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4.5 out of 5 (31 ratings / 19 reviews) Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (42)
- Department of Communication Systems
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- M.Sc. Developmental PsychologyDepartment of Psychology
- LLM - MA Diplomacy and International Law
- M.Sc. EconomicsDepartment of Economics
- MPhil-PhD European Languages and CulturesDepartment of European Languages and Cultures
- M.Phil. Gender and Women's StudiesCentre for Gender and Women's Studies
- Centre for Gender and Women's Studies
- MPhil - PhD Geography
- Department of Economics
- Graduate Management School
- Politics and International Relations
- Law School
- M.Res. International RelationsPolitics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- M.A. PoliticsPolitics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- Department of Psychology
- Politics and International Relations
- M.A. Social ResearchDepartment of Sociology
- M.A. SociologyDepartment of Sociology
Business & Management (29)
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- Department of Marketing
- M.A. Arts ManagementGraduate Management School
- Graduate Management School
- M.Sc. Business AnalyticsDepartment of Management Science
- M.A. Design ManagementLancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts
- Department of Engineering
- M.B.A. Executive MBALancaster University Ghana
- M.Sc. FinanceDepartment of Accounting and Finance
- Lancaster Environment Centre
- Department of Management, Learning and Leadership
- Department of Management, Learning and Leadership
- Department of Economics
- Department of Management Science
- M.Sc. ManagementLancaster University Ghana
- M.Sc. ManagementGraduate Management School
- M.Res. Management ScienceDepartment of Management Science
- M.Sc. MarketingDepartment of Marketing
- M.Sc. Marketing AnalyticsDepartment of Marketing
- M.Sc. Medical Leadership
- Department of Economics
- Politics and International Relations
- Centre for Training and Development
- M.Sc. Professional Practice
- M.Sc. Project ManagementManagement Development Division
- M.Sc. Quantitative FinanceDepartment of Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Strategy
Humanities (26)
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- M.A. Creative WritingDepartment of English and Creative Writing
- M.Phil. Creative WritingDepartment of English and Creative Writing
- Department of English and Creative Writing
- M.A. Discourse Studies
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- Department of English and Creative Writing
- MPhil-PhD European Languages and CulturesDepartment of European Languages and Cultures
- M.A. HistoryDepartment of History
- M.Phil. HistoryDepartment of History
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- MPhil / PhD LinguisticsDepartment of Linguistics and English Language
- M.A. PhilosophyDepartment of Philosophy
- Department of Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- M.Phil. Religious StudiesDepartment of Religious Studies
- M.A. Religious StudiesDepartment of Religious Studies
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
Law (20)
- Law School
- Law School
- LLM - MA Diplomacy and International Law
- LL.M. Environment and LawLaw School
- Law School
- LLM - MA Human Rights and the Environment
- Law School
- Law School
- LL.M. International LawLaw School
- Politics and International Relations
- Law School
- LL.M. LawLaw School
- M.Phil. Law
- LL.M. Law (by Research)Law School
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (11)
- Lancaster Environment Centre
- M.Sc. Developmental PsychologyDepartment of Psychology
- M.Sc. Ecology (by Research)Lancaster Environment Centre
- Lancaster Environment Centre
- Lancaster Environment Centre
- LL.M. Environment and LawLaw School
- Lancaster Environment Centre
- Lancaster Environment Centre
- Lancaster Environment Centre
Education & Training (10)
- M.Sc. Clinical ResearchInstitute for Health Research
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- Department of Educational Research
- MPhil - PhD Educational Research (Independent Study)
- Department of Educational Research
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
Computer Science & IT (9)
- Department of Communication Systems
- M.Sc. Computer ScienceDepartment of Computing
- M.Phil. Computer ScienceDepartment of Computing
- M.Sc. Cyber SecurityPolitics and International Relations
- M.Sc. Data ScienceDepartment of Computing
- M.A. Digital HumanitiesBiomedical Sciences Unit
- Graduate Management School
- Graduate Management School
- Graduate Management School
Medicine & Health (9)
- M.Sc. AgeingInstitute for Health Research
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. BiomedicineBiomedical Sciences Unit
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- Institute for Health Research
- Innovation and Enterprise Unit
- M.Sc. Medical Education
- M.Sc. Medical Leadership
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
- M.Phil. Biological Science
- MPhil - PhD Biological ScienceLancaster University
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- Centre for Science Studies
- M.Sc. Physics (research)
- M.Sc. StatisticsThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Engineering & Technology (8)
- M.Phil. Biomedical and Life SciencesBiomedical Sciences Unit
- M.Sc. Electronic EngineeringDepartment of Engineering
- M.Phil. EngineeringDepartment of Engineering
- Department of Engineering
- Department of Engineering
- M.Sc. Materials ScienceBiomedical Sciences Unit
- M.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Engineering
- Department of Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- M.Sc. Food Security (DL)Lancaster Environment Centre
- M.A. Social WorkDepartment of Applied Social Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- M.A. Arts ManagementGraduate Management School
- M.A. Design ManagementLancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts
Journalism & Media (2)
- M.A. TranslationDepartment of Linguistics and English Language
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
About
History
The 1970s and 80s were a period of consolidation for Lancaster. This period saw the introduction of combined degree schemes with other subjects such as philosophy and environmental science, as well as the construction of new laboratories for research and teaching. A number of new lecturers were also introduced as part of the “new blood” scheme, many of whom had interdisciplinary research interests which were seen to breathe new life into the Department. Newly formed research divisions were brought together under a common infrastructure, with teams of dedicated support workers being introduced.
Education
Lancaster University will:
- provide a diverse range of flexible student-centred programmes, based on sound principles of design, which are responsive to student need and demand and are explicitly informed by, and benefit from, Lancaster's vibrant research culture
- encourage students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding that promote personal development, make a positive contribution to society and are valued by external agencies
- provide a stimulating, challenging and attractive learning environment where students can grow personally and academically
- communicate clearly and comprehensively to students what is required from them and what services are available to them to support their academic work
Research
Lancaster University aims to:
- Produce world-leading research which has beneficial impacts on the economy, society, culture, policy, health and the environment.
- Produce research that positively influences academic thinking globally, shaping academic areas of research throughout the world.
- Collaborate internationally with the best researchers around the world, in universities and in non-academic organisations.
- Educate postgraduate and undergraduate students in a research-led environment, producing a world class student experience that is informed by the research expertise of the University.
- Shape our research priorities by the challenges that society faces globally.
Career
Lancaster students are amongst the best future talent in the UK and are nurtured through an extensive employability support programme, reflected in their outstanding graduate prospects once they leave.
Dedicated careers professionals create personalised career plans that encourage students to engage in employability skills workshops, employer presentations, valuable work experience and placements, and connect with alumni through initiatives like our Mentoring Programme.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
131 4
2018
135 -6
2017
129
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
146 4
2018
150 -13
2017
137
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
301
2017
301
2016
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
242 8
2017
250
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Students' Union Advice service is here for students at Lancaster University and its partner institutions across the globe, with independent, confidential, free advice on a wide range of issues. Our Advice service is a free, non-judgemental and confidential support service, and we’re on your side. Our team of professional advisors can support any registered students at Lancaster University.
Our experienced counselling team provides confidential and professional support on issues such as personal, family, social or academic matters.We have dedicated Student Learning Advisors located with each of our faculties.
Housing services
The campus is home to two banks, a post office, supermarkets and general stores, a bakery, hairdresser, charity shop – and even an ice cream parlour! Between October and March, you will find a varied programme of music on campus including orchestral concerts, chamber music, jazz, world music, opera and new music. Lancaster students enjoy a vast green-field site with wonderful views of mountains and sea, yet the campus is just 5 minutes' drive from the M6 motorway and ten minutes from the main West Coast railway with direct services to Manchester, London and Scotland.
Library services
The Library has been designed to provide a high quality, serious academic study environment. There is a wide choice of space for individual study, and all workspaces are equipped with power for personal devices.
ICT services
Eduroam enables students, researchers and staff from Lancaster University or other participating institutions to get a secure wi-fi connection on a computer, smartphone or other portable device, across campus and when visiting other universities.
Medical services
The campus has its own medical practice, dental surgery and pharmacy. There are also a number of natural health care practitioners based in the Chaplaincy Centre.
Student Life
Campus life
As part of our travel plan we have one of the most frequent university bus services in the country, one of the highest employee cycling rates in Lancashire (a traffic-free cycle route links the campus to the outskirts of the city) and our own car sharing scheme.
Sports facilities
The University has just invested in a brand new £20m sports centre on campus, with facilities including a 100 station fitness suite, a 25 metre 8 lane swimming pool, and an 8.5 metre climbing wall and bouldering cave designed with input from renowned mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington.
Within our 360 acres of campus we have plenty of space for a quick game of tennis, the inter-college rugby tournament, or just a stroll along our Woodland Trail.
Student clubs
Joining a society which is in line with your interests is a great part of student life. They organise a number of events and activities at Lancaster, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in.
At LUMS, the student societies relating to business are brought together under the Lancaster University Management School Association (LUMSA).
Why join a LUMS society?- It's fun!
- It will increase your employability
- You will have an opportunity to meet like-minded people and network
- You will develop your skills such as problem-solving, teamwork and leadership
Accreditation
Triple accredited is a recognition of the quality of everything we do from the three most influential business school accreditation bodies (AACSB, EQUIS and the Association of MBAs).
- Lancaster's Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS.
- Lancaster Engineering MEng degrees are accredited by the IET and IMechE
- RSC (Royal Society of Chemists)
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Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lancaster University is full of friendly students and staff who are eager to help. It has a good library and a relaxed atmosphere. That said the campus can be a little too quiet and some staff are more helpful than others. Overall, it is a decent university.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Before I applied to university, I didn't really understand much about how the system worked. Through making contacts and help from my school, the process was made simpler and I have ended up with offers from all my unis. My only criticism now is of myself and that I should study harder.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Management school was very good however the languages department is disappointing (not enough teaching hours, poor teaching, little help on gaining year abroad work placements)