University of Bolton
www.bolton.ac.uk/
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Why Bolton University
At the University of Bolton we are a community of professionals committed to developing our students for their professional lives. With a student body of around 13,000 you will get the best of all worlds at Bolton. You will be based on a modern, compact campus where no-one feels anonymous and, with small teaching groups on many courses, you can be sure you are a name, not just a number. Bolton itself is a friendly, thriving town close to the big cities of Manchester and Liverpool. The University of Bolton has a long tradition of welcoming students from all over the world. There are students from over 60 countries studying a wide range of courses at the University.
International students choose the University of Bolton for a wide range of reasons:
LOCATION: Town centre location, with easy access to Manchester, Liverpool and the surrounding countryside Close to the cities of Liverpool and Manchester, with their internationally renowned cultural, sporting and retail centres, Bolton also puts entertainment and shopping right on your doorstep.
SMALL AND FRIENDLY: Bolton is a small university with a friendly atmosphere
FLEXIBLE: Various entry routes to programmes via access and foundation routes
September /January Intake : Many programmes have a second start date in January
VALUE FOR MONEY: Competitive tuition fees and the lower cost of living
SUPPORT: Extensive welfare provision, including a dedicated Student Centre
CAREER PROSPECTS: Applied nature of the courses and the strong links to industry leading to increased employability of Bolton graduates.
The University of Bolton welcomes students from all over the world and
has a well established and thriving community of 525 international
students from 60 countries. If you are thinking of studying here you can
be sure of a warm welcome and a first class education. A new
University of Bolton campus has been opened by the university at Ras al Khaimah
in the United Arab Emirates and offers a
range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Built Environment,
Engineering, Business, Computing/Information Technology and Art and Design .The
University also offers a number of in-country programmes delivered in
several countries. The University of
Bolton currently has 7 Sri Lankan Students enrolled on courses at all
levels.
Academic Schools
School of Arts, Media and Education
School of the Built Environment and Engineering
School of Games Computing and Creative Technologies
School of Health and Social Sciences
Research Centres
Business Logistics Innovation and Systems Research Centre
Centre for Materials Research and Innovation
Institute for Educational Cybernetics
Awards Courses
The University of Bolton offers a comprehensive range of qualifications and awards
Pre-degree and further education courses
- Access courses
- Foundation years and semesters
- Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) - Edexcel
further education National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
undergraduate Undergraduate courses
- Bachelor degrees eg BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons), BDes (Hons), LLB (Hons)
- Foundation degree eg FdA, FdSc
Higher
National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)
- Taught Masters degrees eg MA, MSc, MBA
- Masters degrees by research (MPhil)
- Doctoral studies (PhD)
- Graduate diplomas
Teacher training and teaching qualifications
- Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)
- Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Professional development courses
Pre-degree and Further Education Courses
The University of Bolton offers a range of pre-degree and Further Education (FE) courses (also known as Level 3 courses).
These include:
Access to Higher Education Dipoma courses
Foundation years and semesters
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) - Edexcel
Access to Higher Education Diploma courses
Access courses are designed to prepare students for higher education. They are aimed at applicants who have been out of education for a while and assume no prior knowledge or qualifications. As well as increasing subject knowledge in the area of study, access courses help students develop essential study skills such as essay writing, exam technique, research methods as well as numeracy and IT skills. Currently the University of Bolton offers the following access courses:
Access to HE Diploma: Business Management
Access to HE Diploma: Business Management for International Students
Access to HE Diploma: Community Studies, Psychology and Education
Access to HE Diploma: Community Studies, Psychology and Education
Access to HE Diploma: English and Creative Writing
Access to HE Diploma: English and Education
Access to HE Diploma: Psychology and Community Studies
Access to HE Diploma: Psychology and Health Studies
Successful completion of a University of Bolton Access to HE Diploma course will allow you to progress on to an undergraduate| course in a related subject (and many other subjects as well).
COURSES
Foundation years and semesters
A range of the undergraduate| courses offered by the University of Bolton have a foundation year or foundation semester option (sometimes referred to as balancing). The foundation elements of these courses allow students lacking the qualifications or experience to enter the first year of a degree, foundation degree or HND a way to gain the relevant skills and knowledge required to help them succeed in undergraduate-level study. Currently the University of Bolton offers foundation options for many of the courses the following subject areas:
Biology and Environmental Studies
Built Environment
Education Studies
Engineering
Psychology
During the foundation year or semester students develop the essential study skills that are vital for success in higher education. You can only apply for a foundation option as part of a degree or foundation degree. Foundation option students are considered undergraduate| students as they are enrolled on an undergraduate| course. For details of how to apply for a degree or foundation degree with a foundation year or semester .Students enrolled on a course with a foundation year or semester are entitled to the same financial assistance as other undergraduates. Related University
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)
This one year, full-time course is an excellent preparation for people wishing to progress to a degree in Art & Design or a wide range of related specialisms.
Undergraduate Qualifications
Technically an undergraduate is anyone studying towards a bachelor degree who has not yet graduated (received a degree).
In practice the University of Bolton considers all students who are studying towards a bachelor degree, a foundation degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Certificate (HNC) as an undergraduate.
The main qualification obtained at a university in the UK is known as a degree or bachelor degree and someone studying for a degree at a university is called an undergraduate.
A bachelor degree normally involves 3-4 years of full-time study or 4-7 years part-time study. The University of Bolton currently offers 6 types of bachelor degree:
BA - Bachelor of Arts
BSc - Bachelor of Science
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
BDes - Bachelor of Design
BEng - Bachelor of Engineering
BEd - Bachelor of Education
Bachelor degrees can be either pass degrees or honours degrees. Honours degrees are generally of a higher academic standard and are identified by the term (Hons) after the degree abbreviation.
The grades, if you pass, are known as a first class (highest, often shortened to "a first"), a second class ("a second"; usually divided into an upper second - 2:1 or "two-one" - and a lower second - 2:2 or "two-two"), and a third class ("a third").
Most students study for a Single Honours bachelor degree in a single subject. However, it is often possible to combine two subjects of interest - these are called Combined Honours degrees.
Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees are modern higher education qualifications, designed and delivered in partnership with employers to equip people with the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for - now and in the future. You can study for a foundation degree whilst you are in work, or you can choose to study full-time. Some foundation degrees are also available by distance learning. In general, a foundation degree will take two years to complete if studied full-time or three years if studied on a part-time basis. On successful completion, foundation degree graduates can revisit their career options and may choose to enter employment, progress to further professional qualifications or on to a bachelor degree. The University of Bolton offers a number of 'top up' options especially designed for foundation degree graduates wishing to gain a bachelor degree. The University of Bolton currently offers two types of foundation degree:
FdA - Foundation degree in
Arts
FdSc - Foundation degree in Science
Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs and HNDs)
Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas, or HNCs and HNDs as they are better known, are vocational qualifications that are available in a wide range of subjects. They are designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current or future employment or for progression to a bachelor degree.
HNCs usually take one year if studied full-time and two years if studied part-time. HNDs normally take two years when studied full-time and up to five years when studied part-time. It is quite common for those who have achieved an HNC to progress to an HND and then to add to their qualification by studying towards a bachelor degree or professional qualifications. Equally, many students who complete an HND will progress to similar further study.
Postgraduate Qualifications
A postgraduate (sometimes simply known as a graduate) student is anyone who has successfully completed a bachelor degree, and who is now studying towards a higher qualification at university. There are a number of different types of postgraduate qualifications awarded by the University of Bolton. These fall broadly into two categories:
Taught masters degrees (MA, MSc, MBA)
Postgraduate certificates (PgCert)
Postgraduate degrees by research
Taught masters degrees, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates
Taught postgraduate programmes usually result in a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Business Administration (MBA), but there are some for which the final award is a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert). These qualifications are also available as interim awards to students registered for masters programmes who do not, for whatever reason, complete the masters degree.
Masters students will be expected to display mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills; demonstrate expertise in highly specialised and advanced technical, professional and/or research skills; conduct research, or advanced technical or professional activity; design and apply appropriate research methodologies; communicate results of research to peers; accept accountability in related decision making, including use of supervision.
These outcomes are delivered and assessed through a series of taught modules encompassing relevant subject matter and research methods, and a sustained period of independent research and study under supervision, leading to the production of a substantial dissertation or project. The normal length of a masters degree is 12 months of full-time study or 2-3 academic years part-time, with each stage (PgCert, PgDip, Masters) taking approximately one third of the total period .
For details of the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) please see our Teacher Training and Teaching Qualifications webpage.
A graduate diploma is considered to be a postgraduate qualification as it is only available to people who already have a bachelor degree. However, the contents of the course are undergraduate in nature. Graduate diplomas are popular in professional subjects such as Law, Accountancy, and Psychology and act as conversion courses for people who wish to change careers and gain professional accreditation. The University of Bolton currently offers a graduate diploma in Psychology.
Postgraduate degrees by research
Studying for a postgraduate degree by research leads to the award of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). For both degrees candidates will need to develop a research proposal, under supervision, which evaluates previous research, defines the research question and thesis, and describes the research methods to be employed and the advances in understanding expected to result from the research.
The research MPhil takes 18-24 months full-time and 36-48 months part-time. Whilst the outcomes are the same as for taught masters degrees, the means of achieving them is through a critical investigation and evaluation of an approved topic and demonstration of an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field. Candidates must present and defend a thesis by oral examination.
The PhD is the highest academic award of the university. The PhD requires critical investigation and evaluation of an approved topic, resulting in an independent and original contribution to knowledge and an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field. It is assessed through presentation and oral defence of a thesis. Candidates will need to make a significant and original contribution to a specialised field of inquiry; demonstrate command of methodological issues; communicate results of research to peers and engage in critical dialogue; accept accountability in related decision making, including use of supervision. A PhD will take 3 years of full-time study .The Centre for Materials Research and Innovation at the University of Bolton also offers a PhD by publication for industrially based materials scientists and engineers. This is a work-based qualification which requires students to undertake research/developmental activities in their place of work over a period of three years.
Courses & Fees ( PLEASE NOTE THAT THESES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Classroom based Undergraduate courses £ 8500
Laboratory based Undergraduate courses £8500
Classroom based Postgraduate courses £8950
Laboratory based Postgraduate courses £8950
UNDERGRADUATE Courses
BA (Hons) Accounting
BA (Hons) Art & Design
BA (Hons) Accounting & Law
BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
BA (Hons) Advertising Design
BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Science (Level 3 only)
BA (Hons) Advertising & Marketing Communications
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
BA (Hons) Animation BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies
BSc (Hons) Building Technology (Level 3 only)
BA (Hons) Applied Social Studies
BSc (Hons) Business Decision Management
BA (Hons) Business
BSc (Hons) Computer Animation
BA (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
BA (Hons) Business Studies
BSc (Hons) Computer Graphics
BA (Hons) Child & Adolescent Studies
BSc (Hons) Computer Networking
BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre Practice
BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
BA (Hons) Creative Writing
BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Robotics
BA (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Software Engineering
BA (Hons) Criminology & Sociology
BSc (Hons) Computer Security & Forensics
BA (Hons) Education Studies
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering* (STA)
BA (Hons) Education Studies & English
BSc (Hons) Computing & IT
BA (Hons) Educational Practice (Level 3 only)
BSc (Hons) Computing & Mathematics
BA (Hons) English & Theatre Studies
BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Level 3 only)
BA (Hons) English Language for Business
BA (Hons) Dance & Professional Practice
BA (Hons) English Language Studies
BA (Hons) Digital Photography & Video Art
BA
(Hons) English Language Studies with (TEFL)
BSc (Hons) Extended Degree Biomedical Science
BA (Hons) English Studies
BSc (Hons) Extended Degree Computing
BA (Hons) Event Management
BA (Hons) Extended Degree Media Production
BA (Hons) Extended Degree Accounting
BSc (Hons) Extended Degree Psychology
BA (Hons) Extended Degree Applied Social Studies
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
BA (Hons) Extended Degree Business Studies
BSc (Hons) Health Psychology
BA (Hons) Extended Degree Law BSc (Hons) Information Systems
BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Level 3 only) BSc (Hons) Internet Computing
BA (Hons) Fine Art BA (Hons) Interior Architecture
BA (Hons) Football Studies BA (Hons) Interior Design
BA (Hons) Graphic Design BA (Hons) Journalism
BA (Hons) Graphic Design for Print & New Media (Level 3 only) BA (Hons) Journalism & Public Relations
BA (Hons) Health & Social Care BA (Hons) Media Performance
BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management BA (Hons) Media Practices & Public Relations
BA (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Media Practices (Mass Communications)
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management BA (Hons) Media Production
LLB Law
BSc (Hons) Medical Science
BA (Hons) Leisure Management BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing
BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Music Technology
BA (Hons) Marketing & Media Practices BSc (Hons) Network Management
BA (Hons) Performing Arts BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science (Level 3 only)
BA (Hons) Physical Education with QTS (Secondary) BSc (Hons) Psychology
BA (Hons) Post Compulsory Education Studies (Level 3 only) BSc (Hons) Psychology & Criminal Behaviour
Bed (Hons) Primary QTS BSc (Hons) Psychology & Criminology
BA (Hons) Public Relations BA (Hons) Psychological Studies
BA (Hons) Sport Development BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
BA (Hons) Sport Management BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Science
BA (Hons) Sport & Physical Education BA (Hons) Sport & Recreation
BA (Hons) Sport Studies BSc (Hons) Sports Science
BA (Hons) Sport Tourism BSc (Hons) Sports Science & Coaching
BSc (Hons) Social Work BSc (Hons) Sports Science & Personal Training
BA (Hons) Travel & Tourism BA / BSc (Hons) Sports Studies
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
BSc (Hons) Telecommunications & Networking (Level 3 only)
BA (Hons) Television Production
POST Graduate Courses
Classroom based Postgraduate courses £8950 Laboratory based Postgraduate courses £8950
MA Applied Linguistics (TEFL)
MSc
Applied Computing & Information Technology
MA Art & Design MSc Biotechnology
MA Art, Design & Internet Technologies
MSc Computer Animation
MSc Arts Management
MSc Computer & Internet Applications
MSc Business & Management
MSc Computer Networking
MSc e Business & Management
MSc Computer Security & Forensics
MA Children’s Literature & Culture
MSc Computer Science
MA Education
MSc Health Psychology
MSc Entrepreneurship & Business Management
MSc Information Management & Security
MSc Finance & Business Management
MSc Mobile Computing
MSc Human Resource Management
MSc Physical Activity & Well Being
MSc Information Systems & Business Management
MSc Psychological Approaches to Health & Management
MSc International Business & Management
MSc Public Health
MA Intercultural Communication
MSc Social Work
MA International Cinema
MSc International Finance & Banking
MSc International Tourism
LLM – Commercial Law
MSc Logistics & Business Management
MSc Marketing & Business Management
MSc Marketing Communications
MA Media Arts (Mass Communications)
MA Media Culture & Technology
MA Media Production
MA New Media & Internet Technologies
MSc Sport Leisure & Business Management
Tuition Fees
This is a summary of fees payable by international students (non European Union students) This information shows the fees for each type of course, whether starting in September or January. Please select your intended year of entry for details:
- English Language Foundation £2,500
- Access to HE Business £2,500
- Undergraduate courses £7,900 (Per Annum)
- Postgraduate (excluding MBA) £8,600
- MBA £9,000
- MPhil, Phd £10,000
- Phd by publication £12,500
All international students are required to pay the recommended minimum deposit towards tuition fees of £3500. The balance can be paid in three installments. All offer letters will clearly state the fee payable. If you have any queries regarding payment of fees please contact your local agent or the Centre for International Relations here at the university. New students who are not sponsored and are paying their own fees, may be entitled to a discount of up to £250! To qualify for the discount you must: Make payment of your £3,500 deposit within 2 weeks of the date on your offer letter .Upon receiving this payment we will arrange a discount of £100 on your tuition fees. To receive a £150 discount* on your tuition fees you must: Pay your tuition fees in full within 3 weeks of the enrolment date (as stated on your CAS Statement)
Q & A
Is IELTS mandatory? Do you accept English credit pass in GCE O/L ?
No IELTS required. Will accept GCE O/L or other Sri Lankan qualification is accepted
Can a student come for English course + academic course?
Yes. English Courses are starting in Feb & July (intensive). If started on Feb they will continue till June & commence principal course in September. There is no problem when students are not studying From June to September as the course is packaged. There is also a special Scholarship for students studying English
Do you have to go through UCAS for UG programmes or can we submit applications direct?
No University encourage direct Applications & Apply through us
Do you have a officer assisting the students to find accommodation & part time jobs
Yes. They have the best student service office for jobs & part time jobs. At Bolton town itself there are job. In addition main city Manchester the second largest city in UK is only 10 minutes away.
What are the Sandwich courses or courses with industrial placements?
Yes they have several Sandwich course 4 year degree