University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton. BL3 5AB
“At the University of Bolton, we take great pride in providing a quality, supportive learning environment for our students.”
Professor George E Holmes DL | President & Vice Chancellor
“...tutors are very supportive and you’re not just a student ID number, at this university you are an individual with a name.”
Ellisse Vernon | BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
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University of Bolton, why we are the right choice
Location - Bolton, Greater Manchester
Our programmes are informed by strong links with industry experts and visiting lecturers, ensuring our curriculum meets current market demand and offers placement opportunities. Our students are known as individuals and receive bespoke, individualised support from colleagues who take time to know their students. Working with lecturers who have a wealth of practical experience and expertise you will gain professional qualifications and invaluable skills for enhanced employability in a supportive environment.
We offer undergraduate degrees that are perfect if you are a school-leaver, returning to education, or if your career is already underway and you are seeking progression. Our extensive range of professional development opportunities, including initial teacher education programmes, masters and doctoral degrees, are ideal if you are seeking to achieve your ambitions and enhance your career. So, whether you are hoping to become a teacher, are already a teacher and looking to specialise, or are interested in the principles of education itself, we have education and teacher training courses suited to every stage of your career.
Our research courses and centres boast an impressive portfolio of expertise, significantly enhancing our programme development and strengthening our industry connections. At Bolton, we are committed to your personal and professional growth, preparing you to excel in your chosen career path with professionalism and distinction.
You will benefit from immersive nursery classrooms and modern teaching facilities designed to enhance your learning experience.
Our courses equip you for a career in education and to shape the future of teaching, while also providing leadership and management techniques to prepare you for advanced roles such as team leading or management within the sector.
Guest lectures from practitioners in the sector provide additional knowledge and alternative viewpoints. Specialist tutors also provide another dimension to your learning. We work hard to ensure the course supports you in developing a multi-agency approach mindset.
We’re currently taking applications for September 2024 and September 2025 intake. Plan your route into Education, Early Years and Teacher Training with the University of Bolton.
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Complete our 1-2-3 offer generator and get an immediate confirmation of your provisional offer.
Fill in our short online form, call or WhatsApp us so we can verify your offer or organise an interview.
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The University of Bolton is ranked 1st in the Northwest for Teaching Quality and is a Top 30 Ranked Guardian University. Our industry leading tutors, and award-winning student satisfaction make us the friendly uni with a big reputation.
In the North West for Teaching Quality The Times and Sunday Times 2023
Top 30 Ranked University The Guardian 2024
For Student Satisfaction the Complete University Guide 2024
Whether you are looking for a place in Clearing for 2024, or for entry in 2025, a postgraduate or research course, you can search all our courses here.
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