Student Supporters
As parents, carers and supporters, we want you to have easy access to all the information you might need to support our applicants for the big decisions ahead.
Why I chose Salford
"There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module options and many more. When I visited the campus, I felt that it was somewhere that could suit me on such a personal level."
Seren Hughes, BA English Literature
Student life at Salford
If you want to find out what it's like to study here, then look no further: discover our Made in Salford blog, written by current students for students.
Student Supporters Newsletter
Throughout the year, we host events for parents, carers and supporters and provide updates and support on the application process. To ensure you receive our updates, sign up for our Student Supporters newsletter below.
Advice for parents, carers and supporters
As a parent, carer, guardian or supporter, you'll likely play an active part in helping your son or daughter make decisions about studying at university. We understand there's lots of information to take in while helping your child choose the right institution, so we want to make it easier for you.
For the purpose of this information, we’ve used the terms son, daughter or applicant as all-encompassing when referring to the prospective student you’re supporting.
Key UCAS dates
All applications to full-time undergraduate course at UK universities must be made through UCAS. It’s important to keep UCAS deadlines in mind as missing them could jeopardise your child’s application. Check out some key UCAS dates below and note them in your diary.
| 31 January 2024 | UCAS application deadline. |
| May 2024 |
After applying, you should start thinking about student finance. You can see what finance is available to you using this online calculator. You can apply for student finance even if you’ve not accepted any of your offers yet. We would encourage students to apply for student finance in May to ensure that finances are in place for the new academic year. |
| 16 May 2024 | Universities will make decisions on applications by this date. |
| 6 June 2024 | If you have received decisions from all of the universities applied to by 16 May, firm and insurance choices must be made by this date. |
| 5 July 2024 | UCAS Clearing opens and universities begin to publish their vacancies. |
| 15 August 2024 | Results Day! |
| 22 August 2024 | GCSE results announced. |
Why should your son or daughter study with us?
There are countless reasons why your son or daughter should study with us, including our unbeatable links to industry, state-of-the-art facilities, award-winning academics and the option for students to study or work abroad.
But the thing we love most about Salford is the community our staff and students have built together, making it a warm and welcoming place to live and study.
