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University of Bolton

(4.6)
8 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
32
108
119

Overview

University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 72%Postgraduate 28%
Mode of study
Full-time 91%Part-time 9%
Gender ratio
Female 64%Male 36%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 7%UK 93%
Number of students
10,995
Source: HESA
About University of Bolton

UCAS Code: B44

At the University of Bolton a positive student experience drives our distinctive, quality programmes and creates a friendly and supportive environment to help you fulfil your aspirations. Focused academic study combined with hands-on practical work, means that you develop the industry relevant expertise to progress into the working world, with the confidence to achieve your career goals.

Source: University of Bolton
Tuition Fees
    First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,996 to £11,100 with the most common fee for a course being £9,250.
    International students pay £45,000 in the first year for all courses.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£19.3k

Average graduate salary

84%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates

Open Day

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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

136 UCAS points

Medicine

MB ChB 5 Years full-time 2025

The Institute of Medical Sciences

120 UCAS points

Midwifery (Pre-Registration)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

120 UCAS points

Midwifery (Pre-Registration)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

120 UCAS points

Paramedic Science (Pre-registration)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

120 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

120 UCAS points

Social Work

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Nursing (Children)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling

BSc (Hons) 4.5 Years part-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Sport Rehabilitation

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology

BSc (Hons) 4.5 Years part-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Criminological and Forensic Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology with Sport and Exercise

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology with Applications in Education

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology with Sport and Exercise

BSc (Hons) 54 Months part-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

Criminological and Forensic Psychology

BSc (Hons) 4.5 Years part-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

112 UCAS points

LLB Law

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

Reviews & discussions

(4.6)
Based on 8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
38%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 2 reviews

1st year student

The course is well set out, it can be challenging, but learning so so much

(5)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

63%

Nightlife

med

55%

Political

med

78%

Creative

high

63%

Sporty

med

68%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

82%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

87%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

81%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

76%

med

How well organised is your course?

69%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

82%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

82%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

86%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

70%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

79%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

78%

med

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