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University of Central Lancashire

(4.4)
367 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
104
87
96

Overview

University of Central Lancashire information
Level of study
Undergraduate 69%Postgraduate 31%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
25,300
Source: HESA
About University of Central Lancashire

UCAS Code: C30

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today. Our employment-focused course portfolio with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses and rich array of CPD courses means we offer our students the skills and experience that industry needs.

Source: University of Central Lancashire
Tuition fees at University of Central Lancashire
  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £11,440 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£21.5k

Average graduate salary

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Central Lancashire

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire open days

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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are University of Central Lancashire's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

144 UCAS points

Medicine and Surgery

MB BS 5 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

136 UCAS points

Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate)

MPAS 4 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

128 UCAS points

Astrophysics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

128 UCAS points

Dental Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

128-136 UCAS points

Architecture

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

128 UCAS points

Physics with Astrophysics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

128 UCAS points

Medicine with Foundation Year (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)

MB BS 6 Years full-time 2025

Westlakes Campus

128 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

128-136 UCAS points

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

BVMS 5 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Pharmacy

MPharm (H) 4 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Medical Sciences

BSc (Hons) 2 Years full-time (intensive) 2025

Burnley Campus

120 UCAS points

Mathematics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Physics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Burnley Campus

120 UCAS points

Astrophysics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Bioveterinary Sciences

BSc 2 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Social Work

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (with Foundation Year)

BVMS 6 Years full-time including foundation year 2025

Preston Campus

120 UCAS points

Social Work

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Burnley Campus

University of Central Lancashire reviews & discussions

(4.4)
Based on 367 reviews from University of Central Lancashire's students and alumni
5 star
60%
4 star
25%
3 star
10%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 65 reviews

Foundation year student

Course is really great with a lot of opportunities

(5)

1 year ago

Foundation year student

When doing the lecture my teacher would inform us of how this information he is teaching will be related to the assignment and what extra information is needed to get a good grade. Sometime the lecture can be really boring.

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

My lecturers are both experienced and great and always respond to emails or queries in a timely manner. The university is a very supportive environment and facilities are brilliant to meet the learning requirements of my course. The university provides a range of opportunities for me to develop bot...

(5)

1 year ago

3rd year student

The course here is amazing. I am a transfer student and I absolutely adore the way that lectures are carried out here and how helpful the lecturers are in class and workshops. Also, there is a range of extra curricular activities which student led societies organise and these have been really helpfu...

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

The lecturers are really supportive and have really helped me out during my time at uni. The worst aspect is having all deadlines towards the end of the year so they all overlap.

(5)

1 year ago

3rd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

1 year ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of Central Lancashire on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

64%

Nightlife

med

52%

Political

med

65%

Creative

med

68%

Sporty

med

69%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

med

How well organised is your course?

68%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

78%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

80%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

83%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

63%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

77%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

79%

med

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