
University of Central Lancashire

OVERVIEW
The University of Central Lancashire is one of the UK’s largest universities, with a student and staff community approaching 38,000 with over 3000 being international students
Amongst its programme portfolio of some 400 undergraduate and over 200 postgraduate courses. UCLan has eight areas of study ranked in the UK’s Top 20 – Complete University Guide 2020 .
The University became the first UK modern Higher Education institution to appear in the QS World University Rankings 2010. In 2018, the Centre for World University Rankings estimated Central Lancashire to be in the top 3.7 percent of all worldwide universities, highlighting the progress the institution has made in providing students with real-world learning experiences and reflecting the institution’s broad pool of academic talent.
UCLan moved up four places in the Guardian’s 2020 University Guide while six subject areas make national top twenty with Chemistry ranked second and Social Work fifth in the UK
The Guardian University Guide for 2020 has seen UCLan continue its encouraging performance in this year’s round of national league tables.
The ranking follows on from April’s Complete University Guide where the University was the highest riser in the country, up 27 places.
The Guardian’s table, renowned for focusing on the aspects of the university experience which are deemed to be of greatest importance to students and parents, highlights UCLan’s rise of 18 places.
YEAR FOUNDED
1828
CAMPUSES LOCATION
North West of England, Lancashire, Preston
KEY FACTS
- Employability rate – 95.5% of our graduates enter employment or further study within 6 months of graduating. – (HESA Employment Performance Indicator 2018)
- International students- over 3000
- Nationalities – 45 Nationalities represented by our students and academic body.
- Clubs and societies – 150 + sports clubs and societies
- Some other achievements?
– Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2018
– Winner – Excellence and innovation in the arts
– Winner – International collaboration of the year
– Winner – Most innovative contribution to business university collaboration
TESTIMONIAL
HERE WHAT THEY SAY…
Here’s what our graduates say about their experience with PDVL or their university
OUR GALLERY
PROGRAMMES
ART, DESIGN AND FASHION
Undergraduate Courses
- Advertising
- Architectural Technology
- Architecture
- Art and Design
- Creative Advertising
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Promotion
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Textiles
Postgraduate Courses
- Architecture
- Arts Health
- Building Conservation and Adaption (2 intakes)
- Ceramics
- Childrens Book Illustration
- Design
- Fashion and Lifestyle Brand Studies
- Fashion and Lifestyle Promotion
- Fashion Design
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Surface Pattern and Textiles
Business and Management
Undergraduate Courses
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Financial Studies
- Business and Management
- Business and Marketing
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Business Studies
- Business Studies (Marketing)
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing Management (Digital Media)
- Marketing
Postgraduate Courses
- Accounting (ACCA)
- Accounting (ACCA) Fast Track
- Accounting and Financial Management (CIMA)
- Business Management
- Finance and Management
- Human Resource Management/Development
- International Business and Management
- Marketing Management
- Business Administration
Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate Courses
- Dental Therapy
- Medical Sciences
- Biomedical Science
- Healthcare Science
- Pharmacology
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Postgraduate Courses
- Hospitalist Medicine
- Medical Education
- Sports Medicine
- Cancer Biology and Therapy
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Industrial Pharmaceutics
- Rural Medicine
- Medical Sciences
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Performance Medicine
- Digital Health
- Surgery
- Medical Leadership
- Disaster Medicine
- Clinical Practice, Management and Education
- Medical Education
- Clinical Studies
Computing
Undergraduate Courses
- Astrophysics
- Chemistry
- Computer Games Development
- Computer Networks and Security
- Computer Science
- Computing
- Cyber Security
- Forensic Computing and Security
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physics with Astrophysics
- Software Engineering
Postgraduate Courses
- Applied Data Science
- Computing
- Instrumental Analysis
- IT Security
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Construction
Undergraduate Courses
- Building Services and Sustainable Engineering
- Building Surveying
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Postgraduate Courses
- MSc Building Services
- MSc Construction Project Management
Engineering
Undergraduate Courses
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering and Construction Management
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Fire and Leadership Studies
- Fire Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Motorsports Engineering
- Oil and Gas Safety Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Robotics Engineering
Postgraduate Courses
- Additive Manufacturing
- Energy Engineering
- Energy Management
- Engineering
- Fire and Rescue Service Management
- Fire Investigation
- Fire Safety Engineering
- Fire Scene Investigation
- Intelligent Maintenance Engineering
- Maintenance Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines
- Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards
- Oil and Gas Engineering
- Project Management
- Renewable Energy Engineering
Film & Media
Undergraduate Courses
- Acting
- Animation
- Continuing Drama Production
- Dance Performance and Teaching
- Film Production
- Games Design
- International Journalism
- Multimedia Journalism
- Media Production
- Music
- Music Production
- Music Theatre
- Photography
- Publishing
- Screenwriting with Film, TV and Radio
- Sports Journalism
- Television Production
- Theatre and Performance
- Web Design and Development
Postgraduate Courses
- Animation
- Broadcast Journalism
- Film Production
- Games Design
- Journalism
- Music
- Music Industry Management and Promotion
- Photography
- Publishing
- Scriptwriting
- TV Production
Forensic Science
Undergraduate Courses
- Archaeology
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Science and Chemical Analysis
- Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
- Forensic Science and Molecular Biology
- Geography
- Policing and Criminal Investigation
- Professional Policing
Postgraduate Courses
- Bioarcheaology
- Counter Terrorism
- Criminal Investigation
- Criminal Justice
- Cybercrime Investigation
- DNA Profiling
- Financial Investigation
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Toxicology
- Intelligence Analysis
- Resource, Energy and Environmental Management
- Criminal Justice
Health & Wellbeing
Undergraduate Courses
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Postgraduate Courses
- Applied Public Health
- Clinical Research
- Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Humanities & Social
Undergraduate Courses
- Education and Deaf Studies
- English Literature and History
- English Language and Creative Writing
- English Language and Linguistics
- English Language and Literature
- English Literature and Creative Writing
- Film, Media and Popular Culture
- History
- History and Politics
- Liberal Arts
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Politics, Philosophy and Society
- Religion, Culture and Society
- Sociology
- Transatlantic Studies
- Children, Schools and Families
- Social Policy and Sociology
- Social Work
Postgraduate Courses
- Religion, Culture and Society
- Contemporary Practice with Children and Young People
- Social Work
Languages
Undergraduate Courses
- Asia Pacific Studies with Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian
- Business Management and Chinese
- English for International Corporate Communication
- International Business Communication
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Modern Languages for International Business
- TESOL and Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean,
- Russian or Spanish
Postgraduate Courses
- TESOL with Applied Linguistics
- Asia Pacific Studies
- English Language Teaching
- Interpreting and Translation
Law
Undergraduate Courses
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Criminology and Sociology
- Law
- Law with Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish
- Law with Business
- Law with Criminology
Postgraduate Courses
- Criminology
- Financial and Commercial Law
- International Business Law
- Law and International Security
- Laws
- Advanced Legal Practice
- Financial and Commercial Law
- Law and International Security
Psychology
Undergraduate Courses
- Cyberpsychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Psychology and Criminology
- Psychology of Child Development
- Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling
Postgraduate Courses
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychology (Conversion)
- Psychology of Child Development
Sport
Undergraduate Courses
- Football Coaching and Development
- Nutrition and Exercise Science
- Outdoor Adventure Leadership
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport and Physical Education
- Sport Business Management
- Sports Coaching and Development
- Sports Coaching and Performance
- Strength and Conditioning
- Occupational Therapy
Postgraduate Courses
- Physical Education and School Sport
- Elite Coaching Practice
- Nutrition and Food Sciences
- Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
- Sports Business Management
- Sports Business Marketing
- Sports Coaching
- Strength and Conditioning
- Sport and Exercise Science
Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
Undergraduate Courses
- Event Management
- International Hospitality Management
- Management in Events
- Management in Hospitality
- Management in Tourism
Postgraduate Courses
- International Festivals and Event Management
- International Festivals and Tourism Management
- International Hospitality and Event Management
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management

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