- Acoustics, Audio and Video
- Engineering, which includes aeronautical, aviation, mechanical and civil engineering
- Computer Science, Multimedia & Telecommunications
- Physics & Materials.
You will note that there is clear crossdiscipline activity and a blurring of the boundaries between traditional academic disciplines to provide a wide and varied choice to help you develop your career prospects.
Most of our programmes are accredited by an appropriate professional body; this strengthens links with our industrial partners to ensure that your study is appropriate and relevant to the market place.
You will find referrals to our website throughout this prospectus, and we have included relevant contact details to enable you to contact academic and admissions staff – please forward your queries directly to them so they can give you expert information and advice. Further information is contained within the University of Salford prospectus.
We put on open days so you can come and visit the university, meet staff, view our excellent facilities, and make sure the course you are interested in is the right one for you. In the School of Computing, Science and Engineering, our laboratory provision is an essential element in the successful delivery of our courses. Please visit us and see for yourself.
Whichever institution you choose to study in, we wish you well with your higher education study. Although we are passionate about our academic activity, proud of the provision of excellent resources and fortunate in our location in Greater Manchester, we recognise that our main strength lies within the many attributes of the culturally diverse community of students we attract to study with us.
Paul Sayer - Director of Admissions
p.sayer@salford.ac.uk
T 0161 295 3673
Meet our students
Chua Ping Yong
Malaysia, PhD Robotics
John Richard Hyde
MSc Computer Science, Senior Consultant Engineer at Aperture Ltd.
Samuel Kofi Agbetsiafa
MSc Gas Engineering and Management
citylife
The University is only a few minutes bus or car ride from the centre of Manchester, so all the attractions of the city are on your doorstep. Manchester is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Britain and has one of the largest student populations in Europe.
Manchester is the second capital of the UK. It is currently enjoying an economic boom, is rich in cultural and economic diversity and was the origin of the Industrial Revolution which has transformed the world economy.
There are many opportunities for part-time work and career development.
Salford Quays
One of the most exciting developments is The Lowry at Salford Quays, the UK’s National Landmark Millennium Project for the arts. It is also the venue for the University’s graduation ceremony. The Lowry is linked to Manchester by an extension to the Metrolink tram network. Located directly opposite The Lowry is the Imperial War Museum North. This brand new museum is another welcome addition to the educational and cultural resource of the region.
Also at the Salford Quays development is a multi-screen cinema, shopping mall, restaurants and bars, facilities for water sports and a thriving business and residential community.
Museums and galleries
The city’s rich heritage is well documented in its many museums. The Pump House People’s History Museum, the Manchester Jewish Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry are just three celebrating Manchester’s past. Salford Museum is on the University campus, and contains Lark Hill Place, a reconstruction of a Victorian street.
The city art galleries span 600 years of sculpture and paintings. Contemporary art can be seen at various venues in the city, not only in galleries but also in less traditional settings such as café bars.
Theatre
Manchester has many theatres and performance venues that stage their own acclaimed productions and welcome touring groups including the English National Ballet and Opera North.
Cinema
There are eight multi-screen cinemas in the region, the closest to the
University being Salford Quays. Smaller independent cinemas such as the Cornerhouse and Cinecity screen a mixture of arthouse and mainstream films.
Eating out
The city has a diverse and huge number of restaurants. The most famous are the Indian restaurants that form the ‘Curry Mile’ lining the main street running through Rusholme, about a mile south of the city centre; and the many Asian restaurants that make up ‘China Town’ in the city centre streets
around the Imperial Chinese Arch. Other cuisines include African, Australian, Dutch, Japanese, Lebanese, French, British.
Bars, pubs and clubs
The past few years have seen the emergence of an unprecedented number of bars and café bars in Manchester. Many waterside bars have opened in recent times, as the canals running through the city have been renovated and regenerated, perfect for relaxing on sunny days and evenings.
Live music
The G-Mex Centre and the MEN Arena are two of the larger venues that host live music events bringing some of the biggest artists and bands in the world to Manchester. There are also many smaller clubs and bars where you can catch live performances from rising stars and local bands.
The Bridgewater Hall, an international concert hall, offers a diverse and reasonably priced programme, including its resident Hallé Orchestra.
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www.men-arena.com
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Shopping
The city has all the top stores you would expect from a large city, plus
many more specialist shops and boutiques. The Barton Arcade and Affleck’s Palace, each quirky and unique, are worth a visit. The Trafford Centre is only a few miles away from the University, with hundreds of retail shops, a large food court and a multiscreen cinema under one roof.
Away from the city
The excellent transport network from Salford University allows easy access
to local natural attractions such as the breathtaking countryside in the
Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District. Scotland and Wales
are also easily reached and London is less than three hours away by train.
sports and clubs
- Meet new friends and enjoy a great social life
- On campus health, fitness and sports centre
- Student Union hosts clubs and societies
- Represent the University in competitive sports
Opportunities for participation in social, recreational and sporting activities are many and varied within the University and throughout the Greater Manchester/ North West region.
Manchester has a tradition of excellence in sport
Manchester United Football Club is less than two miles from the University, first class cricket can be seen at Old Trafford and Salford has one of the best Rugby League teams in the country, the renowned Salford Reds.
The 2002 Commonwealth Games brought huge benefits to the sporting infrastructure such as the Velodrome and Indoor Tennis Centre. The main athletics stadium has been extended to a 48,000 all-seater stadium, now also the home ground of premiership football club Manchester City, would be rivals to Manchester United.
University sports facilities
Fitness, climbing, swimming, football, snooker, squash and tennis are just a few of the activities available to students in the extensive sports facilities on the University campus.
Clubs and societies
The University offers you a chance
to develop your existing interests,
or to pursue new and unexpected
ones. The Students’ Union seeks to
enhance this experience by providing
a wide range of clubs and societies
run by students themselves.
These range from traditional sports
clubs for men and women such as
football, rugby, netball and hockey
to activities such as paintball, Gaelic
football and sub aqua diving. The
Union also competes in the North
West Varsity Games tournament and
the boat race between Salford
and Manchester Universities.
If you are not interested in sport, you might find what you are looking for in the social societies. The range covers societies representing the varied ethnic and national cultures represented at Salford, societies that encourage the development of political points of view, and societies seeking to develop new student activities on the campus such as the Student Radio Society.
Find out more visit
www.salfordstudents.com
