Information for Parents and Supporters
Information for parents, carers and supporters
As a parent, guardian or supporter, you have an important role to play in aiding your child in their university decision and throughout the application process. We understand that this can be an overwhelming time. That’s why we’re here to provide you with the necessary information you need to support your child and make the process of applying to university as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Business management
Now, more than ever, the world needs good business leaders, able to plan, act, and get results.
Salford Business School offers one of the most practical university educations, preparing you for a future career where your abilities with digital technology, creative thinking and soft skills are as important as your subject knowledge. Studying with us, you'll enhance your professional expertise by networking with our industry partners, applying your knowledge during work placements, and accessing various hands-on opportunities. We'll also support you in developing the soft skills employers are looking for, including teamwork, communication, leadership, technology, and ethical practice.
Business management is a fascinating and varied area to work in. Wherever your interest lies, we have a programme to nurture your passion and challenge you. Career opportunities are growing across the sector, particularly in digital business, marketing, and project management. Good digital skills are consistently identified as being in short supply; in response, our programmes consider how technology is changing the way we work and creating new job opportunities.
We encourage you to take full advantage of the professional placement year (where available). During this time, you'll earn a salary, not pay university fees, and gain unparalleled experience to add to your CV.
Explore business management courses at Salford Business School:
BSc Business Management
BSc Business Management with Economics
BSc Business Management with Entrepreneurship
BSc Business Management with Finance
BSc Business Management with Innovation and Technology
BSc Business Management with Law
BSc Business Management with Marketing
BSc Business Management with Sport
BSc Business with Human Resource Management
BSc Business with Supply Chain and Project Management
BSc International Business Management
HND Esports Business Management / BSc (Top-Up) Esports Business Management
All programmes, excluding esports, are available with an optional placement year and foundation year.
Accounting, finance and economics
If you are good with numbers, have strong organisational skills and good business sense, then a career in the fast-growing fields of accounting, finance or economics could be for you.
Salford Business School offers industry-informed and expert-led teaching at the heart of Greater Manchester’s rapidly evolving business and digital industries, and one of the UK's most established financial technology hubs. You’ll prepare for career success by studying a rigorous qualifying degree in a friendly and supportive environment. Our industry-accredited programmes are career-focused and industry-informed, helping you develop the skills and knowledge needed for a high-level career in a diverse range of positions within the sector.
We encourage you to take full advantage of the professional placement year. During this time, you'll earn a salary, not pay university fees, and gain unparalleled experience to add to your CV.
Explore accounting, finance and economics at Salford Business School:
BSc Accounting and Finance
BSc Business Management with Economics
BSc Business Management with Finance
All programmes are available with an optional placement year and foundation year.
Law
Passionate about justice and advocating for those in need? A rewarding legal career could be for you.
Salford Business School offers one of the most practical university legal educations. Our industry-informed and expert-led law programmes prepare you for career success by studying a rigorous law degree - accredited by the Bar Standards Board - in a friendly and supportive environment.
We help you hone your professional skills through practical experience, providing opportunities to shadow working lawyers and judges, cultivate persuasive arguments in mooting competitions, practise your learning during placement opportunities, and develop client skills through our in-house legal clinic, SILKS. In this environment, you'll prepare for career success by studying a rigorous qualifying degree in a friendly and supportive environment. Our highly accredited programs are career-focused and industry-informed, assisting you in developing the essential skills and knowledge needed for a high-level career in the diverse range of positions within this sector. We also support you in developing the soft skills employers are looking for: teamwork, communication, leadership, technology, and ethical practice.
Across our undergraduate programs, we encourage you to take advantage of the professional placement year. During this time, you'll earn a salary, not pay university fees, apply your knowledge, and build unparalleled experience to add to your CV.
Explore law at Salford Business School:
LLB Law
LLB Law with Criminology
All programmes are available with an optional placement year and foundation year.
Supporting their journey
We are committed to supporting your child throughout their journey with us. From building their employability to supporting their general well-being, we provide a range of services to ensure your child settles into university life and thrives in their chosen career.
Information for parents, carers and supporters
Learn more about key dates to put in your diary, courses offered, how Salford will support your child and much more.