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Reasons To Study At University of Bolton

£120m investment in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

Teaching Excellence Framework silver award-winner
Teaching Excellence Framework silver award-winner

Smaller teaching groups for more personalised learning

Smaller teaching groups for more personalised learning

Voted University of the year for Greater Manchester (WhatUni? Student Choice Awards 2019)

Strong industry links and work placement opportunities

Strong industry links and work placement opportunities
20 minutes away from Manchester

20 minutes away from Manchester

Culturally diverse, close-knit community

Culturally diverse, close-knit community

No.1 University in Greater Manchester for Student Satisfaction

Teaching intensive, research informed approach

Teaching intensive, research informed approach

Award-winning student services, library and career service

Award-winning student services, library and career service

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Teaching Excellence Framework

Granted silver status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), we aim for a teaching intensive, research informed approach. In practice this means quality teaching, mentoring and support for students alongside practical placements, experiments and field trips wherever possible, all underpinned by high quality research with an emphasis on industry needs.

Friendly Atmosphere

If you’re looking for a home-from-home university where you can study for your future career in fantastic facilities with people who know your name, we’re for you. Many of our students learn in small groups where tutors know them and collaboration is encouraged, we find it brings out the best in everyone. Our programmes are academically strong and designed to challenge you. We want to work with you, not lecture at you, so we don’t have those 500-seater lecture theatres where you are just a face in the crowd.

All About Clearing...

What is Clearing?

Even though you have answered some eligibility questions and been told you have a provisional place, you still need to make a formal application to the university. Your provisional place is only valid as long as the course isn’t full, and until you apply we can’t secure your place for you.

What Will I Need to Have Before Calling?

Even though you have answered some eligibility questions and been told you have a provisional place, you still need to make a formal application to the university.

Need Any Help Making Your Application?

If you need any help making your application please call 0808 281 1111 or email [email protected]

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Clearing Line Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday 15 August (Results Day): 07:30 – 19:00
Friday 16 August: 07:30 – 19:00
Saturday 17 August: 09:00 – 16:00
Sunday 18 August: 09:00 – 16:00
Monday 19 August: 09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday 20 August onwards: 09:00 – 17:00

Why Do I Need To Call Before Refering My Application?

Even though you have answered some eligibility questions and been told you have a provisional place, you still need to make a formal application to the university.

After You Have Called The Clearing Hotline Remember To Formally Apply

Your provisional place is only valid as long as the course isn’t full, and until you apply we can’t secure your place for you.

From 15 August you will be able to submit a direct application to the university provided you haven’t made any applications through UCAS for the academic year 2019/20. If you’re unsure of how to complete your application, or which method you need to follow please get in touch or take a look at the FAQs we have put together.

How To Make A Formal Application

It’s important to follow the instructions we have sent after you gave us a call. If you have made any applications this year through UCAS you will need to refer your application through UCAS Track. If you need any help doing this, give us a call on 0808 281 1111 and we can see what we can help with. Sometimes it might be that you need to contact UCAS directly, but we can have a look if there’s anything we can do.

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Open Days

We Are Offering Campus Tours
from Monday, 12 August to Friday, 6 September between 10:00 and 14:00

Please book your place and one of our student ambassadors will pick you up from main reception as identified on the how to find us guide.

Wherever possible we will arrange for you to meet with a member of the academic faculty, however this isn’t always possible but we will pass your details on for someone to get in touch with course information.

Book Your Campus Tour & Open Day Now!

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Make A Well Informed Decision

If you’ve made an application (or will be soon) to study an on campus course with us then please come along to one of our dedicated Clearing open days.

Dates available are:

Friday 16 August (Course Advice Day) 10:00 – 15:00
Saturday 17 August 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday 5 September (Course Advice Day) 14:00 - 18:00

Visiting a university that you are planning to apply to or have already applied to is a brilliant way to get a ‘feel’ for the place; our campus, halls and Bolton tours are all student led and there is a tutor available from each subject area throughout the day.

You’ll be able to get advice about funding, scholarships and accommodation at the open day as well as submitting your halls of residence application.

If you’re having trouble filling in your application, someone will be able to help you do this at the open day – please come along to the information desk to ask. If you can’t make it to one of the open days then please book your place on a campus tour.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Clearing?

    Clearing is for students who have not yet received a place at university. This could be for a number of reasons – you may be applying through UCAS after the 30th June; you might be having a change of heart about your university choice or you may not have been able to meet the conditions of your original offer as your results may not be as good you’d have hoped.

    Do I Have To Apply Through UCAS?

    If you have already made an application through UCAS for this current academic year and are applying for a full time undergraduate course then yes, you will need to refer yourself through UCAS.

    What Will I Need To Have Before Calling?

    • Your UCAS number (if you’ve applied through UCAS)
    • A list of your qualifications (including GCSEs)
    • Pen and paper

    I’ve Lost My Log-In Details For UCAS?

    Unfortunately we can’t help with this – you will need to contact UCAS directly to sort this out.

    Can Someone Else Call On My Behalf?

    Yes – we will need your permission to do this though so please be available to jump on the phone for a minute to give permission.

    Why Do I Need To Call Before Referring My Application?

    You can only apply to one University for one course at once through clearing, to save time you will need to check that your course of choice is available through clearing at your chosen University.

    What Is A Verbal Offer?

    After speaking with a member of the clearing team you may receive a verbal offer of a place on a course – this cannot be made official until a formal application has been made. Please follow the instructions on how to apply on the emails that follow your call.

    What Happens After I’ve Referred Through UCAS?

    After you refer through UCAS Track we can then start processing your application. Please check your emails and Track for any updates. You’ll also receive emails from us letting you know about what’s happening at the University, what you need to be doing, and extra information about your course of choice.

    When Is Freshers’ Week?

    Freshers’ week is called Welcome Week at Bolton, and will be in mid-September after enrolment. We’ll send out information about Welcome week in August. This is organised by the Students’ Union and has both daytime and evening events.

    When Will Enrolment Instructions Be Sent Out?

    We’ll send enrolment instructions out from mid-August so please keep checking your inbox and junk mail folder for these.

    Where Do I Send My Certificates To?

    If you have qualifications to send in to us please email copies of them to [email protected] – this is the quickest way to get them to us, if you can’t email them then you can either bring them into the student centre, or post them to:

    Admissions
    University of Bolton
    Deane oad
    Bolton
    BL3 5AB
    Please do not post originals.

    I Didn’t Declare A Disability On My Application Form.

    If you have an additional need and didn’t declare this on your application form, please let us know as soon as possible. Declaring a disability does not impact your application in any way – it allows us to offer support to you as soon as possible. Our Disability Team can discuss different options for you, please get in touch at [email protected] or call 01204 903478.

    Can I Visit The University?

    We’re holding two dedicated open events in August for you to visit the campus and find out more about where you may be studying next month. Find out more informatino and booking details on our open days page.

    Friday 17 August and Saturday 18 August
    Please click here to book your place or to book a campus tour.

    Can I Speak To Someone About The Course?

    Yes of course you can! All the Programme Leaders’ contact details are available online on the right hand side of the course pages. There will also be a tutor available from each subject area at each of the open days.

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    Accomodation

    Our Service

    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?

    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 2019.

    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 2019/20 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, 2019 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 2019 to January 2019 during the 2019/20 academic year is £1,520.00. The contract begins on 15th September, 2019 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 2019/20 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 2019. Like any contract in accommodation, the end date of the contract is set and standard.

    What does this cost cover?

    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 2019/20 38 week contract:

    1. A one off payment for the full amount
    2. Termly instalments
    3. 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 2019/20 Semester Two contract can either

    1. Pay the full amount of £1,520.00
    2. Paid in two instalments,

    How to apply

    September 2019 applications

    Applications for new students commencing September 2019 are now available. You can apply for Orlando Village Halls of Residence by requesting an application pack by calling +44 (0)1204 903 481 or emailing [email protected].

    Accompaniments to your application

    In addition to a fully completed application form we also require:

    Further information about how to submit/pay the above is outlined in the 2019/20 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

    Please note that the University is not affiliated with any external property website or agent.

    Student Accommodation Code

    The accommodation at the University of Bolton is operated under the guidelines of Universities UK Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing.

    Information on the code is available here.

    The Student Accommodation Code has been designed to protect your rights to safe, good quality university and further education college accommodation, wherever you are studying, and to make sure you get the best out of your time living in university or college residences. It outlines everything you should expect from your university-managed accommodation as well as your responsibilities as tenants.