Originally opened in 1824 for training mechanics, the University of Bolton is a prominent and high quality institution with particular renown for its industry-oriented courses. It has been awarded a TEF Silver for excellence in teaching, and with smaller than average class sizes provides a particularly pro-active and supportive learning environment. There has also been a recent multi-million investment in providing the campus with excellent facilities.
The Bolton Museum and Art Gallery has an impressive collection ranging from ancient Egyptian mummies to contemporary ceramics. To really get the feel of the industrial history you can visit the Bolton Steam Museum and witness the largest collection of working mill steam engines in the world. The Octagon Theatre provides an exciting programme of plays, as well as a range of activities such as food festivals and workshops.
For a different kind of education you might want to visit The Beer School, an award winning micro-pub specialising in craft beer, were you can view the inner working of the cellar within the bar. If partying is your thing then there are all manner of places, from large multi-floored places like Level, to edgy rock clubs like The Alma. If you fancy a bigger night out or a a change of scene, five pounds and twenty minutes on the train will take you into Manchester city centre.
Famous for being one of the foremost centres of the textile industry during the 19th Century, being the birthplace of the revolutionary spinning mule, Bolton remains a place of innovation and technical expertise to this day. There has been great developments in the tech and creative industries and it is also of note that Reebok’s European headquarters are located in Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.
Close by there are many places to walk and cycle such at the Jumbles Country Park, and for those in search of adventure in more rugged terrain Bolton is placed in easy reach if the Lake District, West Pennine Moors and the Yorkshire Dales.
Overall Bolton provides a welcoming location for a great student experience and an ideal base for launching a career.
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