Progression to University (HE

Our full-time study programmes and Apprenticeships offer the perfect stepping stone to university.

We’re part of the University of Bolton Group, which means that alongside your studies, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of the University’s EXCEED programme. This will give you a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, which are perfect for that next step into Higher Education!

The University of Bolton EXCEED membership

You will have the opportunity to join the programme alongside your college studies so that you can discover a whole host of resources designed to enhance your skills and experiences. We’ll provide: • Masterclasses and guest lectures from expert professionals in their field. • University visits and use of modern facilities. • A student mentorship programme, pairing you with a Bolton College student who has progressed to the

University of Bolton, allowing you to ask questions and alleviate any anxieties. • Extra support with your university application, including CV writing, interview pointers and portfolio advice.

EXCEED will help learners to become a….

• Future Artist • Future Engineer • Future Creative • Future Business Leader • Future Health Professional • Future Sport Practitioner • Future Scientist • Future Law Professional • Future Psychologist • Future Teacher

Take a look at some of our students who have progressed to Higher Education... For more detailed information please visit: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/ higher-education

Valeria Kolosovska Public Services HND Now studying Criminal Justice at the University of Bolton

‘I actually progressed from Public Services Level 1 and the College gave me everything I needed to get in to university so that eventually, I can join the police force; our tutors helped us to create a portfolio for interviews, really making us stand out from the crowd.’

Athena Hesketh Computing HND Progressing to the University of Bolton

‘I chose this because I want to reskill in the field of computing. After this, I’d like to do a top-up degree at the University of Bolton, then I’d like a job in programming as I’ve really enjoyed the JavaScript side of the course.’

James Cann Civil Engineering HNC

‘I want to become a qualified civil engineer, so this course is just what I was looking for; it’s allowing me to take my career to the next level and go to university.’