Research

A postgraduate research degree is your chance to create original work and advance knowledge in your academic field.

A postgraduate research degree is your chance to create original work and advance knowledge in your academic field.

You'll have the opportunity to make new discoveries, challenge conventional wisdom, and make a real impact in your subject.

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Save the date for the Festival of Workto...

11 12 2019

The Centre is preparing a Festival of Worktown in Bolton 14-29 March 2020. A series of events, workshops and exhibitions will showcase current research by staff of the university and students will be supporting a range of activities involvi...

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The benefit of working closely with indu...

7 5 2020

Studying for a degree can seem like a tall order, with plenty to revise, learn and recite some students start to ask how this knowledge will help them after they graduate. But at the University of Bolton, our students are equipped with more...

Social work courses at the University of Bolton combine theory, with placements and ongoing skills development, so that you graduate as a confident and experienced professional, ready to take on your dream career.

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28 5 2020

Social work is a varied and rewarding profession centred on people. It offers careers working with children, young people and adults, supporting families, care leavers and older people, as well as those with mental health issues, learning d...

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3 6 2020

Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for a d...

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14 8 2020

Study Accountancy at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. 

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Teacher motivation and teacher retention are two of the most important aspects of being a leader of education. If schools are to successfully overcome problems with staff recruitment, they need to reflect on their workplace culture. Buildin...

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