#UniAsItShouldBe | University of Bolton

Welcome to Bolton…

What is #UniAsItShouldBe?

At the University of Bolton, we pride ourselves on our student-focused approach to learning, supporting your career ambitions, and, quite simply, ensuring you enjoy your time at University; through quality teaching, passionate lecturers, supportive environments, great facilities, and on graduation, helping you find a job.

With more than 11,000 full-time and part-time students from across the world, our Teaching-Intensive, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are designed to give you the best University experience possible.

With a heritage that stretches back nearly 200 years, we’ve been preparing people for their dream careers for quite some time now.

Why choosing the University of Bolton is such an excellent decision…

We provide a positive and supportive learning environment.

Our relatively small classes ensure optimum learning opportunities.

We continually invest millions into our campus facilities and student experience.

Our facilities and equipment are industry standard, helping your transition into employment.

We have direct links with employers in relevant industries.

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Quality teaching

With a campus of 6,000 full-time students, teaching quality is at the heart of everything we do. A testament to this is the fact that the University of Bolton has been awarded 5th in the UK for teaching quality. Passionate lecturers dedicate themselves to ensure that their teaching is both current and supportive. We are teaching intensive, research informed, which means the industry knowledge our lecturers have, you will enjoy, giving you the chance to excel in your area of study. You will also receive support from personal tutors, peer-assisted study and online resources.

Don’t just take our word for it. Along the way, we’ve not only helped Undergraduate and Postgraduate students begin their career journey, but we’ve ranked highly on many league ranking tables too.

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Employment focused

Our dedicated employability team are passionate about assisting you in pursuing your future career. Whilst you’re studying, our team can help you find part-time work, placements and provide business contacts. We also provide guest lecturers and industry visits throughout your studies ensuring you’re getting up-to-date knowledge from your sector, which enhances your employability prospects upon graduation

However, it’s not just the learning that’s great about the University of Bolton, but the location too.

A huge, friendly town filled with great amenities, you’ll be able to enjoy everything from vibrant nightlife and shopping to restaurants, festivals and the Octagon Theatre Bolton. Or if you are a lover of the great outdoors, you have the West Pennine Moors on your doorstep.

Meanwhile, excellent transport links help you reach the city of Manchester in only 20 minutes by train, while opening up stunning countryside like the Peak District and West Pennine Moors.

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Look around out friendly,
inclusive campus

At our welcoming and diverse campus, we embrace over 120 nationalities, fostering a rich cultural tapestry. Our student community proudly comprises over 25% ethnic minorities, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment. Thanks to our intimate campus setting, you’ll have the opportunity to forge lifelong friendships, while the smaller class sizes guarantee that you’ll be recognised by your name rather than a student number.

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£50m

invested

School of Medicine

£31m

invested

Bolton One

£4m

invested

Greater Manchester Business School

£4.8m

invested

Centre for Dental Sciences

£13m

invested

National Centre for Motorsport Engineering

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We have the answers to your questions, find all the advice and support in one place.

Part of the University of Bolton Group

Bolton college
Alliance learning
Anderton centre2
QQA Scheme Participant