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Welcome to Lancaster University Ranked in the top 1% in the world, and No. 1 in the North West of England, Lancaster is a prestigious collegiate university that is making a global impact. Now in our 50th year, our broad course portfolio is designed to give you a first-class academic experience, together with the knowledge and skills that are held in high regard by employers. At Lancaster you can enhance your studies by spending time studying abroad, volunteering or taking the Lancaster Award. Furthermore, our innovative approach to year one allows most students to study three different subjects before deciding on which one to major in – this allows you to build a degree programme that is unique to your specific interests, and that could also boost your employability after graduation too. Visit our Campus The best way to get a feel for a place is to visit in person, so please come along to one of our regular campus events where you’ll have the opportunity to discover more about Lancaster and meet our academics. Book your place online at www.lancaster.ac.uk/visitus or contact us for further information: [email protected] +44 (0)1524 593724 @LancasterUni For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk 2015 Overview 02/03 2015 Overview Contents Why Lancaster? 04 Culture on campus 36 English Language 62 Health and Medicine 94 Management and 122 Essential information 176 City, coast and Students’ Union 38 English Literature 64 Biochemistry 96 Information Technology How to apply 178 countryside 06 Our active Students’ 40 and Creative Writing Biological Sciences 98 Management and 124 Visit us 180 Organisation Teaching that inspires 08 Union Film 66 Biological Sciences 100 Access map 182 Marketing 126 Studying at Lancaster 10 Strong all-round 42 French Studies 68 with Biomedicine Travel details 184 support Studying and working 12 German Studies 70 Biomedical Science 102 Flexible Part 1 options 186 abroad Supporting your 44 Science and 128 History 72 Medicine and Surgery 104 Degree index 188 International community 14 learning and living Technology Law 74 Pre-Medical Studies 106 Contacts 196 Tuition fees 46 Biological Sciences 130 International students 16 Linguistics 76 Funding, living costs 48 Chemistry 132 Official overseas 18 Media and Cultural 78 Management 108 representatives and budgeting Computing and 134 Studies Accounting and Finance 110 Beyond Lancaster 20 Our degrees 50 Communications Philosophy 80 Business Analytics 112 Earth Science 140 Influential and admired 22 Politics and International 82 and Consultancy alumni Arts and Social 52 Ecology and 142 Relations Business Studies 114 Sciences Conservation Our collegiate 24 Religious Studies 84 and Management advantage Art 54 Engineering 144 Social Work 86 Economics 116 Choosing your college 26 Chinese Combined 56 Environmental Science 152 Sociology 88 European and 118 Outstanding campus life 30 Schemes Geography 154 Spanish Studies 90 Euro-American Award-winning 32 Contemporary Arts 58 Management Mathematics and 160 Combined Degrees Theatre 92 accommodation Management and 120 Statistics Sports, fitness and 34 Criminology 60 Entrepreneurship Natural Sciences 164 wellbeing Physics 166 Psychology 174 For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Why Lancaster? 04/05 Why Lancaster? From exemplary teaching to a campus experience packed with cultural and social opportunities, here are just ten good reasons why Lancaster is one of the very best places to live, learn and get your future off to a flying start. Investment High levels We’ve invested heavily into our campus since 2002, creating new academic facilities, great of graduate teaching spaces and student social facilities, including a £20m sports centre employment Almost three quarters of students at Lancaster get graduate level jobs (Higher Education 90% Statistics Agency) of Lancaster students say that they are satisfied with their course according to the National Student Survey, 2013. This is higher than the sector Vibrant city average of 85% Lancaster has been ranked as one of the top ten most vibrant cities in the UK according to the Experian Vibrancy Report Global 1% In international league tables, Lancaster consistently ranks in the top1% of universities 8 Colleges We’re one of a handful of collegiate universities in the UK. Your college will help you settle quickly 92% into your studies and social life on campus of our research is rated to be of an ‘international standard’. You can be confident that you’ll be joining a world-class research institute 12,000+ We have over 12,000 students – including 3,000 international students from over 100 countries, offering you a global Award-winning perspective to your life and learning accommodation Our accommodation won three awards in the National Student Housing Survey’s Accommodation Study abroad Awards, 2013 and we retained the title of Best Study, work and volunteer opportunities University Halls for the fourth year running exist in over 50 universities worldwide For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk City, coast and countryside 06/07 City, coast and countryside As well as studying on one of the safest campuses in the UK, Lancaster students also have the vibrant City of Lancaster on their doorsteps – as well as country villages, seaside resorts and the lush countryside of the Lake District. The City of Lancaster has a long and By day, a strong ‘coffee culture’ vibe diverse history, having gained its first runs throughout the city, with the charter in 1193. The historic castle Atkinson’s roaster wafting its aroma that is situated in the heart of the onto China Street and Castle Hill, and city centre dates back to the 12th many cafés and bars dotted around century, and is one of the best the centre. The city’s past comes to preserved castles in the country – life through its quirky outdoor spaces it’s open to the public and is a and several museums, where you fascinating place to visit. Further can explore the history of the city – development throughout the 18th from its stories of witches to its rich and 19th centuries made Lancaster industrial and cultural history. Up the a major business centre and, after the hill from the city centre lies Nightlife foundation of Lancaster University in Williamson Park, with its Butterfly Lancaster's nightlife buzzes 1964, the city now has a strong House and the Ashton Memorial – with live music at the many educational focus too. More recently, the renowned folly that is visible pubs, and performances in the Lancaster was ranked as one of the from across the city and beyond. city’s cinemas and theatres top ten most vibrant cities in the UK, that regularly play host to thanks to its established arts scene Beyond the city major comedy and theatre and dynamic student population. Just a few miles from Lancaster tours. There’s an abundance of lies the beautiful Morecambe Bay both traditional pubs and wine Many examples of impressive coastline, with sandflats and bars within the city, situated Georgian architecture remain across saltmarshes that are feeding grounds along the banks of the canal, the city, and now play home to a busy for spectacular flocks of birds, through the streets and even commercial and cultural centre. The making it one of the most important underneath the city in the city has a thriving shopping scene, estuaries in the UK. The Lake District, castle’s former wine cellars. with many independent shops and England’s largest National Park, has The Students’ Union own and boutiques nestled alongside stores some of the most stunning scenery run The Sugarhouse nightclub from most major retailers. The in the country and is just half an hour in the city centre, that is open bustling Charter Market can be away from campus. found in the heart of the city's historic exclusively to students and centre every Wednesday and Lancaster’s diverse mix of city, coast offers free return buses to Saturday, and the Assembly Rooms and countryside adds a whole new campus. boast an eclectic mix of stalls selling dimension to the student experience vintage, period and retro clothing, – and whilst those studying at comic books, art and memorabilia. Lancaster have all the benefits of a campus ‘village’ at their disposal, More about the there’s so much more to explore City of Lancaster and discover within the city and the Find out more about our city local area. and view our image gallery at Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/explore www.lancaster.ac.uk/city to discover more. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Teaching that inspires 08/09 Te a c hing that inspires Lancaster University’s reputation attracts bright minds from all over the world. Our innovative and pioneering programmes, taught by experts at the forefront of their specialist fields, give you access to the best teaching experience possible. Our aim Lancaster bridges the gap between Four leading faculties Management We aim to produce graduates with academia and business through Innovation We group academic subjects Lancaster University Management a strong knowledge of their subject collaborative research projects. School (LUMS) is a triple-accredited, Instigating cutting-edge at Lancaster into four faculties. area who are also known for their We have an increasing portfolio of world-ranked management school. projects of world-class calibre, leadership skills, their willingness to regional, national and international Arts and Social Sciences It is the only School in the UK to Lancaster offers unrivalled take the initiative and their desire to research partnerships that advance consistently rank top five across all opportunities for students to Arts and Social Sciences is the largest make a positive difference to society core disciplinary knowledge and major activities.