Lancaster University is an internationally highly-ranked leader in the provision of inspiring teaching and research. Located on a beautiful campus in the North West of England, the University places great emphasis on a strong student experience and employability and gives students access to academics who are experts in their field.
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4.5 out of 5 (31 ratings / 16 reviews) Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (23)
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Marketing
- M.A. Arts ManagementGraduate Management School
- M.B.A. Business AdministrationGraduate Management School
- Graduate Management School
- M.Sc. Business AnalyticsDepartment of Management Science
- M.A. Design ManagementLancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts
- Department of Engineering
- Innovation and Enterprise Unit
- M.Sc. FinanceDepartment of Accounting and Finance
- Lancaster Environment Centre
- Department of Management, Learning and Leadership
- Department of Economics
- Department of Management Science
- M.Sc. ManagementGraduate Management School
- M.Res. Management ScienceDepartment of Management Science
- M.Sc. MarketingDepartment of Marketing
- M.Sc. Marketing AnalyticsDepartment of Marketing
- Department of Economics
- Centre for Training and Development
- M.Sc. Project ManagementManagement Development Division
Social Sciences (22)
- Department of Communication Systems
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- M.Sc. Developmental PsychologyDepartment of Psychology
- M.Sc. EconomicsDepartment of Economics
- Department of European Languages and Cultures
- Centre for Gender and Women's Studies
- Graduate Management School
- Politics and International Relations
- Law School
- Politics and International Relations
- M.A. PoliticsPolitics and International Relations
- Department of Psychology
- M.A. Social ResearchDepartment of Sociology
- M.A. Social WorkDepartment of Sociology
- Centre for Gender and Women's Studies
- Centre for Gender and Women's Studies
Humanities (16)
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- M.A. Creative WritingDepartment of English and Creative Writing
- Department of English and Creative Writing
- M.A. Discourse Studies
- M.A. English LanguageDepartment of Linguistics and English Language
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- Department of English and Creative Writing
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- Department of European Languages and Cultures
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- M.A. PhilosophyDepartment of Philosophy
- M.A. Religious StudiesDepartment of Religious Studies
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
- Centre for Gender and Women's Studies
Law (16)
- Law School
- Law School
- LL.M. Environment and LawLaw School
- Law School
- Law School
- Law School
- LL.M. International LawLaw School
- Law School
- Politics and International Relations
- LL.M. LawLaw School
- LL.M. Law (by Research)Law School
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- 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
- Lancaster Environment Centre
Computer Science & IT (8)
- Department of Communication Systems
- M.Sc. Computer ScienceDepartment of Computing
- Department of Computing
- M.Sc. Cyber SecurityPolitics and International Relations
- M.Sc. Data ScienceDepartment of Computing
- Graduate Management School
- Graduate Management School
- Graduate Management School
Medicine & Health (5)
- M.Sc. AgeingInstitute for Health Research
- Biomedical Sciences Unit
- M.Sc. BiomedicineBiomedical Sciences Unit
- Institute for Health Research
- Innovation and Enterprise Unit
Education & Training (4)
- M.Sc. Clinical ResearchInstitute for Health Research
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- Department of Educational Research
- Department of Linguistics and English Language
Engineering & Technology (4)
- M.Sc. Electronic EngineeringDepartment of Engineering
- Department of Engineering
- Department of Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- 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
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Lancaster Environment Centre
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- M.Sc. StatisticsThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics
About
History
In 1947 a public meeting in Lancaster endorsed a proposal that there might be a university college established in the city. Although the idea lapsed for lack of government funding, in early 1961 it was revived by Lancashire County Council, and a Promotion Committee for a University in North-West Lancashire, presented a proposal to the University Grants Committee for Lancaster to be chosen.
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
The University is frequently singled out for its high levels of graduate employment; 82% of graduates are in graduate level work or further study, and Lancaster's unemployment rate is low. Lancaster graduates are performing well in what is an increasingly competitive job market.
Through the work of our Careers staff and initiatives such as the Lancaster Award, which helps students communicate to future employers their skills and accomplishments such as voluntary work, we aim to enhance our students' future career prospects.
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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
Student Based Services:
- The Base
- Accommodation
- Careers
- Course and study changes
- Disability
- Exams and assessment
- Finding work
- International
- Health
- Money
Housing services
- Lancaster University offers a wide range of undergraduate accommodation to suit different preferences and budgets.
- Postgraduate accommodation on-campus is located in the Graduate College and offers a variety of living options.
- We have a range of accommodation suitable for families, from one-bedroom flats ideal for couples to three-bedroom family homes.
- Lancaster is a vibrant city with plenty of accommodation for students to rent, from houses and apartments to halls of residence.
Library services
Lancaster University Library is located at the heart of the Bailrigg Campus and holds over half a million printed items as well as providing access to hundreds of thousands of electronic journal articles, ebooks and more. Explore our web pages to find out more about our collections and the help and support we can provide during your studies at Lancaster.
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
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.
Furthermore, 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.
Food & Drink: There are dozens of places to eat and drink across the campus, with cafes, restaurants and nine college bars - each one reminiscent of its college’s individual character.
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
Always learning
Rebecca Calvert rated 5 out of 5 stars
I particularly like theory regarding research. Literature review tend to be my go to method although I have been told that I have a talent for extracting information via the interview process. In summary my method tends to be more qualitative than quantative however I am extremely keen to broaden my quantative methodological experience.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Uni, too much construction work always happening, good academic support
oppertunity
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I will be very grateful if i got admitted in it .It is like dream to me ,to study the way i want and learning new traditions and cultures of other countries .