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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 Bolton One, a £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 Bolton One, a £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 In 2013-14, the university is charging a range of variable fees between £6,300 and £8,400 for UK and EU students, as follows: | Fees In 2013-14, the university is charging a range of variable fees between £6,300 and £8,400 for UK and EU students, as follows: |
| £6,300 for classroom-based courses, such as creative writing. £7,500 for band II courses such as computing and arts. £8,400 for resource-intensive courses such as engineering and sports science. | £6,300 for classroom-based courses, such as creative writing. £7,500 for band II courses such as computing and arts. £8,400 for resource-intensive courses such as engineering and sports science. |
| Bursaries/Scholarships Click on each for information: Vice-chancellor's bursary Educate a Generation National Scholarship Programme Bolton 2013 scholarship Bolton Partnership bursary The 2010 fund | Bursaries/Scholarships Click on each for information: Vice-chancellor's bursary Educate a Generation National Scholarship Programme Bolton 2013 scholarship Bolton Partnership bursary The 2010 fund |
| 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. |
| Weekly price of £72.50 for a 38-week contract in halls of residence, which includes gas, electric and water bills, 24-hour internet, £5,000-worth of personal contents insurance and free car parking. | Weekly price of £72.50 for a 38-week contract in halls of residence, which includes gas, electric and water bills, 24-hour internet, £5,000-worth of personal contents insurance and free car parking. |
| Facilities A new business school, which include law courts, opened in March 2013, following a year of investment in building services and facilities. And a new tech zone offers a mix of PCs and iMacs, plus 60 self-service laptops. | Facilities A new business school, which include law courts, opened in March 2013, following a year of investment in building services and facilities. And a new tech zone offers a mix of PCs and iMacs, plus 60 self-service laptops. |
| The library is open six days a week with late-night and holiday 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 holiday 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. |
| 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 |
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