Studying a Master's in Art, Design and Fashion at Salford
Elevate your creativity with our specialist master’s in art, design, and fashion.
Led by industry experts in our state-of-the-art £55 million New Adelphi building, our programmes will equip you with the skills to thrive in whichever creative sector you choose.
Study just minutes from Manchester city centre - home to 10,000 creative and digital businesses, offering countless opportunities for industry collaboration through live briefs, guest speakers, and internships.
Join a network of successful graduates working at top companies like the BBC, ITV, Vogue, Glamour, McCann, Manchester United FC, Citypress, Marks & Spencer, AllSaints, and Markus Lupfer.

Why study art, design and fashion at Salford?
Study in state-of-the-art facilities in our £55 million New Adelphi building, designed to replicate the industry environment
Work collaboratively with other art, design and fashion students on some modules in our open-plan studio spaces to boost your network and experience
Engage with our industry partners through networking opportunities, world-class technical workshops, guest speakers or industry events including London Fashion Week
Learn from our expert teaching staff who are very active in the industry to gain the skills and connections you need for a thriving career within the creative sectors
Study minutes from Manchester city centre which is a booming hub of fashion, creative and digital businesses worth £5 billion
Be supported through your studies by our dedicated staff and become part of our friendly, diverse community
Hear from our graduates
Facilities
Our art, design and fashion facilities include:
- Purpose-built design studios
- Computer suites with industry-standard software
- State-of-the-art digital and traditional printing resources
- Cameras, audio and sound equipment
- Sewing machines
FAQs
What is the art, design and fashion scene like in Greater Manchester?
There's so much going on here! Studying at Salford, in the heart of Greater Manchester, means you will be surrounded by galleries, theatres, TV and film production studios, art spaces, design labs, performance venues. There are events and festivals throughout the year in the city, showcasing everything from small scale experimental pieces to work by globally renowned artists and designers.
Can I borrow equipment?
We have a range of camera, audio and video equipment that you can book out as a student with no cost. You can also borrow laptops from the library if you need to.
Do you offer support to help students pay for their studies?
We offer a selection of scholarships to help you fund your postgraduate studies. Our Global Gold Excellence Scholarship is worth £3,000 and our Global Silver Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500. Both of these scholarships are automatically deducted from your tuition fees.
We are located close to Manchester city centre which is a growing hub for creative and digital businesses in the North of England. As a result, there are lots of opportunities to find part-time work in a variety of industries. We have an on-campus part-time recruitment agency, Unitemps, who can support you in finding a job within the university or at another local business. Our Careers and Enterprise team can also work with you to improve your CV and interview technique to secure a part-time job.
We offer support to help with the cost of living in the UK. Details of the different support schemes can be found on our cost of living webpage. You’ll also find information on discounts and offers on this webpage.