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.
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CONSULTATION & TEF
Student statistics
Study level
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Undergraduate82%
- Postgraduate18%
Study mode
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Full-time69%
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Part-time31%
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 44%
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Female 56%
SOURCE: HESA
League table performance
University League Table 2020
Overall ranking
128th out of 131
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
447 45%128th
2 -
Entry standards
115 51%109th
8 -
Student satisfaction
4.21 84%5th
31 -
Research quality
2.04 51%119th
1 -
Research intensity
0.20 20%102nd
1 -
Graduate prospects
56.5 57%131st
24 -
Academic services spend
1023 37%126th
1 -
Facilities spend
422 22%105th
2 -
Student - staff ratio
14.230th
8 -
Good honours
60.8 61%130th
2 -
Degree completion
72.8 73%128th
1
Subject League Tables 2020
Accounting & Finance
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- English
- General Engineering
- Law
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
93rd out of 102
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
80.9 81%93rd
1 -
Entry standards
85 39%99th
4 -
Student satisfaction
4.53 91%2nd
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Research quality
n/a -
Research intensity
n/a -
Graduate prospects
56.0 56%88th
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SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES
Campus locations
Study options
For undergraduate courses
SOURCE: IDP CONNECT & UCAS
