Your link with Industry

The School of Art and Design at the University of Salford offers innovative and challenging programmes in design and the visual arts.

As well as fashion, graphics, interior design and product design, the School offers a number of less traditional subjects such as design futures, design for digital media, advertising design and fashion image-making and styling. Our courses are designed to equip you with the personal and professional skills you need to succeed throughout your career.

With more than 1400 students, the School has an established reputation for the high quality of its programmes, its teaching and its facilities. As well as delivering courses here in Salford, the School also franchises several of its most successful programmes to other institutions in the UK and internationally.

We are also known for our prize-winning achievements. Students’ recent triumphs include successes in national and international competitions organised by the RSA, D&AD and the Design Council. Past winners have walked away with cash prizes, placement opportunities and lucrative travel awards.

Our real-world focus is valued by employers. Major players from the world of art and design contribute to our programmes – live briefs, work placements and guest speakers are a major feature of many of our courses.