Lancaster University

About

Lancaster University is a public research university located in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Founded in 1964, it is known for its collegiate system, with all students belonging to one of the nine colleges. 

Motto / Slogan	Truth lies open to all
Colour	'Quaker Grey' and red
Mascot	Bowland Lady
Founded	1964
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes	116
Location	Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Address	Lancaster University Lancaster LA1 4YW United Kingdom

Objectives

Lancaster University's vision is to become a globally significant university, renowned for its research, teaching, and student experience, while engaging locally, nationally, and internationally.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Health and Medicine
• Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Management School
• Science and Technology

Reasons to Study at Lancaster University

1. Colleges and campus life

   Lancaster’s colleges are inclusive, diverse communities with their own social spaces and services. You’ll join a college before you arrive, and from day one, you can expect a welcoming base for student life with events, support, and more.

2. Careers and employability

   Lancaster University's courses are designed with employability in mind, and their graduates are amongst the most sought after by UK employers. With their life-long support, no matter what stage you are in your career, they are there to guide you, even after you graduate.

3. Wellbeing and support

   You’ll find a strong support network at Lancaster. Whether it’s through your college, academic department, Students’ Union or specialist services, there’s always someone to turn to if and when you need help.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

• The course page gives information on the entry requirements for individual courses. If you are an international applicant, you can also find a list of international qualifications.
• For information on English language requirements, and the English language qualifications that is accepted, please see the English language page.

Supporting Documents

• Previous and current qualifications
• An academic reference
• A personal statement.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• The entry requirements for their postgraduate degrees can be found on the individual postgraduate course webpages. 
• The English language requirement required vary depending on the course that you are applying for. You can find these in the entry requirements for each course on the course information pages.

Supporting Documents

• Academic transcript and degree certificate
• Personal statement
• References
• Proof of English language ability
• Research proposal (research degrees only)
• Passport (International applicants only)

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDRERGRADUATE: All full-time undergraduate applications should be made through the UCAS website using UCAS Hub. 

FOR POSTGRADUATE: You should make your postgraduate application using their postgraduate application portal.

 

Admission Contacts

Phone : +44 (0)1524 65201

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  Student Hostel

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  Graduating Students

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  University Sports Center

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  Campus Life

A tour of Lancaster University

Facilities

• Library: The library building is located at the centre of the Bailrigg campus, providing a welcoming, open and inclusive place for library and university activity.
• Research Center: Lancaster University is home to a diverse group of research groups and interdisciplinary research centres.
• Accommodation: Their diverse accommodation portfolio is made up of around 6700 bed spaces and provides homes for undergraduates, postgraduates and families.
• Sports: All facilities at Sport Lancaster are built as competition-standard and cater to various sports and activities, bookable throughout the year.
• Gym: The gym is home to a wide range of state-of-the-art cardio, resistance, and functional machines, and a vast collection of free weights all in immaculate condition.
• Place of worship: Chaplaincy at Lancaster University is the department that facilitates religious, spiritual and pastoral care and provision for staff and students on campus. We serve those of all faiths and none, and are open to all.
• Cafeteria: is a huge part of life at Lancaster and there is food and drink for everyone on campus, from coffee, cocktails, and craft ales, to breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Accreditations

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• The Association of MBAs (AMBA)
• European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Professor Jo Rycroft-Malone OBE

  Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Medicine Professor Jo Rycroft-Malone is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medicine with responsibility for leading the Faculty to align with Lancaster University’s strategy. She has considerabl... read more

  e university leadership experience being previously Head of School, University Director of Research, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact.
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  Dr Mukarrum Ahmed

  Lecturer in Business Law Dr Mukarrum Ahmed is Lecturer in Business Law at the University of Lancaster, and a barrister of Lincoln's Inn. He graduated with a PhD in Law from the University of Aberdeen School of Law, where he w... read more

  as awarded a fully funded Doctoral Scholarship. Dr Ahmed was the recipient of the University of Aberdeen's Principal's Excellence Award in 2015
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  Zanele Wood

  Lecturer in Clinical Learning Zanele is a Solicitor and Lecturer of Clinical Legal Education. Prior to joining the University, Zanele worked for a firm of solicitors based in West Yorkshire where she primarily undertook family law... read more

  work. She is a lecturer and supervising solicitor in Lancaster University’s national, award-winning Law Clinic. In the Law Clinic, students interview members of the public about their legal cases, conduct legal research and draft letters of advice to clients under the supervision of a qualified lawyer. 
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  Dr John Wood

  Lecturer in Company and Insolvency Law Dr John Wood is a lecturer in company and insolvency law at Lancaster University, School of Law.

  John’s research interests are focused on company and insolvency law issues with a particular in... read more

  terest in directors’ duties, corporate rescue, insolvency regulation and decision making.
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  Professor Steven Wheatley

  Professor Steven Wheatley was appointed Professor of International Law at the University of Lancaster in 2012. Before that he was Professor of International Law at the University of Leeds. He is the Law School�... read more

  ��s REF Lead.

  Professor Wheatley has two principal areas of research interest: human rights theory and democracy.

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History

In 1947 a public meeting in Lancaster endorsed a proposal that a university might be established in the city.

The idea lay dormant until Lancashire County Council revived it in early 1961. The Council created a Promotion Committee for a University in North-West Lancashire. Lord Derby was the chair of the committee. The Promotion Committee presented a proposal to the University Grants Committee for Lancaster.

From the day it opened its doors, the new institution had full authority to manage its affairs within the terms of its Royal Charter and Statutes.