ROHAN PARGE
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025(Enrolled 2024)What Students Say
Likes
- Teaching: Teaching is very lovely, well-explained, along with practice and hands-on work in the lab
- Education Pattern: It's pretty interesting; it forces you to try to work outside the box, which I like
- Qualified staff: well-qualified staff, most of the teachers are Phd holders with a deep knowledge of their respective fields
Dislikes
- There's nothing much here I dislike, yeah, there is something I can say which I don't like, is he university following a strict timetable and very rarely do they change it, which I think sometimes it's not fair to students, as most of the students work part-time, it's difficult to balance both
Course Curriculum
8
- Difficulty is high (8/10); it's balanced between theory and practical. More focus on practical and then write in theory along with reports and a written exam
- The course is well balanced and has a very good difficulty level. It challenges you all the time. The negative part is that the timeline is very short, as it's just one year, so we need to be very cautious and cannot take things lightly; otherwise, it will impact your visa and the post-study work visa if you do not complete it on time. That's actually very negative and always makes students nervous
- Classes are dependent on the course, which is different from my classes twice a week, where I go 9 to 5, as each module class is three hours each, every class is 1.30 hr, you get a 30-minute break after each class
- The average standard deviation in my class is 20 -25. indian students are very few; only two of the students are from different countries, and local students are there
Admission Experience
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You can apply to as many colleges as you want, but I filter out colleges/universities according to my course, my financial budget, and my educational background, along with locations that help me finalise six universities that I want to attend. I want to go for two courses, MSc in Engineering Management and MSc in EEE. The following are the universities I applied to and got an offer letter from all of them
- University of Bolton (MSc in EEE; I got my CAS from this university)
- University of Greenwich (MSc EEE, Engineering Management)
- BPP University (MSc in Engineering Management)
- Caledonian University, Glasgow (MSc In EEE)
- Birmingham College (MSc Engineering Management)
- University Of East London (MSc Engineering Management)
- To select this university, I did some background research about the university by contacting the university alumni and asking them about their experience, job opportunities, etc. I used LinkedIn and Facebook to get to connect with them
- The admission process is straightforward. I did all my process by myself. First, I applied through the university website under the course section, filled out all my details, and created my SOP, uploading all the documents, and everything is mentioned there. I just followed it
- The criteria for my course are that I need a bachelor's degree in a relevant course to apply to this course, along with showing my language proficiency; they accept all kinds of language tests, and I did IELTS, where I got 6.5. My course requirement is six, no module less than 5.5, or something like this
- After I got my offer letter, the University of Bolton in the Indiana region people took my interview and asked me about my financial documents and money requirements for 28-day processing
- The admission process is simple and easy. The challenge I face is that the university's response is very slow due to this. For two weeks, I was confused which to choose because my other offer deadline is also ending, so it's very important to apply as soon as possible to have sufficient time
- I started in March, which I think is still late if you are targeting September intake. You need to start early because you need time to get your IELTS score and other documents ready. My admission process and visa I git in August due to my bank's 28-day rule problem, so I would suggest that before you start processing, put your money in your account so they will mature by the time you receive your offer, then after the process will be very easy and fast
Faculty
10
- So, for every five international students, there is one faculty member allocated who helps a lot, as they respond very quickly and can address all kinds of problems
- Yes, the teaching methodology is good to secure your job, but otherwise, you can't fully depend on it; you need to do your own study as well as a one-year master's. Most of the study is self-study
- Yes, for the part-time job, the university has an operating portal where they post job availability, and they provide information during the induction time. I have worked for more than 8 months at my university as a lab assistant. It was a good experience
- I admire my course director, Dr AKram. he is a very knowledgeable person, and he always excels in teaching, always forcing students to do extra work and find out-of-the-box solutions
Campus Life
8
- Every month, the university student association organizes different events for the students, and I attend most of them. It was fun, and I got a chance to make new friends
- All facilities are available on campus. Like a library, a sports hall where you have a gym, swimming pool, and medical services, etc., multiple events take place. The popular one is a job fair. Most of the students attend this event, and a lot of them succeed in getting job interviews and feedback for their CV, future scope and opportunities for sports; all kinds of teams are available.
- I was part of a cricket team where you play intrasquad matches and then get a chance to play in a city club like Manchester, Bolton, or Blackburn Cricket Club
Part Time Jobs
- For TAs and RAs, it depends on how good your profile is and which professor you want to work under. Usually, it's not that hard if you start early
- On Campus' job is like a volunteer, event manager, or steward job.
- You will get paid £11.42, a student is allowed to work 20/hr a week, no averaging for monthly compulsory 20 hours in a week during term time, during holiday break, you can work extras
- Campus jobs are difficult to get, as there are very few and the competition is high. Offcamus' job has a good scope in hospitality; most people also work in a warehouse, etc.
- standard work here minimum wages around £11.41, it's difficult in the first months as you're new, but within one month you will get a job easily by applying on Indeed, friends' recommendations, etc. Most students get jobs by references. having a good connection is very handy. Facebook groups where most of jobs listed under diffrent jobs groups community groudps all kind of groupd aviilsbe there facebook market for buing second had stuff as well as finding accomodation
Placement
6
- Currently, the situation is tricky, as the law is changing very rapidly, and it's getting difficult to find a job here as a fresher. Having a minimum of three years of experience in your respective field is always very handy to secure a job within six months after your graduation. The average salary varies depending on the field. For a fresh electronics graduate, the range is from £28000 to £32000 pa.
- Finding jobs is a hassle here; you need to use all kinds of methods, such as LinkedIn, company portals, different job portals, and references from friends or family. Many of my friends who came before me are working in their respective fields, as they found their jobs within 3 months as freshers
- There are multiple companies who hire for my programme, like rail network, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Simmons, NXP,
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- Since my university does not have its own accommodation, they have private accommodation mentioned in the university accommodation section. The monthly rate is dependent on what type of room you choose, as it changes every year due to inflation
- In the accommodation, you get free wifi, a room, a table, a bed, a kitchen and a bathroom. Otherwise, you go for an ensuite, which is costly, where you have to get your bathroom
- Finding accommodation is tricky; it's always better to start early, since I was finding it from India, so it's difficult to contact them. The only way is Email. There are multiple options available, like a spare room, zooplankton, and the right to move for online accommodation. You can also go for a cheap Airbnb for a temporary
- University accommodation is 10 10-minute walk from the university, it's in the city centre where all the connectivity is available, with 24/7 security, etc
Exams
- So for the admission, you need to show your language proof of any English language proficiency like IELTS, PTE, Oxford lagayte test, etc
- Documents are key parts of your application; you need the following documents:
- Passport
- All semester marksheets/transcripts of bachelor's or any other degree
- Financial proof
- SOP
- CV
- Two LOR
- If you want an IELTS waiver, you can show that your degree is taught in English by submitting a letter from your university
Fees
- Course fees are £16000
- Scholarship = £2000 + £50
- Final fees are 13950.
- They have all kinds of methods; they give me three instalments.
- First, after accepting the offer, I need to pay £5000
- Second, before my enrollment or during that time £5000
- Third is in the second semester: £3950.
- So monthly expenses, like rent, are the biggest shareholders, £400-600 depending on where you are staying. Travelling by public transport bus is £2 all over the city. train is also a good option, along with a railcard, which we get a discount on, along with a student discount
- Food is everything that is available, including groceries, etc., and it is £120-£150, so the total you need is £ 600-£700 per month
Scholarship
- Yes, I received a scholarship of £2000 during my admission process, not during course time, so I have no idea about this but one of my classmates received an offer where they are paying master's course fees and he is working for them in the lab as a lab assistant and also getting paid the money as well they offer his this offer because of his profile and his knowledge of my field, and he is very good.
