University of Bolton
Diverse and Friendly
The University of Bolton has a student population of around 11,000 located on a small, compact campus close to the town centre.
Being one of the UK’s smaller universities has many advantages, not least of which is that class sizes are correspondingly small. Which means relationships between students and teaching staff are invariably friendly and open and tutors are accessible and approachable, ensuring you get the most from your postgraduate study.
These qualities are reflected in the atmosphere on campus and amongst our diverse student community. This community reflects a broad cross-section of society and we recognise that people with different backgrounds, experiences, skills and attitudes bring fresh ideas and knowledge to their course.
Postgraduate Studies
Of the students at Bolton around 2,000 are studying, full-time or part-time, at postgraduate level.
This includes masters degree students on courses across all of our University Schools; researchers, often carrying out ground-breaking work leading to MPhil and PhD qualifications; PGDE students preparing to teach in the post-compulsory education sector; and those on Professional Development courses supporting their career and personal aspirations.
Continued Development
In 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.
Recent developments on campus reflect this commitment:
• September 2008 – Social Learning Zone and Students Union bar and offices opened, creating a unique and stimulating space for studying, meeting and relaxing right at the heart of the campus
• refurbishment of design and photography studios creating purpose-built and state-of-the-art facilities
• purchase of new equipment, totalling more than £850,000, at the Institute for Materials Research and Innovation supporting cutting-edge smart materials research
• start of building work on Bolton One, a £30.6 million swimming pool, health and academic centre being built in a joint project between the University, Bolton Council and NHS Bolton
About Bolton
Bolton is one of the largest towns in the UK. The University is within ten minutes walk of the town centre with its shops and bars, award-winning Octagon Theatre and Bolton Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium.
It is also within easy travelling distance of some stunning countryside. The Pennine Moors and the Trough of Bowland are close by. Within an hour’s drive or train trip are the contrasting locations of the Fylde Coast, the Peak District and the Lake District.
The region’s motorway network is 10 minutes drive away. There are frequent buses to the surrounding area as well as into Manchester, Salford and to the Trafford Centre. The town’s train station has regular services to locations across the region and connections to rail links for the rest of the UK. It’s just a 20 minute train journey to Manchester’s Piccadilly and Victoria stations and only 40 minutes to Manchester Airport.
More Information
For more information on postgraduate study at the University of Bolton, select from the following:
School of Arts, Media and Education
School of Business and Creative Technologies
School of Health and Social Sciences
School of the Built Environment and Engineering
Business and Creative Technologies Research Centre
Institute for Materials Research and Innovation
Centre for Research in Health and Wellbeing
Institute for Educational Cybernetics
Request a prospectus.
Contact
Bolton University
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
Tel: +44 (0) 1204 903903
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk
Web: www.bolton.ac.uk
