Bolton Institute

by Edward Smith

Bolton Institute of Higher Education
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
Tel: 01204 903903
Fax: 01204 903809,
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk
Website: www.bolton.ac.uk
Student enquiries: Student Enquiry Centre
Applications: UCAS

Overview

Broad study areas: Arts & design; business; built environment; logistics & information systems; computing & technology; cultural & creative studies; education; engineering & safety; health & social studies; human resources management; product design; psychology & life sciences; sport, leisure & tourism management.

Students: Total 7900 (3500 full-time, 4400 part-time); male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students 4500 (2500 full-time, 2000 part-time), of which 1050 international, 3550 mature on entry. Postgraduates 1900. Teaching staff: 320 (full-time and part-time).

In Brief

Institute of higher education, awarding its own degrees.

Location: North West England.

Average UCAS points on entry: 160.

Admissions information: AS-levels accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent.

Drop-out rate: 22%.

State school entry: 98%.

Accommodation: All first years housed who request it.

Bolton Institute - In Depth

by Edward Smith

Founded: 1982. from technology and education colleges.

Site: 2 campuses in Bolton town centre.

How to get there: Town easily reached by road and rail (10 miles north of Manchester). Campuses are 10 minutes' walk from bus and train stations.

Awarding body: Bolton Institute.

Main undergraduate awards: BA. BEng, BSc.

Length of courses: 2-5 years full-timel sandwich.

Library & information services: 171,000 books, 2600 journals and related materials together with CD-Roms, video cassettes, microfilms, microfiches, audiocassettes; online access to major bibliographic and information databases. Annual expenditure on information provision, £97 per (FTE) student. 548 points with access to library and internee ratio workstations to students 1:10; IT facilities open 24 hours/day. Library and IT support from computer information officers. 1-hour introduction to library and information services for all new students.

Study abroad: Exchanges abroad for students on some degree courses.

Careers: Professional careers advisers offering guidance, counselling and information.

Student advice & services: Specialist staff in counselling, welfare and special needs; also international office and multi-faith service.

Amenities: SU with numerous clubs and societies.

Sporting facilities: Sports hall, multi-gym.

Accommodation: First year students offered places in halls. 700 self-catering places, at £2120 for 40 weeks (Sept-July). Private sector rent £35-£40 per week (plus bills).

Living expenses budget: No institute-recommended minimum (but cost of living relatively low in north west).

Term-time work: JobShop helps students find part-time temporary work on and off campus.

Financial help: Apply for help to Student & Residential Services (Tel: 01204 903 484).

Tuition fees: Home students up to £1200 pa for first degrees (in 2005). International students pay £6500-£7000 pa.

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