HomeUniversity of Salford, theBSc Architecture

BSc Architecture

University of Salford, the🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Architecture, Building & Planning
Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
45%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Student Life #DayInTheLife

Salford, the vlog

Salford, the accommodation

Salford, the campus tour

Salford, the freshers

About Salford, the

The University of Salford is a public research university located in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) west of Manchester city centre. The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which opened in 1896, became a College of Advanced Technology in 1956 and gained university status in 1967, following the Robbins Report into higher education.

It has 26,030 students (2024/25) and is in 160 acres (65 hectares) of parkland on the banks of the River Irwell.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College.

Community Safety1/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access6/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality3/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality5/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health2/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation1/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

Connect with Current StudentsLive Chat

Got questions about societies, commuting, or the course? Message our student ambassadors directly.

🇬🇧

Chloe

Online
Psychology (Year 2)
Start Conversation →
🇬🇧

James

Last seen 1h ago
History (Final Year)
Start Conversation →
🇬🇧

Sarah

Online
Biomedical Science (Masters)
Start Conversation →
🇬🇧

Thomas

Online
Business Management (Year 1)
Start Conversation →

What Students Say

★★★★★

The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 88% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

★★★★☆

Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 81% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

★★★★★

Academic support is accessible; 85% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

★★★★☆

Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 72% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

★★★★★

The community feel here is incredible. 88% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

★★★★★

The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 83% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

North West
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80

Free Money & Grants

Don't rely just on loans! Universities give out thousands in non-repayable cash bursaries if your household income is lower or you come from a state school.

See if you qualify ↗

What comes next? 🎓

Choosing the right university starts with choosing the right school. Explore transparent, data-driven school profiles powered by official DfE statistics.

Explore Schools on WhatSchool.ai →