UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON
University of Bolton – Personalised Education for Career Success
A Student-Focused University in Greater Manchester
Ranked 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024) and Top 10 for Student Satisfaction, Bolton offers industry-aligned education with an exceptional 16:1 student-to-staff ratio. Our hands-on approach prepares students for today’s competitive job market.
Academic Faculties & Industry Connections
1. Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology
£50m facilities investment including:
Advanced engineering workshops
Digital design studios
Cybersecurity labs
Industry partners:
BBC North
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Local game development studios
2. Faculty of Health & Wellbeing
NMC-approved nursing programs
Simulation Centre features:
Immersive hospital ward
Community care environments
Emergency response training
3. Faculty of Professional Studies
Accreditations:
ACCA (Accounting)
CMI (Business Management)
SQE preparation (Law)
Work placement guarantee across all programs
Flagship Programs
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult/Mental Health)
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (D&AD New Blood winners)
MSc Artificial Intelligence
LLB Law with Business
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Flexible study options: September/January starts | Foundation Years | Degree Apprenticeships
Campus Life in Bolton
Town Centre Campus
Modern facilities including:
£10m National Centre for Motorsport Engineering
Mock courtroom for law students
Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite
Greater Manchester Advantages
Most affordable student city in Northwest England
20 minutes to Manchester centre
Vibrant creative and digital sector
Student Experience
Industry Engagement
Live projects with NHS, Bolton Council, Manchester agencies
Annual Creative Industries Showcase
Guaranteed work placements across all courses
Vibrant Community
50+ societies including:
Award-winning esports team
Nursing Students’ Association
International cultural groups
Comprehensive Support
Personal academic mentors
24/7 wellbeing services
Disability and learning support
Career Success
Graduate Destinations:
NHS | PwC | BBC | Local Schools | Engineering firms
Entrepreneurial Support:Bolton Enterprise Centre startup incubator
“My nursing placement at Royal Bolton Hospital led directly to my graduate role.”
– BSc Nursing graduate
Admissions & Scholarships
Undergraduate: 96 UCAS points
Postgraduate: 2:2 or relevant experience
International: IELTS 6.0 | £3,000 scholarships
No application fee
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