Student Accommodations near FutureSkills at MediaCityUK

The closest student accommodation in Salford is True Manchester Salford, just a 13-minute walk away.

FutureSkills at MediaCityUK accommodation typically ranges from £131 to £362 per week.

FutureSkills at MediaCityUK’s September intake typically begins in early September. 

South Langworthy Road is a 1-minute walk from the campus.

For the September intake, start looking in January or February at the latest. Rooms within walking distance of campus sell out quickly.

FutureSkills at MediaCityUK does not have on-campus housing options, making FutureSkills at MediaCityUK off-campus accommodation a perfect choice for students. Average weekly rent for FutureSkills at MediaCityUK accommodation starts from £131 per week & goes up to £362 per week.  With amber, students can compare verified properties around the city. One of the closest options is True Manchester Salford, located at just a 13-minute walk from the campus.

FutureSkills at MediaCityUK is located on Dakota Avenue, Salford, M50 2PU. It forms part of Salford City College Group & it has around 10,000 students & 620 staff across its provision, offering programmes from pre-entry level through to Level 7. Its vocational provision includes subjects such as Digital Marketing & Journalism, Music, Digital Media and Content Creation, Games Design, Computer Science, Media Make-up, T-Level Digital Support & Visual Effects and Animation. Adult and higher education provision includes areas such as Accounting, Business, Computing, Psychology & Teacher Education. The campus is designed around its digital and creative specialisms. Students have access to industry-focused equipment, including recording & radio studios, alongside a technology-enabled Digital Learning Zone (DLZ). 

Students searching for FutureSkills at MediaCityUK accommodation can choose from private rooms, non-ensuite rooms, ensuite rooms & self-contained studios across Salford. Some of the best liked FutureSkills at MediaCityUK apartments include:

FutureSkills has good public transport connections across Salford & Greater Manchester. The nearest major public transport point is Broadway Metrolink stop at a 4–minute walk from the college. It sits on the Eccles line, with trams running approximately every 12 minutes. For buses, South Langworthy Road is only a 1-minute walk from FutureSkills. Broadway bus stops are a 6-minute walk away & are served by the 29. Students travelling by National Rail can use Salford Crescent railway station, at a 10-minute drive from the campus. 

Student life at FutureSkills includes an established programme of clubs, enrichment activities, volunteering opportunities & lunchtime events. Current activities advertised by the college include E-Sports, Lego Club, Music Therapy, Song Writing & Dungeons and Dragons Club. Its enrichment programme also features Football Club, karaoke/open-mic sessions, arts and crafts, badge making, gym sessions & outdoor activities.

FutureSkills also has an LGBTQ+ Group & Students can become Student Ambassadors, helping with events in the institute. The college holds events throughout the year, some examples listed by FutureSkills include a vegetarian BBQ, Chinese and Buddhist celebrations, Red Nose Day fundraising, Halloween celebrations & Children in Need activities.