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Manchester is one of the most dynamic and lively places in the UK. A big city with an accessible and friendly centre. A trendsetting music and style capital that still has a place for traditional street markets and local pubs. A place with an illustrious past that's always at the cutting edge of what's new.
Dialling Code: 0161
Location: Manchester is a city in the North-West of England. It is 163 miles North- West of London and 31 miles east of Liverpool.
Manchester Tourist Centre - Visit Manchester
T: 0871 222 8223
Local Council(s): Manchester / Salford
Manchester In Numbers
Manchester Population (Recorded From Mid-Year 2010/ Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) – 498,800
Number of people working in the City of Manchester (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) - 304,800
Gender Range (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) – Male (257,000) Female (241,800)
Age Range (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) –
(0 – 15) 17.5% (16 – 19) 6% (20 – 24) 15.1 %
(25 – 44) 34.1% (45 – 59) 13.6%
(60 – 74) 8.6% (75 and over) 5%
Ethic Groups (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012)
White 77.3% Mixed residents 3.3% Black residents 4.4%
Asian residents 9.9% Chinese residents 1.8% Other 3.4%
Main Employment Sectors (% of total employees) (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012):
Public administration, health and education - 30.5%
Wholesale and retail trades - 11.9%
Professional, scientific and technical activities - 10.3%
Accommodation and food service activities - 8.0%
Administrative and support service activities - 7.9%
Transportation and storage - 7.5%
Financial and insurance activities - 7.4%
Production - 3.9%
Information and communication - 3.6%
Construction - 2.5%
Arts, entertainment and recreation - 2.4%
Other - 4.0%
Average Life Expectancy (2007-2009) (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) -
Men - City of Manchester (74.0) England & Wales (78.3)
Women - City of Manchester (79.1) England & Wales (82.3)
Poverty Indicators (Source: List of most deprived districts in England 2010 CLG)
Manchester's Rank in Index of Multiple Deprivation 2010 - 4th
Median Weekly Wage (Residence based) (Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2010 ONS)
City of Manchester - £349.90
North West - £381.30
England - £411.50
Attractions In Manchester
(Top Picks)
Old Trafford (Manchester United) Stadium & Museum Tour
Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) Stadium Tour
(Others)
What To Do For Free
Hat Works - The Museum of Hatting
(Top Pick) Christmas Market - (17 Nov - 21 Dec)
Wholesale Market at New Smithfield
Best Bars In Manchester
(Top Picks)
The Courtyard Bar - M1 5SH
(Others)
Revolution - M1 5LH, M1 5WH & M3 2LF
Resturants in Manchester
Fine Dine
Don Giovannis - M1 4PB
Michael Caines at Abode - M1 2DB
The French - M60 2DS
Australasia - M3 3AE
Room - M2 4AH
Chaophraya - M2 1HN
Commerical
(Top Pick) Hard Rock Cafe - M4 2BS
Browns Bar & Brasserie Manchester - M2 2AW
Harvestor - (Printworks)
Nandos - M4 3AQ, M4 2BS, M3 3HF, M1 5QS, M8 8EP, M14 6SS, M17 8AA, OL7 0PG, M20 5PG & M41 7JA
Cafe Rouge - M3 2ER,M4 3JS ,M50 3AZ & M20 6QZ -
Papa G's - (Printworks)
Wagamama - M4 2BS & M3 3AP
Chiquito - M4 2BS ,M50 3WL ,M20 5PG & OL7 0BG
Tiger Tiger - M4 2BS
Prezzo - (Printworks)
Other
The Armenian Taverna - M2 4DF
Red Hot World Buffet - M3 2EG
RICE - M1 1RG, M1 5QS, M17 8EH & M3 2BW
Waxy O'Connors - M4 2BS
The Olive Press - M2 5AB
Bem Brasil - M3 2GQ & M1 1FJ
KRO - M1 1RG
Wasabi Sushi - M1 4FF & M4 2BS
Cinemas In Manchester
Odeon - M4 2BS, M17 8DF & M4 2AD
AMC Cinemas - M3 4EN
Cornerhouse Cinema - M1 5NH
Showcase Cinema - M12 5AL
Vue Cinema - M50 3AH
Best Nightclubs in Manchester (For More Info Check Out Skiddle)
(Top Picks)
5th Avenue - M1 7AG
Sankeys - M4 6AY
42nd Street - M2 5GU
(Others)
The Ritz - M1 5NQ
The Venue Nightclub - M2 5WD
Roadhouse - M1 2AN
The Circle Club -M3 2BB
The Birdcage - M4 3AQ
South Club - M2 6DQ
Factory - M1 7EN
The Attic - M1 5NP
Mint Lounge – M4 1LE
Tiger Tiger - M4 2BS
Cruz 101 - M1 6DD
Sound Control - M1 5NP
Missoula - M1 5LH
Lime Bar - M50 3AG
Satans Hollow - M1 6DD
Gyms in Manchester
(Top Picks)
The Gym Manchester - M1 4HJ
Pure Gym Manchester – M4 6DE & M3 3HF
(Others)
Virgin Active - M3 4EN, M4 2BS, M50 3AH, M20 5PG & M24 4TH
Bannatyne's Health Club – M3 3JU, M1 3NR, M1 5FW
In Crewe: CW1 6HU
LA Fitness Manchester - M2 4LQ
Fitness First - M2 3SW, M9 6HB & CW2 8SJ
The Y Club - M3 4JR
Predators MMA Gym - M3 1HU
Fighting Fit Martial Arts Centre - M4 4HF
Crossfit Central Manchester - M4 4DG -
Evolve Manchester - M5 4th
Train Manchester - M15 4NX
Fit City - M5 4AY & M7 1ZT
Shopping In Manchester
(Top Picks)
Trafford Centre – M17 8AA
The Arndale Centre - M4 3AQ
Northern Quarter - M1 1JR
(Others)
The Corn Exchange - M4 3TR
Ashton Arcades Shopping Centre - OL6 7JL
Lowry Outlet Mall - M50 3AH
The Rock Bury - BL9 0JY
Manchester Transport
Manchester Airport - M90 1QX
(Train Stations)
Platforms - 6 Distance From City Centre - 0.7 Mi (14 Min Walk)
Platforms - 14 Distance From City Centre - 0.6 Mi (14 Min Walk)
Manchester Oxford Road Station
Platforms - 5 Distance From City Centre - 0.8 Mi (18 Min Walk) (Google Maps)
(Taxi Companies)
Radio Cars - Tel: 0161 281 8888
Cresta Cars - Tel: 0161 817 6 817
Rainbow Cars - Tel: 0161 236 0909
Manchester Cars - Tel:0161 228 3355
Sports In Greater Manchester
(Football)
(Rugby League)
(Rugby Union)
(Ice Hockey)
(Cricket)
(Speedway)
Finding Jobs in Manchester
totaljobs.com/JobSeeking/Manchester
fish4.co.uk/jobs/search/location-manchester
jobs.monster.co.uk/l-manchester,-north-west
manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/Content/jobvacancies
simplysalesjobs.co.uk/jobs/manchester
thedrum.co.uk/jobs/search/design_jobs_in_manchester
nurses.co.uk/nurse-jobs-in-manchester
retailchoice.com/JobSeeking/Manchester
Places To Visit Nearby
The University Of Salford
The University Of Salford has just under 20,000 students and is based about 1.5 miles west of the city centre of Manchester. The university origins can be traced all the way back to 1896 when it opened as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford. Famously, the first chancellor was HRH Price Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, who remained the universities chancellor until 1991, as is still to this day involved with the university. In 1996, the University College Salford merged with the University Of Salford to form a single institution. And in October 2011, the University of Salford opened a learning and research space at MediaCity UK wish is a massive step forward for the university and shows the universities ambition.
The University of Salford is an up and coming university, according to ratings the course they run well are Engineering: Mechanical , Nursing, Architecture, Social Policy & Administration, Physics and the courses they struggle on are Biosciences, Drama, Psychology, Art & Design, Sociology.
Key Information
A: The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT, United Kingdom
T: +44(0)161 295 5000
UCAS Code: S03
(Other Information)
Moto: "Let us seek higher things"
Year Gained University Status: 1967
Course Enquiries: T: +44 (0) 161 295 4545
E: course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
Semester Timetable (2011 – 2012 )
International Student Enquiries and Applications
Open Days: Under graduates / Post graduates
Chancellor: Irene Zubaida Khan
Vice-Chancellor: Professor Martin Hall
Did you know?
- The University Of Salford is 16th in the universities most favoured by international students.
- There are a number of high profile visiting lecturers to provide teaching across all four faculties. Among the most famous are former Smiths guitarist, Johnny Marr, and David Threlfall, who plays Frank Gallagher in Shameless.
- One of the largest arts and media faculties in the country with over 4,500 students.
- Each year Salford University Boat Club races Manchester University down the Ship Canal in the Two Cities Boat Race, drawing thousands of spectators. For the last two years the rugby league team have taken on Manchester University at the home of the Salford City Reds SuperLeague team in a Varsity Match, drawing over 1000 spectators each time.
- By 2013 there will be a £47-million state-of-the-art new building for the School of Media, Music and Performance.
- The University is also a top 700 university in the world based on employer-reviewed QS World University Rankings (out of approximately 17,000 institutions in the world) due to its traditional strengths in engineering, the arts, and established links with industry
- It is the closest university to Manchester United Football Club and Old Trafford cricket ground.
Student Figures
(Source: The Times Good University Guide,2012)
Undergraduates: 14,125
Postgraduates: 2,465
Mature Students: 35.6%
Overseas Students: 12%
From State Sector Schools: 97.4%
From Working Class Homes: 39.3%
52.2% of students are female.
5.8% of undergraduates are from outside the EU.
21.5% of UK-based undergraduate new entrants are from black or minority ethnic backgrounds.
64.2% of UK-based undergraduate students are mature (over 21) on entry.
Different Departments
T: 0845 234 0184
T: 0161 295 0023
A: M5 4WT
For Out of Hours Support (Evenings And Weekends)
E: accom-residentlife@salford.ac.uk.
T: 07816 318845
Situated just a mile and half away from Manchester’s City Centre and just 1.6 miles from MediaCityUK the university is positioned in a great location. There is a railway station (Salford Cresent Railway Station) on campus and regular bus services.
Bus Services
To Castle Irwell Student Village (Cromwell Road) - M10, 10, 27, 51, 52, 93
To the University of Salford (The Crescent) - 8, 12, 26, 31, 32, X34, 36, 37, X61, 67, 100
To the University of Salford (Frederick Road/Broad Street) - 8, 12, 26, 31, 32, X34, 36, 37, X61
The University runs a free bus service during term time, linking the academic campus, periphery car parks and accommodation sites. The bus is scheduled to operate at regular half hour intervals from 8.15 until 23.15 (ending at Castle Irwell).For information on bus routes, click here
Contact the Helpdesk on 0161 295 4444 to make a transport request, and this will be arranged for you at the earliest opportunity.
By Car (Directions)
All University car parks are open and staffed during weekdays. The Northern, Frederick Road and Adelphi car parks are also open in the evenings. Before leaving the Irwell Place, Northern and Frederick Road sites. (Ensure you obtain a car parking token.)
Disabled Parking
Designated disabled parking spaces are available in Maxwell Building, Faraday House, Irwell Place car park, Humphrey Booth House, Adelphi House, Adelphi Building, Cockroft Building, Horlock Court, Northern car park and Frederick Road site.
University Facilities
- There are over 800 PCs in the libraries and open access suites across the University.
- The University of Salford have a 103,000sq ft space at MediaCityUK on nearby Salford Quays. It has state of the art conference, meeting and creative studio space for TV, Radio and live performance all using latest the AV and communication technology.
- The £10-million Salford Law School opened in September 2007. The purpose-built building features a Law Society-approved law library and a mock court room known as a 'moot'.
- The Student Life department recently had a £3-million refit to provide the best possible environment for students to get advice on anything from careers to finance.
- They have three campuses all within a 10 minute walk of each other.
- Their £22m Health & Social Care building, based on the Frederick Road Campus, has purpose-built practice clinics, hospital ward facilities and a human performance lab.
- Based on the main campus, Peel Park, hosts their £10m Law School building, the student union and the leisure centre.
- The Adelphi campus is home to their Media, Music & Performance students and the Art & Design school. By 2013 they aim to have a £47m state-of-the-art new building for the School of Media, Music & Performance ready for use.
Sports Facilities
BUCS Ranking 08 – 09 = 107th
The Tom Husband Leisure Centre on campus has a 25-m swimming pool. In addition to this it boasts four gymnasiums, a climbing wall, squash courts and a large multi-use sports hall.
The large multi-use sports hall has six badminton courts, two basketball courts, five-a-side football pitch, netball court, handball court and in line hockey court.
The university also has astroturf pitches for football, hockey, rugby matches etc. and also grass pitches for football and rugby.
Learning Facilities & Resources
The universitys library, ICT and learning services across campus provides you with:
- 2000 study places at three library sites.
- Over 900 PC workstations in PC suites and internet cafes.
- Two PC suites open 24/7.
- Almost 16,000 electronic books and more than 20,000 unique journal titles.
- Free web-based email and internet facilities and 80% of the campus now has wireless access.
- Laptop loans at all library sites.
- More than 600,000 library items to choose from and 24 special collections.
- The new digital learning, teaching and research space at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, is right next to the BBC and enables 1,500 students to work alongside media professionals right at the heart of this exciting development.
All general accommodation enquiries are handled by Student Life in University House.
Student Life is open from 8.30am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
T: +44 (0)161 295 4167
E: accommodation@salford.ac.uk
If you would prefer a printed copy please email them with your name and address and write 'accommodation brochure request' in the subject box to studentlife@salford.ac.uk
The University Of Salford provide a choice of:
Single study bedrooms
One bedroom flats for postgraduate and undergraduate couples
Accommodation for families with children
Adapted rooms for students with special requirements
They also offer additional services, such as:
- Free connecting bus service to all campuses
- Inclusive utility bills
- Free broadband internet access on the University network
- 24 hour or evening security provision
- Resident Life Support Officers/Resident Assistants/Senior Residents' Support providing weekend and out of hours assistance
- On site maintenance and office support
- Free contents insurance to the value of £3500
- Free membership of the Sports Centre (£20.00 activation fee applies)
- Free parking is available*
- Choice of contracts to suit your requirements
Student Services
Students have the opportunity to work for Britain's largest student newspaper, Student Direct and for Salford's own Shock Radio.
The Union operates over 60 clubs and societies that you can get involved in, from performing arts to snow sports.
Ratings
Green League 2012: 51st out of 145 (Graded by People and Planet)
How They Rate - Guardian
(Guardian Ratings)
Overall Ratings: 2013: 84th 2012: 109th 2011: 100th
Average Teaching Score: 48.5 / 100
NSS Teaching (%) : (2013) 82% (2012) 80%
NSS Overall: 79%
Expenditure Per Student: 3.99 / 10
Student Staff Ratio: 16:2
Career Prospects: (2013) 53% (2012) 51%
Value Added Score: 4.7 / 10
Entry Tariff: 283
NSS Feedback: 64%
(The Times Ratings)
Overall Rating: 2013: 91st 2012: 91st
Student Satisfaction2013: 74% 2012: 74%
Entry Standards: 2013: 286 2012: 280
Completion Rate: 2013: 75.1% 2012: 86.4%
Good Honours: 2013: 57.1% 2012:55.3%
Grad Prospects: 2013: 56.4% 2012: 55.1%
Applicants Per Place: 2013: 5.1 2012:5.0
From State School Sector Schools: 2013: 97.4% 2012: 98.2%
From Working Class Homes: 2013: 39.3% 2012: 43.3%
By Course:
Accounting & Finance: The Times: 40th
Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering: The Time: 26th
Architecture: Guardian: 33rd The Times: 30th
Art and Design: Guardian: 48th The Times: 62nd
Biosciences: Guardian: 96th The Times: 83rd
Building And Town And Country Planning: Guardian: 24th The Times: 11th
Business And Management Studies: Guardian: 64th The Times: 71st
Computer Sciences and IT - Guardian: 38th The Times: 53rd
Drama And Dance – Guardian - 78th The Times - 79th
Economics – The Times: 45th
Engineering: Civil - Guardian: 41st
Engineering: Electronic And Electrical - Guardian: 46th
Engineering: Mechanical - Guardian: 33rd
English - Guardian: 56th The Times: 85th
Geography And Environmental Studies - Guardian: 59th
History and History Of Art - Guardian: 62nd The Times: 79th
Law – Guardian: 56th The Times: 54th
Media Studies, Communications and Librarianship – Guardian: 58th The Times: 47th
Modern languages and linguistics - Guardian: 32nd
Music - Guardian: 62nd
Nursing and Paramedical Studies – Guardian: 51st The Times:25th
Physics - Guardian: 33rd
Politics - Guardian: 61st
Psychology – Guardian: 83rd The Times: 53rd
Social Policy and Administration - Guardian: 26th
Social Work - Guardian: 54th The Times: 51st
Sociology - Guardian: 79th The Times: 50th
Sport Science – Guardian: 7th The Times: 38th
Tourism, Transport And Travel - Guardian: 34th
The University Of Salford Course Search - Click Here
Campuses
A: Statham St, Salford , M6 6PU
- A £22m Health & Social Care is based on this campus and has purpose built practice clinics, hospital ward facilities and a human performance lab.
- Car Parking (disabled spaces) are available on this campus, open at evenings.
- Library based on this campus at - Allerton Library
- Contact Number: 0161 295 0722
- Distance from Peel Park: 10 minute walk (0.5m) 2 minutes by car (0.5m) Distance from Adelphi : 10 minute walk (0.5m) 1 minute by car (0.5m)
- Distance from :
Salford Crescent Train Station: 7 minute walk (0.4m)
Manchester Piccadilly Station: 9 minutes by car (2.5m)
Manchester Victoria Station:4 minutes by car (1.9m)
A: The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU
- A £10m Law School building includes a dedicated law library and trial room.
- Student Union & Leisure Centre based on this campus.
- Car Parking available.
- Library based on this campus (with Law literature facilities) at Clifford Whitworth Library, The Crescent, M5 4WT
- T: 0161 295 5223
- Distance from :
Frederick Road Campus: 10 minute walk (0.5m) 2 minutes by car (0.5m)
Adelphi Campus: 9 minute walk (0.5m) 2 minutes by car (0.5m)
Salford Crescent Train Station: 3 minute by car (0.2m)
Manchester Piccadilly Station: 10 minutes by car (2.5m)
A: The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT
- The Adelphi Campus is home to their Media, Music & Performance students and our Art & Design school. By 2013 they will have a £47m state-of-the-art new building for the School of Media, Music & Performance ready for use.
- Car Parking available with designated disabled spaces, (also open during evenings)
- Library based on this campus - Adelphi Library, Peru Street, M3 6EQ
- T: 0161 295 5000
Distance from :
Frederick Road Campus : 10 minute walk (0.5m) 2 minutes by car (0.5m)
Peel Park Campus: 9 minute walk (0.5m) 2 minutes by car (0.5m)
Salford Crescent Train Station: 4 minutes by car (1.5m) or 6 minute walk (0.3m)
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station: 9 minutes by car (2m)
Manchester Victoria Train Station: 4 minutes by car (1.5m) 27 minute walk (1.3m)
A: The Greenhouse, Salford, M50 2EQ
- The Peel Group has invested £650million in developing a bespoke environment designed specifically around the needs of the creative and digital industries.
- MediaCityUK is located at The Quays – once home to Salford docks and now an iconic waterside community.
T: 0161 886 5300
E: hello@mediacityuk.co.uk
- Distance from :
Adelphi Campus: 5 minutes by car (1,7m) 33 minute walk (1.6m)
Peel Park Campus: 7 minutes by car (1.8m) 34 minute walk (1.7m)
Frederick Road Campus: 5 minutes by car (1.6m) 33 minute walk (1.6m)
Salford Crescent Train Station:6 minutes by car (1.6m) 33 minute walk (1.5m)
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station:12 minutes by car (4.9m)
Manchester Victoria Train Station: 9 minutes by car (3.1m)
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