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| Bolton has enjoyed a large rise in applications in recent years, and has undertaken a multimillion-pound development programme to match. Beginning with the completion of the £2.5m social learning zone, student union and 24/7 computing facilities, the campus transformation has continued apace. A further £10m has been spent to create top-specification arts, media and technologies facilities and, most recently, Bolton One, a new £31m health, leisure and research centre managed by the university, Bolton council and NHS Bolton has opened on campus. Sports and leisure facilities include a new sports hall, 50ft climbing wall, 25-metre swimming pool, dance studio and gym. | Bolton has enjoyed a large rise in applications in recent years, and has undertaken a multimillion-pound development programme to match. Beginning with the completion of the £2.5m social learning zone, student union and 24/7 computing facilities, the campus transformation has continued apace. A further £10m has been spent to create top-specification arts, media and technologies facilities and, most recently, Bolton One, a new £31m health, leisure and research centre managed by the university, Bolton council and NHS Bolton has opened on campus. Sports and leisure facilities include a new sports hall, 50ft climbing wall, 25-metre swimming pool, dance studio and gym. |
| Of the 13,000 or so students, about a third are from the north-west. Perhaps it's not surprising they haven't strayed too far. Bolton itself is one of the largest towns in the country and there's a rich cultural heritage and plenty to do - not to mention the fact that Manchester is just a short hop away for some real big-city life. | Of the 13,000 or so students, about a third are from the north-west. Perhaps it's not surprising they haven't strayed too far. Bolton itself is one of the largest towns in the country and there's a rich cultural heritage and plenty to do - not to mention the fact that Manchester is just a short hop away for some real big-city life. |
| Fees The university is charging a range of variable fees between £6,300 and £8,400 for UK and EU students, as follows: | Fees The university is charging a range of variable fees between £6,300 and £8,400 for UK and EU students, as follows: |
| Classroom-based courses (eg business management or English - £6,300 | Classroom-based courses (eg business management or English - £6,300 |
| Studio based/resource intensive courses (eg art & design or law) - £7,200 | Studio based/resource intensive courses (eg art & design or law) - £7,200 |
| Laboratory/specialist courses (eg engineering or sports science) - £8,400. | Laboratory/specialist courses (eg engineering or sports science) - £8,400. |
| Bursaries Bolton offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships, including the vice-chancellor's award, which is worth up to £15,000. The university also offers £500 a year to students who have completed a preparatory course or period of study at the university or a partner institution. The latest scholarship information can be found here. | Bursaries Bolton offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships, including the vice-chancellor's award, which is worth up to £15,000. The university also offers £500 a year to students who have completed a preparatory course or period of study at the university or a partner institution. The latest scholarship information can be found here. |
| Accommodation The university owns and manages two modern purpose-built halls of residence, Orlando and Hollins, which provide 700 single study bedrooms. Places are offered on a self-catering basis. Both halls are close to the town centre. Freshers cannot be guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence. | Accommodation The university owns and manages two modern purpose-built halls of residence, Orlando and Hollins, which provide 700 single study bedrooms. Places are offered on a self-catering basis. Both halls are close to the town centre. Freshers cannot be guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence. |
| Self-catering accommodation cost £69.75 a week in 2011-12, including all utilities and internet connection. Prices for 2012-13 are to be announced. | Self-catering accommodation cost £69.75 a week in 2011-12, including all utilities and internet connection. Prices for 2012-13 are to be announced. |
| Facilities A new £100,000 law courts facility will be opening in 2012, plus a new tech zone is planned in the social learning zone to offer a mix of PCs and iMacs, plus 60 self-service laptops. | Facilities A new £100,000 law courts facility will be opening in 2012, plus a new tech zone is planned in the social learning zone to offer a mix of PCs and iMacs, plus 60 self-service laptops. |
| The library is open six days a week with late-night and vacation opening times, and there is 24-hour access to computing facilities for all students. | The library is open six days a week with late-night and vacation opening times, and there is 24-hour access to computing facilities for all students. |
| Transport Bolton train and bus station is half a mile away with frequent connections to Manchester. The free metro-shuttle that runs around Bolton town centre also stops at the university. The motorway network is also on the doorstep. | Transport Bolton train and bus station is half a mile away with frequent connections to Manchester. The free metro-shuttle that runs around Bolton town centre also stops at the university. The motorway network is also on the doorstep. |
| Green rating Find out how this university performed in the People & Planet Green League ranking. | |
| Contact Tel: 01204 903903 Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk Web: bolton.ac.uk Accommodation: accomm@bolton.ac.uk | Contact Tel: 01204 903903 Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk Web: bolton.ac.uk Accommodation: accomm@bolton.ac.uk |