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STEP 2

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our course guide here today!

STEP 2

Are you interested in returning or starting to learn about education but lack the entry requirements? This is where our Foundation Year, Fast-Track to Higher Education and Access programmes come in.

These routes prepare you for degree-level study. They’re perfect if you haven’t got the qualifications you need to go straight into an undergraduate course, or if you need to boost your skills in a particular area. Higher Education changes lives, it is an important route to more fulfilling and rewarding employment; increasing understanding, enhancing knowledge and developing new skills.

The foundation year is the first year of a four-year degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of a subject alongside study skills development. It's designed to prepare you for degree-level study.

Fast Track into HE and Fast Track into Nursing are short courses that give you a vital foundation for building a better career by giving you the academic and professional skills you need to move into a degree level course.

Access courses are delivered via Bolton College, part of the University of Bolton Group. For more information or to apply please visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/courses/access-he for the courses available.

  • A wide range of degree opportunities will open up to you after completing a Fast Track or access course.
  • Developing your employability is a key focus of these dynamic and flexible programmes. Real-life case studies, guest speakers and industry visits are designed to help you to understand the subject and the needs of employers in local, national and international contexts.
  • Once you’ve successfully completed the Fast Track to HE programme, you’ll be eligible to apply for an approved range of degree programmes at the University of Bolton.

Facilities

You will have access to state of the art facilities from clinical simulation suites, design studies and immersive learning environments to support your studies.

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Courses

We offer a wide range of subjects to prepare you for degree level study. The courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and industry experts.

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Expertise

Our team of highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic lecturers across all subjects offer face-to-face sessions and one-to-one support, ensuring you can access help and advice when you need it.

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Why Bolton?

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.

  • Qualifications to build your career
  • Helping you make valuable connections
  • Providing outstanding student support
  • Best-in-class courses, tutors and facilities
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In the North West for Teaching Quality The Times and Sunday Times 2023

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Top 30 Ranked University The Guardian 2024

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For Student Satisfaction the Complete University Guide 2024

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Help Centre

We have the answers to your questions, find all the advice and support in one place.

Part of the University of Bolton Group

Bolton college
Alliance learning
Anderton centre2
QQA Scheme Participant