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Key stats

Postgraduate student body breakdown
Source: HESA, 2021

  • Study mode: This university
    54%
    Part Time
    46%
    Full Time
  • Study mode: All universities (avg)
    44%
    Part Time
    56%
    Full Time
  • Student nationality
    79%
    UK
    21%
    International
  • Study level
    5,370
    Undergraduate
    1,495
    Postgraduate
  • New students
    15%
    School leavers
    85%
    Mature students

Overview

The University of Bolton has a long history of providing high-quality education in the northwest of England. Founded in 1825, today it offers students a contemporary campus just a short distance from the town centre.

Home to 11,000 students, the University of Bolton is ranked number one in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021).

Postgraduate study is a challenging, exhilarating and rewarding advancement, whether for career or personal development. A postgraduate degree from the University of Bolton helps students to get noticed by the best employers. For students that want to unlock opportunities, fast-track their career and enjoy more earning potential, postgraduate study at Bolton is ideal.

Courses at the university belong to the following faculties and schools:

  • Faculty of Engineering and Creative Technology
  • Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
  • Faculty of Professional Studies
  • Bolton School of the Arts
  • Institute of Management Greater Manchester
  • National Centre for Motorsport Engineering
  • School of Creative Technologies
  • School of Education and Psychology
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Law
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • School of Sport and Biological Sciences

Bolton has strong links to industry, working with organisations like the NHS, Ministry of Defence and Bolton’s Borough Council. Postgraduate students enjoy work-based experience and projects. Many of its postgraduate courses are professionally accredited.

University of Bolton students on Postgraduate study say:

“Excellent university.”

“I have had the most wonderful time during my nursing programme 3 years ago and still continue.”

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