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The University of Bolton (formerly Bolton Institute of Higher Education or simply Bolton Institute) is a public university in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It has approximately 6,000 students across all sites and courses, with 700 academic and professional staff. Around 70% of its students come from Bolton and the North West region. It ranked 85 out of 121 institutions in the newly released table.
The University of Bolton traces its origins back to 1825 with the founding of Bolton Mechanics' Institute. In 1887 the Committee of the Mechanics' Institute decided that the town's apprentices required technical instruction for the rapidly expanding engineering advances being made at the turn of the nineteenth century. This resulted in the creation of the new Technical School with student numbers rising to more than 1,500.
In 1926 Bolton Technical School became a college. Fifteen years later a new building was opened offering a wide range of technical education choices, with engineering the most popular. Numbers rose to 5,750 students attending more than 1,000 classes. In 1964 Bolton Technical College and Bolton Institute of Technology were divided into two separate organisations. A J Jenkinson was Principal of the Technical College, Bolton College of Education Technical and then the first Principal of Bolton Institute of Technology.
Bolton Institute of Higher Education was formed in 1982 by the merger of the Bolton Institute of Technology or simply Bolton Institute and Bolton College of Education Technical. The first principal of BIHE was John McKenzie who was succeeded by Bob Oxtoby who began the campaign for university status.
An £8.3 million extension project began in 1991 with the purchase of the former Eagle Factory. Bolton Institute was awarded the right to award taught degrees in 1992, with the powers to award research degrees in 1995. In 1998 Mollie Temple became the third principal and successfully led the institution to achieve university status in 2004.
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Admission
UCAS Tariff
For our undergraduate programmes, entry requirements will usually be based on UCAS Tariff points. UCAS Tariff points are allocated to Level 3 qualifications generally studied between the ages of 16 and 18. We use the UCAS Tariff as a guide only, and not all qualifications are included on the Tariff (especially international). Don’t worry if you cannot find your qualifications on the Tariff – this doesn’t mean you won’t be accepted! For more information on the UCAS Tariff please click here.
International
The University of Bolton recruits students from across the globe, and entry requirements differ depending on where you have previously studied. For further information please see our International pages.
Non-Standard Admissions
We consider applicants from all academic and professional backgrounds, and as such we operate a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy which can be found in our Student Policy Zone. This allows applicants to be accepted onto courses for which they would not normally demonstrate the normal entry requirements. We would actively encourage discussing this route with the Programme Leader which can be found on your chosen course’s page. Alternatively, attend one of our Open Days where someone from the School will be able to discuss your options with you.
Advanced Entry
As part of our RPL policy, we can also consider applicants for advanced entry onto courses. If you have studied elsewhere and hold credits of a suitable level and subject area, you may be given exemptions from specific modules or even be able to join an advanced year of the course. Again, we would encourage discussing this with the Programme Leader before applying
Accommodation
Student Services are here to support you at every step of your student journey, this includes helping you find suitable student accommodation.
Our staff have a wide range of experience in this field and are well aware of the difficulties that may arise when moving to a new town (and out of home). We deal with Halls allocations and all other aspects of student accommodation in Bolton. If you would like to speak to someone about the service offered by the University, or about student accommodation, please get in touch using the contact details to the right.
Our Halls Of Residence
The University owns and manages Orlando Village which provide 381 single study, self catering bedrooms. It is close to both road and rail links, and our own staff are available throughout the day and evening to give advice on domestic matters with a 24 hour security patrol service.
So What Is Included In A Bedroom?
carpet
curtains
bed
wardrobe
desk
bookshelves
easy chair
washbasin
mirror
Orlando Village
Approximately a 10 minute walk away from the main campus and close to the town centre, the Halls are split into eight blocks, each containing eight flats of six bedrooms. Orlando also has a common room available for student use.
The address to Orlando Village is below, and we recommend that you take a look round in person before signing your contract.
Orlando Village Halls of Residence,
Thynne Street,
Bolton,
BL3 6BA
01204 903488 (Orlando Village Lodge)
01204 903481 (Accommodation Team)
Accommodation Guarantee
As part of our dedication to providing the smoothest transition to university life we offer a guarantee of a place in Halls of Residence to all first-year undergraduates. The only condition is that you submit your application by Friday 27 July 2018.
If you submit an application after this date every effort will be made to place you in Halls, but we cannot guarantee that places are available. For more information get in touch using the contact details to the right.
How Much Does Halls Of Residence Cost?
Standard Contract
The cost of 2018/19 accommodation will be £3,040.00, this covers a period of 38 weeks and includes the Easter and Christmas vacations. The Standard Contract will commence on 15th September, 2018 and end on 8th June, 2019. The costs of heating, lighting, hot water and the internet are included in your rent. Temporary Accommodation is not available at the Halls of Residence.
Semester One study – Semester One contracts will only be offered to those students who are due to complete their studies in January 2019.
The cost of accommodation for students studying from September 2018 to January 2019 during the 2018/19 academic year is £1,520.00. The contract begins on 15th September, 2018 and covers a period of 19 weeks, including the Christmas vacation, ending on 26th January 2019. Like any contract in accommodation, the end date of the contract is set and standard.
Semester Two study – Semester Two contracts will only be offered to those students who are due to commence their studies in January 2019.
The cost of accommodation for students studying from January 2019 during the 2018/19 academic year is £1,520.00. The contract begins on 26th January, 2019 and covers a period of 19 weeks, including the Easter vacation, ending on 8th June 2018. Like any contract in accommodation, the end date of the contract is set and standard.
What does this cost cover?
heating
lighting
hot water
internet and wifi
£5,000 of personal contents insurance
parking
24 hour security patrol service
minimal cleaning of communal areas
Payment Methods
We will send you further details about the methods of payment available with your offer of accommodation, including payment dates.
Full Academic Year
There are three methods of payment available to students signing a 2018 or 19 38 week contract:
A one off payment for the full amount
Termly instalments
Payment in 8 instalments.
Semester One
Students who have signed a contract for Semester One will be required to pay their accommodation in full in one instalment, the payment due date will be confirmed in your offer of accommodation.
Semester Two study
There are two methods of payment. Students signing a 2018/19 Semester Two contract can either
Pay the full amount of £1,520.00
Paid in two instalments,
How To Apply
September 2018 applications
Applications for new students commencing September 2018 are now available. You can apply for Orlando Village Halls of Residence by requesting an application pack by calling +44 01204 903 481 or emailing accomm@bolton.ac.uk.
Accompaniments to your application
In addition to a fully completed application form we also require:
a passport sized photograph
£200 deposit which is refundable at the end of your contract
Further information about how to submit/pay the above is outlined in the 2018/19 guidance notes.
You can also pay your deposit online here.
Private Accommodation
We no longer advertise property to rent in Bolton however both the Accommodation Team and the Students’ Union Office can advise you of how to search for private accommodation and what to look for when entering in to a contract with a private landlord.
There are many properties available within the Bolton area which range from private houses to private halls of residences. Organising private accommodation would mean contacting the landlord of the property to make arrangements.
Where to look for private accommodation
The Bolton News especially the Wednesday edition
online letting agencies
estate and letting agencies on Bradshawgate in the town centre
Please note that the University is not affiliated with any external property website or agent
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
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