The University of Bolton is a public university in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It has approximately 6,000 students and 700 academic and professional staff. The University is well established and has a reputation for the quality of its teaching and research.

The University describes themselves as a “Teaching Intensive and Research Informed” University, known for the quality of their staff, facilities and links to employment sectors.

The University of Bolton focuses on the students and their educational experience. Everything that they do is geared towards ensuring the best outcome in terms of learning, achievement and progression. They have been awarded a TEF Silver award for their Teaching. This is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed “rigorous national quality requirements” for higher education in the UK.

University of Bolton has been awarded No.1 in the North West for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and No. 1 in the North West for Student Satisfaction by The Complete University Guide 2022.

Western International College (WINC) is the only approved provider of University of Bolton external programmes.

This is a top-up programme designed to allow students to progress from a prior approved qualification to an honours level degree.

This programme is designed to help give you the edge in a competitive and fast-moving sector. You will study real examples from business and industry, giving you the opportunity to hone your creative and problem solving skills with critical application of concepts, theories and models. At every stage you can learn how business concepts are actually applied in business scenarios.

Modules:

• Strategic Management
• E-Commerce and Contemporary Marketing Practice
• Logistics and Operations Management
• Internationa HRM
• Dissertation

Duration:

12 months

Intakes:

January, May and September

Progression from:

Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Business Management (240 credits)

The Software Engineering programme at the University of Bolton has been designed collaboratively working with industrial partners to ensure that students study a comprehensive program of relevant industrial topics. Many of the graduates find successful careers in this lucrative area of employment.

Coursework throughout the course utilises realistic scenarios intended to prepare students for their career after university. This applies both to the technical areas studied, but also the output required from the student such as technical proposals or reports to management.

Much of the coursework undertaken by students is project based and will require self study with guided learning. The ability to work successfully and productively is an essential element of modern software engineering.

Modules:

• Agile Programming
• Enterprise Systems Analysis
• Dissertation

Duration:

12 months

Intakes:

January, May and September

Progression from:

Qualifi Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Information Technology

The MBA top-up is a career development programme for individuals who have significant post-degree work experience and a previous post-graduate qualifications in a business-related subject (at least 100 credits at HE7). There is a strong practical and professional orientation to the curriculum focused on developing knowledge and understanding of complex business issues and developing intellectual capabilities of research, critique, synthesis and innovation, culminating in a Masters’ level dissertation.

Modules:

• Leadership and Management
• Research Methods and Academic Skills
• Dissertation

Duration:

8 months (2 semesters)

Intakes:

January, May and September

Progression from:

• Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management
• Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

The MSc Accountancy and Financial Management programme is designed for professionals working in the business, accountancy and finance sectors. The programme enables you to apply your advanced knowledge and understanding of accountancy and financial management and leadership whilst developing professional practice through a challenging programme of study which supports critical self-awareness, stimulate creative thinking and enhances problem solving and decision making techniques.

This is a top-up programme designed to allow you to progress from a prior approved postgraduate qualification or Chartered Accountancy training, to complete a full Master’s degree in Accountancy and Financial Management.

Modules:

• Strategic Business Leader
• Research Methods for Accountants
• Dissertation

Duration:

8 months (2 semesters)

Intakes:

January, May and September

Progression from:

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance