About Us
Courses
Students
International Students
Staff Information
Research
Services
Alumni
Campus
Accommodation
Fees
Why UCLan and Preston?
Campus
Our City Campus is right in the heart of Preston, and is a modern, green oasis in the city centre with shops, pubs, clubs and eateries a short walk away and prices about the best in the country.
In 2002 Preston became England’s newest city in recognition of its regional importance and future plans.
Study
The University offers nearly 600 courses, including:
- Foundation Degrees
- BA/BSc(Hons) degrees
- More than 3,000 possible combinations of subjects through the flexible Combined Honours programme
- Many available by part-time study
We offer over 180 taught postgraduate programmes. Graduates of this university are entitled to a 20% discount on all postgraduate courses.
www.uclan.ac.uk/courses
Research
The University has a research reputation in a range of fields and we offer higher degrees up to MPhil and PhD level.
Full time bursaries, research assistantships and fellowships are available.
For further information contact Research Support on 01772 894287 or email researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/research
International
The University of Central Lancashire has a truly international focus and there is a thriving international student population of approximately 1,500 students, representing over 40 countries across the world.
We have formal links with over 120 institutions worldwide and there are opportunities for students to study abroad as part of their degree.
www.uclan.ac.uk/international
Sport@UCLan
The University aims to be one of the best providers of sport courses in the country. We offer a range of high quality sports and related degree programmes supported by excellent facilities. Foster Sports Centre in the heart of the campus and UCLan’s Preston Sports Arena provides one of the best multi-sports sites in the North West.
www.uclan.ac.uk/sport
New Buildings
During the last 10 years, the University has invested heavily to provide a modern, working and learning environment.
New Buildings include:
- Media Factory - Opening Sept 2007
- School of Dentistry - Opening Sept 2007
- Computing & Technology - September 2003
- Students’ Union - December 2004
- Faculty of Science - August 2005
- Faculty of Health and Lancashire Business School - August 2005
Partner Colleges
We have a wide network of Partner Colleges delivering our courses throughout the north west.
Our partner colleges are:
Burnley College, Furness College, Hugh Baird College, Kendal College, Lancaster & Morecambe College, Myerscough College, Preston College, Blackburn College, Blackpool & the Fylde College, Carlisle College, Cumbria Institute of the Arts, Eastleigh College, Fire Service College, Greater Manchester Fire Service, Lakes College West Cumbria, Lancashire Fire & Rescue College, Oldham College, Runshaw College, Skelmersdale & Ormskirk Colleges, Southport College, Stockport College, Wigan & Leigh College
www.uclan.ac.uk/partnership
Students Union
It is an exciting time for the Students’ Union with a new £6 million building development that brings all the services together and provides UCLan students with one of the largest and most impressive student facilities in the country.
www.yourunion.co.uk
Alumni
We are proud of our graduates and are constantly building up our Alumni Association. Membership is available to all graduates of the University.
Benefits include: free attendance at public lectures, reunions - help with locating lost friends, special alumni events, open days, careers advice, use of sports centres, library, computing services, on-line message board and 20% discount on postgraduate course fees. Merchandise and memorabilia are also available to buy.
www.uclan.ac.uk/home/alumni
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