Lancaster University

Lancaster | North West England

Ucas code: L14

Located just three miles from Lancaster city centre, the University is situated on a beautiful 560-acre parkland site with over 12,000 students and 2,500 staff. Ranked as one of the best universities in the UK, you’ll find Lancaster in the Top 10 of the Complete University Guide and the Guardian University Guide. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirmed Lancaster as a world-leading research university. Lancaster was also awarded gold in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework, meaning they were judged to consistently have outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. Lancaster University was named 3rd in the UK for graduate-level employment in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, with 89% of Lancaster students going into professional work or further education after graduation. Lancaster is split into various colleges, one of only a handful of institutions in the UK to work in such a way. This means that as well as being part of the overall university community, you’re also part of a much smaller (and more accessible) college structure.
Source:Lancaster University Students' Union

How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

71%

MED

Political

60%

MED

Creative

54%

LOW

Sporty

69%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

47%

LOW

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 98% HIGH

Average graduate salary £24k HIGH

Student satisfaction score 81%

Number of students

14,465

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

74%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

51%

of students are male

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

28%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

590 comments (139 students)

- Course
  
  Interesting course teaching quality isn't great. Feedback is good
  
  2018, 2nd year, Physics Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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  There is a severe lack of 1 to 1 contact with staff or even contact in small groups. Feedback on assignments is sometimes...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Transport Geography
  
  Course
  
  There is a severe lack of 1 to 1 contact with staff or even contact in small groups. Feedback on assignments is sometimes non-existent with just a grade. One time before, we were told the mark scheme for a coursework assignment was wrong so everyone lost marks. The department simply said this didn't matter .
  
  2018, 2nd year, Transport Geography
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- Accomodation
  
  I live an in an area of town not common with students. This is, for the most part, good because the quality of accommodation is...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Transport Geography
  
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  I live an in an area of town not common with students. This is, for the most part, good because the quality of accommodation is far superior to the average and they are is quieter. It is 5-minute walk to shops/bus station
  
  2018, 2nd year, Transport Geography
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- Accomodation
  
  Very easy process as we decided to move back onto campus into the same building we were in lat year.
  
  2018, 2nd year, History By Period Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Accomodation
  
  I live in the town centre making everything accessible - especially the bus station to get to uni everyday which is just across...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Physical Geography
  
  Accomodation
  
  I live in the town centre making everything accessible - especially the bus station to get to uni everyday which is just across the road. Public transport is very well connected since it is the main way to get to uni (not walking distance). I would choose to live here again.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Physical Geography
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- Accomodation
  
  Im staying in the same place.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Physical Geography
  
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