Summary
The University of Bolton is ranked in the UK's top 5 overall for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide).
Student-to-staff ratio is low and class sizes are kept purposely small in order to provide a tailored, supportive environment.
The University of Bolton dates back to 1825, with a long and distinguished history of providing quality education. Ranked 1st for student satisfaction in the North West (Complete University Guide), its modern friendly campus near the centre of Bolton is home to 11,000 students. Many undergraduate courses are professionally accredited.
SOURCE:
CONSULTATION & TEF
Student statistics
Study level
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Undergraduate81%
- Postgraduate19%
Study mode
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Full-time78%
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Part-time22%
Student population MEDIUM
- 5k - 10k
Where students come from
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UK92%
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EU2%
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International6%
Student gender
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Male 40%
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Female 60%
SOURCE: HESA
League table performance
University League Table 2021
Overall ranking
127th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000373 37%127th
1 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212110 52%106th
3 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.22 84%4th
1 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.04 51%118th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.20 20%102nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10056.5 57%130th
1 -
Academic services spend
/ Max 29821395 47%101st
25 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 1939432 22%111th
6 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Max 24.214.432nd
2 -
Good honours
/ Max 10060.4 60%128th
2 -
Degree completion
/ Max 10072.2 72%126th
2
Subject League Tables 2021
Accounting & Finance
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- English
- Law
- Materials Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
86th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10082.7 83%86th
7 -
Entry standards
/ Max 220109 50%68th
31 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.57 91%2nd
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Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Research intensity
/ Max 1n/a -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10056 56%88th
SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES
Campus locations
Study options
SOURCE: IDP CONNECT & UCAS
