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The University of Bolton |
About the UniversityThe University of Bolton boasts a long history of being an education provider, with its origins as one of the first mechanics institute, opening in 1824 and being granted University status in 2005. With a student body of 13,000 you will get the best of all worlds, based on a modern, compact campus no-one feels anonymous and, with small teaching groups, you can be sure you are a name, not just a number. Our teaching quality has consistently won the highest ratings possible from the Government's quality control agency and we have professional accreditation for some of our courses. . Bolton lifeWhatever your interests are, there's something for you. Bolton has an extensive cultural heritage, with one of the earliest public libraries and boasting one of the oldest pubs in the country 'Ye Olde Man and Scythe'. Bolton hosts internationally acclaimed festivals and has a huge culturally diverse cross-section of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants. Why study at the University of Bolton?
Our strong industry links allow us to provide a large number of professionally accredited courses through partnerships that include the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the British Psychological Society and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Indeed, more than 30 of our courses are professionally accredited, reflecting the industry-needs focus of our courses' content. 2012 has seen the opening of a new £31m research, teaching, leisure, and health centre, in partnership with our local council and primary care trust. Bolton One offers impressive on campus student facilities - including an 8 lane swimming pool and new state-of-the-art facilities for health and sports research and teaching. Choices
The University of Bolton offers postgraduate courses in a variety of subjects.
Accountancy World leadingIn the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, carried out by the Higher Education Funding Council for England in 2008, research at the University was classed as world-leading and internationally excellent. These achievements reflect our commitment to excellence and to the continued growth and enhancement of our capabilities. Research work in Engineering, in Architecture and the Built Environment, in Social Work and Social Policy have been assessed as being world-leading, achieving the 4* rating. All research in Philosophy at the University is of international excellence and significance. SupportThe team of Student Advisors at Bolton offer information, advice and guidance on a wide range of student support issues. These include:
International Students Accommodation Careers Spirituality (Chaplaincy) Counselling Disability Volunteering How to applyThe application process varies depending on whether you are a home (UK) applicant, an EU applicant or an international applicant. For taught programs please apply directly to the University of Bolton using the standard University of Bolton application form. For research programs you can download copy of our research degree application form from the website. Alternatively you can contact us for a paper copy of the form. Before apply for a research degree you should contact the school, centre or institute offering your subject specialism to discuss the nature of the research you wish to undertake. Please click here for further information. International & EU ApplicantsThe University of Bolton has international and EU representatives in many countries. Please visit our international applicants' WebPages for their contact details. If you reside in a country where the University of Bolton has an international representative you must make your application through their office. If you reside in a country where the University of Bolton does not have a representative please apply directly to the university. For research degrees please see the international applicants' WebPages for further information. VisitWe have a number of Open Days throughout the year, which enable you to come and visit the University of Bolton so that you can make an informed decision when applying to university. Attending a university Open Day is an ideal way to prepare for university life. You can find out more about courses and campus facilities including the Library, the Sports Centre, the Halls of Residence and the Students' Union. It will also give you a chance to get to know the town if you are not familiar with Bolton. To book online for one of our open days visit our Open Day Webpages ContactUniversity of Bolton Tel: +44 (0) 1204 903903 |
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