University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

About

The University of Lancashire is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, founded in 1828.

Objectives

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) aims to be a leading UK university with both national and international influence, delivering real-world, practice-based education.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise
• Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
• Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries
• Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
• Faculty of Science and Technology
• School of Arts and Media
• School of Engineering and Computing
• School of Health, Social Work and Sport
• School of Law and Policing
• School of Medicine and Dentistry
• School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
• School of Psychology and Humanities
• School of Veterinary Medicine

Reasons to Study at University of Central Lancashire

1. Learn From Our Experts

   You'll be taught by academics who are experts in their field. Many are active researchers or industry leaders whose work is making a positive impact on people's lives. Our academic staff use their expertise and real-world experience to create courses that will prepare you for the workplace. Our focus on employability means that work experience forms a key part of many of our courses.

2. Benefit From Outstanding Support

   Our range of support services will provide you with the help you need throughout your time here. Our dedicated team are here to help with every aspect of student life. Whether it's financial concerns, health and wellbeing, disability, student visas - whatever you need help with, we're here for you.

   
    

3. Graduate Ready For Your Career

   Our graduates step into the workplace with confidence. Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to get you into your chosen field. Work experience is a key part many of our courses, and we work closely with leading employers across the North West to secure relevant work experience.

4. Your New Home Close To Campus

   We guarantee a room in halls for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus. There’s something special about living in university accommodation, especially if it’s your first time away from home. All of our accommodation is on-campus, just a short walk to the city centre. With a wide range of options to choose from, we'll help you find the right place for you.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Entry requirements will vary depending on the undergraduate degree you choose. You can find them on our course pages and on UCAS.

• A-Levels
• BTEC
• UCAS Points
• Scottish Highers
• Apprenticeship
• T Levels
• Subject Specific
• GSCEs

International Students:

• International Baccalaureate
• National Qualification
• English language requirements.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• Most of our postgraduate programmes require a minimum of a lower second class degree from a recognized university. 
• We also consider professional qualifications that are deemed to be equivalent. However, in some cases, particularly if you're looking to study a conversion courses, you may require a 2:1.

To find out more about specific entry criteria please see individual postgraduate course pages.

How To Apply For Admission

Want to study a full-time undergraduate degree with us?

•  You can make your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) from the start of September for the following year. 
• If you want to study part-time, you can apply directly to us using our online application portal.

Admission Contacts

Phone : +441772%20892444

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Facilities

• Laboratory: Our analytical laboratories are equipped with a range of equipment for a large variety of analyses. These include gas and liquid chromatographic separations together with Mass spectrometric detectors for the analysis of unknown compounds as well as quantification of specific chemicals of interest.
• Accommodation: We guarantee a room in halls, on campus, for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus. Starting at only £87 per week, our on campus accommodation is almost half the national average. 
   Included in all our halls: 
• Bills
• Wi-Fi / Ethernet ports
• Single bed
• 24/7 security
• Oven/cooker
• White goods
• Launderette
• Residential team on-site.
• Research Center: The Research Centre for Sustainable Transitions (CST) brings together engineers, social scientists, architects and psychologists to address the challenges of climate change.

Accreditations

• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
• British Psychological Society (BPS)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Ruth Connor

  Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Operations) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Operations) is a key role in the University’s Senior Leadership, supporting the Vice-Chancellor in the leadership, management and effective operation of the University. R... read more

  uth’s portfolio responsibilities cover a range of professional services, and she has led the development of the new University Strategic Plan to enhance both the academic and business-related performance across the institution. Ruth is Vice-President International and Academic Registrar
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  Ken Lee

  Chief People Officer Ken joined us in August 2016. He is responsible for ensuring that we offer a professional, flexible and innovative Human Resources function with responsibility for staff recruitment, administration, e... read more

  ngagement and development.

  
   

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  Ranvir Singh

  Chancellor Ranvir Singh was born in Preston in 1977 and gained a degree in English and Philosophy before attending the University of Lancashire to study for a postgraduate qualification in journalism.

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  r graduating, Ranvir worked at BBC Radio Lancashire for six months before joining BBC GMR (now BBC Radio Manchester). She worked as a newsreader, reporter and drive-time presenter. During the 2002 Commonwealth Games, in Manchester, she fronted the station's flagship show at breakfast, leading the news updates, and undertook numerous outside broadcasts from the Games.

  
  
   

Notable Alumni

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  Ranvir Singh Journalist, and Television Presenter
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  Don Warrington Actor
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  Mandip Gill Actress And Narrator
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  Andy Goldsworthy Artist

History

• 1828 – Founded as the ‘Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge’.
• 1882 – Following a substantial donation from the Trustees of Edmund Robert Harris, we changed our name to the ‘Harris Institute’.
• 1956 – Following a government re-organisation of technical education, our name changed to the ‘Harris College’.
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  strong> – The Harris College was designated by Central Government as a polytechnic and became ‘Preston Polytechnic’.
• 1984 – Preston Polytechnic changed its name to ‘Lancashire Polytechnic’.
• 1992 – Lancashire Polytechnic became the ‘University of Central Lancashire’ after the Government bestowed degree-awarding powers to polytechnics.
• 2007 – New logo to emphasise the abbreviation 'UCLan'.
• 2020 – In September 2020, the University launched its new brand, with a new logo and colour scheme to emphasise its position as a place of learning, where opportunity creates success. Watch the new brand video.