University of Greater Manchester

We are a university who put our students needs first and offer a supportive and positive environment so you can achieve your chosen goals. We are all about small class sizes, courses designed in consultation with industry experts, continued multi-million-pound investment in our facilities and we focus on employability after training. We are Teaching Intensive, Research Informed.

The University of Greater Manchester is proud to deliver a supportive learning environment, where we put you, and your needs, first!

We're delighted to be No. 1 in the North West for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times, Good University Guide), and for the past 6 years, we have been ranked No.1 for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide - Student Satisfaction - North West).

When it comes to University, there is a lot is going on, both in the lead-up to starting and while studying. While this may leave you feeling overwhelmed, there are a wealth of support services available to you at Bolton. We are here to put you, the student, first!

The right encouragement and advice can make a huge difference to a young person’s future. As a teacher or advisor, you play a pivotal role. You help your students discover their strengths and talents, you help them see the opportunities available to them, and you help them make the right choices for their ambitions and aspirations. We look to support you doing this through a number of activities, events and initiatives, please find the range of support on offer below.

Understanding what the university has to offer can sometimes be difficult for students. This is particularly the case if they’re the first in their family to consider going to university, or if they haven’t followed the traditional educational path to higher education. Our Schools and Colleges liaison and our team of Bolton student ambassadors visit schools and colleges to talk about what university has to offer from foundation to postgraduate courses.

The University of Greater Manchester offers a range of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services, from attending HE and career style events at schools and colleges to offering presentations which can be delivered either here at the University of Greater Manchester or at your school or college.

Topics that we can speak to your students about include:

• The benefits of further education, higher education, and choosing the right course
• Student funding advice and information
• University life: accommodation, social activities and what to expect in the first few weeks
• Setting and achieving personal goals
• Apprenticeships
• Applying through UCAS
• Personal Statement Advice

We can also deliver versions of these talks at Parents Information Evenings, or as drop-in sessions for your students.