History
The University of Central Lancashire is the international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today.
Education
Combining academic excellence and real-world teaching, we give our people the skills and experience industry needs. That’s why our talented graduates are in such high demand in the world.
Research
We provide a professional, effective and holistic offering for researchers, from ideas and training to funding, dissemination and governance.
Our research fits under six broad themes, ranging from arts and culture to transformative science and technology.
Distance Learning Courses
- PGCert Applied Public Health
- M.Sc. Applied Public Health
- M.Sc. Applied Public Health
- B.Sc. Bioveterinary Science
- M.Res. Cancer Biology
- M.Sc. Clinical Implantology
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Clinical Practice, Management and Education
- DProf Clinical Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Community Specialist Practitioner
- M.Sc. Dental Education
- BDS Dental Surgery
- B.Sc. Dental Therapy (Hons)
- Short Course Developing Palliative Care Practice
- M.Sc. Digital Health
- M.Prof. Elite Performance
- Doctorate Health
- M.Sc. Healthcare Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma International Medical Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate Investigating Serious Incidents
- Short Course Management of Long Term Conditions
- M.Sc. Medical Education
- M.Sc. Medical Leadership
- Short Course Medicine - Professional Development through CPD
- Postgraduate Certificate Mental Health Practice
- Advanced Certificate Mentoring in Dental Practice
- B.Sc. Midwifery
- M.Sc. Midwifery
- M.Sc. Midwifery (Shortened)
- M.Sc. Mountain Medicine
- M.Sc. Nanomedicine
- B.Sc. Neuroscience (Hons)
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Nursing
- MPharm Pharmacy (Hons)
- Short Course Population Health
- MPhil/PhD/MSc (Res) Postgraduate Research Degrees in Psychology
- Short Course Principles of Acute Oncology
- Short Course Promoting Health and Wellbeing in the Older Person
- Postgraduate Certificate Promoting Psychological Wellbeing (IAPT)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- M.Sc. Psychology Conversion
- Short Course Safeguarding Children in an International Context
- B.Sc. Sexual Health (Hons)
- Short Course Smart Pharma
- Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting or School Nursing
- Short Course Spontaneous Labour and Birth, Evidence and Debate
- B.Sc. Sports Therapy (Hons)
- Short Course Advanced Communication Skills Training
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- Postgraduate Diploma Community Specialist Practitioner
- M.Sc. Cybercrime Investigation
- Short Course Introduction to Social Research
- Postgraduate Certificate Mental Health Practice
- B.Sc. Neuropsychology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Neuroscience (Hons)
- MPhil/PhD/MSc (Res) Postgraduate Research Degrees in Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate Promoting Psychological Wellbeing (IAPT)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- M.Sc. Psychology Conversion
- Doctorate Psychotherapy Studies
- B.Sc. Sexual Health (Hons)
- M.A. Social Policy
- M.A. Social Policy
- B.A. Social Work (Hons)
- D.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Financial Technology
- Short Course Help to Grow
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Clinical Practice, Management and Education
- M.Sc. Dental Education
- M.Sc. Elite Coaching Practice
- Certificate Evidence-Based Medical Education
- Short Course Futsal Coaching
- M.Sc. Medical Education
- Certificate Medical Education - Coaching and Mentoring
- Postgraduate Certificate Mental Health Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate Promoting Psychological Wellbeing (IAPT)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- M.Sc. Psychology Conversion
- Postgraduate Certificate Safeguarding Children
- B.Sc. Computer Science (Hons)
- M.Sc. Computing
- B.Sc. Computing (Hons)
- B.Sc. Cyber Security (Hons)
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Informatics
- M.Sc. IT Security
- Short Course Implantable Technologies
- Short Course Patient Monitoring
- Short Course Robotics in Healthcare
- M.A. Scriptwriting
- Short Course Self-Care with the Aid of Technology
- FdSc Software Engineering
- Short Course Telehealth
- M.Sc. Elite Coaching Practice
- M.Prof. Elite Performance
- B.Sc. Football Studies (Hons)
- B.Sc. Sports Therapy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Astronomy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biology (Hons)
- M.Res. Cancer Biology
- MChem Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- M.Sc. Digital Health
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Neuropsychology (Hons)
- M.Res. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Neuroscience (Hons)
- B.Sc. Pharmacology (Hons)
- MPharm Pharmacy (Hons)
- Short Course Smart Pharma
- Postgraduate Diploma Community Specialist Practitioner
- M.Sc. Cybercrime Investigation
- B.Sc. Forensic Science (Hons)
- Postgraduate Certificate Investigating Serious Incidents
- Short Course Return to Social Work
- Postgraduate Certificate Safeguarding Children
- M.A. Social Policy
- B.A. Social Work (Hons)
- Short Course Solution Focused Interventions
- M.Sc. Maintenance Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Short Course Robotics in Healthcare
- M.Sc. Cybercrime Investigation
- Graduate Diploma Law
- Postgraduate Certificate Safeguarding Children
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- M.A. Scriptwriting
- M.A. Scriptwriting
Student services
At the University of Central Lancashire, we’ll be here for you no matter what. We pride ourselves on our excellent student support services, we offer expert advice and support with financial matters, health and wellbeing, inclusive support, visas and much more.
Housing services
We want you to feel happy and safe during your time at the University in your accommodation. Our experienced and friendly team will help you settle in quickly and feel right at home - whether you're staying with us in Preston, Burnley or Westlakes.
We have a wide range of accommodation options available which offer great value for money in a safe, vibrant and inclusive halls community. We also offer guidance and support for students wishing to choose private student housing. Read on to discover your options and the benefits of living right on campus.
Library services
The Library building provides comfortable, flexible study spaces and offers a wealth of excellent learning resources, extensive collections of information sources and access to expert help and advice.
Medical services
Whether you are feeling ill, want contraception advice, concerned about your sexual health, or need information on vaccinations for your trip abroad, the staff at the University Medical Centre are able to provide you with a caring and confidential service on these and a wide range of medical matters.
Campus life
Campuses:
- Burnley
- Westlakes
- Preston
Our Preston Campus is right at the heart of the city, just minutes away from its vibrant shopping centre, attractions andnightlife. It's home to a thriving intemational community of over 38,000students and staff.
Sports facilities
UCLan Sports Arena offers a variety of activities and high quality facilities for both students and the community to enjoy recreational and competitive sport.
- Final Whistle Cafe
- Cycle hire
- Seven grass football pitches
- ‘Grass Master Desso’ grass football pitch
- Three grass rugby pitches
- An eight lane, international standard athletics track (floodlit)
- An Astroturf indoor training facility
- Six five-a-side all weather grids
- One seven-a-side all weather grid
- Two full-size all weather hockey and football pitches
- Four tennis/netball courts
- A cricket pitch
- A 1.5km cycle circuit, which includes a shorter, junior track
- A multi-purpose meeting/activity room
- A Fitness Suite and Strength and Conditioning room
- Activity room
- Meeting room
Student clubs
Looking to join a student-led Society? We have it all! From political and campaigning groups, to expressing your creative passions, trying new hobbies or meeting people who share your nationality or religion.
Joining a Society is the perfect way to meet like-minded people, make friends, and get involved in social activities outside of your course.