
University of Central Lancashire Overview
University of Central Lancashire - Overview & Background
Former Names |
Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic, Lancashire Polytechnic |
Established |
1828 - Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge |
Founder |
Joseph Livesey's Temperance Society |
University Type |
Public Research University |
University Motto |
From the Earth to the Sun |
University City |
Preston (Main) Burnley Cyprus Westlakes, Cumbria |
Acceptance Rate |
22% |
Faculty to Student Ratio |
1:14 |
Campus Size |
37 acres (Preston) |
Graduation Rate |
69% |
Employment Rate |
95% |
Official Website Link |
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Contact Details |
+44 1772 201201 |
University of Central Lancashire Virtual Tour
USPs of University
- Diverse and exhaustive range of unique courses available
- Courses with a professional placement available
- Exciting range of Continuing professional development courses (CPD) available
- Extensive research-oriented, up-to-date, and innovative training programmes
- Vast international strategic partnership network with 125 institutions
Jobs and Placements
- Employment rate over 93% for graduates in first 6 months against an industry average of 73%
- Over 100 recruiters participate in the university’s career fair
- The employer’s directory includes BBC, BAE systems, Camp America, and the like
Infrastructural Facilities
- The university has its campuses located at Preston, Burnley, Westlakes, and Cyprus. The main campus at Preston, situated in the middle of the city, is a compact building based on modern architectural designs and houses various facilities like studios, theatres, specialist laboratories, and social spaces.
- The campus is well connected with the other parts of the city through transport links.
Residence
- The residence team at UCLan guarantees accommodation for all new full-time students.
- Halls owned or leased by the university provide 24-hour access to security and dispute resolution services to students, in addition to several recreational facilities and social events. Some of the accommodation options are:
En-suite Accommodation
- Roeburn Hall - 60 Flats With Maximum 7 Students Per Flat - £111.30 Per Week
- IQ KOPA - 118 Flats With Total With Maximum 6 Students Per Flat - £103.81 Per Week
- Moor Lane Halls - 156 Rooms in Total With Maximum 6 Students Per Flat - Starting From £101.29 Per Week
Premium Standard Accommodation
- Whitendale Hall - 50 Flats With Maximum of 4 Students Per Flat - £92.26 Per Week
- Ribble Hall - 20 Premium Flats With Maximum of 5 Students Per Flat - £92.26 Per Week
Economy Standard Accommodation
- Derwent Hall - 16 Flats in Total With 5-6 Persons Per Flat - £79.45 Per Person Per Week
- Douglas Hall - 7 Flats With 6 Students Per Flat - £79.45 Per Person Per Week
- Ribble Hall - 16 Standard Flats with 5-6 Persons Per Flat - £79.45 Per Person Per Week
- Whitendale Hall - Economy Flats Available - £79.45 Per Week
1 & 2-Bedroom Self-Contained Flats
- Pendle Hall - 50 Flats With 1/2/3 Persons Per Flat - £100.52 - £128.38 Per Week
Notable Alumni
Some famous alumni from University of Central Lancashire include
- Estelle Asmodelle, Estelle Maria Croot, is a polymath. She is an Australian model, actress, belly dancer, musician, activist, abstract artist and physicist
- Gary Jones, British journalist who became editor of the Daily Express
- Graham Peter Jones, British Labour Party politician, and former Member of Parliament (MP) for Hyndburn.
- Lee Ridley, The Lost Voice Guy, is an English stand-up comedian
- Maria "Miza" Tavares, Portuguese artist and art teacher
- Andrew Steele, Astrobiologist at the Geophysical Laboratory at Carnegie Institution for Science
- Reni Eddo-Lodge, British journalist and author, whose writing primarily focuses on feminism and exposing structural racism
University of Central Lancashire Location
Address
- Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
Bus Services
- UCLan Super Bus service is available for the Accrington - Blackburn - Preston two- way route and Blackpool-Preston two-way route. The number 31 bus service runs every 15 minutes. Weekly, monthly or family pass facility is also available for buses.
Train Services
- The university is proximate to the Preston Railway station that is directly connected to London, Glasgow, and Manchester airport. The online ticket-vending facility is readily available on the official National Rail website and Trainline portal.
Nearest Airport
- Manchester International Airport ( 50 minutes away by rail)
- Liverpool Airport (50 minutes by car)
Nearest Hospital
- Larnaca General Hospital, Makarios III, United Nations
Recreational Sites
- Preston Bend, a campground near Lake Texoma with 22 campsites and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
- Wide range of restaurants and eateries in Preston
- Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre at UCLan
- Brockhole Nature Reserve
- Over 100 sports clubs with a free membership
University of Central Lancashire Map Location
Address: Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom