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Professor George E Holmes DL | President & Vice Chancellor
“...tutors are very supportive and you’re not just a student ID number, at this university you are an individual with a name.”
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University of Bolton, why we are the right choice
Location - Bolton, Greater Manchester
The University of Bolton’s School of Education and Psychology is an ideal place to advance your knowledge in these areas. In addition to learning these fascinating subjects, you can gain professional qualifications to enhance your employability, professional and personal skills.
You will study a wide range of subjects related to your specific degree pathway. Psychology pathways may include cognitive, social, biological and developmental modules. Education pathways may include philosophy of education, psychology of education, curriculum, leadership and management, and teacher education.
The University of Bolton has been ranked number one in the North West for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide for the past four years (2019-2023).
Psychology programmes have been awarded first place in the North West for teaching quality in a row by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. We are extremely student-focused with great emphasis placed on employability. Therefore, you may be given the opportunity to participate in work experience initiatives in your specialist field.
Our facilities include:
- A suite of psychology labs with specialist equipment
- State-of-the-art purpose-built teaching and seminar rooms
We host industry experts for visiting lectures and our industrial advisory board works closely with our academic staff to develop relevant curricula aligned with market demands in employability. These connections can provide placement opportunities for our students, as well as research collaborations and consultancy opportunities.
The School hosts the Centre of Pedagogy which runs a series of successful events every year bringing a range of speakers to inform and inspire staff, students and visitors.
Several of our courses are accredited or endorsed by key professional bodies, they include:
- Advance-HE
- The British Psychological Society
- The British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists
We are dedicated to developing you both personally and professionally and we equip our graduates with the necessary skills to progress either within employment or continuing education. Our focus is on professionalism and ensuring our graduates lead the field in their chosen pathway.
With links to educational partners across the UK, and in Europe and the Middle East, our programmes and research have international reach. Our expertise means we are well-placed to offer specially-designed foundation programmes and pre-sessional English language courses for international students. We also offer Access courses that are designed to help students who are returning to learning to achieve their potential.
We also have a strong tradition of teaching psychology, and we were one of the first higher education institutions in the UK to offer a degree in the subject. We have strong links with professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society (BPS) and British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) and produce highly relevant research.
"All the tutors have been amazing and in particular, the support of Dr Jacqui Harrison, my final year personal tutor, has been tremendous. Without her unfaltering support and encouragement, I would not have achieved what I have. The tutors’ depth of knowledge makes such a tremendous difference."
"After graduating from the University of Bolton in 2018 with a BSc (Hons) Psychology, I spent the summer applying for jobs and emailing organisations offering my services. I focused specifically on mental health settings due to my career aspirations of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Fortunately, the organisation I had been on a placement with during the final year of my degree had a vacancy for an Assistant Psychologist, and they invited me to apply. I interviewed for the job with great confidence due to the skills I had learnt from the placement, which was a core part of my final year at University, and thankfully, I was successful.
Since starting as an Assistant Psychologist I have progressed from a part-time role to working full-time, and am enjoying every aspect of it. Alongside the practical experience, I have also taken on a voluntary role as a Research Assistant at the University of Manchester; wanting to give myself the best possible chance of being accepted onto the Clinical Doctorate programme in the future."
"The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), was extremely informative and Daryl Wright was very supportive. My placement provided me with a first-hand experience of teaching. I learnt a lot about the responsibility and also about overcoming barriers to learning. The skills gained from my PGCE enabled me to move straight into an hourly-paid role from May and then a permanent position in September. Without the University of Bolton, I would not have been able to do this."
"I believe that by working together with the students from the University of Bolton we can learn a lot from each other. As my overall aim is to help young people make the right choices in life, what better way than to bring students in to help us do that."
"We value the input and contributions of our employers who also act as mentors and assessors to our Education programmes and events. Our employers support The University of Bolton’s Centre of Pedagogy conferences, with talks, new research presentations and discussion underpinned by the University of Bolton’s TIRI (Teaching Intensive Research Informed) approach to Education."
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