UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE

 

The University of Lancashire (formerly the University of Central Lancashire, UCLan) is a large public university based in Preston, Lancashire, UK. It traces its origins back to 1828, when it was founded as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge. In 2024, it officially adopted the name University of Lancashire. Its motto, “From the Earth to the Sun” (Ex solo ad solem), reflects its vision of growth and discovery.

Today, the University of Lancashire has a vibrant community of around 38,000 students and staff, spread across its main Preston campus and additional sites in Burnley, Westlakes, and even Cyprus. It offers a wide range of academic programmes, with over 500 undergraduate degrees and more than 200 postgraduate courses, spanning subjects from business and law to science, engineering, health, journalism, and creative industries. The university also has a growing reputation for research, with several areas rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent.”

A key highlight is the university’s strong focus on employability and practical learning. Many courses include work placements, live projects, and close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring that graduates are well prepared for their careers. The university has also invested heavily in modern facilities, including its Engineering Innovation Centre, Media Factory, and Student Centre, to provide a dynamic learning environment.

For international students, the University of Lancashire is particularly appealing due to its strong support services, affordability, and wide network of global partnerships. The cost of living in Preston is relatively low compared to larger UK cities, and first-year students are guaranteed university accommodation. The student experience is enriched by a wide variety of clubs, societies, sports, and social activities, making campus life engaging and inclusive.

Overall, the University’s accessible location, affordable living costs, and international connections make it an attractive choice for students from abroad. For those seeking a university with a balance of history, opportunity, and practical learning, it remains one of the most distinctive institutions in the North West of England.

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Accounting & Finance, BA (Hons)

Accounting & Financial Management, BA (Hons)

Accounting & Financial Studies, BA (Hons)

Acting, BA (Hons)

Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies, BEng (Hons)

Aerospace Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Animation, BA (Hons)

Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons)

Applied Community & Social Care Studies, BA (Hons)

Archaeology & Anthropology, BSc (Hons)

Archaeology, BSc (Hons)

Architecture, BSc (Hons)

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, BSc (Hons)

Astronomy, BSc (Hons) / CertHE

Astrophysics, BSc (Hons), MPhys (Hons)

Biology, BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons)

Bioveterinary Sciences, BSc (Hons)

British Sign Language & Deaf Studies, BA (Hons)

Building Surveying, BSc (Hons)

Business & Entrepreneurship, BA (Hons)

Business & Finance, BA (Hons)

Business & Hospitality, BA (Hons)

Business & Human Resource Management, BA (Hons)

Business & Management, BA (Hons)

Business & Marketing, BSc (Hons)

Business & Tourism, BA (Hons)

Business Administration (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Business Management (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner), BA (Hons)

Chinese Studies, BA (Hons)

Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Clinical Dental Technology, BSc (Hons)

Clinical Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Computer Games Development, BSc (Hons)

Computer Networks & Security, BSc (Hons)

Computer Science, BSc (Hons)

Computing, BSc (Hons)

Construction Project Management, BSc (Hons)

Counselling & Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons)

Criminology & Criminal Justice, BA (Hons)

Criminology & Sociology, BA (Hons)

Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics, BSc (Hons)

Cyber Security, BSc (Hons)

Dental Studies (Dental Care Professionals), BSc (Hons)

Dental Therapy, BSc (Hons)

Digital Marketing, BSc (Hons)

Education & Psychology, BA (Hons)

Education Studies (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Education with Humanities, BA (Hons)

Education, BA (Hons)

Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons)

English & Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

English Language & Linguistics, BA (Hons)

English Literature, BA (Hons)

Facilities Management, BSc (Hons)

Fashion Design, BA (Hons)

Fashion Promotion & Marketing, BA (Hons)

Filmmaking, BA (Hons)

Fine Art, BA (Hons)

Fire & Leadership Studies, BSc (Hons)

Fire Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Fire Safety (Engineering) (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

Fire Safety (Management) (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

Fire Safety Engineering, FdSc

Football Studies, BSc (Hons)

Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation, BSc (Hons)

Forensic Science, BSc (Hons)

Game Art, BA (Hons)

Games Design, BA (Hons)

Graphic Design, BA (Hons)

Health & Social Care (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

Health & Social Care, FdA

Healthcare Science, BSc (Hons)

Hearing Aid Audiology, FdSc

History, BA (Hons)

Illustration, BA (Hons)

Interior Design, BA (Hons)

International Business Communication, BA (Hons)

International Business, BA (Hons)

International Hospitality Management, BA (Hons)

International Social Work & Community Development, BA (Hons)

International Tourism Management, BA (Hons)

Japanese Studies, BA (Hons)

Journalism, BA (Hons)

Korean Studies, BA (Hons)

Law with Business, LLB (Hons)

Law with Criminology, LLB (Hons)

Law, LLB (Hons)

Management in Events (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Management in Hospitality (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Management in Tourism (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Mathematics, BSc (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-up), BEng (Hons)

Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines (Top-up), BEng (Hons)

Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines, BEng (Hons)

Media & Television Production, BA (Hons)

Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons)

Medicine & Surgery, MBBS

Microbiology, BSc (Hons)

Midwifery (Shortened), BSc (Hons)

Midwifery, BSc (Hons)

Modern Languages, BA (Hons)

Motorsports Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Music Theatre, BA (Hons)

Neuropsychology, BSc (Hons)

Neuroscience, BSc (Hons)

Nursing (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

Nursing Associate, FdSc

Nursing in General Practice (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult), BSc (Hons)

Nutrition, BSc (Hons)

Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)

Outdoor Adventure Leadership, BA (Hons)

Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)

Pharmacy, MPharm (Hons)

Photography, BA (Hons)

Physical Education & Sport, BA (Hons)

Physician Associate Studies, MPAS (Hons)

Physics with Astrophysics, BSc (Hons)

Physics, BSc (Hons)

Physiology & Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)

Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons)

Policing, Law Enforcement & Investigation, BSc (Hons)

Professional Policing, BSc (Hons)

Psychology & Criminology, BSc (Hons)

Psychology of Child Development, BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Psychotherapy & Counselling, BSc (Hons)

Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Public Services (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Quantity Surveying, BSc (Hons)

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Robotics Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Screenwriting with Film, Television & Radio, BA (Hons)

Social Work, BA (Hons)

Sociology, BA (Hons)

Software Engineering, BSc (Hons)

Sound Design, BA (Hons)

Sport & Exercise Science, BSc (Hons)

Sport Business Management, BSc (Hons)

Sport Coaching, BSc (Hons)

Sports Journalism, BA (Hons)

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)

TESOL & a Modern Language, BA (Hons)

Textile Design, BA (Hons)

Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, BVMS

Youth Work & Community Practice, BA (Hons)