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Community Our courses 04 Welcome 52 Accounting and Finance 102 Media and Cultural Studies 06 Nine colleges one home 54 Architecture 103 Medicine and Surgery 08 Award-winning 55 Biochemistry 105 Natural Sciences accommodation 56 Biology 106 Philosophy 10 Everything on campus 58 Biomedical Science/ 107 Physics 13 A supportive community Biomedicine 110 Politics and International 15 A place for Naomi 60 Business Analytics Relations 16 Students’ Union 61 Chemistry 112 Psychology 62 Computing and 113 Social Work Work and play Communications 114 Sociology 64 Criminology 115 Sports and Exercise Science 19 City, hub and heartland 65 Design 116 Zoology 3 20 A place for you 66 Drama, Theatre and 24 The place for the researcher Performance Useful info 26 Teaching and learning 67 Ecology and Conservation 28 Made for learning 68 Economics 118 Degree index 30 Space to study 70 Engineering 126 Where we are 74 English Language and 127 Getting to Lancaster Global Linguistics 128 Our campus 77 English Literature/Creative 130 Important information 33 A global community Writing 131 Connect with us 36 A world for Catherine 79 Environmental and Earth Sciences Employability 81 Film Studies 82 Fine Art 38 Hello Future 83 Geography 42 Say hello to your future 85 History 86 Languages Essential info 90 Law 45 Foundation courses 92 Management 46 Funding your studies 98 Marketing 47 Bursaries and scholarships 100 Mathematics and Statistics 48 How to apply

Welcome

I am delighted that you are considering Lancaster University as the next step for your future. In exploring your options, it is important that you choose wisely in both your degree, but also the environment in which you decide to study. Lancaster is a global university with an international reputation for combining world-leading research with a personal educational experience. Our reputation is reflected in a top 10 position in three UK league tables and a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Lancaster’s academics are experts in their disciplines and their research has impact well beyond academia – improving lives and communities, whilst impacting business and global challenges. By studying with us, we invite you to be part of this global academic community. 4 Our green and spacious campus is on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, yet also well connected to the rest of the UK. We continually invest in our facilities, which combined with academic researchers and teachers, create a centre of knowledge where our students thrive. Our collection of colleges offer a close-knit support network and the chance to make friendships and networks for life. As a Lancaster University alumnus, you would be joining a global family of more than 150,000. Lancaster offers more than gold-standard teaching and a great student experience, we will prepare you for a rewarding career. Lancaster University is ranked third in the UK for graduate-level employment in the Complete University Guide 2021. Our careers support is available to our graduates for life – you will always remain part of Lancaster’s community. Whatever your interests and ambitions, I am confident that Lancaster is the place for you and I look forward to welcoming you to our campus.

Professor Andy Schofield Vice-Chancellor

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Our colleges When you arrive, university can Your university experience is 6 seem a little like a buzzing town as much about the people as it where everyone else knows where is where you’ll stay or socialise. are central to they’re going. It can take a while to Your college becomes your team, get your bearings, but your college your university family. It might the Lancaster is there from day one. take a little time to get to know the others on your course or to It’s your base on campus, a place University figure out which clubs to join. But you can put down roots. It’s home. your college is a ready-made set experience. We have nine colleges and each of friends. You live together, study has their own personality, but together and compete together picking yours usually comes down - in everything from sports to to the type of place you want to debates to business. And because live in and the facilities you need. these are the people you get Townhouses, studios, en suite to know first, they’re often the rooms – whatever fits you. friendships that last the longest.

But it’s more than just a place to During your time at Lancaster, stay, you’ll have the chance to your college offers the first port study and socialise there as well. of call for any support. There So, when you’ve finished your work are staff on duty round the for the day, you can meet your clock, ready to help – whether friends in the social space, settle it’s a friendly word of advice, or down to a film or even see a band something more serious. All of play. If you can find the time in your this makes a huge difference. schedule, your college’s events For ‘collegiate’, you can read and activities can fill it. Languages, ‘supportive’, ‘friendly’, ‘fun’ and quizzes and even cooking classes. ‘open’. You start with your college And, when you get to second year on day one, and you graduate and decide to stay in town, you with your college when you finish. can always come back to join in Once you have your degree, you’ll – your college is yours wherever leave Lancaster University behind. you’re staying. However, you’ll always belong to your college.

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk It meant a lot to me that I got to of the college reps. They decide on a college because, were standing outside on a not only was it going to be the roundabout holding signs place I live in, but it was also an saying, ‘Welcome to Lancaster!’ Siti Zahra introduction to my social life or ‘Honk for Lonnie!’ They Lonsdale College in the University. I managed to cheered for every honking car narrow down my two choices to that passed by (including mine) County and Lonsdale because and I immediately felt a sense of their ideal locations to my of belonging. Making friends classes, communities, and their in the first week became much close proximity to beautiful easier too as my Fresher reps landscape. I wasn’t scared introduced me to people outside anymore about moving so far my course and societies, away from home because I set up sports activities, and knew that I have my college to planned social events for my welcome me with open arms. house. I don’t know what better way there was to kick off my In fact, I remember moving undergraduate years. in day most vividly because

When I first started researching to my expectations. I loved the George Nagle Lancaster’s colleges, I found opportunity to get involved in out that some are known for bar sports and football, and the 7 Lonsdale College different things - I knew Fylde real sense of community and was more sport based and comradery. It helped me feel Lonsdale seemed to be big on at home at university despite socials and nightlife. I came to living so far away from my actual Lancaster through clearing, but home. The college competitions Lonsdale would have been my really helped me as well, I grew first choice anyway if I had had more confident and improved one. Lonsdale just looked the in lots of ways, which was why I most fun and engaging for my loved taking part in them. tastes, and it absolutely lived up

I didn’t know too much about to walk to some of my lectures Lancaster’s collegiate system which was definitely a bonus. before starting university, During freshers’ week, my but I liked the sound of it as it flatmates proudly donned our Catherine Brabin allows you to experience the County t-shirts, and we still County College best of both worlds – campus sing some of the well-known life alongside the comradery County chants to this day (you’ll of belonging to your own little have to become a member to community. I chose County find out what they are!). I think largely because its campus the system really helps you to accommodation is near to both bond with people in your first the LICA building and English few weeks, as the friendly rivalry literature department, the between the colleges creates a places where I’m most often loyal community among you and needed for my course. In my your college mates. first year I lived at County South, and it only took me five minutes At Lancaster, we offer a wide range of undergraduate accommodation to suit different tastes and budgets. Our accommodation has been rated the UK’s Best University Halls in the 2019 National Student Housing Awards, an accolade we have won eight times since 2010.

Most new undergraduate students choose to live on campus in their first year and find our collegiate setup the perfect way to make 8 friends and settle in. There are eight undergraduate colleges to choose from, breaking down the university population into smaller communities, and all accommodation is located within these colleges.

Two thirds of our accommodation is en suite, but we also offer standard accommodation, where you’ll share toilet and shower facilities with other students, campus townhouses and self- contained studio flats. Most of our accommodation is self-catered, but a catered package is available in some of the colleges if you want to spend less time cooking and more time on other things. Award-winning accommodation

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The cost of your accommodation will depend on the type of room you chose. For the 21/22 academic year, prices range from £154.98 per week for a superior en suite room to £94.99 per week for a basic standard room.

For more information about our accommodation options and guarantee, please visit lancaster.ac.uk/accommodation. Everything on campus

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–– Recently opened £6m expansion of our sports centre

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk –– Peter Scott Gallery

Our campus offers Sports centre Restaurants everything we think Theatre Cafés you’ll need during your Art gallery Pharmacy time with us. Student-run cinema Bakery

Hairdresser and beauty salon Doctor 11 Chaplaincy Bars

Dentist Petrol station

Post office Prayer room

Bookshop Launderettes

Supermarket Pre-school centre

Cash machines Natural healthcare centre

–– Edward Roberts Court –– Nuffield Theatre 12

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk A supportive community

13 Our services exist We offer a range of specialist advertises part-time paid work to enhance your support services and we work in available to you while you study. partnership with your academic From the start of your studies, our experience as a department and your college to team of careers professionals will help you receive the right support student and to help help you to engage in activities at the right time. If you have a that are designed to inform and you fulfil your disability, our Disability Service progress your career ambitions. will assess your needs and put in potential. We provide We offer comprehensive support place appropriate adjustments for from the very start of your friendly and expert your studies. Our Counselling and Lancaster journey through to advice on a range Mental Health Service can provide graduation and we currently short-term support to help you to of academic and continue to offer free careers continue to engage in your studies support for life to alumni. student life issues. if you experience emotional and/ or mental health issues. We have For those who need it, we a medical practice on campus, provide information on visas and as well as a pre-school offering a immigration before you leave your range of services for parents of home country, and can even pick young children, and our multi-faith you up from Manchester Airport. centre is open to students of all Once you arrive on campus, you’ll faiths and none. find a series of events to get you settled, with plenty of ongoing Our Employment and Recruitment support. Service is part of our Careers and Employability Service, and 14

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk A place for Naomi

Naomi Oti BSc Hons Accounting and Finance (Industry) Cartmel College

15 Before I came to Lancaster, after my A levels doing your laundry take time and it is a big in business, economics and maths, I lived change when you come from a home where in Birmingham with my Dad, Stepmom and those things didn’t always concern you. Sister, who was in Year 9 at the time. When I I made sure once I got here I was even more came to visit the University for an open day, social than I normally am. This helped not only everyone was so friendly and open, which is with my flatmates but also with just making exactly the type of environment I want to be in. friends all around campus. I think making a The workshops and talks I went to were really lot of friends is what helped me manage that informative and once again, I felt welcomed. transition because I knew a lot of people that The campus was (and still is) gorgeous, and were going through the exact same thing I walking around with my Dad, I felt at home. was. Some people knew how to do certain I immediately knew I would settle in well and things and some knew how to do others, so we get along with the people here. It really is true all helped each other out. It was also a massive what they say about getting the feeling. I didn’t change having to do work again after months visit any other university after Lancaster of doing absolutely no work so I always made because I knew this is where I wanted to be. sure I stayed on top of my work. Studying is I was worried about so many things before very manageable if you don’t leave it all until coming to university, from making friends, the last minute and organise your work. This to the workload, to having to live by myself. also helped because I would then have free University is a big step up, so being worried is time to spend with my flatmates and friends, natural. I can confirm though, that everything or to just do things I love. works itself out with time, you just have to Put simply, Lancaster University is my home. be patient. I feel so comfortable here, everyone is always University is extremely different from happy to help, including students and staff. school or college. I think the main thing is It is my happy place where I am at ease. I love the independence you get. There is no one coming home to my room, my own space chasing you for your work, not your parents, where I live with friends. The support available nor your professors. It’s all about prioritising and my course’s format makes it easier to the things that are important. Besides doing learn, so even though there’s work pressures, work, you are now an adult and things such I feel supported. as cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning and Students’ Union

Lancaster University Students’ Union is here to enhance every aspect of your time as a student – supporting your social life, your studies, your sporting activities, your hobbies and interests, and the causes you care about.

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Our members elect officers to We also help build a sense student life – from your course represent them in every part of community on campus by and exams, to budgeting, health of student life from academic hosting a full calendar of events and wellbeing, and more. matters to welfare issues. – including Roses (our annual When you come to study at That includes our colleges – sporting clash with the University Lancaster, you’ll automatically when you join one of our eight of York) and Lancaster’s become a member of Lancaster undergraduate colleges, you’ll legendary ‘Extrav’ celebrations at University Students’ Union - so get the chance to elect your the end of the year. you’ll have access to all the Junior Common Room (or JCR) If you’re interested in services and support on offer. executive. These college teams volunteering, we offer a wide However, if you do not wish to are part of the Students’ Union range of amazing opportunities join, you also have the right to opt and a crucial part of the Lancaster to get involved in brilliant projects out of membership; the choice is experience – we support these on campus and out in the yours. groups as they work to bring your community – be part of the Green college communities to life. Lancaster sustainability project, Your activity groups are at the get teaching experience with our heart of life at Lancaster. With Schools Team and discover many more than 200 clubs and societies volunteering opportunities, from covering a huge range of sports, one-off projects to long-term activities, hobbies and causes, placements. there’s something for everyone More than anything, we’re here to twitter.com/lancastersu – we’re here to help you find it, offer support. Our Advice Service facebook.com/lancastersu making sure you find a sense of is here to help with all aspects of belonging. instagram.com/lancastersu

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This is a region where you’ll find stunning coastlines and dramatic mountain views. It’s crossed by canals and the River Lune, dotted with towns and villages full of character and heritage. Look further and you’ll find the spectacular coastline of Morecambe Bay, the open countryside of North Yorkshire and the mountains of the Lake District.

At the heart of it all, you’ll find Lancaster.

It’s a place where you’ll find history in the city streets. Experience this with a walk through the Queen’s Priory, around Lancaster Castle, past the fine Georgian architecture and through Williamson Park up to the Ashton Memorial.

The past is fascinating, but there’s an exciting future here too – with innovative industry, dynamic start-ups and free thinkers all creating something new, every day. Here, there’s room for free spirits and creative thinkers. The bookish, the outgoing, the trendsetters. With an eclectic range of busy bars, laid-back coffee houses and independent shops, you’ll find your place here.

Find out more about Lancaster’s story at lancaster.uk.com . Lancaster has so much to offer. Here, you’ll discover new experiences and make new memories. You’ll meet new people, from all walks of life. On our campus, in our city and in our community, you’ll find your place – whoever you are.

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A place for you

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk A weekend-launching fry-up. When it comes to coffee, A cup of late-night coffee. A Lancaster goes well beyond the traditional Sunday roast. Vegan usual chains. In the coffee quarter treats. Lancaster has a plateful of – established by Atkinson’s Coffee options if you have the appetite. Roasters – they’ve been roasting The high street plays host to an beans for more than 180 years. ever-changing selection of food Today, it’s home to cafés old and For the trucks and stalls every Wednesday new, together with a vast variety and Saturday. Our local wholefood of eateries to suit any palate or foodie cooperative, Single Step, offers wallet. Experience fine dining at 21 a variety of deli ingredients and Quite Simply French, or check out local produce, and we even have some more casual spots like Nami an oriental food shop on campus. Sushi, Koko Poké and GoBurrito. And the crowd in Filbert’s Bakery Where to eat are always happy to share their lancaster.ac.uk/ non-traditional bakes and talk where-to-eat seasonal creations. . For the For the socialite explorer

So much of the university experience is about You don’t need to go far to get lost in the wilderness spending time with friends. We’ve got you covered. – Lancaster is surrounded by beautiful countryside. On campus, our nine college bars sit right at the heart We even have a UNESCO world heritage site on our of campus life. Head into the city centre and you’ll find doorstep, with the Lake District less than an hour even more spaces to hang out, meet friends and enjoy away. If you’re not sure where to start with all the yourself, with a mixture of clubs, bars, breweries, pubs walks and rambles on offer, there are lots of clubs and and late-night cafés. societies that can help get you out into the hills you can see from your window. It’s easy to head to bigger cities too. Lancaster connects to Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and The immediate surroundings also offer plenty of great even London. You can explore different weekend places to take in the outdoors. The Forest of Bowland destinations, with trains and coaches taking you to is an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The the heart of all the action, all just a few hours away. Crook O’Lune is a beauty spot on the River Lune, just Colleges often organise big nights out and day trips a couple of miles up the Millennium cycle path from to big cities, so you can share the experience Lancaster. And, across the bay, the rugged coastline with friends. of Warton, Grange Over Sands and Silverdale offer beauty and adventure in equal measure.

If you’re venturing further afield, the train station is the perfect place to start. Travel up to the Cumbrian 22 countryside, east over the Pennines to the Yorkshire Dales, or even north to Scotland and the Highlands. It’s all within a few hours’ travel.

–– Lancaster University Mountaineering Club - Wasdale Napes Needle

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk For the home bird

There’s a world of options right on our doorstep. But you don’t even need to go that far to have a good time. With everything we have on campus, not every weekend needs to be an adventure. You could hit the gym, go for a dip in the pool or stroll around our woodland trail. The library is well stocked with new and classic literature. We have cosy cafés, quiet study spaces and – when the sun shines – lots of garden and outdoor spaces to enjoy. It all adds up to offer a community feel, with everything you need for your home from home.

–– Lancaster Rowing Club

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Whether you enjoy competitive or recreational sport, In the city centre, you’ll find everything you’d expect keeping healthy in body and mind or just simply on a high street. Look a little deeper and you’ll enjoying being active, we have something for you. discover a left-field scene thriving among the city’s winding streets. On our campus, you’ll find extensive sports facilities allowing you to take part in a multitude of sporting Find fresh, local produce at our street market. activities, both indoor and out. In our sports centre Spend the afternoon rifling through a box of records. you’ll find all the usual facilities, from a 25-metre Choose some plants to brighten your bedroom. swimming pool to two sports halls. You’ll also find two Step into a new vintage outfit at the Assembly Rooms studios, a fully equipped fitness suite and a strength Emporium. Or get your cultural fix of theatre, film, and conditioning room. And, if you have a head for literature or art – the Storey, the Dukes and Lancaster heights you could try out our 8.5-metre climbing wall Arts offer the city’s biggest venues, but you can and bouldering cave, which was specially designed also find smaller showcases, performances and with input from the renowned mountaineer Sir exhibitions at pubs, cafés and pop-up spaces. Christian Bonington. You’ll also find a variety of festivals here every year. If you prefer to take your exercise outdoors then you’ll It might be a small city, but the Music Festival, Jazz find that our 560-acre campus has plenty of space for Festival and Highest Point Festival give it some big sport and recreation. We have all the usual facilities, festival energy. Lancaster’s DIY approach to culture such as tennis courts, an artificial cricket wicket and has creative innovation sparking right under multiple sports pitches, some of which are floodlit your nose. so you don’t have stop when the sun goes down. However, if you want something less strenuous and are looking for some ‘time-out’ then try our Trim Trail and Woodland Walk, which covers 2.6 miles around the campus and has 11 exercise stations along the route. The place for the researcher

Our researchers work to find the answers to questions that affect us all. Renowned experts at the forefront of their fields they are helping to shape our understanding of the world around us.

Genetics and AI and labour schizophrenia market bias

24 In the human genome, small sections of DNA are A new £1m project, led by Lancaster University duplicated (copied) or deleted in a small number Management School’s Professor Monideepa Tarafdar of people, a phenomenon known as Copy Number aims to tackle the problem of gender and ethnic bias Variation. One such Copy Number Variation is in recruitment and human resource management. The duplication of the chromosomal segment 16p11.6, University of Essex (UK) and the University of Alberta which dramatically increases the risk of someone (Canada) are partner universities in the project. developing schizophrenia. How this duplication BIAS – Responsible AI for Labour Market Equality increases the risk of developing schizophrenia is will look at how Artificial Intelligence can lead to largely unknown. unintentional bias in the processes of job advertising Recently, a collaborative research team led by Dr Neil and hiring. The researchers will analyse data from Dawson from Lancaster University have gained new across hiring and recruitment platforms and will insight into how the 16p11.6 duplication affects the develop new tools and protocols to mitigate and brain. The team showed that the duplication impacts address such bias. This will allow companies, HR on neurons that use the neurotransmitter GABA to departments and recruitment agencies to tackle such inhibit the activity of other neurons. The research issues in future recruitment. team also found that these GABA neuron changes The project is funded by the UK-Canada joint funding were accompanied by abnormal brain connectivity program in ‘Responsible AI’. In both the UK and and impaired cognitive performance. Canada, access and rewards to work remain shaped These results show that disturbed GABA neuron around social distinctions, such as gender, race, activity is a key consequence of 16p11.6 duplication and ethnicity, and the use of Artificial Intelligence and that this induces brain dysfunction to increase is known to exacerbate such inequalities through a the risk of developing schizophrenia. This research perpetuation of existing gender and ethnic biases suggests that drugs targeting the GABA neurons may in hiring and career progression. The research aims be useful in helping people with the 16p11.6 deletion to understand these biases and develop a tool to and schizophrenia, but further validation studies mitigate against them. are needed. The project will look to develop a protocol for responsible and trustworthy AI that reduces labour market inequalities by tackling gender and ethnic/racial biases in job advertising, hiring and professional networking processes.

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk An enemy, a tsunami or a fire? Metaphors and Covid-19

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the coronavirus has been described metaphorically in many different ways, for example as an enemy, a marathon, a tsunami, and even as glitter that gets everywhere.

Metaphors are useful tools to communicate and think about complex experiences, such as a global pandemic, but they can also be problematic. War metaphors, for example, can discourage self-limiting ® behaviours, such as staying at home, and legitimise The coolest LEGO authoritarian governmental measures. Metaphor expert and linguist, Professor Elena Semino in the Universe suggests fire metaphors are particularly appropriate and useful for communication about the pandemic. 25 For the first time, LEGO® has been cooled to the Fire metaphors can convey urgency (the virus lowest temperature possible in an experiment that as a ‘fire raging’), capture different phases of the reveals a new use for the popular toy. pandemic (‘embers’ when infections are low), explain A team of ultra-low temperature physicists at contagion (we are ‘trees’ or ‘fuel’), and describe Lancaster University, led by Dr Dmitry Zmeev, decided measures to stop contagion (a ‘firebreak lockdown’). to place a LEGO® figure and four LEGO ® blocks inside Professor Semino’s observations are based on their record-breaking dilution refrigerator. the international #ReframeCovid collection, which This machine - specially made at the University - is includes fire metaphors from several different the most effective refrigerator in the world, capable of languages, and on the Coronavirus Corpus, which reaching 1.6 millidegrees above absolute zero (minus consists of news articles in English from January 273.15 Centigrade), which is about 200,000 times 2020 onwards. colder than room temperature and 2,000 times colder No metaphor can cater for all aspects of something as than deep space. complex and long term as a global pandemic, nor for The results - published in the prestigious journal all contingencies and audiences. We will therefore still Scientific Reports - were surprising. They found need many different metaphors in our communication that the clamping arrangement between the LEGO® tool-kit. However, fire metaphors are undoubtedly one blocks causes the LEGO® structures to behave as of the most useful metaphorical tools at our disposal. an extremely good thermal insulator at cryogenic temperatures. This makes them very desirable for construction materials used for the design of future scientific equipment like dilution refrigerators.

LEGO® blocks are made from ABS plastic, which is a material widely used in 3D printing. The finding of the team means that highly customizable cryogenic thermal insulators can be readily produced at a significantly reduced cost. Teaching excellence engineering, don’t have options At Lancaster, in the first year as there so much Our international reputation for material that needs to be covered, we pride academic excellence means that or is prescribed by professional we attract the brightest minds bodies. from around the world. Our ourselves on academics are experts within Studying these options will offer their respective fields and deliver you the chance to explore an area research-led teaching. This means that interests you, whether it is the quality of that you will learn in a stimulating something you enjoyed at school environment from academics who or something completely new. our teaching are at the forefront of their field These options can enrich your of research. This is all reflected studies and help you to appreciate in our award of Gold in the latest your degree in a wider context. and student Teaching Excellence Framework This breadth is also appealing to (TEF), which is the highest rating future employers. that a university can achieve. experience. It’s worth thinking about your Flexible study choices now, but you don’t have to commit until just before your We offer a flexible approach to course starts. your studies that you won’t find Our flexible approach to teaching 26 at many other highly ranked universities. and learning also means that many of the courses we offer For many of our degrees, this allow you the option to choose means that you’ll have options from a wide selection of modules. to study an additional subject Examples of the modules available from the very start – whether on each course are listed in the it’s a subject within your major course section of this prospectus. degree programme, or in However, not all modules will be another area altogether. Some available each year so please of these options have entry check with your department or requirements, while others don’t. our online course search before However, some degree subjects, applying. such as medicine, physics and

Teaching and learning

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk Independent learning to look for placements, writing have study abroad built in (those your CV, applying for positions, with Study Abroad in their title), Studying for a degree at Lancaster preparing for interviews, and even you can apply to study abroad on is more than just gaining a deeper taking part in assessment centres. many of our degree programmes knowledge of your subject. We after you have started at While a placement role may not be also focus on helping you develop Lancaster – although there may be available in a field or organisation the skills required to succeed in less choice and availability. There that is directly related to your the workplace or further study, are also opportunities to spend academic studies, all placement such as leadership and teamwork. time overseas during vacations on roles offer valuable experience a Lancaster programme or study Independent study is a key of working at a graduate level and abroad on a Summer School with 27 component of your learning, and gaining a range of professional one of our partners. designed to challenge and inspire skills. you. This might feel different Innovation and at first, but you won’t be left on If you are unable to secure a your own, as there is a range of suitable placement for your third entrepreneurial help available to support you in year, you will be able to transfer to learning becoming an independent and the non-placement variant of your effective learner able to analyse degree and continue with your The University’s Work in Progress and critically evaluate information studies at Lancaster, completing team provides students with a – skills highly valued by employers. your degree after your third wealth of practical opportunities year. The University also offers a to equip them with the creative Placement year range of shorter placement and and collaborative problem- internship opportunities, which Our placement degrees provide solving capabilities, commercial you would be welcome to apply to the option for you to spend your awareness and personal resilience as an alternative. third year, out of four, working in a that employers value so highly in graduate-level role. This valuable Study abroad our graduates. opportunity will help you to apply The team is here to ensure that the skills you have developed As a Lancaster student, you students’ ideas for sustainable in your first and second year of may have the opportunity to innovation projects, start-up study, refine your career plans study abroad for a semester or businesses and social enterprises and make a fantastic addition to a full academic year as part of are listened to and supported your CV, significantly boosting your degree. We have partner through access to funding, co- your prospects for graduate universities in Europe, the USA, working space, specialist advice employment. Canada, Mexico, Australia, and a vibrant peer community. The New Zealand, and Asia offering team also oversees the Start-up Finding and securing a placement opportunities to immerse yourself opportunity is down to you, just Visa scheme, opening up new in another culture. You will choose opportunities for employment in as it would be when applying for from a shortlist of partners, which a graduate vacancy. However, the UK after graduation. For more are compatible with your degree. information, please visit we will provide you with plenty of While some degree programmes support and guidance in where lancaster.ac.uk/work-in-progress. –– Woodland pod Made for

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Learning styles differ. Focused Together

Sometimes all that For moments of total Some of the best work you’ll do will you need is a little concentration, we have all sorts be in groups, so we offer a variety of spaces for silent study. You’ll of spaces designed for teamwork. peace and quiet. have your own desk in your As well as our Library, we have Sometimes access to campus accommodation, while our Learning Zone – a dedicated a laptop and a printer. your college will have dedicated social learning space that’s also areas too. Our Library is open open 24/7. Both areas have rooms And sometimes you 24/7 in term-time. It offers 1,300 and workspaces you can book for need something a little technology-enabled workspaces, your group work. And that’s not with several areas set aside as to mention all the comfortable more specialist – like quiet zones, and is built around spots dotted around campus you a lab that can create a central atrium filled with natural can grab for a meeting or a chat – light. from the Engineering building and the conditions colder Physics atrium to various cafés For something a little different, you and (when the sun is shining) all than deep space. can head to our woodland pods. the open spaces. Whatever you’re With a look that mixes sci-fi and learning today, we nature, they’re little capsules of calm, away from the beaten track. have the facilities to make it possible.

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Equipped DNA sequencing and protein printer on campus – so you can purification – among many other access work saved securely, or Specialist study demands pieces of leading edge equipment. look at materials for the module specialist spaces and tools. you’re working on. If you don’t feel If you’re into the Arts, you’ll find Our campus is packed full of them. like carrying your laptop across purpose-built studios for design If you’re a scientist, you could work campus, you can borrow one of and architecture as well as art with NMR and x-ray machines in ours for a few hours. the Chemistry Department, or and dance studios made for ultra-low temperature labs and creativity and the perfect stages You can access e-journals and ultra-low noise labs in the Physics for exhibiting the results – from e-books online, so with high Department. For engineers, the Great Hall to the Peter Scott speed wired connection and our new building is a giant box Gallery. Wi-Fi in campus accommodation of tricks, designed to bring you might not even need to step You can perfect your disciplines together and to bring out of your room to find what you pronunciation in specialist the best ideas into reality. need. When you do, you’ll still have language labs, hone your mooting access to our Wi-Fi network – skills in our mock courtroom, It’s the same story in our Faculty whether you’re in the Library, in a or work on your figures in our of Health and Medicine. If you’re class or having a coffee in one of dedicated Bloomberg financial looking forward to getting to grips our cafés. with anatomy, our Clinical Anatomy dealing room. Learning Centre is a good place Connected Wherever you are, you’ll have to start as it is equipped with our iLancaster app to keep you two Anatomage tables and a A lot of university life revolves connected to what’s going on. practise hospital ward. Our around technology. We’ve got Your timetable, your course recently updated Biosciences you covered. resources, your latest news, even and Environment labs are where your bus times. It’s all on the app, you’ll find confocal microscopes, You’ll find learning labs you can in your pocket. mass spectrometers, fluorescent access any time, meaning you’re imagers and the equipment for never far from a computer or a 30

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Andrew Barker, Director of Library Services, explains why the Library remains the heart of Lancaster’s campus.

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk At Lancaster, we’re lucky, that what we have is beyond community and I’m proud the library plays such a big the traditional concept of a library as a building that part in that; we’re passionate about having you, our 31 houses books and runs services. Beyond the physical students as partners in how we develop our services building, the library is wherever you are. The library and spaces so we can do better, for you. represents so much of our diverse local and global I can’t talk about the library without talking about community and it’s our aim to showcase that with the Norma, our Library tree, it gives the building a pride it deserves. heart like no other library I've ever been in. It’s a Recently, we’ve been able to focus on digital and great marker for the importance of the library as we’re so proud to invest in our digital resources as a community space, seeing people gather there well as physical. You can access things such as our whether they’re reading, meeting friends or just collections and services whether you’re on campus relaxing is quite moving. or anywhere in the world. Being able to engage with We have different types of spaces on three floors. our services in the way that suits you, where and when There’s space for group work and bookable spaces, it suits you, breaks down so many boundaries and but also space for you to work privately. It's about makes everything more accessible. what works for your learning. We recognise that What we offer doesn’t stop with books and collections. people learn effectively in different ways and we are We have great teams within the library supporting your here to support whatever that might look like for you. learning: the faculty librarians who help find resources, The beautiful thing about having a library that’s so and the learning developers who ensure that you focused on community is that you suddenly realise know how to best learn to use the material, and how you can bring in different types of events to support to translate the information into essays or into an people's learning, and wellbeing. We’ve had small assessment. In reality, the range of resources we offer musical performances, live readings and collaboration is so vast and diverse that you might be daunted or evenings, this space is not just for learning, it's a lost without a point in the right direction. We’re lucky space for bringing people together. to have staff who are here to help you learn and be fulfilled by your time at Lancaster.

My favourite thing about Lancaster University is the people. Colleagues have shown me their passion Andrew Barker for the University, for the students and for putting Director of them first, as well as finding ways of continuing to Library Services support and innovate to make sure university is a positive experience. Our students here create such a 32

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk Coming to Lancaster is all about What starts in Lancaster can take broadening your horizons – not just you much further afield. You might learning new subjects, but finding new spend a few weeks abroad as part perspectives and discovering new of your course, or even study for a experiences too. Because with us, you whole academic year with one of get to be part of a community that lets our partner institutions around the you live and learn from people from world. And when you graduate, you’ll different cultures to share ideas and join an alumni network that touches perspectives. every corner of the globe – putting a 170-country network at your You’ll have every possible opportunity fingertips. to make some international 33 connections of your own, meeting Whether you’re a Lancaster local students from more than 100 or you’re crossing oceans to join countries – whether you’re doing our community, you’ll discover an group work, getting involved with one international perspective on life. You’ll of our student societies or enjoying learn about other people. Celebrate a night off at a big celebration. You’ll other cultures. Make friendships also learn from world-leading staff and connections that cross borders from around the globe. You can even and continents. In Lancaster, you’ll make global citizenship a part of explore the world and find yourself. your studies, with an Intercultural Competencies Certificate that can equip you for a global future.

A global community Stewart Knights Fylde College, studying BSc Hons Business Management

I was always torn between a year in industry and a year abroad. 34 As I first saw it, it was a decision between meaningful experience and an opportunity to explore a part of myself that I had never –– Stewart attending his first Chicago Bulls game really engaged with before. However, after volunteering in Fiji in the summer of 2019, it became clear that there was no trade-off One of my fondest memories I was still bound by my own and, in fact, it was all upside if I did was the road-trip myself and implicit- and explicit-biases, which decide to study abroad. In fact, three friends embarked upon, were almost instantaneously the experience I was able to gain aiming to cover a major corner of demolished upon arrival in Iowa. was deeper, more meaningful the Midwest. Whilst this area of The sun was warmer, the people and applicable to a wider set of America is often characterised as more engaging, the lectures more instances. a collection of “fly-over states”, interesting and the experience Whilst abroad, my experience was I feel that in most cases this richer and more meaningful than I characterised by three key areas is strangely reductionist. The could have ever expected. Midwest for me was a rich group of of learning (aside from academic, Currently, I am in the process of diverse states that seemingly have of course); the importance of developing an application that spawned out of nothing. This was culture, self-management and aims to improve the quality of especially true for Iowa, whose relationship-management. Firstly, cross-cultural education for all. city is centralised and emanates and most importantly, I would This is a project I can safely say from the University campus. Along like to stress how crucial a part I would never have considered if this journey, I made some great culture plays in any experience, I hadn’t been to study in the US. friends who I still keep in contact especially when you think it This is true both figuratively and with now and look forward to won’t. Prior to going to the US, I literally considering the idea was revisiting them in the near future, thought (wrongly) that the culture born out of a start-up weekend I flying-in rather than flying-over. would be almost identical to that participated in whilst at Iowa. In of the UK. I was surprised by My expectations for studying more general terms, I feel that my the gap and caught off guard in abroad came from a closed- time abroad has expanded my idea many instances when I expected minded idea of what studying in of what is possible for both myself similarities and got differences, a different country might be like. and others, along with what is and vice versa. Even after doing some research, important.

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk I had never thought of myself accompanied by their local state as someone who would love politician, who gave us a big thank travelling, let alone travel to a you by throwing us a feast, which completely different country was quite common throughout the 35 6,500 miles away from Lancaster trip as we had amazing Malaysian - but here I was at Sunway cuisine every single day! University in Malaysia, surrounded Although the trip was not specific by friends I had made through to my degree, I was able to utilise my course. the skills I had developed at It was through Global Experiences university in the activities they that I was not only able to had planned out for us. In our free Aman Mohammad experience the culture, food, and time, I was able to travel to a small County College, diverse religions that Malaysia island called Langkawi along the accommodated, but also to coast of Malaysia - where I, along studied BSc network with other international with my university friends and my Hons Accounting, students arriving from America newfound Australian friends, took and Australia. Throughout the part in various activities, such as: Finance and trip, we were given the chance jet skiing; hanging on to a banana to understand the cultural boat; going through an obstacle Computer Science differences between us by course; walking on the sky bridge learning more about Malaysia 660 meters above sea level; and and currently and how their history, politics and relaxing on a beach whilst viewing studying MA businesses were propelling the the sunset. country. We had the opportunity Overall, I was able to enrich Accounting to get involved with NGO myself culturally and become companies such as Rimba and much more aware about what was and Financial MySkillsFoundation. We got to happening on the other side of know about their mission and how Management the world. Sunway University’s they were helping to shape lives hospitality is something that I in Malaysia. at Lancaster could never forget, and the time University Through MySkillsFoundation, we I had in Malaysia was thoroughly prepared and led an English lesson enjoyable - I would recommend it for students at a local school to anyone that is thinking about it! in Ijok, Bestari Jaya. We were Terima kasih! 36

–– Catherine (right) on the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls A world for Catherine

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk Catherine is in her third both completely clueless and What advice would give year of a BA Hons in politics. just going with it. I can now to students considering As part of her degree, she say I’ve hoisted a sail on the studying abroad? spent a year studying at the Appledore whaling boat, and been to the world’s only museum on University of Maine, USA. Cryptology. A study abroad experience, while unlike anything else, is no smooth Why did you decide to From there it just got better. ride. Expect ups and downs, spend a year studying I visited and climbed up part expect to want to go home! There of Niagara Falls, watched the is no one “typical” experience abroad? Boston Bruins Hockey Team and it is okay to feel differently to at TD Gardens, toured the those around you. But stick with it. I’ve never been a person to stay Canadian parliament, visited You will adjust, and when you do, in one place and always loved the beautiful Acadia National those first few weeks of anxiety travelling, experiencing different Park, explored the shops of will seem like nothing. cultures, meeting new people, and New Hampshire…not forgetting trying new food. A study abroad the week I spent in Montreal It’s an experience that has year seemed like the perfect and Toronto with my sister. I changed me for the better, opportunity to do all these things, think my highlight however, was giving me a new-found sense of while studying what I love. I knew watching a performance of Cats confidence and eagerness to living abroad would be a far at Boston Opera House. Not explore what else the world has to different experience from simply so much because of the show offer. If you have the opportunity, being a tourist, and this really itself, but more the spontaneity take it. excited me. of the decision – just saying What does the future What did you learn yes without a second thought. Suddenly, Boston felt “familiar” hold for you now? 37 from your experience? and comfortable, and that was something I never thought I’d say. It’s hard to say! Nevertheless, Say “yes” to as much as you can, I’m optimistic and have certainly even if it scares you. Knowing I Did it live up to your come to realise, since returning only had the year there (even less expectations? from Maine, how important it is to in the end), I was determined not adapt the plans we have. My year to waste my time and take all the It surpassed them in so many abroad has helped me to realise opportunities that came my way, ways, giving me memories and my passion for environmental because I’d likely never get them friendships for life. I’m hungry to politics, so I hope to do a masters again. We stop ourselves from see what else the US has to offer in environmental policy after doing so many things out of fear, and I’m eager to do my masters finishing my undergrad – ideally but travelling around cities in the abroad as a result. Be that in the abroad, but there are plenty of US, canvassing for presidential US or elsewhere. places I’ve yet to explore in the campaigns, climbing mountains UK. From there, I see myself going and lobbying politicians were How did the experience into an environmental policy certainly not on my list of things benefit your degree and advisory role or conservation I expected to do, but this has all your future prospects? work. Where and with who, is a shown me what I’m capable of question for later down the line! achieving. My experience with student- What were the led environmental campaigns most memorable helped me to realise my passion for climate policy and has really experiences? helped to shape my career search. Most importantly, it’s a Travelling with my Dad around great example of a time where Maine, before I started the I faced multiple challenges, University, is certainly an uncertainty and had to adapt to experience I’ll never forget. a different culture. Adaptability It was brilliant to explore a and confidence are key skills any completely new place together, employer looks for when hiring. Hello 38

FutureWe are 3rd in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2021 for the percentage of graduates who find graduate-level employment, or are in further study, within six months of graduation.

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk University is not only an experience: step of the way – from making your first it’s preparation for your future. We are application to succeeding at interview. here to help you learn about career and And if you need some information, advice employability opportunities while you or guidance, you can book an appointment study and for when you graduate. with a careers professional, or drop us an email (we answer about 500 a week). When you arrive in Lancaster, you don’t have to have a plan for the day after you As you go through your course, you’ll graduate. But when you’re ready to take always have the chance to focus on your that next step, you’ll find we are ready future. Whatever you’re studying, you’ll to help. The sooner you start to manage have both departmental careers your career and engage with our friendly consultants and academic employability and professional services, the easier it champions to turn to, ready to offer advice becomes. or point you in the right direction. There’s also the chance to undertake professional, There are careers events to welcome graduate-level work experience, which 39 you as soon as you’re unpacked and will help inform your career choices and settled. We have student and graduate enhance your chances of future graduate recruiters engaging with us all year round job success. who are happy to tell you about their opportunities – which might be part-time So, by the time you leave Lancaster work while you’re a student, a vacation or University, you should have much more year-long placement, or a job when you than a degree. You could have had work graduate. Come and find out about our experience, developed your employability Career Mentoring Programme and our skills, grown your professional networks, Employment and Recruitment Service for and have an idea of where you’re heading. part time work while you study. Whatever Whatever’s right for you, we’re here to help you choose to do, we can help you every – and ready to say hello to your future! Abi Carson MEng Hons Mechanical Engineering Furness College Project Engineer for Aegis Engineering Systems

What is your current role and what across second and third year after exams. The does that involve on a daily basis? experience of being client facing, delivering something they needed, and all of the soft skills that I’m a project engineer at Aegis Engineering Systems, go with that were the best tools I had when going into we’re a rail consultancy, and I work on a variety of my first job after graduation. different projects all the time. I also assist in railway Did your career plans change and approvals, that’s assessing changes to vehicles and 40 making sure they meet the requirements of railway develop during your studies? standards. My day job can vary from site surveys and first of a kind fitment to assessing modifications and I didn’t have a specific plan before going to university, producing certificates. so I can’t say that anything changed, but I definitely realised that I wanted variety in my career, so that’s Did you have any career in mind when when I knew that consultancy was my best option. you started university? What opportunities were there during

I initially thought I’d go into the automotive industry, your time at Lancaster to help you but I wanted more variety and different work month to with your chosen career path? month, so I chose consultancy in rail. How did the course you took at There is so much advice available at the careers hub, whether you’re interested in a year in industry, Lancaster prepare you for your or a summer placement, everyone there is so happy career? to help. Specifically for engineering, there’s the Lancaster Product Development Unit (LPDU) that After being in industry, I have realised how different are great at helping you get connected with local the Lancaster course is, I think the most valuable companies for summer placements, or even have a part of it was the industry projects that we completed secondment-style internship with them.

For more information, please visit lancaster.ac.uk Did you get involved with any worthwhile, every time I learnt something new, societies whilst at Lancaster and did which helped me in securing a job after graduation. Generally, it was reassuring knowing there was a team this involvement help with applying I could go and talk to. for jobs in your chosen career? What would you say to anyone unsure

I was heavily involved with the engineering society, about his or her career path? and was president during my second year. I think my 41 social skills and confidence for presentation were The best thing to do is find out what you really enjoy, boosted by being part of a society. or alternatively, try to find some work experience in How did the careers team support different sectors that you may not have considered. you through your studies and into What part of your current role do you your career? enjoy the most and why? I really love consultancy work, constantly having The CV review sessions were invaluable, I initially different projects on the go, of different size and struggled with my first few applications for graduate significance, and I think this maximises your ‘learning schemes, but after reviewing my CV with one of the on the job’ opportunities. team, I was able to edit and was successful with my applications. What are your top tips for anyone What did the careers support mean starting to plan for their chosen to you? career?

The one-to-one CV review was my most valuable The main thing is to make sure you enjoy what you do, tool when I was applying for graduate engineering because generally, you’re good at what you enjoy, and schemes. I went to a few of the presentations hosted career progression naturally follows. by the careers teams, and these were always really Say hello to your future

We know that it can be daunting to start thinking Volunteering is a great way to develop skills, about your future. So our team of experienced careers enhance your CV and make a positive contribution 42 professionals are here to give you the support and to the community. Lancaster has a thriving help you need to plan your next steps. We understand volunteering community for you to get involved the vast array of options you face. We’ll help you to with. Our Students’ Union also works with a number choose what’s right for you, whether that’s applying of charities, schools and local organisations to for a graduate job, continuing your studies to a higher arrange a variety of volunteering opportunities for level, or both. students to participate in.

Our online resource offers 24/7 careers help, To help you stand out from the crowd and enhance ranging from videos and other interactive learning your future employment prospects you can complete activities to help you develop workplace skills, the Lancaster Award. Developed in partnership with practice psychometric tests, to tips and insights from employers, it is formal recognition of all the activities top employers on their recruitment and selection you undertake during your studies that enhance your methods. With thousands of graduate opportunities employability. listed every year on our exclusive Lancaster University You probably won’t need us after you graduate – most job search portal, we’ll help you discover a world of of our students go straight into work or continue their possibilities for your career. studies. But careers aren’t straight lines on one simple We encourage you to start preparing for the track. Your aims in life can shift over time and your professional world as early as possible. You can get circumstances may change. When that happens, we’ll involved in a range of activities to help you create – be here to help. We currently provide our graduates and make the most of – your own opportunities. Our with free lifetime access to our services. Put simply, Work in Progress Centre offers a wealth of expertise, we’re here for as long as you need us. support and contacts to help you turn your business ideas into a reality.

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Based on campus,courses The programmes are not just Improve your English the International about your academic studies; they are designed to help you settle If you need to top-up your Study Centre provides into your new environment and English skills before starting your students that need it encourage you to get fully involved International Foundation Year in campus life and the community or Pre-Masters Programme, you with the opportunity to at Lancaster. From day one, you can join our English Language take an International will be part of the University, Preparation programme for studying and socialising within one term. At the end of the Foundation Year our close and friendly community. programme, you will be ready to programme, or top-up You will also have access to the start on your chosen pathway at the International Study Centre. course, so that they can University’s excellent facilities, such as the library, sports centre University-style teaching 45 prepare for a degree at and Students’ Union activities. Lancaster University Study structure You will learn in a university- style environment. This includes the following year. We have six Foundation routes participating in group lectures, and two Pre-Masters routes, seminars and tutorials and International Study Centre each leading to degree study in a undertaking independent study. related subject. This style of teaching really The programmes at the helps you to prepare for degree International Study Centre Options include an International study and feel confident about are delivered by Study Group Foundation Year in: progressing to undergraduate in partnership with Lancaster + Business and Management study. University. When you join the Studies International Study Centre, you will Regular assessment begin your journey towards gaining + Engineering and Computing To ensure you make steady a degree from a top university and + Law progress throughout the a rewarding career. + Life Sciences programme and achieve the An International Foundation + Mathematics and Statistics grades you need, we will give Year allows you to progress to a + Social Studies you regular assessments. This broad range of undergraduate includes exams, coursework, degree choices at Lancaster Or a Pre-Masters Programme in: assessment, presentations and University, and our Pre-Masters extended essays. + Business, Law and Social Programme allows you to progress Sciences For more information about to postgraduate study at the the International Study Centre, University. The programmes are + Engineering, Computing, please visit carefully designed to combine Mathematics and Science lancaster.ac.uk/isc . academic modules and, where At the International Study Centre, needed, English language you will study a combination of preparation with the study skills core units and subject-specific you will need to succeed in your units that focus on the academic degree studies. areas most relevant to your chosen degree. Funding your studies

We believe that studying for a Lancaster University has be eligible for a maintenance degree at Lancaster University is confirmed that students from EU loan from the government to a sound investment for your member states will be charged the help with living costs. Students future. However, we understand same tuition fees as other non-UK with a disability or those with that the cost of attending students from the academic year dependants may also be eligible university can seem a daunting 2021-22. for additional support. You can prospect. It is important that you find out more at International fees are dependent gov.uk/student-finance take the time to research and . on your choice of course. Fees are plan your finances. Our Student reviewed annually and are liable Funding Advisers are here to International student to increase. Fees for 2022 entry offer information on financial funding were not available at the time of support and advice on budgeting printing, but the 2021 entry fees whenever you need it. The UK Home Office requires all may be used as a guide lancaster.ac.uk/ international students studying in The cost for attending university the UK to demonstrate that they can be broken in to two main international-fees 46 . have enough money to pay for elements – tuition fees and living their first year of course fees and To find out about our fees for expenses. living costs. You can find out more Island students, please visit about visas and immigration on Tuition fees lancaster.ac.uk/ugfunding. our website lancaster.ac.uk/visas For 2022 entry, the University Living expenses or by classifies applicants as either UK, visiting the UKCISA website ukcisa.org.uk International or Islands students. One of your main outgoings will . be your living expenses and you For 2022 entry, UK fees are set should think carefully about US loans by the UK government and are what costs you would incur Lancaster University is expected to be £9,250 per year. before you start your course. recognised by the US Department You should consider what type of Eligible UK students are able to of Education and as a result, accommodation you wish to live apply for a tuition fee loan from eligible US students can access in, food prices, entertainment and the government to cover the US federal student loans. For more other costs. A simple way to plan cost of your fees. This does not information and eligibility please need to be repaid until you have for your annual expenditure is to lancaster.ac.uk/ completed your studies and have start with your weekly costs, then us-federal-loans . started earning. multiply this by 40 weeks – the number of weeks in the university For EU students, the UK year (it’s less if you can go home government has announced that during the spring and winter students who begin their course breaks). from 2021 onwards will no longer be eligible to receive the same If you are a full-time UK student fee status and financial support under the age of 60 and studying entitlement as UK students. for your first degree, you may

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Our reputation as Your degree Typical entry requirements one of the UK’s Why do some companies soar and others go bust? How can profits (See website for full details) leading institutions go up while the share price comes Accounting and Finance down? Accounting and finance A level: ABB for accounting disciplines get to the heart of these and finance is questions. If you love numbers and Acccounting and Finance (Industry) variety, and want a sound technical A level: AAB combined with expert knowledge and understanding of BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents the business world, accounting and Page 49 teaching, excellent finance could be your ideal degree. Required subjects resources and a Studying accounting and finance GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, provides you with the tools to GCSE English Language grade C or 4. fantastic campus develop both technical knowledge and a broad understanding of the experience. Our discipline and its application in the Example careers degrees guarantee business world. These programmes are accredited by all the major a challenging British accountancy bodies, • Accountant providing graduates with exemptions • Financial manager and rewarding from some of these bodies’ core • Financial trader educational examinations. • Internal and external auditor What you will study: • Investment analyst experience, with • Investment banker First year some offering You will take a range of introductory Professional accreditations* professional courses in accounting, finance 52 and other management disciplines accreditation. that provide the context within which accounting and finance are 85.9% of accounting and practised. In addition, you will take courses that help develop your finance UK graduates leadership and employability skills. were in graduate level employment or further Second year Building on your first year, you will study 15 months after take courses with more technical graduation and core content reflecting your interests in accounting, finance and The Times and Sunday Times other management areas. These Good University Guide 2021 may include accounting information #12 for accounting systems, statistics and principles and finance of finance. The Times and Sunday Times Final year Good University Guide 2021 You will have a wide range of choices Our accounting and finance reflecting your interests. These may include advanced financial All major British accountancy bodies programmes are accredited accounting, advanced finance, accredit those degrees marked with by all major British auditing and ethics. an asterisk. This provides exemptions accountancy bodies from many of these bodies’ core examinations.

Recognised as an ICAEW Strategic Partner, working with ICAEW in the BSc Hons Accounting professional development of students. and Finance* UCAS code: N400 “The best thing about my course was the flexibility Course length: 3 years it offered allowing me to explore areas of the subject BSc Hons Accounting that I might never have studied.” and Finance (Industry)* UCAS code: N401 Oliver Kay Course length: 4 years BSc Hons Accounting and Finance (Industry), Tax trainee, Mazars LLP

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BSc Hons Accounting and BSc Hons Finance Typical entry Management UCAS code: N300 requirements UCAS code: NN24 Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years BSc Hons Finance (Industry) Accounting and Management/ BSc Hons Accounting and Finance UCAS code: N301 A level: ABB Management (Industry) Course length: 4 years Accounting and Management UCAS code: NN25 Your degree (Industry)/Finance (Industry) Course length: 4 years A level: AAB Finance is challenging, exciting and Your degree BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents vital to the world economy. Do you Page 49 aspire to be a future leader? A global Do you want to develop a career in influencer? Are you hungry for a Required subjects management from a quantitative career in investment and finance? GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, perspective? Would you like to If so, this degree offers the perfect GCSE English Language grade C or 4. study a degree that plays to your balance of academic theory and strengths with numbers, but isn’t its practical experience. sole focus? This course offers you the chance to gain a solid foundation After gaining a solid grounding in Combine accounting in accounting while developing finance theory and methodology, and finance with your knowledge of management you’ll develop proficiency in areas subjects such as human resources such as international finance and or marketing. risk management, bond markets • Accounting, Finance and and corporate finance. You can also Mathematics/NG41 Combining management studies with select further specialist options • Accounting, Finance and accountancy produces graduates to tailor your degree to your future Mathematics (Industry)/NG42 with a broad base of abilities that career path. • Economics and Finance/NL31 are in demand by employers. These include specialist management, What you will study: • Economics and Finance (Industry)/ accountancy, finance and NL32 53 economics knowledge, as well as First year • Financial Mathematics/GN13 practical skills such as report writing, You will take a range of introductory • Financial Mathematics MSci/ presentations and IT knowledge. courses in finance to ensure that GN1H What you will study: you have a good understanding of • Financial Mathematics (Placement the basic content across this area. Year)/GN1J First year You will also take courses relating to leadership and employability skills. For the entry requirements for these You will take a range of introductory courses please see the index. courses in accounting, finance Second year and other management disciplines You will continue to develop your that provide the context within skills through a range of more which accounting and finance are advanced finance and quantitative “I chose to study at the practised. In addition, you will take courses to enable you to make a courses that help develop your Management School, range of advanced choices in your leadership and employability skills. final year. Courses may include because of its solid Second year econometrics and advanced finance. reputation and rapid Building on the first year and your Final year development. I have interests, you will take courses with You will have a wide range of choices a range of modules from across the from advanced finance modules and never regretted my choice. departments of the Management other areas to focus on the areas School, as well as focusing on Lancaster provides every where you are most interested. technical and core content in These may include corporate opportunity for students to accounting. Choices may include finance, investment, programming management accounting and explore their interests and and risk management. statistics. exceed their limits.” Optional modules Final year Options may include banking and You will have a wide range of choices Guojing Tang professional financial analysis. reflecting your interests. These BSc Hons Finance may include advanced financial accounting and ethics.

Optional modules Options may include marketing, entrepreneurship, and organisation, work and technology. Architecture

BA Hons Architecture Typical entry Explore the future of architectural UCAS code: K100 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) practice through Your degree Architecture experimentation and A level: AAB plus portfolio Start your journey to become an BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents innovative design- architect at Lancaster’s School of Page 49 Architecture, which is housed in a led teaching in sustainably focused building, in an inspiring natural environment close our new School of to the Lake District World Heritage Example careers Architecture. You will site. develop an agile and With innovative teaching informed • Architectural technician/assistant by influential research, our lecturers • Architectural visualisation ethical approach to will lead you through a series of • Landscape architect core modules in design, technology, • Interior architect/spatial designer architectural practice, humanities and professional practice. You will have dedicated • Urban designer addressing the studio space, digital and analogue • Architect (with postgraduate study, modelling workshops and specialist professional experience and ARB challenges of global computing facilities. You’ll learn from registration) issues using cutting- a combination of lectures, seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and hands-on Professional accreditations edge technologies. studio work alongside collaborative projects and group work. Sustainable and ethical Example modules may architectural focus include: 54 Inspiring campus location First year The BA (Hons) Architecture is fully • Design Skills Live briefs and real clients accredited by ARB (Architects • Architectural Design Studio 1 Registration Board) which is the provide professional • Architectural Technology first part of the professional path experience • Architectural Humanities 1 to becoming an architect. Second year • Architectural Design Studio 2 • Advanced Technology “I don’t think that any • Architectural Humanities 2 new course could start, Final year at this time in history, • Architectural Design Studio 3 • Professional Practice without taking seriously • Architectural Humanities – the fact that the climate Future Practice is changing, possibly irreversibly. This urgent issue, along with others such as automation, the future of work, and digital fabrication will be fully integrated into the new Lancaster architecture course.”

Ruth Dalton Professor in Architecture

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Biochemistry Your degree Typical entry requirements examines the Study a range of biochemistry and chemistry modules, as well (See website for full details) structure and as practically-oriented modules, Biochemistry (BSc) function of living designed to equip you with the Biochemistry (Placement Year) knowledge and laboratory skills (BSc) organisms at the required by a biochemist. You A level: AAB can choose a pathway within the molecular level. degree that allows you to focus Biochemistry (Study Abroad) (BSc) on biochemistry or specialise in Biochemistry (MSci) It’s an exciting genetics or biomedicine. A level: AAA BTEC considered alongside A level and rapidly We have invested over £4 million Chemistry in new life science teaching developing subject laboratories, which you will use for BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents much of your practical learning. Page 49 and the primary You will also conduct your own Required subjects investigative science laboratory-based project and benefit A level Chemistry and one other from the research experience of our science subject from Biology, within biology and internationally renowned academics. Mathematics or Physics. medicine. In the fourth year of the MSci degree, GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, you will take Masters-level modules GCSE English Language grade C or 4. Joint #6 for biosciences and complete an extended research project. The Guardian University Guide 2021 Example modules may Example careers #7 for chemistry include: • Academic, industrial and medical The Guardian University Guide 2021 First year research 55 Joint #9 for graduate • Cell Structure and Function • Pharmaceutical or food industries prospects in biosciences • Genetics • Forensic science The Guardian University Guide 2021 • Protein Biochemistry Second year • Biochemical Techniques “The very best thing BSc Hons Biochemistry • Cell Biology about the teaching at • DNA Technology UCAS code: C700 Lancaster is the quality Third year Course length: 3 years • Molecular and Biochemical of the material. I’ve often BSc Hons Biochemistry Parasitology found myself in a lecture (Study Abroad) • Cell Cycle and Stem Cells with a leading figure in • Proteins: Structure, Function UCAS code: C702 and Evolution the area being taught, Course length: 3 years (including a year abroad) Fourth year (MSci only) who has made reference BSc Hons Biochemistry • Advanced NMR: Proteins, Solids to research published and Imaging (Placement Year) • Advanced Topics in Biochemistry only months before.” UCAS code: C707 • Drug Development Course length: 4 years Jonathan Longden MSci Hons Biochemistry BSc Hons Biochemistry UCAS code: C706 Course length: 4 years Biology

Studying biology Your degree Typical entry requirements will equip you with Explore the science of life by choosing topics from our broad (See website for full details) the real-world skills range of modules, from the Biology (BSc) required to tackle molecular to the ecological, Biology (Placement Year) (BSc) reflecting the interdisciplinary A level: AAB nature of modern biology. You have some of the biggest Biology (Study Abroad) (BSc) the flexibility to select optional Biology (MSci) modules from across the full breadth challenges facing A level: AAA of biology or you can choose a route our planet, whether that focuses on the topics that BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents it’s developing inspire you the most. Page 49 Required subjects Take part in UK or overseas Two science A levels from: new treatments for residential field courses, and in local Biology, Chemistry, Computing, excursions. Benefit from our links disease, protecting Environmental Science, Geography, with external research institutions, Geology, Human Biology, such as the Centre for Ecology & endangered species, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Hydrology, the NHS and industrial or trying to ensure laboratories. You will also conduct GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, your own project and benefit from GCSE English Language grade C or 4. the world has enough the research experience of our food. internationally renowned academics. Example modules may Example careers Joint #6 for biosciences include: • Academic, industrial and medical The Guardian University Guide 2021 First year research Joint #9 for graduate • Biotechnology 56 • Crop and soil scientist prospects in biosciences • Global Change Biology • Clinical immunologist • Impact of Microbes The Guardian University Guide 2021 • Forensic toxicologist • Marine and Estuarine Biology • Microbiologist £4m life science teaching • Scientific writer laboratories Second year • Cell Biology • Wildlife consultant • Evolution • Genetics BSc Hons Biology • Vertebrate Biology Third year UCAS code: C100 • Cancer Course length: 3 years • Coral Reef Ecology BSc Hons Biology • Environmental Plant Biology (Study Abroad) • Neurobiology UCAS code: C102 Fourth year (MSci only) Course length: 3 years • Bioinformatics (including a year abroad) • Conservation Biology BSc Hons Biology • Diseases of the Brain (Placement Year) • Wildlife Population Ecology UCAS code: C104 Course length: 4 years MSci Hons Biology UCAS code: 1M66 Course length: 4 years

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BSc Hons Biology “Biology with Psychology Typical entry with Psychology has given me the requirements UCAS code: C1C8 opportunity to study (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years in two different fields, Biology with Psychology BSc Hons Biology with Biology with Psychology Psychology (Placement Year) choosing the parts (Placement Year) of each which are of A level: AAB UCAS code: C1C9 BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Course length: 4 years particular interest. Page 49 Your degree Required subjects The research-focused Two science A levels from: This degree is designed for those teaching has been a Biology, Chemistry, Computing, wishing to develop an understanding Environmental Science, Geography, of the influences that govern human particular highlight Geology, Human Biology, behaviour, combined with knowledge for me. Not only have Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. of the biology of the system. I received a solid GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, Gain knowledge of biology and GCSE English Language grade C or 4. psychology, and choose optional grounding in the basic modules according to your interests principles, but have and career aspirations. The core Example careers modules focus on understanding been taught about the biology that underpins cutting-edge research, human behaviour and provide • Academic, industrial or medical the opportunity to understand often by the researchers research psychology in greater depth. themselves. My research • Pharmacologist You will be encouraged to link your • Biotechnologist study of biology to a progressive project was another • Food technologist understanding of developmental, 57 physiological and cognitive highlight, giving me psychology. You will also conduct valuable experience your own research project and benefit from the experience of our of working in a lab, internationally renowned academics. alongside experts in Example modules may the field. include: In the future, I plan to First year • Human Physiology study for a Masters in • Genetics Neuroscience. Studying • Understanding Psychology Biology with Psychology Second year has been key in this • Cognitive Psychology • Cell Biology decision, as the modules • Practical Physiology I have studied have really Third year allowed me to explore my • Animal Behaviour interest in this area.” • Neurobiology • The Developing Mind Katy Barnes BSc Hons Biology with Psychology Biomedical Science/Biomedicine

Our biomedical BSc Hons Biomedical Typical entry Science (IBMS Accredited) science and requirements UCAS code: B990 (See website for full details) biomedicine degrees Course length: 3 years Biomedical Science (BSc) are for those with Your degree A level: AAB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents a broad interest in The Institute of Biomedical Science Page 49 (IBMS) accredits our biomedical Required subjects human life processes science degree. An IBMS-accredited A level Biology and one other degree, along with a training period science subject from Chemistry, and disease. They in an NHS lab, represents a core Mathematics or Physics. GCSE route to employment in the NHS as offer the opportunity Mathematics grade B or 5, GCSE a biomedical scientist. You will be English Language grade C or 4. to gain an in-depth eligible to apply for a competitive NHS placement to gain your IBMS understanding of certificate of competence. Professional accreditations the techniques and Focusing on the key aspects modern day biomedicine, this degree is issues associated for students who are interested with modern in studying human life processes within the context of health and Institute of biomedical research. disease. This is a highly specialised Biomedical Science programme and is taught jointly with Accredited Programme Joint #6 for biosciences clinical and biomedical staff from local hospitals. The course content The Guardian University Guide 2021 is very structured with the majority of modules being compulsory. Joint #9 for graduate Our Biomedical Science degree 58 It provides a thorough grounding prospects in biosciences in the theory and laboratory is accredited by the Institute of techniques associated with Biomedical Science. The Guardian University Guide 2021 biomedical science. During your degree, you will conduct your own laboratory-based project and benefit from the research experience of our “My degree was internationally renowned academics. invaluable in terms of Example modules may preparing me for the include: future. Not only is it First year IBMS-accredited, but • Biomedical Science in Practice I had the opportunity • Biomedicine and Society • Diagnosis in Biomedical Science to spend a year on Second year placement in an NHS • Biochemistry hospital laboratory • Cellular Pathology gaining professional • Medical Microbiology qualifications.” Third year • Cancer Rebecca Shepherd • Medical Genetics BSc Hons Biomedical Science • Pathobiology

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BSc Hons Biomedicine Your degree Typical entry requirements UCAS code: C701 Our biomedicine degrees offer more Course length: 3 years flexibility than our BSc in Biomedical (See website for full details) BSc Hons Biomedicine Science, allowing you to tailor Biomedicine (BSc)/ your degree to your personal and (Study Abroad) Biomedicine (Placement Year) (BSc) professional interests. You can study A level: AAB UCAS code: C704 subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and physiology, Biomedicine (BSc Study Abroad/ Course length: 3 years which are at the heart of medical MSci/MSci Study Abroad) (including a year abroad) and health research. You will receive A level: AAA BSc Hons Biomedicine training in the key techniques of BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents (Placement Year) modern biomedical practice. Page 49 Required subjects UCAS code: C708 In your first year, you will gain a thorough grounding in biomedicine A level Biology and one other Course length: 4 years through core modules. In your science subject from Chemistry, MSci Hons Biomedicine second and third years, you will Mathematics or Physics. GCSE study a small number of core Mathematics grade B or 5, GCSE UCAS code: C703 modules and select your remaining English Language grade C or 4. Course length: 4 years modules from a wide range of MSci Hons Biomedicine options. Example careers (Study Abroad) Example modules may include: UCAS code: C705 • Biomedical scientist within the NHS Course length: 4 years First year (BSc Biomedical Science) • Biomedical Science in Practice • Biomedical research • Infection and Immunity • Pharmaceutical and food industries • Human Physiology • The transferable skills acquired 59 Second year through this degree ensure you • Medical Microbiology are not limited to purely science • Clinical Biochemistry based careers • Cell Biology Techniques Third year • Medical Genetics • Cancer • Ethics in Biomedicine Fourth year (MSci only) • Microbes and Disease • Diseases of the Brain • Molecular Basis of Cancer Business Analytics

These degrees BSc Hons Business Analytics Typical entry (Study Abroad) provide the requirements UCAS code: N1N4 (See website for full details) opportunity to think Course length: 3 years Business Analytics analytically and (including a year abroad) A level: ABB Your degree Business Analytics (Industry)/ creatively about Business Analytics (Study Abroad) complex business How can analysing data solve real- A level: AAB life problems? What does it mean to BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents problems. Such skills think systematically about complex Page 49 issues? If you are analytically are highly sought minded, this degree can help launch Required subjects your career in industry, finance, GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, after in industry and government or consulting. In fact, GCSE English Language grade C or 4. in any data-rich and technology- government, and dependent organisation, analysis will open doors to is key. Example careers a variety of careers You will learn techniques and approaches that help organisations • Management consultancy such as management plan and improve their decision- • Project management making process. We will teach you • Operations management consulting, how to use data to forecast and understand complex situations. • Business analysis and operations and You’ll be introduced to the business forecasting contexts in which these operational • Supply chain management and supply chain and strategic decisions need to be logistics management, and made, using teaching and learning • Enterprise resource planning 60 designed around teamwork and real- business modelling life case studies. and forecasting. Example modules may include: Our business analytics degrees combine General • Spreadsheet Modelling for business intelligence Decision-Making and management with • Negotiation and Decision Support analytical skills • Final Year Capstone Project, including Structuring Complex Specialist pathways Problems available include Analytics operations, logistics and • Business Modelling and supply chain management; Simulation business analytics; and • Business Forecasting information systems Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Quality and Risk Management • Innovative Developments in BSc Hons Business Analytics Operations Management UCAS code: N2N1 Information Systems Course length: 3 years • E-Business and Technology BSc Hons Business Analytics • Enterprise Resource Planning (Industry) UCAS code: N1N3 Course length: 4 years (including a year in industry)

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Chemistry is Your degree Typical entry requirements intrinsic to the world Our degrees, accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, will teach you (See website for full details) around us, making chemistry as an integrated subject. Chemistry While providing the fundamental A level: ABB breakthroughs that concepts of inorganic, organic and BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents physical chemistry, you will also impact upon industry Page 49 gain the practical and theoretical and the economy, skills that are essential for a modern Required subjects chemistry graduate, and which are Chemistry and a further science from: and our lives and highly valued by employers. Biology, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Human society. Our modern In your first year, you will study Biology, Information Technology, core chemistry modules along Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. approach to teaching with optional modules that can be GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, selected from a diverse range of offers you a world of GCSE English Language grade C or 4. topics. Modules are developed, possibilities through taught and assessed by world- leading academics and their our wide range of internationally recognised research Example careers continually shapes the content that modules and close- you learn. • Cancer researcher knit community. Subsequent years build upon the • Data scientist broad fundamentals of the first year • Management consultant 100% overall student where you will cover familiar topics • Materials scientist in more details. satisfaction • Medicinal chemist The National Student Survey 2020 You will develop your practical skills • Patent attorney in our modern labs which have an • Pharmacologist 61 #7 for chemistry impressive array of equipment and • Product developer are based in our dedicated state-of- The Guardian University Guide 2021 • Project manager the-art Chemistry Building. • Science journalist Joint #9 for graduate Example modules may prospects in chemistry include: Professional accreditations The Complete University Guide 2021 First year • Chemical Reaction Kinetics • Organic Reactivity and BSc Hons Chemistry Mechanism UCAS code: F100 • Coordination Chemistry The Royal Society of Chemistry Course length: 3 years Second year accredits our Chemistry degrees. MChem Hons Chemistry • Strategies for Chemical Synthesis UCAS code: F101 • Molecular Structure Course length: 4 years Determination “I did a computer-based MChem Hons Chemistry • Quantum Chemistry, Symmetry project, where I simulated (Study Abroad) and Group Theory molecules that would UCAS code: F1T7 Third year prevent overcharging in Course length: 4 years • Advanced Techniques for Analytical Separations batteries. For my fourth (including a year abroad) • Investigating Mechanism in year research project, Sustainable Polymer Synthesis I’m now looking at energy • Advanced Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications storage molecules. It’s been Fourth year (MChem only) this project that’s made me • Self-Organising Soft realise that energy storage Nanomaterials is what I want to do.” • Organic Photochemistry • Advanced Quantum Chemistry Kate Fraser MChem Hons Chemistry (Study Abroad) Computing and Communications

The School of BSc Hons Computer Science Typical entry Computing and UCAS code: G400 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) Communications BSc Hons Computer Science Computer Science focuses on creating (Study Abroad) A level: AAB Computer Science (Study Abroad) the systems of the UCAS code: G402 Computer Science (with Industrial future and training Course length: 3 years Experience) MSci Hons Computer Science A level: AAA the inventors, (with Industrial Experience) BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Page 49 designers and UCAS code: G404 Required subjects developers of those Course length: 4 years GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, Your degree GCSE English Language grade systems. The School C or 4. For Computer Science Our computer science programmes (Study Abroad) we require A level offers a wide range of provide a broad and rigorous Mathematics or Computer Science. subject areas taught treatment of the fundamental Apply only once principles of the discipline, If we are unable to offer you a by a team of over 50 combined with their modern place on the MSci or Study Abroad day application. They adopt an courses, you will automatically acknowledged world experimentalist approach to the be considered for an alternative subject – where the theory you learn course. experts in their field. in lectures is strengthened through practical sessions in our dedicated Supporting the Computing A level #6 for computer science labs. We are committed to encouraging the adoption of the A level and information systems 62 After gaining an overview of the Computing curriculum. Students The Guardian University Guide 2021 subject in your first year, you’ll be applying with an A level in motivated by topics that become Computing will be considered to Joint #3 for graduate progressively deeper and more receive a lower offer. prospects in computer specialised as your skills develop science in your second and third years. In your final year, you will be given Example careers The Times and Sunday Times the opportunity to explore a range Good University Guide 2021 of optional modules and undertake an individual project. • Designers and innovators at media Example modules may companies, such as the BBC • Software engineers designing include: and implementing systems at companies such as Google, IBM, First year BT, and BAE Systems • Software • Cyber security systems specialists • Systems at organisations including GCHQ, • Society Raytheon, or private security firms Second year • Network engineers designing • Object Oriented Programming future internet and mobile • Human Computer Interaction communications technologies • Operating Systems • Data scientists and the Third year applications of big data • Distributed Systems • Artificial intelligence engineers, designing automation for future • Artificial Intelligence services • Individual Third Year Project • Research and development Fourth year (MSci only) careers in academic or industry • Advanced AI research labs • Advanced Distributed Systems • Postgraduate and doctoral training towards a specialism or research • An Industry-linked Dissertation scientist career Project

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BSc Hons Software “My favourite thing Typical entry Engineering about the course is requirements UCAS code: G602 that computing is so (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years fundamental in the world Software Engineering A level: AAB MSci Software Engineering today. There’s crossover (with Industrial Experience) Software Engineering with basically any other (with Industrial Experience) UCAS code: G601 subject, for example A level: AAA Course length: 4 years BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Your degree any sort of interactive Page 49 system work has heavy Required subjects Providing a broad computer science GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, curriculum with an emphasis on crossover with sociology GCSE English Language grade C or 4. software engineering and design, and psychology, Apply only once these degrees use an innovative If we are unable to offer you a place ‘design studio’ approach and you because you’re thinking on the MSci, you will automatically be will spend a large part of your about both sides of the considered for an alternative course. course engaged in small, group- based learning. You’ll benefit from equation, both the human Supporting the Computing A level first-hand experience of developing We are committed to encouraging real-world systems using the and the computer.” the adoption of the A level Computing cutting-edge software platforms, curriculum. Students applying methodologies and strategies Edward Thompson with an A level in Computing will be adopted by the world’s leading MSci Hons Computer Science considered to receive a software companies. (with Industrial Experience) lower offer. Moving through the course, you’ll begin to develop complex computer- programming skills. Years 2 and 3 Combine computing with 63 offer advanced modules allowing you to develop the working knowledge • Computer Science and and skills to overcome the Mathematics BSc/GG14 challenges of designing, developing • Computer Science and and evaluating real-world software Mathematics (Placement Year)/ systems. GG1L Example modules may • Computer Science and include: Mathematics MSci/GG1K • French Studies and Computing/ First year GR41 • Software • German Studies and Computing/ • Systems GR42 • Society • Management and Information Technology/GN51 Second year • Management and Information • Core Studio Technology (Industry)/GN52 • Software Design • Spanish Studies and Computing/ • Advanced Programming GR44

Third year For the entry requirements for these • Networked Studio courses please see the index. • Live Studio • Languages and Compilation Fourth year (MSci only) • Advanced AI • Advanced Distributed Systems • An industry-linked Dissertation Project Criminology

Challenge your Your degree Typical entry requirements assumptions and Our research-active academics will introduce you to key themes (See website for full details) think critically about and topics in criminology. You will Criminology analyse the social, cultural, political A level: ABB who commits crime and economic contexts of crime and and why. Explore criminal justice, taking an in-depth BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents look at the social circumstances of Page 49 key issues such offending, policies regulating crime, and the social response to criminal as victimisation, activity. Example careers social harm and Your degree will draw on our expertise in cybercrime, gender- • Government departments and the criminal based violence, hate crime, agencies justice system in drugs, and organised crime. Our • Criminal justice agencies (police, connections with NGOs, charities, probation and prisons) and local criminal justice agencies a programme that • Social work will give you the chance to make is intellectually professional connections, gain first- • Agencies supporting offenders, hand experience, and get a head victims and their families challenging and will start on your career. • Diverse jobs requiring data analysis skills help you prepare for Example modules may your future career. include: Combine criminology with Core modules • Criminology and French Studies/ #8 for criminology • Introduction to Criminology and MR91 Criminal Justice 64 The Times and Sunday Times • Criminology and Law/MM13 Good University Guide 2021 • Criminological Thought • Criminology and Psychology/CL86 #1 for graduate prospects • Understanding Criminological Fieldwork • Criminology and Sociology/LM39 in law • Measuring Crime: Understanding • Criminology and Sociology (Placement Year)/LM40 The Complete University Guide 2021 Crime Data and Trends • Law with Criminology/MM12 Optional modules For the entry requirements for these • Learning Together: Criminology on courses please see the index. BA Hons Criminology the ‘inside’ (collaborative learning with prisoners) You may also be interested in our UCAS code: M930 • Drugs, Crime and Society law degrees. Course length: 3 years • Hate Crime BA Hons Criminology • Cybercrime and Cybercriminality (Placement Year) • Sex Crimes and Sex Offending • Crime and Media UCAS code: M931 Course length: 4 years

“Despite having some experience in crime and criminal justice before coming to Lancaster, studying criminology has really shaped my views around criminality and victimisation – individuals embroiled in the criminal justice system are often the people needing the most support. During my undergraduate degree, I was also lucky enough to work with the Lancashire Constabulary and (hopefully) contribute to their policy and practice.”

Dan Miller BA Hons Criminology graduate Currently studying MA Criminology at Lancaster University

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Design today is about BA Hons Design Typical entry solving complex UCAS code: W281 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) business and societal BA Hons Design Design challenges. Learn (Placement Year) A level: ABB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents to work in a hybrid UCAS code: W282 Page 49 Course length: 4 years industry that requires Your degree technically able, This degree crosses traditional Example careers creative professionals design disciplines, and develops highly transferable design skills • Design consultant who can identify and that bridge innovation, technology, • Creative director business and research. Working in • Service designer meaningfully address our design studios, you’ll engage • UX/UI designer current and future with design that responds to people, the products they use and the places • Design futurist problems. where they live. • Design ethnographer • Experience designer You’ll have opportunities to develop #4 for art and design prototyping skills, work across physical and digital formats, and Combine design with The Complete University Guide 2021 prepare for your future career by #3 for art and design working with clients on live briefs. • Marketing and Design/NW52 graduate prospects Your creative practice is supported • Fine Art and Design/W1W2 • Fine Art and Design (Placement The Complete University Guide 2021 by modules in the history and theory Year)/W1W3 of design that combine to develop 65 Focused on the future your skills in: For the entry requirements for these for enhanced skills and • User research courses please see the index. employability • Concept generation You may also be interested in our • Prototyping concepts and architecture degree. evaluating solutions • Communication and visualisation • Using design to create change Example modules may include:

First year • Fundamentals: Design Studio • Fundamentals: Contemporary Arts and Design • Design Issues Second year • Design Studio: Materials • Design Studio: People • Design Management • Design Visualisation • Critical Reflections (Contemporary Arts Theory) Final year • Design Studio: Contexts • Design Studio: Things • Design and Innovation • Design Research Consultancy Project • Dissertation Drama, Theatre and Performance

Join an exciting Your degree Typical entry requirements programme focusing This degree examines contemporary drama, theatre and performance (See website for full details) on contemporary and from a practical and theoretical Drama, Theatre and Performance perspective, allowing you to A level: ABB socially-engaged develop your preferred creative performance in focus. We provide an outstanding BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents learning environment based on Page 49 the 20th and 21st research-led teaching by scholars Required subjects and practitioners. Your studies will Please note: practical experience centuries. We offer develop your knowledge of different and interest in theatre or a related modes of acting and forms of theatre discipline must be shown in your an intellectually from socially engaged theatre to application. Theatre, Drama, Dance stimulating, flexible experimental devised performance. or Performance are considered desirable subjects but applications degree where You will benefit from excellent from those studying other subjects performance facilities and the who can demonstrate practical theory and practice access to professional practice theatre experience are welcomed. provided by our close relationship are balanced with the campus-based arts organisation, Lancaster Arts. to encourage Our strong links with other leading Example careers independent learning, organisations in the creative and cultural industries will help to expand • Actor, dancer, performer your network of contacts and boost original thinking and • Artistic director your employability. creative performance. • Drama therapist Example modules may • Creative producer include: • Lighting and sound designer 66 #3 for drama, dance • Teacher, lecturer and cinematics First year • Arts/media journalist • Skills and Concepts in Drama, The Times and Sunday Times • Public relations, marketing Theatre and Performance Good University Guide 2021 • Applied theatre facilitator • Fundamentals: Contemporary Professional black box Arts and Design Combine theatre with theatre on campus • Fundamentals: Drama Second year #1 for student satisfaction • Film and Theatre/PW34 • Theatre for Social Change for drama, dance and • Film and Theatre (Placement Year)/ cinematics • Performing Texts PW35 • Devised Theatre • Fine Art and Theatre/WW14 The Complete University Guide 2021 • Dance Theatre • Fine Art and Theatre (Placement • Visual Theatre Year)/WW17 • Critical Reflections in Creative • French Studies and Theatre/WR41 BA Hons Drama, Arts • German Studies and Theatre/WR42 Theatre and Performance • Theatre Practice • Spanish Studies and Theatre/WR44 • Environmental Performance • Theatre and Chinese Studies/W4T1 UCAS code: W440 • Theatre and Creative Writing/WW48 Course length: 3 years Final year • Contemporary British Theatre • Theatre and Creative Writing BA Hons Drama, • Contemporary European (Placement Year)/WW49 Theatre and Performance Postdramatic Theatre • Theatre and English Literature/ (Placement Year) • Contemporary Dance and the WQ43 Visual Arts • Theatre and English Literature UCAS code: W441 (Placement Year)/WQ44 Course length: 4 years • Community Performance • Dissertation For the entry requirements for these • Advanced Theatre Practice courses please see the index.

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Learn how organisms MSci Hons Ecology Typical entry and Conservation requirements interact with each (Professional Experience) (See website for full details) other and their UCAS code: 0X48 Ecology and Conservation environment, Course length: 4 years (BSc/BSc Placement Year) Your degree A level: ABB and discover the Ecology and Conservation Our degrees will equip you with a (BSc Study Abroad/MSci impact that global deep understanding of ecological Professional Experience) environmental principles. You will examine the A level: AAB complex interactions between BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents change has on organisms and their environment Page 49 with particular emphasis on ecological systems. conservation in an era of global Required subjects environmental change. This will help Two science A levels from: Our renowned you to develop your skills as future Biology, Chemistry, Computing, leaders in tackling this challenge. Environmental Science, Geography, researchers deliver Geology, Human Biology, an exceptional To bring your learning to life, you will Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. have the opportunity to take part GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, training programme in residential field trips, both in the GCSE English Language grade C or 4. tropics and in temperate zones, and that combines in field excursions that benefit from our local surroundings. You will also lectures, practicals, carry out a research project in our Example careers fieldwork and small laboratories or undertake a field- based project. group tutorials. • Conservation officer Example modules may • Eco-innovation specialist 67 include: • Ecological consultant Joint #6 for biosciences • Government/NGO scientist The Guardian University Guide 2021 First year • Natural history filmmaker • Biodiversity and Conservation Joint #9 for graduate • Research ecologist • Spanish Field Course prospects in biosciences • Zoology The Guardian University Guide 2021 Second year 92% overall student • Evolution satisfaction for ecology • Field Biology and environmental biology • Populations to Ecosystems National Student Survey 2020 Third year • Climate and Society • Coral Reef Ecology • Dissertation BSc Hons Ecology and Conservation Fourth year (MSci only) • Habitat Management UCAS code: C180 • Conservation Biology Course length: 3 years • Seven-week placement with a BSc Hons Ecology graduate employer and Conservation (Placement Year) UCAS code: C181 Course length: 4 years BSc Hons Ecology and Conservation (Study Abroad) UCAS code: C182 Course length: 3 years (including a year abroad) Economics

Studying Economics BSc Hons Economics Typical entry at Lancaster UCAS code: L100 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) University gives you BSc Hons Economics Economics the opportunity to (Industry) A level: AAB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents experience world- UCAS code: L105 Page 49 Course length: 4 years class training in Required subjects BSc Hons Economics GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, challenging and (Study Abroad) GCSE English Language grade C or 4. A level Mathematics grade B demanding research- UCAS code: L101 is required for the BSc Economics Course length: 3 years (Industry) variant, grade A for the led programmes. (including a year abroad) study abroad variant. We offer a wide Your degree

range of degrees all How do countries fund their Example careers of which offer you emergency services? Why are celebrities paid so much? An choice from a range understanding of economics gets • Economists in government, to the heart of how the world works. central banks and international of optional modules It’s also highly prized by employers in organisations the private and public sectors. • Finance and banking to suit your interests • International management We build on first principles, looking and aspirations. at issues in the real world. Our degree weaves theory and evidence 68 Joint #13 for graduate into policy analysis, allowing you “Lancaster University prospects in economics to understand fundamental issues and topical concerns. You’ll study goes to great lengths to The Complete University Guide 2021 principles of economics and prepare its students to quantitative methods for economics, covering mathematics and statistics. successfully overcome Example modules may the challenges that they include: face when they enter First year the market. Studying • Principles of Economics Economics, I was • Quantitative Methods for Economics exposed to a highly interactive way of Second year • Intermediate Micro and teaching with content Macroeconomics that was constantly • Introduction to Econometrics • Mathematics for Economics changing in order to best Final year prepare us for what was • Econometrics currently demanded by • International Trade potential employers.” • Labour Economics Panagiotis Charos BSc Economics (Study Abroad)

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BA Hons Economics BSc Hons Business Typical entry Economics (Industry) UCAS code: L110 requirements Course length: 3 years UCAS code: 4V11 (See website for full details) Your degree Course length: 4 years Economics (BA) (including a year in industry) A level: ABB What makes some countries richer Your degree Business Economics (Industry) than others? How does society fund A level: AAB social care? Why are footballers Should a company open a new BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents paid so much? An understanding store? Who gains from interest rate of economics gets to the heart of Page 49 changes? What are the implications how the world works. It’s also highly of performance-related pay? If you Required subjects prized by employers in the private would like to learn more about the GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, and public sectors. relevance of economics to business GCSE English Language grade C or 4. We give students a broader and management, this four-year appreciation of key issues in society degree, including a paid placement in by combining economic analysis industry, could be for you. It follows with insights from the other social our approach of applying learning to Combine economics with sciences. Therefore, you will also real-world issues. choose one subject from politics, This degree balances a thorough • Economics and Mathematics/ international relations, history, or grounding in economics with the GL11 sociology in your first year and will chance to explore one or more continue studying a social science • Economics and Mathematics subjects from the Management (Industry)/GL12 subject in your second and third School. You can choose to find out • Economics and Finance/NL31 years. more about accounting, finance, Example modules may strategy, organisations and their • Economics and Finance (Industry)/NL32 include: people, and marketing. • Economics, Politics and Example modules may International Relations/LL22 69 First year include: • Geography and Economics/LL71 • Principles of Economics • Mathematics, Operational Options First year Research, Statistics and • From Ancient to Modern: History • Introduction to Accounting and Economics/GLN0 and Historians Finance • Mathematics, Operational • International Relations: Theory • Introduction to Marketing Research, Statistics and and Practice • Principles of Economics Economics (Industry)/GLN1 • Politics in the Modern World Second year • Philosophy, Politics and Economics/ L0V0 • The Sociological Imagination • Applied Business Economics • Philosophy, Politics and Economics • Micro and Macroeconomic Second year (Placement Year)/L0V1 • Introductory Mathematics for Analysis Economics • Quantitative Methods for Business For the entry requirements for these • Macroeconomic Analysis Economics courses please see the index. • Microeconomic Analysis Final year Third year • Industrial Organisation • Health Economics • International Business • Public Economics • Labour Economics • Sports Economics Engineering

Our vibrant and BEng Hons Engineering Typical entry friendly Engineering UCAS code: H100 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) Department MEng Hons Engineering Engineering (BEng) specialises in Engineering (Study Abroad) (BEng) UCAS code: H102 A level: ABB Course length: 4 years general engineering Engineering (MEng) BEng Hons Engineering Engineering (Study Abroad) (MEng) and offers an (Study Abroad) A level: AAA interdisciplinary UCAS code: H101 BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Page 49 experience.You will Course length: 3 years Required subjects (including a year abroad) learn first-hand how A level Mathematics and a physical MEng Hons Engineering science; for example Physics, science, mathematics (Study Abroad) Chemistry, Electronics, Design and Technology or Further Mathematics. and creativity can UCAS code: H104 Minimum of four GCSEs at grade B or be harnessed, Course length: 4 years 5. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, (including a year abroad) GCSE English Language grade C or 4. analysed and Your degree optimised to produce Recognising the breadth that Professional accreditations the technology that exists in engineering and how boundaries between disciplines underpins modern merge in a modern world, we offer a general engineering entry point society. Accredited Programme 70 to allow more time and experience before you specialise. Having had Joint #3 for graduate opportunity to experience all the prospects in mechanical core engineering themes and time to adjust to university teaching, you engineering are much better prepared to make The Guardian University Guide 2021 the right choice. The Department Our degree accreditations offer a mark continues to offer interdisciplinary #5 for chemical engineering of assurance that the programme teaching throughout your degree, meets the standards defined and set The Complete University Guide 2021 particularly in project work reflecting out by the engineering professions. the practices and requirements of modern industry. The BEng courses are accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council At the start of the second year, you for the purposes of fully meeting the Whichever engineering degree you will specialise in your preferred academic requirement for registration choose to study, you will begin with field of engineering. This allows the as an Incorporated Engineer and partly a common first year where you’ll flexibility to change degrees from meeting the academic requirement for learn the fundamentals behind your original UCAS choice. registration as a Chartered Engineer. all the engineering disciplines we teach. You’ll study core modules All our engineering programmes are The MEng programmes are accredited on engineering science and available with the option to study on behalf of the Engineering Council strengthen your maths skills, before in your second year at an overseas for the purposes of fully meeting the you specialise in your second year. partner university in Europe, North academic requirement for registration If you’re not sure which route to America or Australasia. We match as a Chartered Engineer. take, you can apply for our general the modules of the overseas partner engineering degree and choose your to those at Lancaster to ensure Please note: at the time of printing specialism at the end of your first you have all the prerequisites all programmes accredited by the year. You may wish to change your for your return in Year 3. It is an Institution of Mechanical Engineers mind during the first year if another exciting opportunity to enhance and/or the Institution of Engineering branch of engineering proves more your employability with a broader Technology are scheduled for review exciting than you thought. international awareness of as part of the normal accreditation engineering. process. Our small group tutorials manage your transition from your first year Please check our website for further to specialisation by supporting your information. technical knowledge and the key skills you will need for not only your degree, but also the rest of your professional career.

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BEng Hons Chemical BEng Hons Nuclear Typical entry Engineering‡ Engineering* requirements UCAS code: H800 UCAS code: H820 (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years Course length: 3 years Chemical Engineering (BEng) MEng Hons Chemical MEng Hons Nuclear A level: ABB Engineering‡ Engineering* Chemical Engineering (MEng) A level: AAA UCAS code: H811 UCAS code: H821 BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Course length: 4 years Course length: 4 years Page 49 Your degree Your degree Required subjects A level Mathematics and Chemistry. It is an exciting time to be a Chemical engineers work across a Minimum of four GCSEs at grade B or nuclear engineer in the UK with huge variety of industry sectors and 5. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, nuclear fusion research expanding influence almost every aspect of life. GCSE English Language grade C or 4. They develop solutions to address rapidly, new reactors under the needs of society. construction, and opportunities in national security, medicine and Nuclear Engineering (BEng) You will learn about physical and decommissioning. Our degrees A level: ABB chemical processes and how you provide you with skills in nuclear Nuclear Engineering (MEng) can put them together to produce engineering systems, chemical, A level: AAA valuable products from raw materials and electronics and electrical and recycled waste. engineering that will open up BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents employment opportunities in the Page 49 With our emphasis on design and nuclear sector and beyond. project work, you will develop strong Required subjects A level Mathematics and a physical capabilities in solving problems The MEng degree is guided by science; for example Physics, through practical experience. In our industry-led research in Chemistry, Electronics, Design and the second year, you will design a nuclear instrumentation, nuclear Technology or Further Mathematics. process step in detail, and then in decommissioning and nuclear 71 Minimum of four GCSEs at grade B or your third year, within a team, you fusion. We collaborate extensively 5. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, will design a manufacturing process. with Sellafield, Springfields Fuels, GCSE English Language grade C or 4. In the fourth year, MEng students the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy complete a research topic guided by and many supporting companies an expert in the field. that guide the projects you may Example modules may work on. Professional accreditations include: Example modules may include: First year • Chemistry for Engineers First year • Engineering Mathematics I - IV • Engineering Mathematics I - IV Accredited Programme • Process Engineering • Engineering Thermodynamics ‡  Fundamentals • Fundamentals of Chemistry for Accredited by the Institution of Engineers Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Second year • Engineering Design Project Second year * Accredited by the Institution of • Fluid Mechanics and Chemical • Decommissioning and Engineering and Technology (IET). Engineering Thermodynamics Sustainability • Mass Transfer • Nuclear Engineering Example careers • Power and Electrical Engineering Third year Applications • Commissioning manager • Catalytic and Bio-Reaction Engineering Third year • Consultant engineer • Chemical Process Design Project • Engineering Management • Design engineer • Computer Applications in Chemical • Nuclear Instrumentation • Environmental engineer Engineering • Nuclear Medicine • Process engineer • Project manager Fourth year (MEng only) Fourth year (MEng only) • Structural engineer • Dissertation Project • Advanced Materials • Telecommunications engineer • Electrochemical Engineering • Nuclear Fusion Engineering • Wastewater Engineering • Group project Technology

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BEng Hons Mechanical BEng Hons Mechatronic Typical entry Engineering* Engineering‡ requirements UCAS code: H300 UCAS code: HH63 (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years Course length: 3 years Mechanical Engineering (BEng) MEng Hons Mechanical MEng Hons Mechatronic A level: ABB Engineering* Engineering‡ Mechanical Engineering (MEng) A level: AAA UCAS code: H303 UCAS code: HHH6 Mechatronic Engineering (BEng) Course length: 4 years Course length: 4 years A level: ABB Your degree Your degree Mechatronic Engineering (MEng) A level: AAA Modern mechanical engineering Our mechatronic engineering is evolving quickly with the degrees take a multidisciplinary BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents introduction of new technologies approach and focus on the design Page 49 for advanced manufacturing and of complex mechanical systems Required subjects new generation materials in all assisted by electronics, software A level Mathematics and a physical sectors, from automotive and and electrical systems. You will science; for example Physics, aerospace through to sustainable have the opportunity to work on Chemistry, Electronics, Design and energy and consumer technology. projects that are linked to our Technology or Further Mathematics. Our programmes provide you with research and industry activities, Minimum of four GCSEs at grade B the skills to become a modern such as advanced use of additive or 5. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, mechanical engineer, with an applied manufacturing or robotic systems. GCSE English Language grade C or 4. focus on mechanical system design. In the workplace, our mechatronic graduates often perform a valuable Year 4 of the MEng, in addition to role in coordinating more specialist Professional accreditations the core modules, offers three engineers, and many quickly optional pathways in Design, Energy move into engineering project and Resources, or Materials and management. 72 Manufacturing to match your career ambitions. You’ll undertake group Example modules may project work, linked with industry, include: allowing you to draw from your previous learning and demonstrate First year your professional engineering skills. • Design, Innovation and 3D Accredited Programme Example modules may Thinking • Fundamentals of Digital include: * Accredited by the Institution of Electronics Mechanical Engineers First year • Manufacturing Fundamentals ‡  Accredited by the Institution • Electrical and Electronic Second year Fundamentals of Engineering and Technology • Engineering Analysis and the Institution of Mechanical • Heat Transfer • Group Robot Project Engineers • Mechanics of Materials • Instrumentation and Control Second year Third year • Business Development Project • Individual Project “The MEng group • Fluid Mechanics • Mechatronic Systems • Thermodynamics • Power Electronics and projects offered me the Third year Applications opportunity to hone the • Engineering Management Fourth year (MEng only) project management • Individual Project • Intelligent Systems Control skills that I use every • Vibration Analysis and • Interfacing and Integration Applications • Mechanics and Actuators day in my current role.” Fourth year (MEng only) • Group Project Jon Elmer • Leadership in Technology Mechatronic Design Engineer Science and Technology Facilities • System Design and Modelling Council

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BEng Hons Electronic and Your degree Typical entry Electrical Engineering requirements Electronic and electrical engineering UCAS code: H607 is crucial to the design and (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years manufacture of future systems in the Electronic and Electrical MEng Hons Electronic and areas of communications, medical Engineering (BEng) devices, environment monitoring, A level: ABB Electrical Engineering energy, transport and ICT. We explain Electronic and Electrical UCAS code: H606 the way in which modern electronic systems work together harmonising Engineering (MEng) Course length: 4 years hardware and software design. A level: AAA Lectures and tutorials are reinforced BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents by laboratory activities and project Page 49 “I really loved the work to equip you with the skills to Required subjects take on any challenge. A level Mathematics and a physical opportunity to have the In Year 4 of the MEng you’ll pick science; for example Physics, whole of the first general optional modules on cutting-edge Chemistry, Electronics, Design and technologies and take part in group Technology or Further Mathematics. year to get acquainted work on interdisciplinary projects Minimum of four GCSEs at grade B with the different where you may develop your or 5. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, leadership, entrepreneurial and GCSE English Language grade C or 4. branches of engineering; management potential. it made me feel more We are one of only four UK Professional accreditation confident in my choice engineering departments working on the CERN accelerators and a of study.” member of the UK Electronic Skills Foundation providing opportunities for student placements and links to Anna Teterina Accredited Programme BEng Hons Electronic and final year project work. 73 Electrical Engineering Example modules may Accredited by the Institution of include: Engineering and Technology. First year Example careers • Fundamentals of Digital Electronics • Fundamentals of Electronic • Automotive Instrumentation • Aerospace • Programming Fundamentals • Manufacturing • Pharmaceuticals Second year • Health care • Electrical Circuits and Power Systems • Energy • Electromagnetics and RF • Process industries Engineering • Telecommunications • Instrumentation and Control • Management consultancy • Education Third year • Security and defence • Engineering Management • Postgraduate study • Integrated Circuit Engineering • Optoelectronics and Wireless Communications Fourth year (MEng only) • Advance Embedded Systems • Electrical Power Systems Analysis and Modelling • Group Project English Language and Linguistics

Are you interested BA Hons English Language Typical entry in how language UCAS code: Q304 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) works and how BA Hons English Language English Language people use it to (Placement Year) A level: AAB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents communicate, or how UCAS code: Q305 Page 49 Course length: 4 years English evolved and BA Hons English Language (Study Abroad) “I undertook a paid how it differs from other languages? UCAS code: Q310 internship that sought to Course length: 3 years phonetically analyse data Explore every aspect (including a year abroad) of English, and gathered by the English Your degree Dialects App. The data language in general, Taught by academics highly rated contributed to a research in our world-class for both teaching and research, this degree focuses on the analysis of paper, which I drafted an Linguistics and contemporary and historical English. introduction for and was English Language You’ll not only study the traditional added as a co-author. linguistic areas of English (eg lexis, This was an incredible Department. grammar, phonetics), but also areas that are often overlooked (eg letters, opportunity, and as #12 in the world for spellings) and areas that have more a bonus, this paper linguistics recently come to the fore, such 74 as pragmatics and conversation was accepted for an QS World Rankings 2020 analysis. international conference!” #3 for linguistics In your final year, you’ll undertake a dissertation research project, Eleanor Walker The Complete University Guide 2021 which enables you to explore Joint #2 for graduate independently a topic that is BA Hons English Language and Linguistics prospects in linguistics especially interesting to you or relevant to your career, with one-to- The Complete University Guide 2021 one supervision from a specialist 98% overall satisfaction researcher. for linguistics and English Example modules may language include: National Student Survey 2020 Core modules • English Grammar • English Language • English Phonetics Optional modules • Discourse Analysis • Forensic Linguistics • Literacy and Education

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BA Hons English BA Hons English Typical entry Language in the Media Language and Literature requirements UCAS code: QP33 UCAS code: Q302 (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years Course length: 3 years English Language in the Media BA Hons English BA Hons English A level: AAB Language in the Media Language and Literature English Language and Literature (Placement Year) (Placement Year) A level: AAB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents UCAS code: QP34 UCAS code: Q303 Page 49 Course length: 4 years Course length: 4 years Required subjects for English BA Hons English Language Your degree language and literature in the Media (Study Abroad) A level English Literature or English Lancaster’s combined English Language and Literature grade A. UCAS code: QP3H Language and Literature degree is Course length: 3 years taught by excellent teaching and (including a year abroad) research staff who will help you to develop an appreciation of literature Example careers Your degree through its language. • Journalism, media and publishing This degree enables you to enrich The degree looks at the relationship your understanding of both the mass between a writer’s linguistic choices • Teaching and education media and the English language by and the effects these have on the • Corporate communication studying them alongside each other. reader. You’ll be introduced to • Translation literature from different genres, such • Speech therapy You’ll study the structure, history as poetry and plays, and different • Speech technology and uses of the English language periods, such as Romanticism and • Management along with modules on a fascinating Postmodernism. Alongside this, array of topics, which explore old and • Consultancy you’ll explore a range of current 75 new media and its relationship and approaches in literary theory. You’ll interaction with language. also learn about the structure, Example modules may history, uses and variation of the include: English language. Example modules may Core modules include: • English Grammar • English Language Core modules • Understanding Media • English Language Optional modules • English Literature • Corporate Communication • Stylistics • Discourse Analysis Optional modules • Language and Identities • Contemporary Literature • Language, Culture and Thought • Linguistics

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BA Hons Linguistics Your degree Typical entry requirements UCAS code: Q100 In this degree, you’ll explore the Course length: 3 years phenomenon of language, focusing (See website for full details) BA Hons Linguistics on the sound, grammar and meaning Linguistics (Placement Year) systems of different languages. A level: AAB You’ll address intriguing questions, BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents UCAS code: Q101 such as how language relates to Page 49 Course length: 4 years thought, how a child first acquires BA Hons Linguistics language and how our language is (Study Abroad) similar to and different from social Combine English language signalling systems used by animals. UCAS code: Q102 or linguistics with You’ll study various aspects of Course length: 3 years language using a wide variety of • Chinese Studies and Linguistics/ (including a year abroad) methods such as: T1Q1 • Computerised study of language • English Language and Chinese corpora Studies/TQ13 “Studying a BA in • Acoustic analysis of sound • English Language and French patterns English Language and Studies/QR31 • Analysis of texts, interviews and • English Language and German Linguistics was one of audio-visual recordings Studies/QR32 the best decisions I’ve Our wide range of optional modules • English Language and Spanish includes cutting-edge approaches to Studies/QR34 ever made. The range of the field such as forensic linguistics, • English Language and Linguistics/ modules, the quality of language evolution, and cognitive QQC3 teaching and the level of linguistics. • English Language and Linguistics (Placement Year)/QQC4 76 personal and academic Example modules may include: • English Language and Linguistics support are excellent.” (Study Abroad) /QQC5 Core modules • English Language and Literature/ Q302 Emily Peach • Linguistics • Sounds of the World’s Languages • English Language and Literature BA Hons English Language and (Placement Year)/Q303 Linguistics, graduated 2018 • Structures of the World’s • English Language and Creative Currently a PhD student at Lancaster Languages Writing/Q3WV University Optional modules • English Language and Creative • Child Language Acquisition Writing (Placement Year)/Q4WV • Psycholinguistics • French Studies and Linguistics/ • Language Origins and Evolution QR11 • German Studies and Linguistics/ QR12 • Spanish Studies and Linguistics/ QR14 • Linguistics and Philosophy/QV15 • Linguistics and Philosophy (Placement Year)/QV16 • Psychology and Linguistics/ CQ81

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Let our inspirational BA Hons English Literature Typical entry academics guide UCAS Code: Q300 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) you on an exciting BA Hons English Literature English Literature journey through (Placement Year) A level: AAB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents a vibrant array of UCAS Code: Q301 Page 49 Course length: 4 years with authors, genres, Required subjects a placement year A level English Literature or English historical periods, Your degree Language and Literature grade A. literary movements, This degree offers a thorough grounding in a wide range of authors, techniques and genres, historical periods, literary Combine English critical approaches. movements, techniques, and critical literature with approaches. We offer research-led If creative writing is teaching, with the cutting-edge • Chinese Studies and English research of our academics feeding Literature/T1Q3 your passion, we will directly into our modules. • English Language and Literature/ teach you a range We combine high-quality traditional Q302 approaches to the subject with • English Language and Literature of forms to discover innovative perspectives, including (Placement Year)/Q303 your voice. short, intensive introductions to new • English Literature and History/ literary concepts. We encourage QV31 you to specialise in theories, genres, #1 for creative writing • English Literature and History and periods that particularly appeal (Placement Year)/QV32 to you. We will also help you to The Complete University Guide 2021 • English Literature and Philosophy/ develop skills in written and oral 77 QV35 #1 for graduate prospects presentation, interpretation and in creative writing analysis that can lead into a range • English Literature and Philosophy of careers. (Placement Year)/QV34 The Complete University Guide 2021 • Film and English Literature/PQ33 Example modules may • Film and English Literature Joint #8 for graduate include: prospects in English (Placement Year)/PQ34 • French Studies and English The Complete University Guide 2021 First year Literature/RQ13 • Literature in Crisis: Chaucer World top 50 for English • German Studies and English to Comics Literature/RQ23 language and literature • World Literature • Spanish Studies and English QS World University Rankings by Second year Literature/RQ43 Subject 2020 • British Romanticism • Theatre and English Literature/ • Literature, Film, and Media WQ43 • The Theory and Practice of • Theatre and English Literature Criticism (Placement Year)/WQ44 Final year For the entry requirements for these • Contemporary Literature courses please see the index. in English • Dissertation • Shakespeare

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BA Hons English Literature Your degree Typical entry and Creative Writing The study of English literature requirements UCAS code: QW38 offers tools and a context in which (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years to improve your own writing, while the study of creative writing offers English Literature and Creative Joint major degree (50% English the practitioner’s perspective on Writing Literature | 50% Creative Writing) literature. In both of these combined A level: AAB BA Hons English Literature degree schemes, you will develop English Literature with and Creative Writing your own writing under the close Creative Writing (Placement Year) supervision of practising authors A level: AAB through practice-based workshops BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents UCAS code: QW39 and lectures that address general Page 49 Course length: 4 years with issues of effective writing and professional development. Required subjects a placement year A level English Literature or English Joint major degree (50% English Joint major students will also have a Language and Literature grade A. Literature | 50% Creative Writing) choice of specialist creative writing BA Hons English Literature workshops each year, which typically include: with Creative Writing Example careers • Short fiction: genre and practice UCAS code: Q3W8 • Poetry: genre and practice • Publishing Course length: 3 years • Narrative and new media • Journalism Major-minor degree (75% English • Creative non-fiction • Teaching Literature | 25% Creative Writing) Example modules may • Writing for TV and media BA Hons English Literature include: • Heritage industries with Creative Writing • Research, writing, and teaching (Placement Year) First year for business 78 • English Literature • Librarian UCAS code: Q3W9 • Introduction to Creative Writing • Archivist Course length: 4 years with • World Literature a placement year Second year Combine creative Major-minor degree (75% English Literature | 25% Creative Writing) • Intermediate Creative Writing writing with Workshop • The Theory and Practice of • English Language and Creative Criticism Writing/Q3WV “My degree helped me • Creative Non-Fiction: Genre and • English Language and Creative to secure an internship Practice Writing (Placement Year)/Q4WV • Film and Creative Writing/PW38 at the BBC working on Final year • Advanced Creative Writing • Film and Creative Writing the Sports Personality Workshop (Placement Year)/PW39 of the Year Awards, as • Contemporary Literature in • Fine Art and Creative Writing/ English WW18 it demonstrated that I • Dissertation • Fine Art and Creative Writing was from a “storytelling” (Placement Year)/WW19 • Theatre and Creative Writing/ or “story analysis” WW48 background and • Theatre and Creative Writing essentially producing is (Placement Year)/WW49 For the entry requirements for these a way of telling stories courses please see the index. through different media You may also be interested in our lenses.” English language degrees.

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Tackle some of the MSci Hons Earth and Typical entry requirements Environmental Science (See website for full details) major environmental (Study Abroad) Earth and Environmental Science challenges facing UCAS code: FF86 (BSc/BSc Placement Year) the world, develop Course length: 4 years A level: ABB Your degree Earth and Environmental Science your knowledge of (BSc Study Abroad/MSci/MSci Our Earth and Environmental Study Abroad) how the Earth system Science degrees give you the A level: AAB works, enhance opportunity to learn about BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents geological processes and the Page 49 your laboratory and associated hazards facing Required subjects human society, by combining One science A level from: research skills and the fundamental sciences with Biology, Chemistry, Computing, join us on exciting physical geography and geology. Environmental Science, Geography, You will explore topics as diverse as Geology, Human Biology, field trips to the Isle geological mapping, atmospheric Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. processes and volcanology and link of Mull, Switzerland these to human impacts on the land, GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, GCSE English Language grade C or 4. or Mount Etna. atmosphere and oceans. Second and third year modules build Joint #2 for graduate on the themes introduced in Year 1. Example careers As part of this degree, you will have prospects in geography an opportunity to take our popular and environmental science Volcanic Processes field module at • Environmental regulator Mount Etna in Sicily. There, you will • Geotechnical engineer The Complete University Guide 2021 study volcanic processes and learn • Hydrogeophysics technician how the local population can manage 79 #8 for geography and • Nuclear waste scientist the impacts of volcanic phenomena. environmental Science • Recycling site chemist Example modules may The Complete University Guide 2021 include: 92% overall student satisfaction for First year environmental sciences • Geology • The Earth’s Interior National Student Survey 2020 • Natural Hazards Second year • Soil Science BSc Hons Earth and • Geoscience in Practice Environmental Science • Geological Mapping Field Course UCAS code: FF68 (Isle of Mull) Course length: 3 years Third year BSc Hons Earth and • Dissertation with external Environmental Science (industry) partner (Placement Year) • Environmental Radioactivity • Volcanic Processes Field Course UCAS code: FF78 (on Mount Etna in Sicily) Course length: 4 years Fourth year (MSci only) BSc Hons Earth and • Physical Volcanology Environmental Science • Environmental Aspects of (Study Abroad) Renewable Energy • Flood Forecasting and Flood Risk UCAS code: FF6V Management Course length: 3 years (including a year abroad) MSci Hons Earth and Environmental Science UCAS code: 4R71 Turn over for more courses Course length: 4 years Environmental and Earth Sciences

BSc Hons Environmental Second and third year modules Typical entry Science build on the themes introduced in requirements Year 1. As part of this degree, you (See website for full details) UCAS code: F750 will have an opportunity to take our Course length: 3 years Alpine Environmental Processes Environmental Science BSc Hons Environmental Field Course, in Switzerland. There, (BSc/BSc Placement Year) Science (Placement Year) you will focus your studies on a A level: ABB thematic area relevant to the Swiss Environmental Science (BSc Study UCAS code: F752 Alps - for example, glaciology, soils, Abroad/MSci/MSci Study Abroad) Course length: 4 years ecology or hydrology. A level: AAB BSc Hons Environmental Example modules may BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Science (Study Abroad) include: Page 49 Required subjects UCAS code: F754 First year One science A level from: Course length: 3 years • Global Environmental Biology, Chemistry, Computing, (including a year abroad) Challenges Environmental Science, Geography, MSci Hons Environmental • Biogeochemical Cycles Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Science • Hydrology: Water in the Environment GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, UCAS code: F850 GCSE English Language grade C or 4. Second year Course length: 4 years • Atmospheric Science MSci Hons Environmental • Energy, Economy and the Science (Study Abroad) Environment Example careers UCAS code: F851 • Soil Science • Air quality assessor Course length: 4 years Third year • Chemical analyst (including a year abroad) • Glacial Systems • Environmental consultant 80 Your degree • Environmental Remote Sensing and Image Processing • Environmental engineer • Weather forecaster Environmental science is key to • Alpine Environmental Processes tackling the challenges facing Field Course our world today, including climate Fourth year (MSci only) change, pollution, food production • Modelling Environmental and natural hazards such as flooding “The course has a variety processes or volcanic eruptions. Using of learning environments physical, chemical, biological and • Environmental Toxicology geographical principles, our degrees • Research Dissertation such as lectures, will improve your understanding of laboratory practicals, how the environment has evolved to its current state and how it and field work, which might change in the future. Our makes it more enjoyable degrees combine theory-based lectures, taught by staff working and hands-on. You learn at the cutting-edge of these fields, invaluable key skills alongside practical work in the laboratory and in the field. For through conducting example, monitoring air quality on your own research campus or learning how glaciers interact with landscapes. and get taught by the

Your first year will address many department’s leading of the fundamental themes of the academics.” environmental sciences, from understanding geology to learning about the atmosphere, weather Rachael Cooper and climate. BSc Hons Environmental Science

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Our approach to the BA Hons Film Studies Typical entry study of cinema is UCAS code: P303 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) underpinned by film BA Hons Film Studies Film Studies theory to give you a (Placement Year) A level: ABB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents deeper appreciation UCAS code: P304 Page 49 Course length: 4 years with of the aesthetic Required subjects a placement year The following subjects are and intellectual Your degree considered desirable but not essential by the department: complexity of This degree recognises cinema’s Film, Media and other humanities role as a major cultural form and subjects. cinema, and a keener investigates film from a variety understanding of the of approaches. You’ll examine cinema’s aesthetic, social and Example careers ways in which films political importance in the context of an increasingly visual and shape our identities media-orientated culture, while • Broadcast journalism and experience. also investigating the intersections • Media production between art, theatre, music, sound • Independent film production and film. #6 for communication and • Advertising media Studies You will study cinema history and • Marketing the social significance of films and The Complete University Guide 2021 will be able to develop a detailed Combine film with understanding of the techniques Joint #7 for media and film of film production. While this is studies primarily an academic programme, • Chinese Studies and Film/T1P3 81 you’ll have the opportunity to make • Film and Creative Writing/PW38 The Guardian University Guide 2021 your own digital film in each of your • Film and Creative Writing Student-run TV station three years at Lancaster, and to (Placement Year)/PW39 and cinema receive professional training in • Film and English Literature/PQ33 editing, sound recording and camera • Film and English Literature equipment using our excellent (Placement Year)/PQ34 technical resources. • Film and Philosophy/PV35 Example modules may • Film and Philosophy (Placement include: Year)/PV36 • Film and Sociology/PL33 First year • Film and Sociology (Placement • Introduction to Film Studies Year)/PL34 • Fundamentals: Contemporary • Film and Theatre/PW34 Arts and Design • Film and Theatre (Placement Year)/ Second year PW35 • Critical Reflections • Film, Media and Cultural Studies/ PL36 • Film and Comic Books • Film, Media and Cultural Studies • Hollywood and Beyond: Global (Placement Year)/PL37 Cinema • Fine Art and Film/WP13 • Short Film Production • Fine Art and Film (Placement Year)/ Final Year WP14 • Advanced Film Theory • French Studies and Film/R1P3 • Dissertation (standard or • German Studies and Film/R2P3 practice-based) • Spanish Studies and Film/R4P3 • Experimental Cinema: Theory and Practice For the entry requirements for these courses please see the index.

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Fulfil your creative BA Hons Fine Art Typical entry potential and UCAS code: W100 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) ambitions in Fine Art. BA Hons Fine Art Fine Art Our mix of studio (Placement Year) A level: ABB plus portfolio BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents practice, art history UCAS code: W101 Page 49 Course length: 4 years with and professional Please note: the following subjects a placement year are considered desirable, but not practice develops Your degree essential, by the department: Art, Design, and one other humanities the skills needed to In our School of Art, you’ll define and subject. An Art Foundation course develop your own fine art practice, is not required. However, level 3 Art succeed as an artist, supported by a strong grounding in Foundation courses are considered curator, academic or contemporary art history and theory. on a case-by-case basis alongside Our staff include practising artists, two A levels at grade B or above, arts professional in historians and theorists, keen to help and a successful portfolio. you develop work that reflects your the creative economy. aims as an aspiring artist. From day one, you will have your own studio Example careers #4 for art and design space where you can work across painting, drawing, sculpture, digital, The Complete University Guide 2021 live art and their hybrids. • Professional artistic practice • Museums and galleries #3 for graduate prospects The combination of studio in art and design practice with art history and • Exhibition curator theory strengthens our graduates’ • Publishing and marketing The Complete University Guide 2021 employability. In your final year, • Teaching and university lecturer 82 Dedicated studio space you will have the opportunity to with 24/7 access showcase your work in a solo Combine fine art with exhibition and end of year degree show. • Fine Art and Creative Writing/ Example modules may WW18 include: • Fine Art and Creative Writing (Placement Year)/WW19 First year • Fine Art and Design/W1W2 • Fine Art Studio Practice • Fine Art and Design • Fundamentals: Contemporary (Placement Year)/W1W3 Arts and Design (Art History) • Fine Art and Film/WP13 Second year • Fine Art and Film (Placement Year)/ • Fine Art Studio Practice WP14 • Critical Reflections • Fine Art and Theatre/WW14 (Contemporary Arts Theory) • Fine Art and Theatre • Art, Site and Interaction (Placement Year)/WW17 • Documentary Drawing For the entry requirements for these Final year courses please see the index. • Fine Art Studio Practice • Dissertation • Creative Enterprise • Expanded Painting

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Study the challenges MArts Hons Geography* Typical entry facing our world UCAS code: L702 requirements Course length: 4 years (See website for full details) with our flexible MArts Hons Geography Geography degrees that cover a (Study Abroad)* (BA/BSc/Placement Year) A level: AAB UCAS code: L703 wide range of both Geography Course length: 4 years (Study Abroad/MSci/MArts) human and physical (including a year abroad) A level: AAA MSci Hons Geography* geography. BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents UCAS code: 4R61 Page 49 Joint #2 for graduate Course length: 4 years Required subjects prospects in geography MSci Hons Geography A level Geography is recommended. and environmental science Alternatively, the following (Study Abroad)* cognate subjects are desirable: The Complete University Guide 2021 UCAS code: 4R62 Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Economics, English Course length: 4 years #8 for geography and Literature, Environmental Studies, environmental science (including a year abroad) Geology, History, Mathematics, MSci Hons Geography Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, The Complete University Guide 2021 (Professional Experience)* Religious Studies, Sociology, and We offer field courses World Development. UCAS code: 4R60 around the world, including GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4, Course length: 4 years to Brazil, New York and GCSE English Language grade C or 4. Your degree Croatia You will explore topics as diverse as Third year the formation of different landforms; 83 • Dissertation or Dissertation with development in the global south; External Partner BA Hons Geography* managing resources; and health inequalities. Take advantage of our • Environment, Politics and Society UCAS code: L700 unique location, nearby to coasts, in Amazonia Course length: 3 years countryside and major urban • Water Resources Management BA Hons Geography centres; learn about innovative Fourth year (MSci only) research; and engage in international • Environmental Auditing (Placement Year) fieldwork. • Geoinformatics UCAS code: L704 You can tailor your degree through • Environmental Governance Course length: 4 years a large range of optional modules. BA Hons Geography A focus on practical study means you take your learning out of the Professional accreditations* (Study Abroad)* lecture theatre and into our state- UCAS code: L701 of-the-art labs, field sites around the The Royal Geographical Society world or even the school classroom Course length: 3 years accredit those degrees marked with with our unique Communicating an asterisk. (including a year abroad) Geography module. BSc Hons Geography* Example modules may Combine geography with UCAS code: F800 include: Course length: 3 years • French Studies and Geography/ BSc Hons Geography First year LR71 • Geographical Skills in a Changing (Placement Year) • Geography and Economics/LL71 World • German Studies and Geography/ UCAS code: F803 • Global Environmental Challenges LR72 Course length: 4 years • Human Geography: Society and • Spanish Studies and Geography/ BSc Hons Geography Space LR74 • Physical Geography: (Study Abroad)* Environmental Processes and For the entry requirements for these courses please see the index. UCAS code: F802 Systems Course length: 3 years Second year (including a year abroad) • Earth Surface Processes • Political Geography • Spatial Analysis and Geographical Turn over for more courses Information Systems Geography

BSc Hons Physical BA Hons Human Geography Typical entry requirements Geography UCAS code: L720 (See website for full details) UCAS code: F840 Course length: 3 years Physical Geography Course length: 3 years BA Hons Human Geography (BSc/Placement Year) BSc Hons Physical (Placement Year) A level: AAB Geography (Placement Year) Physical Geography (BSc Study UCAS code: L723 Abroad/MSci/MSci Study Abroad) UCAS code: F841 Course length: 4 years A level: AAA Course length: 4 years BA Hons Human Geography BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents BSc Hons Physical (Study Abroad) Page 49 Geography (Study Abroad) Required subjects UCAS code: L721 A level Geography is recommended. UCAS code: F847 Course length: 3 years Alternatively, the following cognate Course length: 3 years (including a year abroad) subjects are desirable: Biology, (including a year abroad) Your degree Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics or Physics. MSci Hons Physical Geography Human geography is a social GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4, science concerned with the actions, GCSE English Language grade C or 4. UCAS code: 4R63 interactions and spatial patterns of people and their communities. Course length: 4 years Human Geography It enables you to focus on diverse (BA/Placement Year) MSci Hons Physical areas including environmental, A level: AAB Geography (Study Abroad) cultural and political geography. Human Geography (Study Abroad) UCAS code: 4R64 This degree will enhance your A level: AAA ability to think deeply and critically Course length: 4 years BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents about political and social relations (including a year abroad) Page 49 84 and how they permeate the places Your degree and spaces in which we live our Required subjects lives. You will also be offered the A level Geography is recommended. Physical geography is the chance to build practical skills and Alternatively, the following cognate scientific study of the physical experience through field trips, in the subjects are desirable: Anthropology, and environmental aspects of UK or abroad. The degree combines Classics, Economics, English geography. lectures with tutorials, fieldwork and Literature, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, It enables you to develop a broad a dissertation. Sociology and World Development. understanding of environmental Example modules may processes, covering areas including include: GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4, biogeography, geoscience and GCSE English Language grade C or 4. environmental sustainability. First year Example modules may • Geographical Skills in a Changing include: World Example careers • Global Environmental Challenges First year • Human Geography: Society and • Catastrophe risk analyst • Global Environmental Challenges Space • Environmental consultancy • Physical Geography: Second year • GIS analyst Environmental Processes and • Economic Geography • Government and public sector Systems conservation • Political Geography • Geographical Skills in a Changing • International trade World • Spatial Analysis and Geographical Information Systems • Management consultancy Second year • Research Third year • Spatial Analysis and Geographical • Teaching • Dissertation or Dissertation with Information Systems • Urban planning External Partner • Investigating Mediterranean • Waste water management Environments • Environment, Politics and Society in Amazonia • Soil Science • Urban Infrastructure in a Changing Third year World • Dissertation or Dissertation with External Partner • The Dynamic Earth • Glacial Systems

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Our vibrant History Example modules may Typical entry Department offers include: requirements (See website for full details) a wide variety of First year • From Ancient to Modern: History History/Medieval and Early modules, ranging and Historians Modern Studies A level: AAB • Histories of Violence: How from ancient to Imperialism Made the Modern BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents modern, and the World Page 49 histories of Europe, • The Fall of Rome Second year Second year Africa, Asia and the • Inventing Human Rights, • Byzantine and Muslim Sicily, Americas. 1776-2001 535-1072 • The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, • Crusade and Jihad: Holy War in the 1500-1865 #10 for history Middle East, 1095-1291 • Partisans and Collaborators: • Late Medieval to Early Modern The Complete University Guide 2021 World War II in Occupied Europe Literature #3 for history graduate Final year Final year prospects • Vikings and Sea-Kings: Power and • From Rebellion to Revolution: The Plunder in the Irish Sea Region, War for the Throne, 1199-1265 The Complete University Guide 2021 784-1079 • The Normans in Italy (1050-1194) • Paradise Lost – Colonization and 91% overall satisfaction • Shakespeare the Jamaican Environment, for history 1655-1838 Example careers National Student Survey 2020 • Gender Identities in the People’s War: Experiences, Representations and Memories • Museums and heritage 85 BA Hons History BA Hons Medieval and • Civil service and the public sector • Journalism and publishing Early Modern Studies UCAS code: V100/V101 • Business, marketing and law Course length: 3 years/4 years UCAS code: V125/V126 • Research and teaching with a placement year Course length: 3 years/4 years Combine history with BA Hons History with a placement year (Study Abroad) Your degree • Chinese Studies and History/T1V1 UCAS code: V102 The period between 200 and 1750 • English Literature and History/QV31 Course length: 3 years witnessed the establishment of • English Literature and History (including a year abroad) many of the political, institutional (Placement Year)/QV32 and cultural structures around Your degree • French Studies and History which modern society revolves. (4 years)/RV11 Join a vibrant department of Our Medieval and Early Modern • German Studies and History like-minded students, tutors and Studies degree allows you to study (4 years)/RV21 expert scholars who are passionate the vibrant history of the later about history. Our course enables Roman, European and transatlantic • History, Philosophy and Politics/ you to develop critical abilities world with module options that range V0L0 as a historian and learn how we across the history and literature • History, Philosophy and Politics continually shape history through of Europe, the Americas and the (Placement Year)/V0L1 fresh interpretations of the past. Caribbean. • History and International Relations/ VL12 In your first year, you’ll study a Example modules may • History and International Relations broad overview of history, from include: (Placement Year)/VL13 the ancient world to the present. We explore the work of historians First year • History and Philosophy/VVC5 across this long chronology and • From Ancient to Modern: History • History and Philosophy (Placement examine source materials, argument and Historians Year)/VVC6 and interpretation. • Reform, Rebellion and Reason: • History and Politics/LV21 • History and Politics (Placement In your second and third years, you Britain, 1500-1800 Year)/LV22 can diversify or specialise your field • The Fall of Rome of study with optional modules from • Spanish Studies and History 300 BC to the 20th century, from (4 years)/RV41 Europe to Asia, the Middle East to For the entry requirements for these America. courses please see the index. Languages

Our distinctive Your degree Typical entry requirements approach to Our programmes enable you to develop high-level language skills (See website for full details) language degrees with an emphasis on practical Languages language work and communication. A level: ABB allows you to acquire We also support you in gaining a high-level language deep understanding of your chosen BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents culture and society and placing it Page 49 skills and a thorough into comparative and transnational Required subjects perspectives. A level (or equivalent qualification) understanding of in the relevant language. If studying Each degree includes an at beginners' level, AS grade B or French, Spanish, International Placement Year that A level grade B in another foreign deepens your cultural awareness language, or GCSE grade A or 7 in a German, and and further develops your language foreign language. skills. You can study at a partner Chinese cultures university or seek a work placement that suits your career interests. and societies within Example careers global contexts. We support you to develop strong graduate prospects. Specialist Italian is also offered modules embed work experience • Translation and interpretation into your degree and you will • International development through an intensive typically have opportunities to • Teaching in the UK and overseas programme for conduct work placements in industry • International marketing and sales and education to aid your transition • Public relations into the world of work. beginners. • International relations Example modules may • International business 86 #7 for French, #9 for Iberian include: • Journalism and publishing languages, #9 for German First year The Complete University Guide 2021 • French Studies, German Studies #1 for graduate prospects or Spanish Studies (dependent “For my International for French and Iberian on course) Placement Year, I had an languages Second year internship position with • Language and Identity in France, The Complete University Guide 2021 Germany and Spain an online news website • Professional Contexts for Modern based in Santiago, Languages Chile. I wanted to know BA Hons French Studies • Shaping Contemporary Europe: Moments and Movements about Chile and Latin UCAS code: R120 (language specific) American politics and Course length: 4 years Third year culture and saw this as (including a year abroad) • International Placement Year BA Hons German Studies a great chance to really Final year UCAS code: R220 • French Culture in the Digital Age get to know the place. Course length: 4 years • Chinese Culture and Society I learned so much about (including a year abroad) • Latin America and Spain on Film: journalism, online media BA Hons Spanish Studies Violence and Masculinities • Images of Austria: National Identity and hosted a radio show UCAS code: R410 and Cultural Representation every week. It was a Course length: 4 years • Translation as a Cultural Practice (including a year abroad) fantastic year!”

Jasmine Owens BA Hons Spanish Studies and History

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BA Hons Modern Languages MLang Hons Modern Typical entry Languages and Cultures UCAS code: R800 requirements Course length: 4 years UCAS code: R810 (See website for full details) (including a year abroad) Course length: 4 years Modern Languages Your degree (including a year abroad) A level: ABB Your degree BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents You’ll study three languages from a Page 49 choice of French, German, Spanish, The MLang degree allows you to Required subjects Italian and Chinese. We focus pursue the advanced study of one A level (or equivalent qualification) on developing your fluency and or two languages alongside a broad in two of the languages to be understanding in each language range of specialist and related studied. alongside exploring the culture and culture modules. It is a selective and history of the relevant countries. accelerated four-year degree with an integrated MA, allowing you to Modern Languages and Cultures The degree includes an International achieve an MA qualification in four A level: AAB Placement Year that deepens your years. cultural awareness and further BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents develops your language skills. You will study abroad in your Page 49 You can study or seek work in a second year, where you will be Required subjects professional position in at least two able to develop a high command A level in one or two of the different countries. and understanding of the target languages to be studied, at least language and culture. You finish your one at grade A. In your final year, you’ll consolidate BA in your third year and continue your multiple language skills and into your fourth year studying take language-specific cultural Masters level modules designed to modules. You can also take “On my year abroad I enhance your theoretical knowledge comparative courses, which allow and to develop your critical skills. split my time between you to see the languages and cultures you’re studying in a global Example modules may studying in Lyon, France 87 context. include: and working in Munich, Example modules may Germany. In Munich, include: First year • Advanced Chinese, French, I worked for a sports First year German or Spanish translation agency called • Language Studies (Chinese, • Intensive Italian (optional) mmc sport. This job French, German, Spanish, Italian) Second year involved me translating Second year • MLang International Study • Professional Contexts for Modern Placement Year websites and social Languages Third year media for a number of • Shaping Contemporary Europe: • French Culture in the Digital Age Moments and Movements high-profile Bundesliga • Memories of War and Dictatorship (language specific) in Contemporary Spain football clubs. It was • Society on Screen: The Language • Images of Austria: National Identity of Film mainly an in-office job, and Cultural Representation however, now and again Third year Fourth year • International Placement Year there was the possibility • Masters Dissertation (in two countries) • Research Skills for Modern to go and watch live Fourth year Linguists games while working • French Culture in the Digital Age • Reading Theoretically • Memories of War and Dictatorship which got me an all- in Contemporary Spain expenses paid trip to • Images of Austria: National Identity the Allianz Arena!” and Cultural Representation • Imagining Modern Europe: Post-Revolutionary Utopias and Michael Aspinall Ideologies in the First Half of the BA Hons French Studies and Nineteenth Century German Studies • Translation as a Cultural Practice

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BA Hons Management Your degree Typical entry and French Studies requirements These programmes allow you to UCAS code: RN12 gain a management degree along (See website for full details) Course length: 4 years with a high level of ability in a Management and French Studies/ (including a year abroad) second language (French, German German Studies/Spanish Studies or Spanish), thereby opening up A level: ABB BA Hons Management diverse career prospects in globally- and German Studies oriented organisations. We also offer BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents the chance to study an additional Page 49 UCAS code: RN41 language in your first year. Required subjects Course length: 4 years A level in the relevant language, or if (including a year abroad) Our degrees will develop this is to be studied from beginners’ your understanding of many BA Hons Management level, AS grade B or A level grade B in aspects of business, including another foreign language, or GCSE and Spanish Studies entrepreneurship, human resource grade A or 7 in a foreign language. management, marketing, and GCSE English Language grade B or 5. UCAS code: RN22 management and organisations. Course length: 4 years Alongside this, we develop your (including a year abroad) language skills and knowledge of Study Chinese local culture and societies. Your third year is spent studying or working We offer Chinese Studies as a joint abroad to enhance your fluency and major degree, comprising 50% of “Studying languages help boost your graduate prospects. your degree. This allows you to gave me the chance Example modules may study Chinese language and culture include: alongside French, German and to work for the British Spanish Studies.

Chamber in Chile, First year Our degrees cater for absolute • Introduction to Marketing beginners as well as more advanced 88 which was an amazing • Language Studies (French, learners of Chinese. You will study International Placement German or Spanish) simplified writing characters Year opportunity! • Management and Organisations combined with Chinese culture and society. The course will introduce I undertook many Second year you to the structure of the language projects including • Entrepreneurs and and intricate grammatical patterns. Entrepreneurship assisting with An international placement year • Management, Sustainability and forms part of these degrees, publications and the Natural Environment to deepen your cultural awareness planning sports • Language and Cultural Studies and improve your language skills. tournaments. After Third year • International Placement Year graduation, I was offered Fourth year a permanent position • Essentials of Strategic as the Marketing and Management Communications • Management of Marketing • Language and Cultural Studies Manager, a position not normally offered to a graduate student.”

Ninh Hao BA Hons Management and Spanish Studies

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Joint language degrees Combine a language with... Spanish (4 Years) (4 Years) French (4 Years) • English Language and Spanish • Chinese Studies and French Studies QR34 • Criminology and French Studies Studies R1T1 • Management and Spanish Studies MR91 • Chinese Studies and German RN22 • English Language and French Studies R2T1 • Psychology and Spanish Studies Studies QR31 • Chinese Studies and Spanish CR84 • French Studies and Computing Studies R4T1 • Spanish Studies and Computing GR41 • French Studies and German GR44 • French Studies and English Studies RR12 • Spanish Studies and English Literature RQ13 • French Studies and Spanish Literature RQ43 • French Studies and Film R1P3 Studies RR14 • Spanish Studies and Film R4P3 • French Studies and Geography • French Studies with Italian • Spanish Studies and Geography LR71 R1R3 LR74 • French Studies and History RV11 • German Studies and Spanish • Spanish Studies and History Studies RR24 • French Studies and Linguistics RV41 QR11 • German Studies with Italian • Spanish Studies and Linguistics R2R3 • French Studies and Mathematics QR14 GR11 • Modern Languages R800 • Spanish Studies and Mathematics • French Studies and Philosophy • Modern Languages and GR14 RV15 Cultures R810 • Spanish Studies and Philosophy • French Studies and Politics RL12 • Spanish Studies with Italian RV45 89 R4R3 • French Studies and Theatre • Spanish Studies and Politics WR41 RL42 • Management and French Studies • Spanish Studies and Theatre RN12 WR44 • Psychology and French Studies CR81 Chinese (4 Years)

German (4 Years) • Chinese Studies and English Literature T1Q3 • English Language and German • Chinese Studies and Film T1P3 Studies QR32 • Chinese Studies and History • German Studies and Computing T1V1 GR42 • Chinese Studies and Linguistics • German Studies and English T1Q1 Literature RQ23 • Chinese Studies and Mathematics • German Studies and Film R2P3 T1G1 • German Studies and Geography • Chinese Studies and Philosophy LR72 T1V5 • German Studies and History • Chinese Studies and Politics RV21 T1L2 • German Studies and Linguistics • English Language and Chinese QR12 Studies TQ13 • German Studies and Mathematics • Theatre and Chinese Studies GR12 W4T1 • German Studies and Philosophy • Psychology and Chinese Studies RV25 C8T1 • German Studies and Politics RL22 For the entry requirements for these courses please see the index. • German Studies and Theatre WR42 • Management and German Studies RN41 • Psychology and German Studies CR82 Law

Read law while Your degree Typical entry requirements gaining a strong This degree is taught by inspiring, research-active academics. (See website for full details) awareness of the We will support you to develop a Law/Law (Placement Year)/ social, political, comprehensive understanding of Law (International Law)/ the fundamental topics needed Law (Study Abroad) cultural and for a legal career, as well as vital A level: AAB employability skills. historical dimensions BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Engage with the areas that interest Page 49 of law and the you most by choosing from our extensive optional modules processes that shape covering technical legal topics Professional accreditations or the relationship between law it. You’ll benefit and society. You can even opt to from innovative take a specialist pathway such as The Bar Standards Board and the Commercial Law, Human Rights Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) teaching techniques Law or Criminal Law and Justice. accredit all our LLB degrees. alongside traditional We offer specific degree schemes for international law, placement year Combine law with methods and have and study abroad so you can choose the opportunity to a path that suits you. • Law with Criminology/MM12 Example modules may • Law with Politics/M1L2 gain practical legal include: • Criminology and Law/MM13 experience. For the entry requirements for these Core modules courses please see the index. • Contract Law #1 for law graduate 90 • Criminal Law prospects • English Legal System and The Complete University Guide 2021 Methods “By studying Law at The Law School is ranked • Equity and Trusts Law Lancaster University • EU Law in the top 100 in the world • Land Law and gaining relevant The Times Higher Education World • Law of Torts legal work experience University Rankings 2021 • Public Law as part of the degree, Dedicated careers support Optional modules I believe that you gain from practising lawyers We offer over 40 optional modules of which the ones listed below are valuable insight into just a small selection. how hard work, focus • Advocacy and determination can LLB Hons Law • Company Law decisively bring about UCAS code: M100 • Environmental Law Course length: 3 years • Family Law the realisation of your • Health Care Law and Ethics LLB Hons Law ambitions.” • Intellectual Property Law (Placement Year) • Law of Evidence Aisha Bhailok UCAS code: M104 LLB Hons Law Course length: 4 years with a placement year LLB Hons Law (International Law) UCAS code: M102 Course length: 3 years LLB Hons Law (Study Abroad) UCAS code: M101 Course length: 4 years (including a year abroad)

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“After attending LLB Hons Law Typical entry many workshops and (Clinical Learning) requirements networking events, UCAS code: M103 (See website for full details) meetings with my Course length: 3 years Law (Clinical Learning) Your degree A level: AAB academic adviser and the BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents careers team, I was able Practical experience is at the heart of Page 49 this degree. Hands-on legal work in to go through two mini- each year will enable you to develop pupillages in the summer the practical skills and competences Example careers after my first year. Every of a lawyer. The degree takes a problem-based • Barrister work experience gives learning approach, centred on real you invaluable insights casework and advising clients. You • Solicitor will use a wide range of professional • Politics and helps you to make an and academic skills to provide legal • Civil Service informed decision when advice to your clients. • Media and communications choosing your future Supervised by local practitioners, • Business and management our current students can choose career.” to work in a Law Clinic, providing free legal advice to members of “At Lancaster Law Gergana Peeva the community. Alternatively, they can work with the Citizen’s Advice LLB Hons Law School, I developed the Bureau (CAB) providing legal advice to clients and gaining official skill set necessary to recognition as CAB advisors. excel in a professional Example modules may regulatory legal 91 include: department rated ‘Tier 1’ Core modules by The Legal 500. With • Citizen’s Advice Bureau advisor training and service modules OR the various societies, the Law Clinic training and service dedicated careers team, modules and the accomplished • Contract Law • Criminal Law and approachable • English Legal System and lecturers, I obtained Methods • Equity and Trusts Law incisive legal insight – • EU Law whilst developing my • Land Law self-belief and people • Law of Torts skills.” • Public Law

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Lancaster’s BSc Hons Business Your degree Management multidisciplinary Our broad based business UCAS code: N102 management programmes will Management Course length: 3 years enable you to gain expertise in BSc Hons Business understanding the changing world degrees offer you the of business on a national and chance to explore Management (Study Abroad) global level. UCAS code: N103 Compulsory modules in your first different aspects Course length: 4 years year will cover the broad foundations of business and (including a year abroad) of management, developing your BSc Hons Business understanding of the functions and management. Our processes involved in managing Management (Industry) suite of programmes complex organisations and UCAS code: N104 establishing your leadership skills. provide opportunities Course length: 4 years In your first year as a business to undertake a work (including a year in industry) management student, you study BSc Hons Business with every department within placement or study the Management School. You Management will develop knowledge in areas abroad at a partner (Entrepreneurship) such organisational behaviour, accounting and finance, marketing university. UCAS code: N1N2 strategies, entrepreneurial thinking Course length: 3 years and economic environments. #3 for graduate prospects BSc Hons Business At the end of your first year, you in business and Management can choose to follow a general management studies (Entrepreneurship) management programme or 92 (Study Abroad) follow a specialist pathway in The Complete University Guide 2021 entrepreneurship. In either #12 for business and UCAS code: N2N3 discipline, your degree can be management studies Course length: 4 years three or four years long depending (including a year abroad) on your choices. The Complete University Guide 2021 BSc Hons Business Opportunities to study Management abroad or undertake (Entrepreneurship) “What I liked most industrial experience (Industry) about the Business Over 60 Entrepreneurs in UCAS code: N2N2 Management degree was Residence support students Course length: 4 years the well-rounded nature and informing teaching (including a year in industry) of the course. It taught you the basics, a little bit of everything – ranging from accounting and economics to marketing and management.”

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Themes covered in your “One of the best things Typical entry first year include: about management and requirements (See website for full details) • Management entrepreneurship is the • Entrepreneurial thinking flexibility. As part of my Business Management (3 years) • Accounting and finance A level: ABB • Business analytics degree I’ve found myself Business Management (4 years) • Economics in a ten-week simulation A level: AAB • Marketing as the CEO of an airline BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Page 49 Diverse optional modules will allow company, working Required subjects you to tailor your course to suit GCSE English Language grade B or 5. your own interests and career plans as a management towards the end of your studies. consultant for a local Example topics may financial company, Example careers include: applying strategic • Business management models to innovate the Business Management • Operations and risk management business models of • Business consultancy • Business analytics • Finance • Organisational change global companies and • Digital start-up or inside tech giants • International management even planning/starting • Marketing • Strategy and leadership my own business! • Operations management • Ethics and organisations A management and • Retail management • Business management • Government and social enterprises (entrepreneurship) entrepreneurship degree • Innovators in large organisations • Business start-up isn’t just a piece of paper, 93 • Entrepreneurial mindset • Product and service innovation its real-life experience.” • Building and leading entrepreneurial teams Ben Calvert • Business model innovation BA Hons Management and • Social contexts of Entrepreneurship (Industry) entrepreneurship

Whether you see yourself working in large private organisations, the public sector or starting up your own business, you can tailor your degree to enable you to acquire the analytical, quantitative, presentation and other transferable skills required by the business world.

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A double degree award Your degree Typical entry requirements from Lancaster University (See website for full details) Do you want the invaluable insight and an international into another country’s culture International Business partner institution and customs that only living Management abroad can bring? Do you want to A level: AAB #3 for graduate prospects combine practical managerial skills International Business in business and and experience with a technical Management (Canada) management prospects knowledge of management, plus A level: ABB fluency in another language? We BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents The Complete University Guide 2021 have the degree that delivers this Page 49 Built-in study abroad and and more. Required subjects internship opportunities Our double degrees are four-year A level in the relevant language, or if integrated programmes. You spend this is to be studied from beginners’ two years in Lancaster, two years level, AS grade B or A level grade B in studying abroad. In addition, you will another foreign language, or GCSE BSc Hons International undertake work placements in the grade A or 7 in a foreign language. UK and overseas. Business Management For N202 A level Mathematics, (Canada - Brock University) You will be introduced to business grade B, is required. analytics, financial accounting, GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, UCAS code: N202 management, organisation, data GCSE English Language grade B or 5. Course length: 4 years analysis, finance, economics and (including 2 years abroad) marketing. You will also study a language with the Department of BSc Hons International Languages and Cultures. Example careers Business Management (France) For our double degree at Brook University in Canada, you will be International Business 94 UCAS code: N2R1 taught in English throughout the Management Course length: 4 years programme. However, you are • Banking and investment required to have achieved a B grade (including 2 years abroad) • Communications at A level Maths (or equivalent) for • Finance BSc Hons International this degree. • General management Business Management Example modules may • Government and policy (Germany) include: • Management consultancy UCAS code: N2R2 First year Course length: 4 years • Financial Accounting for (including 2 years abroad) Managers BSc Hons International • Introduction to Management Business Management (Italy) • Language Studies UCAS code: N2R3 Second year Course length: 4 years • Economics for Managers (including 2 years abroad) • Language Written and Oral Skills BSc Hons International • Marketing Business Management Third and fourth year (Mexico) • Business and Management modules at an international UCAS code: N2R5 partner institution Course length: 4 years (including 2 years abroad) BSc Hons International Business Management (Spain) UCAS code: N2R4 Course length: 4 years (including 2 years abroad)

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BSc Hons Management Your degree Typical entry and Human Resources requirements Can the interests of employees and UCAS code: N600 of organisations co-exist? What (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years is the impact of the ‘gig economy’ Management and Human Resources BSc Hons Management on employee relations? What are A level: ABB the drivers behind communication, and Human Resources change and motivation? So much Management and Human Resources (Study Abroad) can be uncovered by delving into (Industry) and (Study Abroad) people’s behaviours and interactions A level: AAB UCAS code: N601 with organisations and society. BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Course length: 3 years Page 49 (including a year abroad) This degree focuses on understanding humans, the way Required subjects BSc Hons Management and they work and how their behaviour GCSE English Language grade C or 4. Human Resources (Industry) can be influenced through people management practises. You will UCAS code: N602 study management theory alongside Example careers Course length: 4 years psychology, sociology and history, (including a year in industry) exploring the perspectives of both employers and employees. Join us in Management and Human challenging the assumptions behind Resources human resources and how people • Business management “I’ve particularly liked are managed. • Human resource management how each of the modules Example modules may • Management consultancy include: • Media and PR we study link to each • Organisational development other. This allows First year you to develop a good • Management and Organisations in Context 95 understanding and • Management, Organisations and knowledge of the course. Work: Key issues and debates The various types of Second year assessment made me • Human Resource Development • Human Resource Management realise that I have a large • Organisational Psychology skill set, which sets me Third year up for graduate life. • International Human Resource What makes the course Management • Organisational Change special is that the • Psychological Approaches to lecturers care and want Managing Change us to succeed. They are always there when we need help and make interaction a huge part of our lectures. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying management and human resources.”

Lauren Bentley BSc Hons Management and Human Resources

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Tech Industry Gold Your degree Typical entry Degree accreditation route requirements How does Amazon work? How do available you develop technology to make (See website for full details) #3 for graduate prospects organisations more productive? Management and Information If you’re interested in both computer Technology in business and science and business, this flexible A level: ABB management studies degree plays to your strengths. Management and Information The Complete University Guide 2021 This degree integrates industry- Technology (Industry) A level: AAB Opportunities to undertake relevant academic learning with the technical, business BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents a placement year and interpersonal skills to meet Page 49 standards defined by employers. We use real-world examples to Required subjects question the role of information GCSE English Language grade C or 4. BSc Hons Management and technology in business. You will learn how to manage teams and projects in Information Technology IT-related business scenarios, apply Example careers UCAS code: GN51 IT solutions and evaluate technical knowledge. Course length: 3 years Management and Information BSc Hons Management and Example modules may Technology Information Technology include: • Business and IT consultancy (Industry) • General and IT sector First year management UCAS code: GN52 • Management, Organisations and • IT and project management Work: Key Issues and Debates Course length: 4 years • Setting up own businesses • Introduction to Business (including a year in industry) • Systems analysis Analytics 96 • Information Systems • Software Development Second year • Introduction to Financial Accounting for Managers • Managing Business Information Systems • Managing Knowledge, Data and Information Systems Final year • Developing Business Information Systems • Dissertation • Psychological Approaches to Managing Change

“Choosing to do the Management and IT degree at Lancaster was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The course truly merged the worlds of management and IT. If you are prepared to work hard, you will learn so much about the world and yourself from taking this degree. I would strongly recommend the degree and loved every minute of my time at Lancaster.”

Tom Munday BSc Hons Management and Information Technology

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#12 for business and Your degree Typical entry management studies requirements How will businesses set their The Complete University Guide 2021 direction over the next 30 years? (See website for full details) Joint #11 for Politics How will we create stronger Management, Politics and economies and better societies? International Relations (Industry) The Times and Sunday Times Good How will we respond to political A level: AAB University Guide 2021 and global change? Technology, organisation and work all help shape Politics, International Relations Opportunities to undertake modern society, but they cannot be and Management a placement year understood in isolation. A level: ABB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents In this interdisciplinary degree, we Page 49 step away from simple business models. Instead, we offer you the Required subjects BSc Hons Management, chance to dive deeper into politics, GCSE English Language grade B or 5. Politics and International international relations and the Relations (Industry) management of businesses and institutions regionally and globally. Example careers UCAS code: N230 Our aim is to develop leaders Course length: 4 years capable of thinking about the (including a year in industry) shape of economy and business. Management and Politics Our graduates have gone on to BSc Hons Politics, You will learn about areas of management such as organisation, work in various organisations and International Relations entrepreneurship and marketing, corporations such as Sony and and Management and study politics and international Hyundai, environmental NGOs like relations to understand better the RES4MED, and major consultancies UCAS code: LN30 world in which business and politics like Deloitte and PWC. Course length: 3 years play the defining role. Example modules may 97 include: “The blend between First year the management and • International Relations: Theory politics departments has and Practice • Management and Organisations enabled me to gain a • Politics in the Modern World rich and comprehensive Second year understanding of political • Business Ethics affairs and how that • Choice of Management modules plays a role in today’s • Choice of Politics and International Relations modules global business world.” Third year • Placement (industry variant only) Seun Odusanya BSc Hons Management, Politics and Final year International Relations (Industry) • Choice of Management modules • Choice of Politics and International Relations modules • Management and Business in the 21st Century Marketing

Lancaster was the BSc Hons Marketing Typical entry requirements first university in the UCAS code: N500 (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years Marketing UK to establish a BSc Hons Marketing A level: ABB department dedicated (Study Abroad) Marketing (Study Abroad) A level: AAB to marketing, and UCAS code: N502 BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents has a vast network Course length: 3 years Page 49 (including a year abroad) Required subjects of graduates working Your degree GCSE English Language grade B or 5.

in marketing at the Studying marketing at Lancaster challenges students to explore Combine marketing with highest levels, both industry-driven and academic in agencies and questions that are at the forefront of marketing practice and research. • Marketing and Design/NW52 client organisations. How do new technologies transform • Marketing with Psychology/N5C8 the way businesses and consumers Our degrees combine interact? How do companies deal For the entry requirements for these with the opportunities and risks courses please see the index. a range of learning involved in internationalising experiences and marketing activities? How can marketing professionals advance the modules, making conversation and practices around “We have been given the critical issues such as data privacy, our graduates highly ethics and sustainability? opportunity to conduct research for a real sought after in Marketing professionals must 98 industry. combine skills in creative and client and put together critical thinking alongside innovative our findings through a problem solving to develop and #6 for marketing implement profitable and sustainable final group report and marketing strategies. This degree The Complete University Guide 2021 provides an excellent understanding presentation. The whole Joint #3 for marketing of key areas of marketing, including experience has been graduate prospects consumer behaviour, strategic marketing, digital marketing and very useful from both a The Complete University Guide 2021 global marketing management practical and academic The longest established among others. perspective and I am very marketing department in Example modules may grateful I have been given include: the UK this opportunity.” First year • Introduction to Marketing Charlotte Gomez • Marketing Learning Community BSc Marketing Second year • Consumer Behaviour • Digital Marketing • Routes to Market Final year • Brand Strategy • Global Marketing Management • Strategic Marketing

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BSc Hons Marketing BA Hons Advertising Typical entry requirements Management and Marketing (See website for full details) UCAS code: N503 UCAS code: N501 Marketing Management Course length: 4 years Course length: 3 years A level: AAB Your degree Your degree Advertising and Marketing A level: AAB Continuous changes in global Do you want to study marketing in a BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents markets and technology mean way that harnesses your creativity? Page 49 that marketing managers need Every organisation needs marketing, Required subjects advanced skills to be able to from sportswear manufacturers to GCSE English Language grade B or 5. adapt to a marketing landscape technology start-ups and not-for- that is in constant flux. How can profit organisations such as charities marketing managers create and public organisations. The growth and deal with various forms of of artificial intelligence, social media Example careers strategic disruption? Why do even and real-time analytics make this an Fortune-500 companies sometimes exciting time to work in advertising fail in developing profitable and and marketing. How do companies • Account manager sustainable marketing strategies? decide whom, where and how to • Brand activation executive target certain audiences? How do • Creative director This four-year degree invites you to new technologies transform the way • Digital marketing executive explore a variety of key marketing advertising agencies operate? subjects and steers you towards • Management consultant developing the skill set that is This degree invites you to focus • Market research associate essential to becoming a future on questions related to marketing • Media relations manager marketing leader. You will spend a communications, while still offering a year in industry, and this is central to comprehensive marketing education your learning experience and allows with a significant degree of choice in you to contextualise your academic the modules you study. “Getting a marketing knowledge and experience in this Example modules may 99 field. degree from Lancaster include: Example modules may was the springboard to include: First year getting a job offer from • Introduction to Marketing a leading company in First year • Marketing Learning Community • Introduction to Marketing the United States and Second year • Marketing Learning Community being able to build my • Advertising Second year • Consumer Behaviour company.” • Consumer Behaviour • Marketing Research • Marketing Research Third year Gian Fulgoni • Marketing Management in Chairman and Co-Founder, • Brand Strategy Practice COMSCORE • Critical and Creative Final year Communications • Global Marketing Management • Strategic Marketing • Strategic Marketing • Strategic Negotiations Mathematics and Statistics

Our degrees in Your degree Typical entry requirements mathematics and Problem-solving skills lie at the heart of mathematics and we (See website for full details) statistics are flexible, provide regular classes to develop Mathematics/ allowing you to problem-solving and teamwork Mathematics with Statistics skills, ensuring that you are a highly A level: AAA including Mathematics specialise in the competent graduate valued by or AAB including Mathematics and employers. Further Mathematics field of study most Our degrees share a common core BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents relevant to you for the first two years and build the Page 49 foundations for further study in: Required subjects across the disciplines • Algebra A level: Mathematics grade A. of algebra, analysis, • Analysis STEP Mathematics and the Test • Probability of Mathematics for University probability and • Statistics Admission Whilst not required, we do statistics. As well as developing your technical recognise the Sixth Term knowledge and mathematical skills, Examination Papers (STEP) and the you will also enhance your data Joint #6 for graduate Test of Mathematics for University analysis and quantitative reasoning prospects in mathematics Admission (TMUA). Results will be skills. considered alongside the required The Complete University Guide 2021 For those focusing on statistics, entry criteria and may result in an #9 for mathematics if you take a high percentage of alternative offer with a one-grade statistics modules in your final year reduction. The Complete University Guide 2021 you will gain Graduate Statistician 92% overall student status with the Royal Statistical Combine mathematics with 100 satisfaction for Society (RSS). mathematics In Year 4, MSci students write • Accounting, Finance and a dissertation in either pure Mathematics/NG41 National Student Survey 2020 mathematics or statistics, supervised by a member of • Accounting, Finance and academic staff in the Department. Mathematics (Industry)/NG42 • Chinese Studies and Mathematics/ BSc Hons Mathematics/ Example modules may T1G1 Mathematics with Statistics include: • Computer Science and Mathematics/ GG14 UCAS code: G100/G1G3 First year • Computer Science and Mathematics Course length: 3 years • Geometry and Calculus (Placement Year)/GG1L MSci Hons Mathematics/ • Integration and Differentiation • Computer Science and Mathematics Mathematics with Statistics • Linear Algebra MSci/GG1K • Economics and Mathematics/GL11 UCAS code: G101/G1GJ Second year • Computational Mathematics • Economics and Mathematics Course length: 4 years (Industry)/GL12 • Project Skills MSci Hons Mathematics • French Studies and Mathematics/ • Real Analysis (Study Abroad)/ GR11 Mathematics with Statistics Third year • German Studies and Mathematics/ (Study Abroad) • Combinatorics GR12 • Medical Statistics • Mathematics and Philosophy/GV15 UCAS code: G103/G1GH • Stochastic Processes • Spanish Studies and Mathematics/ Course length: 4 years GR14 Fourth year (including a year abroad) • Theoretical Physics with BSc Hons Mathematics • Clinical Trials Mathematics/F3GC • Galois Theory (Placement Year)/ • Theoretical Physics with • Dissertation Mathematics with Statistics Mathematics MSci/F3G1 • Theoretical Physics with (Placement Year) Mathematics (Study Abroad) MSci/ UCAS code: G102/GCG3 F3G5 Course length: 4 years For the entry requirements for these courses please see the index.

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BSc Hons Financial BSc Hons Mathematics, Typical entry Mathematics Operational Research, requirements Statistics and Economics UCAS code: GN13 (See website for full details) (MORSE) Course length: 3 years Financial Mathematics/MORSE MSci Hons Financial UCAS code: GLN0 A level: AAA including Mathematics Mathematics Course length: 3 years or AAB including Mathematics and BSc Hons Mathematics, Further Mathematics UCAS code: GN1H Operational Research, BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Course length: 4 years Page 49 Statistics and Economics BSc Hons Financial Required subjects (MORSE) (Industry) Mathematics A level: Mathematics grade A. (Placement Year) UCAS code: GLN1 STEP Mathematics and the Test Course length: 4 years of Mathematics for University UCAS code: GN1J Your degree Admission Course length: 4 years Whilst not required, we do Your degree How can your talents in maths recognise the Sixth Term help inform and improve business Examination Papers (STEP) and the These degrees explore the decisions? Global markets and an Test of Mathematics for University core elements of finance and ever-changing business landscape Admission (TMUA). Results will be mathematics that underpin the make for a complex world. Every considered alongside the required operation of financial markets, organisation needs to embrace entry criteria and may result in an preparing you for a wide variety of technology and data to maximise alternative offer with a one grade careers in business and the finance what they deliver. Technology reduction. sector. and data can also help forecast For MORSE GCSE Mathematics the future, and help decide what grade B or 6, GCSE English Your core finance modules provide to invest in or what route to take. Language grade C or 4. a thorough grounding in corporate You will be able to apply your finance, computing, quantitative skills in maths and economics to 101 methods and economics and will be help forecast the future and help complemented by your mathematics businesses to adapt and thrive. Example careers studies. We’ve combined the highly Example modules may influential subjects of mathematics, • Accountant operational research and economics include: • Actuary into one coherent degree, which is taught by both our Management • Data scientist First year School in partnership with our • Financial consultant • Discrete Mathematics Mathematics Department. It’s ideal • Medical statistician • Introduction to Accounting if you’re a mathematically gifted • Teacher and Finance student who wants to use numbers • Government statistician • Probability to solve real-world problems in • Software engineer business and industry. Second year • Principles of Finance Example modules may Professional accreditations • Introduction to Economics include: for Managers First year The Institute of Mathematics and • Real Analysis its Applications (IMA) accredits Building foundations in… Third year all of our single-honours degrees. • Business Analytics The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) • Corporate Finance • Economics accredits all of our Mathematics with • Probability Theory • Mathematics and Statistics Statistics degrees. • Stochastic Processes Second year Fourth year Developing key skills such as… • Assessing Financial Risk • Business Modelling and • International Money and Banking Simulation • Dissertation • Micro and Macroeconomic Analysis • Probability Final year Expanding horizons including… • Business Forecasting • Game Theory • Likelihood Inference Media and Cultural Studies

From radio BA Hons Media and Cultural Typical entry Studies broadcasters requirements UCAS code: LP63 (See website for full details) to social media Course length: 3 years Media and Cultural Studies managers and BA Hons Media and Cultural A level: ABB Studies (Placement Year) BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents newspaper clippings Page 49 UCAS code: LP64 to viral videos, our Course length: 4 years with media environment a placement year Example careers is constantly Your degree • Digital journalism and social media changing and so This degree gives you an opportunity to develop the critical eye and • Creative sectors are the cultures that creative skills necessary for • Publishing contributing to changing media • Founding online media companies surround it. environments. Rather than focusing • Advertising and marketing upon one type of media, we #6 for communication investigate the social, economic and Combine media and and media studies political significance of media such as cassette tapes, film, viral videos cultural studies with The Complete University Guide 2021 and digital mashups. Our programme Joint #7 for media and engages you with wide-ranging • Film, Media and Cultural Studies/ knowledge about the role of media PL36 film studies in shaping who we are, what we • Film, Media and Cultural Studies think, and what we value, alongside The Guardian University Guide 2021 (Placement Year)/PL37 targeted analytic and practical 102 Access to AV and computer skills. This gives you the potential For the entry requirements for these programming technology to support innovative approaches courses please see the index. to producing and analysing content in our Digital Media Studio in media, cultural and marketing organisations. Example modules may “Media and Cultural include: Studies at Lancaster has allowed me to Core modules • Independent Dissertation Project understand society or Dissertation by Placement and myself in new and • Key perspectives on Media and Culture exciting ways and as a • Skills for Researching Social and result I feel like I have Cultural Life become a better person • Transformations: From Mass Media to Social Media because of my studies.” Optional modules • Social Media and Activism Libby Ainslie • Consumer Culture and BA Hons Media and Cultural Studies Advertising • Fans and Audiences in a Global Context • Journalism and Multimedia Production • Viral Media • Television, Culture and Society • Media and Visual Culture

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We are proud to Example modules may Typical entry remain one of the include: requirements (See website for full details) UK’s smaller medical Year One • Problem-based learning: Medicine schools; our size biomedical and social science, A level: AAA or AAB plus 4th subject and normal structure and function or EPQ at B allows us to offer of the human body A level: Any two from Biology, you a student- • Clinical anatomy Chemistry or Psychology. • Communication and clinical IB Diploma: Three subjects at focused learning skills training Higher Level including any two of Biology, Chemistry or Psychology; Year Two environment within all at a minimum of 6 points, plus • Problem-based learning: the body three subjects at SL (5, 5, 5 points) a highly supportive in disease minimum points score 36. • Clinical anatomy community. BTEC: Not accepted as preparation • Hospital placement for this degree programme. • Community-related experience Brand new facilities in our GCSE: At least a score of 13 points Health Innovation Campus, Year Three from eight subjects where A*-A or which opened in 2020 Five rotations, each including patient 7-9 = 2 points; B or 6 = 1 point. The contact, clinical teaching, problem- eight subjects must include Biology, Contemporary technologies based learning and other teaching Chemistry, and Physics (or Core activities such as tutorials and and Additional Science), English in anatomy teaching, lectures: Language and Mathematics. If including virtual dissection Biology or Chemistry is not studied • Women and Children at A-level, then GCSE must be at #9 for medicine • Care of the Elderly least grade A/7. All other subjects • Managing Long-term conditions must be at least grade C or 4. The Times and Sunday Times • Therapeutics and Sexual Health 103 Good University Guide 2021 English language proficiency: • Community Mental Health If you are applying from outside Year Four the UK or if English is not your first language, you must demonstrate • Two 15-week blocks, each proficiency in English through either MBChB Medicine including patient contact, clinical IELTS (Academic, at least 7.0 in each and Surgery teaching, and other teaching component) or the Pearson PTE activities, which could include Academic qualification (at least 70 in UCAS code: A100 case-based discussions, lectures each component) BEFORE applying. Course length: 5 years or tutorials. Your degree • Acute Adult Care (Acute Medicine, Medical Specialities, Selection Our five-year undergraduate medical General Surgery, and Surgical degree combines problem-based Specialities) Selection for interview is based on learning with early patient contact, • Gynaecology, Psychiatry, and your record of previous academic lectures and clinical anatomy Paediatrics achievements, your predicted teaching. • Community teaching with GP grades and your Biomedical clinical tutors Admissions Test (BMAT) score. You will be trained in clinical and The interview process at Lancaster communication skills, and will spend Year Five Medical School consists of multiple Years 2–5 on placements in the acute Five clinical attachments, each mini interviews (MMI). Evidence of hospitals and primary care settings consisting of intensive clinical healthcare experience and people of north and east Lancashire and experience: skills – in the NHS or a care setting, south Cumbria. • Acute Care for example – will be required. Please You can choose to study at home • Community Placement see our website for more details. or abroad during your Elective at • Two selectives in advanced the end of Year 4, or take a year out medical practice Example careers between Years 4 and 5 to study a • Ward Placement (shadowing a medicine-related topic at BSc, MSc Foundation Year 1 trainee) • You may also be interested in or MPhil level. You can also pursue your own areas of interest through • Medicine and Surgery with a Selectives in Advanced Medical Gateway Year/A104 Practice in Year 5. Medicine and Surgery

This six-year MBChB Example modules may Typical entry is aimed at students include: requirements (See website for full details) who have the Gateway year • 15 modules covering topics such Please note that candidates who potential to become as anatomy, biomedical science are re-sitting or who have retaken and human physiology. their A levels, or who already hold doctors, but do not an undergraduate degree, are not Year One eligible for the Gateway Year. meet the academic • Problem-based learning: Flexible admission entry criteria to biomedical and social science, Our qualifications criteria are flexible and normal structure and function and evaluated on a case-by-case apply to the five-year of the human body basis. We aim to select candidates • Clinical anatomy based on potential and suitability for course. • Communication and clinical skills medical training. training Eligibility Limited number of places Year Two You may be eligible for Lancaster available • Problem-based learning: the body Medical School’s Gateway Year for in disease Medicine and Surgery if: Deadline for applications • Clinical anatomy 1. You are studying biology and is 15 October • Hospital placement chemistry at A level, are not predicted AAB or above and fulfil • Community-related experience certain widening participation Year Three criteria. These include being first MBChB Medicine Five rotations, each including patient in your family to attend university, coming from a low income with a Gateway Year contact, clinical teaching, problem- based learning and other teaching household or attending a school or UCAS code: A104 activities such as tutorials and college whose A level results are 104 lectures: below average for state-funded Course length: 6 year schools in England. • Women and Children Your degree 2. You are studying biology and • Care of the Elderly chemistry, are not predicted AAB In your Gateway Year, you will study • Managing Long-term conditions or above but have serious mitigating a range of modules designed to • Therapeutics and Sexual Health circumstances that have had a prepare you for studying medicine • Community Mental Health significant impact on your A level and surgery. performance. Year Four After your Gateway Year, you will Two 15-week blocks, each including Please see our website for more begin your training in clinical and patient contact, clinical teaching, details about how we consider communication skills, and clinical and other teaching activities widening participation criteria, anatomy. You will spend Years 2 to 5 which could include case-based school contextual data and on placements in the acute hospitals discussions, lectures or tutorials: mitigating circumstances. and primary care settings of north • Acute Adult Care (Acute BTEC only considered alongside A and east Lancashire and south level Biology and A level Chemistry Cumbria, alongside your studies. Medicine, Medical Specialities, General Surgery, and Surgical You can choose to study at home or Specialities) Selection abroad during your Elective, or take • Specialities (Palliative Care, a year out between Years 4 and 5 to Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Selection for interview is based study a medicine-related topic at Psychiatry, and Paediatrics) BSc, MSc or MPhil level. You can also on your record of previous • Community teaching with GP academic achievements and pursue your own areas of interest clinical tutors through Selectives in Advanced your Biomedical Admissions Test Medical Practice in Year 5. Year Five (BMAT) score. You may be asked to provide documentary evidence Five clinical attachments, each to demonstrate that you fulfil the consisting of intensive clinical eligibility criteria. The interview experience: process at Lancaster Medical School • Acute Care consists of multiple mini interviews • Community Placement (MMI). Evidence of healthcare • Two selectives in advanced experience and people skills – in the medical practice NHS or a care setting, for example • Ward Placement (shadowing a – will be required. Please see our Foundation Year 1 trainee) website for more details.

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Many recent BSc Hons Natural Sciences Typical entry breakthroughs UCAS code: GFC0 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) in science and BSc Hons Natural Sciences Natural Sciences technology have (Placement Year) A level: AAA BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents been the result of UCAS code: GFC1 Page 49 Course length: 4 years interdisciplinary Required subjects (including a placement year) 2 science A levels from: collaborations. BSc Hons Natural Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Computing, (Study Abroad) Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Sciences is Geology, Information Technology, UCAS code: CFG0 Mathematics, Physics or a challenging degree Course length: 3 years Psychology. that allows you to (including a year abroad) GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, MSci Hons Natural Sciences GCSE English Language grade C study across all or 4. scientific disciplines. UCAS code: FCF3 Subject specialism: a range of Course length: 4 years subjects can be pursued but the With our pathways, MSci Hons Natural Sciences following subjects will require you can customise (Study Abroad) specific A levels: Chemistry and Biochemistry – your degree to suit UCAS code: CFG1 Chemistry Course length: 4 years Engineering – Mathematics plus your interests and (including a year abroad) a physical science. For Chemical career aspirations. Your degree Engineering, Mathematics plus Chemistry 105 Our degrees were Natural Sciences offers a wide Mathematics – Mathematics choice of scientific areas where you Physics – Physics and Mathematics established in 1987, making can study two or more subjects. them one of the longest It’s a challenging programme - you will be taught to the same depth of running natural sciences • Engineering (chemical, electronic, programmes in the country understanding as single honours students in each subject. mechanical) • Environmental science/Earth The technical and practical In your first year, you will study science three subjects. This could be three skills that you gain can be • Geography (human and physical) transferred across many sciences, or two sciences and a non-science subject. At the end of • Human physiology and exercise industries the year, you can continue studying science all three subjects – selecting the • Mathematics We offer a work-based part of each single honours degree • Physics placement scheme with our scheme that suits your abilities and • Psychology natural sciences degrees ambitions. Alternatively, you can • Plus a wide range of humanities drop one subject and continue with and social sciences Our natural sciences a two-subject degree. degrees offer a huge In Year 2, you begin to specialise in Example careers amount of flexibility your chosen subjects selecting a series of modules from our subject • Scientific research and allowing you to shape pathways. your module choices to development suit your interests The MSci degree is designed • Management for students seeking a career in • Meteorology and environmental research and development and consultancy contains higher-level modules plus • Computing and data science a major research project. • Chemicals industry The subjects you can • Pharmaceutical industry and life study include: sciences • Finance and statistical • Biological sciences (including forecasting ecology) • Forensic science • Chemistry • Nature conservation • Computing and communications Philosophy

Typical entry Debate philosophical Our philosophy degree programmes are very flexible. After your first year, requirements questions and apply you choose from a wide range of (See website for full details) optional modules across philosophy philosophical methods and other disciplines to design a Philosophy to ethical, social and programme tailored to your own A level: ABB interests. Philosophy, Politics and Economics political problems. Example modules may A level: AAB include: BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents You'll have the Page 49 opportunity to study First year Required subjects for Philosophy, • Introduction to Philosophy: Politics and Economics Western thinkers such Knowledge and Reality GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, as Aristotle, Kant, • Moral and Political Philosophy GCSE English Language grade C or 4. Hegel, and Foucault, Second year • Values and Objectivity Optional modules and learn about non- • Philosophy of Science • Philosophical Questions in the Western traditions • Nineteenth Century Philosophy Study of Politics and Economics Final year • Understanding Key Economic in works such as the Concepts: Economics for the • Philosophy of Art real world Upanishads and the • Darwinism and Philosophy • Modern Political Thought: Analects of Confucius. • Logic and Language Equality and Community BA Hons Philosophy, • Moral Philosophy #10 for philosophy Politics and Economics Example careers 106 The Times and Sunday Times UCAS code: L0V0/L0V1 Good University Guide 2021 Course length: 3 years/ #9 for graduate prospects 4 years with a placement year • Teaching • Academic research in philosophy Your degree • Journalism The Times and Sunday Times This degree explores philosophical, • NGOs Good University Guide 2021 economic and political ideas in • Government 92% overall satisfaction relation to one another. The study • Civil service for philosophy of philosophy will develop your critical reasoning skills and your Combine philosophy with National Student Survey 2020 ability to understand and analyse theories and arguments, which is crucial to engaging with issues in • Chinese Studies and Philosophy/ politics and economics. In politics, T1V5 BA Hons Philosophy you will examine the history and • English Literature and Philosophy/ basis of political ideas and critically QV35 UCAS code: V500 reflect upon the nature and activities • Film and Philosophy/PV35 Course length: 3 years of political institutions. You will • French Studies and Philosophy/ BA Hons Philosophy have the chance to learn how RV15 political decisions concern, and are • German Studies and Philosophy/ (Placement Year) influenced by, economic matters. RV25 UCAS code: V501 You will also critically engage with a range of economic models and • History and Philosophy/VVC5 Course length: 4 years with theories. • History, Philosophy and Politics/ a placement year V0L0 Example modules may Your degree • Linguistics and Philosophy/QV15 include: • Mathematics and Philosophy/ Studying philosophy at Lancaster GV15 Core modules is not simply a matter of learning • Philosophy and Politics/VL52 • Introduction to Philosophy: about philosophy – we encourage • Spanish Studies and Philosophy/ Knowledge and Reality you to develop your own critical RV45 perspective on philosophical • Politics in the Modern World problems and questions. We aim to • Principles of Economics B We offer placement year options develop analytical skills that will help with the majority of these degrees. you to think creatively and critically, skills that are highly valued by Please see the index for our full list of employers. courses and entry requirements.

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Our Physics degrees BSc Hons Physics Typical entry enable you to explore UCAS code: F300 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) matter, forces, and MPhys Hons Physics Physics (BSc) A level: AAB the Universe around UCAS code: F303 Physics (MPhys) (Study Abroad) Course length: 4 years you. Our courses A level: AAA MPhys Hons Physics combine studying Required subjects (Study Abroad) A level Mathematics grade A fundamental UCAS code: F305 and Physics grade A. concepts with Course length: 4 years (including a year abroad) cutting-edge topics, Professional accreditations Your degree ranging from Physics is an exciting subject that understanding the is fundamental to modern society. Applications of the subject range centre of the atom to from the very pure to the very All our degrees are accredited by the practical. Institute of Physics, an independent exploring the most process certifying the academic distant galaxies. Our physics degrees equip you with rigor of a course. a broad conceptual and practical working knowledge of physics, along Example careers #4 for physics with key transferable skills such as The Guardian University Guide 2021 logical thinking, problem solving, numeracy and computer literacy. • Data science Joint #4 for graduate This enables you to embark on a wide • Industrial research and 107 prospects in physics variety of careers. development • Medical physics and astronomy Project work is carried out in both your second and third years and, • Nuclear physics The Complete University Guide 2021 in the final year of the MPhys, • Postgraduate study #7 for physics and you will take part in an extended • Scientific research astronomy investigative project in one of our • Teaching leading research groups, with access • Technological consultancy The Times and Sunday Times to our state-of-the-art facilities. Good University Guide 2021 Example modules may include:

First year • Classical Mechanics • Quantum Physics • The Physical Universe Second year • Quantum Mechanics • Relativity, Nuclei and Particles • Scientific Programming and Modelling Project Third year • Atomic Physics • Particle Physics • Solid State Physics

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BSc Hons Physics, BSc Hons Physics Typical entry Astrophysics and Cosmology with Particle Physics requirements and Cosmology UCAS code: F3FM (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years UCAS code: F372 Physics, Astrophysics MPhys Hons Physics, Course length: 3 years and Cosmology (BSc) Astrophysics and Cosmology MPhys Hons Physics A level: AAB with Particle Physics Physics, Astrophysics UCAS code: F3F5 and Cosmology and Cosmology (MPhys) Course length: 4 years A level: AAA Your degree UCAS code: F373 Required subjects Course length: 4 years A level Mathematics grade A Our Physics, Astrophysics and Your degree and Physics grade A. Cosmology degree develops your understanding of the relationship Lancaster’s particle physicists between the physical laws of the Physics with Particle Physics work with state-of-the-art particle Universe and the astrophysical and Cosmology (BSc) accelerators to investigate and and cosmological domains. The A level: AAB identify the nature of space and specialist teaching is informed by Physics with Particle Physics time. Our resident astrophysicists our world-leading activities in space and Cosmology (MPhys) and cosmologists employ all of their and planetary science, observational A level: AAA creative and mathematical abilities astrophysics and theoretical to explain the early history of the Required subjects particle cosmology. You will gain a Universe in a way that complements A level Mathematics grade A thorough grounding in core physics and supports observational and and Physics grade A. alongside stellar physics and big experimental data. bang cosmology. This culminates, for MPhys students, in an individual Example modules may investigative research project and include: Example careers 108 advanced options in Year four. Example modules may First year • Astronomer include: • Classical Mechanics • Scientific research • Quantum Physics • Technological consultancy First year • The Physical Universe • Data science • Classical Mechanics Second year • Nuclear physics • Quantum Physics • Introduction to Astronomy • Industrial research and • The Physical Universe and Astrophysics development • Medical physics Second year • The Dynamics and Content • Stellar spectroscopist • Introduction to Astronomy of the Universe and Astrophysics • Experimental Particle Physics • Teaching • Solar System Physics Third year • The Dynamics and Content • The Early Universe of the Universe • Physics of Quarks and Leptons Third year • Particle Physics • Astrophysics Laboratory Fourth year (MPhys only) • Astrophysics or Cosmology • Cosmological Inflation group project • Experimental Methods in Particle • Stellar Structure and the Physics Interstellar Medium • Gauge Theory Fourth year (MPhys only) • Cosmological Inflation • Advanced Relativity and Gravity • Formation and Evolution of Galaxies

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BSc Hons Theoretical BSc Hons Theoretical Typical entry Physics Physics with Mathematics requirements UCAS code: F340 UCAS code: F3GC (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years Course length: 3 years Theoretical Physics (BSc) MPhys Hons Theoretical MSci Hons Theoretical Theoretical Physics with Physics Physics with Mathematics Mathematics (BSc) A level: AAB UCAS code: F321 UCAS code: F3G1 Theoretical Physics (MPhys) Course length: 4 years Course length: 4 years Theoretical Physics with Your degree MSci Hons Theoretical Mathematics (MSci)/(Study Physics with Mathematics Abroad) A level: AAA Quite possibly the most astonishing (Study Abroad) aspect of the world around us is that Required subjects so much of it can be understood by UCAS code: F3G5 A level Mathematics grade A using a relatively small number of Course length: 4 years and Physics grade A. physical laws. (including a year abroad) Theoretical physicists devote Your degree Example modules may themselves to uncovering the most include: appropriate mathematical laws for Taught jointly with Lancaster’s deducing the essence of physical Department of Mathematics and First year phenomena on all scales, from the Statistics, this degree combines • Electric and Magnetic Fields quantum world of microscopic core physics and specialised matter and nanomaterials to the theoretical physics subjects with • Calculus geometry of curved space-time classes in pure mathematics. This • Quantum Physics and the large-scale structure of equips you with an understanding Second year the cosmos. of the mathematical foundations • Abstract Algebra Example modules may of physics, for example, you will • Experimental Physics, Skills and 109 include: learn how quantum mechanics is underpinned by the powerful Mechanics mathematical concept of a Hilbert • Quantum Mechanics First year space. • Classical Mechanics Third year • Quantum Physics Mathematical foundations are laid • Groups and Symmetry down early in the degree, whilst in • The Physical Universe • Particle Physics the latter parts the focus shifts to • Statistical Physics Second year applications of theoretical physics. • Quantum Mechanics In the first year, the programme Fourth year (MSci only) • The Dynamics and Content content will be one-third physics • Hilbert Space of the Universe and two-thirds mathematics. • Project The physics content increases in • Relativity, Nuclei and Particles • Topology and Fractals each subsequent year, reaching Third year three-quarters of the total by the • Groups and Symmetry fourth year. • Particle Physics “I really like the wide • Theoretical Physics Independent Study choice of physics degree schemes at Lancaster, Fourth year (MPhys only) • Advanced Electrodynamics and because it gives you Gravity a chance to specialise • Advanced Magnetism • Quantum Information Processing and focus on the areas of physics you’re most interested in. I love it here at Lancaster, and really can’t recommend it enough.”

Alice Lake MPhys Hons Theoretical Physics Politics and International Relations

From the politics of BA Hons Politics Typical entry energy to climate UCAS code: L200 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) change, migration BA Hons Politics Politics to globalisation, (Placement Year) A level: ABB Politics (Study Abroad) and democratic UCAS code: L202 A level: AAB Course length: 4 years with accountability to BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents a placement year Page 49 self-identity, it is BA Hons Politics an exciting time (Study Abroad) UCAS code: L201 Example careers to study politics Course length: 3 years and international (including a year abroad) • Government departments and Your degree agencies relations. Confront • International business and finance the complexities of You will have the opportunity to explore key themes in the study of • International charities the modern world modern politics, and gain critical • Journalism insight into the nature and use of • Teaching while developing political power in the contemporary world. Our modules range from skills in research, analysis and exploration of UK analysis and domestic party-politics and policy, “I have just completed to the politics of nations such as the communication. USA, China and Russia and regional the Richardson Institute 110 contexts such as Latin America and internship programme. Joint #11 for politics the EU. You’ll have the chance to learn about the theories, concepts The skills I have gained The Times and Sunday Times Good and approaches through which through this experience University Guide 2021 politics is academically engaged Joint #11 for graduate and understood, and to gain applied will prove invaluable knowledge of how politics takes later on in my career. prospects in politics place on the ground. The Complete University Guide 2021 Example modules may It gave me the opportunity Internship opportunities include: to develop practical with the Richardson research skills and data Institute for Peace Studies First year • Politics in the Modern World processing knowledge. • International Relations: Theory It was also a good and Practice chance to network with Second year people from various • European Union Politics • Power in British Politics: The Role organisations engaged of the Prime Minister in the international • Russian International Politics security, development, Final year and humanitarian fields.” • Britain in the World • Contemporary Issues in Human Rights Bianka Venkataramani • Politics of Global Danger BA Hons Peace Studies and International Relations

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BA Hons International BA Hons Peace Studies Typical entry Relations and International Relations requirements UCAS code: 6T99 UCAS code: LL92 (See website for full details) Course length: 3 years Course length: 3 years International Relations BA Hons International BA Hons Peace Studies A level: ABB Relations (Placement Year) and International Relations Peace Studies and International (Placement Year) Relations UCAS code: 6T91 A level: ABB Course length: 4 years with UCAS code: LL93 BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents a placement year Course length: 4 years with Page 49 Your degree a placement year Your degree We live in an increasingly globalised Combine politics and world: one in which trade, politics This degree examines how international relations with and security takes place across conflicts can be resolved and international borders. On this prevented within the context of degree, we explore the complex global politics and international • Chinese Studies and Politics/ interactions between key states and security. Core modules explore the T1L2 non-state powers with academics causes and consequences of war, who specialise in different regions • Economics, Politics and conditions of war and peace as well International Relations/LL22 of the world. We offer an exciting as scope for conflict resolution, • French Studies and Politics/RL12 atmosphere to think critically about non-violence and reconciliation. how conflict and cooperation is A research-led environment will • German Studies and Politics/ influenced by issues of power, law, underpin your studies and you RL22 diplomacy, religion and economics. will have opportunities to apply • History and International Your studies with us will enable you for internships at our Richardson Relations/VL12 to analyse international events, Institute that specialises in cutting- • History and Politics/LV21 conduct research, and apply that edge peace and conflict research. • History, Philosophy and Politics/ 111 knowledge effectively. Example modules may V0L0 Example modules may include: • Law with Politics/M1L2 include: • Management, Politics and First year International Relations (Industry)/ N230 First year • International Relations: Theory • International Relations: Theory and Practice • Philosophy and Politics/VL52 and Practice • Politics in the Modern World • Philosophy, Politics and • Politics in the Modern World Economics/L0V0 Second year • Politics and International Second year • International Relations and Politics Relations/L250 • International Relations and Politics of the Asia Pacific • Politics and Sociology/LL23 of the Asia Pacific • International Relations, Security • Politics, Religion and Values/ • International Relations, Security and Sustainability LV28 and Sustainability • Peace Studies in Action • Politics, International Relations • Peace Studies in Action Final year and Management/LN30 Final year • Contemporary Issues in Human • Spanish Studies and Politics/ • Contemporary Issues in Human Rights RL42 Rights • Politics of Global Danger We offer placement year options • Politics of Global Danger • Understanding External with the majority of these degrees. • The Governance of Global Intervention in Violent Conflicts Capitalism Please see the index for our full list of courses and entry requirements.

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Psychology

Study in a vibrant Your degree Typical entry requirements department, under Taught through a variety of teaching methods, you’ll gain essential (See website for full details) the expert tuition knowledge of key psychology Psychology (BA)/(BSc)/ of world-leading themes and will access the latest (Study Abroad) thinking and research. You will A level: AAB researchers at the become increasingly independent in your study, so that by Year 3 you are Psychology (MPsych) cutting-edge of confident in choosing the specialist A level: AAA modules that best suit your interests. BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents modern psychology. Page 49 The key themes are: Our degrees equip Required subjects • How people think about the world GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 you with skills that and others (grade 5 will be considered on a • How children develop case-by-case basis). are highly valued by • How the brain works employers and will • How people behave and interact You’ll also develop your awareness Example careers prepare you for your of useful research techniques and strategies. This will help you both in • Clinical psychology chosen career path. your analysis of other studies and in • Consultancy your own research. Joint #4 for graduate • Education Example modules may prospects in psychology • Forensic psychology include: • Healthcare and sports psychology The Complete University Guide 2021 • Marketing and advertising First year #10 for psychology • Occupational psychology • Essential Skills for Psychologists 112 • Social services The Complete University Guide 2021 • Research Integrity and Open Science Combine psychology with • Social Psychology in the Digital Age BSc Hons Psychology • Biology with Psychology/C1C8 Second year UCAS code: C800 • Biology with Psychology • Developmental Psychology Course length: 3 years (Placement Year)/C1C9 • Neuroscience • Criminology and Psychology/ BA Hons Psychology • Social Psychology CL86 UCAS code: C802 Third year • Marketing with Psychology/N5C8 Course length: 3 years • Clinical Psychology • Psychology and Chinese Studies/ C8T1 BSc Hons Psychology • Forensic and Investigative Psychology • Psychology and French Studies/ (Study Abroad) CR81 • Prozac Nation: Human UCAS code: C801 Psychopharmacology • Psychology and German Studies/ Course length: 4 years CR82 Fourth year (MPsych only) (including a year abroad) • Psychology and Linguistics/ • Analysing Talk and Text CQ81 BA Hons Psychology • Developmental Disorders • Psychology and Management/ (Study Abroad) • Psychological Aspects of CN82 UCAS code: C803 Advertising • Psychology and Spanish Studies/ Course length: 4 years CR84 (including a year abroad) For the entry requirements for these MPsych Hons Psychology courses please see the index. UCAS code: C804 Professional accreditations Course length: 4 years The British Psychological Association accredits all of our single honours degrees. Please check lancaster.ac.uk/ugcourses for information on which joint honours degrees are accredited.

For more information, including module details, please see lancaster.ac.uk Social Work

Social work is BA Hons Social Work Typical entry about improving UCAS code: L500 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) lives. You can help Your degree Social Work bring about positive A level: BBB This degree aims to inspire you to BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents change through your join a new generation of qualified Page 49 professionals. Whether you are own placements in motivated by personal experience Required subjects in the care sector, are a caregiver GCSE English Language grade a range of social yourself, or are simply passionate C or 4. work settings. about improving established policy We will accept other qualifications and practices, we will support in English including O level grade C, The research we your professional and academic CSE grade 1, Functional Skills Level development. do contributes to 2 Pass. Our degree provides a basis in the Relevant experience gained national social origins, values, and contemporary in a social service or welfare circumstances of social work setting (voluntary, paid, personal work strategy while practice, including how human rights experience) or through study. and social justice intersect with also inspiring our class, gender, race, ethnicity and teaching. disability. Example careers During two practice placements #2 for social work across 170 days, you’ll gain hands- • Statutory social work on experience to complement your • Criminal justice and youth The Complete University Guide 2021 classroom learning. This supports offending Joint #1 for social work successful graduates in their work to • Children and families intervention improve lives in the rapidly changing 113 graduate prospects • Mental health and safeguarding environments of social care. adults The Times and Sunday Times Good Example modules may University Guide 2021 • Working with refugees, include: asylum seekers and immigrant 170 days on placement communities First year • International aid and NGOs • Social Work Practice 1 • Advocacy • Contemporary Social Problems • Community development Second year Professional accreditations • Placement 1 • Social Work Practice 2 • Social Work with Children and Our Social Work degree is accredited Families by Social Work England and graduates • Social Work with Young People are eligible to apply to register as professional social workers. • Social Work in Adult Social Care • The Research-minded Practitioner Third year “Social work at Lancaster • Mental Distress and Health University is very special • Social Work and Transitions to me as I feel like a part • Placement 2 • Dissertation of a ‘social work family’. The staff treat us all as equals which creates such an enjoyable working environment.”

Caitlin Walker BA Hons Social Work Sociology

Sociology lets us see BA Hons Sociology Typical entry people in new and UCAS code: L300 requirements Course length: 3 years (See website for full details) unexpected ways. BA Hons Sociology Sociology Studying with us will (Placement Year) A level: ABB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents change the way you UCAS code: L301 Page 49 Course length: 4 years think forever. with a placement year Your degree #7 for sociology Example careers The Complete University Guide 2021 Your degree will take what you already know about the social world • Local, regional and national Joint #4 for graduate and inspire you to consider it in new government roles prospects in sociology ways – opening up areas of sociology • Research organisations that you haven’t encountered before • Community engagement The Complete University Guide 2021 and pointing to new directions for • Social enterprises Top 100 in the world for your future career. • Charitable sector sociology Whether you are interested in • Law and allied professions QS World University Rankings 2020 consumer culture, inequalities, • Teaching migration, gender dynamics, coping with disasters or what the future will Combine sociology with bring, studying with us will expose you to new ideas, critical approaches “Lancaster’s staff and innovative methods for better • Criminology and Sociology/LM39 and their renowned understanding and identifying • Criminology and Sociology solutions to address complex (Placement Year)/LM40 114 research, alongside contemporary challenges. • Film and Sociology/PL33 the flexible structure Example modules may • Film and Sociology and the opportunity include: (Placement Year)/PL34 to take minors in the • Politics and Sociology/LL23 Core modules • Politics and Sociology first year, really sold it • The Sociological Imagination (Placement Year)/LL24 for me. My study has • Sociological Thought for Our For the entry requirements for these really taught me to look Times courses please see the index. • Skills for Researching Social and critically at history and Cultural Life You may also be interested in our Media and Cultural Studies degrees. contemporary society in • Independent Dissertation Project or Dissertation by Placement a way that I had never Optional modules even considered before. • Gender and Women’s Studies: I am now so much more Identities, Inequalities and Politics empathetic, open to • Living with Capitalism discussing contemporary • Global Families and Intimacy discourses and able to • Feminism and Social Change start working on creating • Nations and Migration • Disasters: Why do things go change.” wrong?

Gabriella Catilli BA Hons Sociology

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Lancaster’s BSc BSc Hons Sports and Typical entry Exercise Science Sports and Exercise requirements UCAS code: C600 (See website for full details) Science is one of Course length: 3 years Sports and Exercise Science the first in the UK Your degree A level: AAB BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents to be delivered by Explore the science behind human Page 49 performance in sports, exercise and Required subjects a medical school. health. We balance scientific focus A level grade B in one science from with employability, so you will study the following; Applied Science, This is your chance anatomy, physiology, biomechanics Biology, Chemistry, Further and psychology alongside nutrition, to study within an Mathematics, Life and Health digital technologies in sport Sciences, Mathematics, Physical and exercise, and public health academically rigorous Education, Physics, Psychology challenges. environment, and to and Sports Science. In your second year, choose to study GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, combine scientific either exercise medicine (health GCSE English Language C or 4. performance) or sports medicine knowledge with (athletic performance). Options in professional practice. your third year allow you to continue with your chosen direction or widen Example careers your studies by taking an optional Study sports and exercise biomedical and life sciences module. • Exercise physiologist science within a medical Using our state-of-the-art Human • Health promotion specialist school Performance Laboratory, you will • Performance analyst Develop practical skills in gain the skills to capture and analyse • Personal trainer physiological, psychological and • Sports biomechanist our state-of-the-art Human 115 biomechanical data to understand • Sports nutritionist better human performance and Performance Laboratory • Sports psychologist activity. • Strength and conditioning coach Be part of a small cohort Example modules may of students in each year include: Professional accreditations

First year You will have the opportunity to work • Becoming a Sports and Exercise towards a Level 2 Gym Instructor Scientist qualification or a Level 3 Personal • Concepts in Sports and Exercise Trainer qualification. Psychology • Exercise Prescription Second year • Current Debates in Sports and “I chose Lancaster Exercise Science University because it’s a • Physiology and Metabolism new course and therefore • Professional Practice up-to-date with all the Third year • Advanced Physiology advancements in the field • Maximising Elite Performance of sports and exercise • Research Project science, which will be beneficial for me looking for a job in the future.”

Isaac Appleton BSc Hons Sports and Exercise Science Zoology

Learn about the Your degree Typical entry requirements diversity of animal You will discover a broad range of topics in animal biology and gain a (See website for full details) life, from cellular deeper understanding of zoology Zoology (BSc/BSc Placement Year) as you specialise in areas that most A level: AAB processes and interest you. In your first year, you physiology, to can also study another area of Zoology (Study Abroad) biology or another science subject. A level: AAA whole-organism BTEC and IB Diploma equivalents Practical work doesn't just take place Page 49 behaviour, ecology in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will also have the opportunity Required subjects and evolution. to participate in field trips, including A level in two sciences from the excursions to the Lake District, and following; Biology, Chemistry, You will develop residential courses in the UK and Computing, Environmental Science, overseas. Geography, Geology, Human an understanding Biology, Mathematics, Physics or of the living world You can visit some of the UK’s last Psychology. remaining natural habitats in rural GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, and how this can be Scotland, and witness a range of GCSE English Language C or 4. animals including red deer, ospreys applied to address and golden eagles; or contribute to an expert-led study of the Rift Valley global environmental of Kenya, where you will evaluate Example careers issues. the challenging balance between tropical conservation and human • Conservation officer activity. Joint #6 for biosciences • Government/NGO scientist For your research project, you can • Natural history filmmaker 116 The Guardian University Guide 2021 use our high-quality laboratories or • Scientific writer Joint #9 for graduate perform a field-based study. There • Wildlife consultant may also be opportunities to do your prospects in biosciences project with an external organisation. The Guardian University Guide 2021 Example modules may £4m life science teaching include: “Bringing in our new laboratories Zoology degrees is an First year • Evolutionary Biology exciting development for • Spanish Field Course us. We now offer modules BSc Hons Zoology • Zoology that span fundamental UCAS code: C300 Second year animal biology, such as Course length: 3 years • Environmental Physiology vertebrate biology and • Field Biology BSc Hons Zoology neurobiology, to studies (Placement Year) • Vertebrate Biology Third year of animals in their UCAS code: C302 • Animal Behaviour Course length: 4 years natural environments, • Coral Reef Ecology including our fantastic BSc Hons Zoology • Neurobiology (Study Abroad) Tropical Biology and UCAS code: C303 Conservation field Course length: 3 years course in Kenya.” (including a year abroad) Dr Mike Roberts Programme Director

For more information, including module details, please see lancaster.ac.uk 117 Degree index

Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page Accounting and Finance BSc N400 ABB 52 Accounting and Finance (Industry) BSc N401 AAB 52 Accounting and Management BSc NN24 ABB 53 Accounting and Management (Industry) BSc NN25 AAB 53 Accounting, Finance and Mathematics BSc NG41 AAB 53 Accounting, Finance and Mathematics (Industry) BSc NG42 AAB 53 Advertising and Marketing BA N501 AAB 99 Architecture BA K100 AAB 54 Biochemistry BSc C700 AAB 55 Biochemistry MSci C706 AAA 55 Biochemistry (Placement Year) BSc C707 AAB 55 Biochemistry (Study Abroad) BSc C702 AAA 55 Biology BSc C100 AAB 56 Biology MSci 1M66 AAA 56 Biology (Placement Year) BSc C104 AAB 56 Biology (Study Abroad) BSc C102 AAA 56 Biology with Psychology BSc C1C8 AAB 57 Biology with Psychology (Placement Year) BSc C1C9 AAB 57 Biomedical Science BSc B990 AAB 58 Biomedicine BSc C701 AAB 59 118 Biomedicine MSci C703 AAA 59 Biomedicine (Placement Year) BSc C708 AAB 59 Biomedicine (Study Abroad) BSc C704 AAA 59 Biomedicine (Study Abroad) MSci C705 AAA 59 Business Analytics BSc N2N1 ABB 60 Business Analytics (Industry) BSc N1N3 AAB 60 Business Analytics (Study Abroad) BSc N1N4 AAB 60 Business Economics (Industry) BSc 4V11 AAB 69 Business Management BSc N102 ABB 92 Business Management (Entrepreneurship) BSc N1N2 ABB 92 Business Management (Entrepreneurship) (Industry) BSc N2N2 AAB 92 Business Management (Entrepreneurship) (Study Abroad) BSc N2N3 AAB 92 Business Management (Industry) BSc N104 AAB 92 Business Management (Study Abroad) BSc N103 AAB 92 Chemical Engineering BEng H800 ABB 71 Chemical Engineering MEng H811 AAA 71 Chemistry BSc F100 ABB 61 Chemistry MChem F101 ABB 61 Chemistry (Study Abroad) MChem F1T7 ABB 61 Chinese Studies and English Literature BA T1Q3 AAB 89 Chinese Studies and Film BA T1P3 ABB 89 Chinese Studies and French Studies BA R1T1 ABB 89 Chinese Studies and German Studies BA R2T1 ABB 89 Chinese Studies and History BA T1V1 AAB 89 Chinese Studies and Linguistics BA T1Q1 AAB 89 Chinese Studies and Mathematics BA T1G1 AAB 89 Chinese Studies and Philosophy BA T1V5 ABB 89

For more information, including module details, please see lancaster.ac.uk Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page Chinese Studies and Politics BA T1L2 ABB 89 Chinese Studies and Spanish Studies BA R4T1 ABB 89 Computer Science BSc G400 AAB 62 Computer Science (Study Abroad) BSc G402 AAA 62 Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) MSci G404 AAA 62 Computer Science and Mathematics BSc GG14 AAA 100 Computer Science and Mathematics MSci GG1K AAA 100 Computer Science and Mathematics (Placement Year) BSc GG1L AAA 100 Criminology BA M930 ABB 64 Criminology (Placement Year) BA M931 ABB 64 Criminology and French Studies BA MR91 ABB 89 Criminology and Law BA MM13 ABB 90 Criminology and Psychology BA CL86 AAB 64 Criminology and Sociology BA LM39 ABB 64 Criminology and Sociology (Placement Year) BA LM40 ABB 64 Design BA W281 ABB 65 Design (Placement Year) BA W282 ABB 65 Drama, Theatre and Performance BA W440 ABB 66 Drama, Theatre and Performance (Placement Year) BA W441 ABB 66 Earth and Environmental Science BSc FF68 ABB 79 Earth and Environmental Science MSci 4R71 AAB 79 119 Earth and Environmental Science (Placement Year) BSc FF78 ABB 79 Earth and Environmental Science (Study Abroad) BSc FF6V AAB 79 Earth and Environmental Science (Study Abroad) MSci FF86 AAB 79 Ecology and Conservation BSc C180 ABB 67 Ecology and Conservation (Placement Year) BSc C181 ABB 67 Ecology and Conservation (Professional Experience) MSci 0X48 AAB 67 Ecology and Conservation (Study Abroad) BSc C182 AAB 67 Economics BA L110 ABB 69 Economics BSc L100 AAB 68 Economics (Industry) BSc L105 AAB 68 Economics (Study Abroad) BSc L101 AAB 68 Economics and Finance BSc NL31 ABB 69 Economics and Finance (Industry) BSc NL32 AAB 69 Economics and Mathematics BSc GL11 AAB 69 Economics and Mathematics (Industry) BSc GL12 AAB 69 Economics, Politics and International Relations BA LL22 ABB 69 Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng H607 ABB 73 Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng H606 AAA 73 Engineering BEng H100 ABB 70 Engineering MEng H102 AAA 70 Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng H101 ABB 70 Engineering (Study Abroad) MEng H104 AAA 70 English Language BA Q304 AAB 74 English Language (Placement Year) BA Q305 AAB 74 English Language (Study Abroad) BA Q310 AAB 74 English Language and Chinese Studies BA TQ13 AAB 76 Degree index

Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page English Language and Creative Writing BA Q3WV AAB 76 English Language and Creative Writing (Placement Year) BA Q4WV AAB 76 English Language and French Studies BA QR31 AAB 76 English Language and German Studies BA QR32 AAB 76 English Language and Linguistics BA QQC3 AAB 76 English Language and Linguistics (Placement Year) BA QQC4 AAB 76 English Language and Linguistics (Study Abroad) BA QQC5 AAB 76 English Language and Literature BA Q302 AAB 75 English Language and Literature (Placement Year) BA Q303 AAB 75 English Language and Spanish Studies BA QR34 AAB 76 English Language in the Media BA QP33 AAB 75 English Language in the Media (Placement Year) BA QP34 AAB 75 English Language in the Media (Study Abroad) BA QP3H AAB 75 English Literature BA Q300 AAB 77 English Literature (Placement Year) BA Q301 AAB 77 English Literature and Creative Writing BA QW38 AAB 78 English Literature and Creative Writing (Placement Year) BA QW39 AAB 78 English Literature and History BA QV31 AAB 77 English Literature and History (Placement Year) BA QV32 AAB 77 English Literature and Philosophy BA QV35 AAB 77 120 English Literature and Philosophy (Placement Year) BA QV34 AAB 77 English Literature with Creative Writing BA Q3W8 AAB 78 English Literature with Creative Writing (Placement Year) BA Q3W9 AAB 78 Environmental Science BSc F750 ABB 80 Environmental Science MSci F850 AAB 80 Environmental Science (Placement Year) BSc F752 ABB 80 Environmental Science (Study Abroad) BSc F754 AAB 80 Environmental Science (Study Abroad) MSci F851 AAB 80 Film and Creative Writing BA PW38 ABB 81 Film and Creative Writing (Placement Year) BA PW39 ABB 81 Film and English Literature BA PQ33 AAB 81 Film and English Literature (Placement Year) BA PQ34 AAB 81 Film and Philosophy BA PV35 ABB 81 Film and Philosophy (Placement Year) BA PV36 ABB 81 Film and Sociology BA PL33 ABB 81 Film and Sociology (Placement Year) BA PL34 ABB 81 Film and Theatre BA PW34 ABB 81 Film and Theatre (Placement Year) BA PW35 ABB 81 Film Studies BA P303 ABB 81 Film Studies (Placement Year) BA P304 ABB 81 Film, Media and Cultural Studies BA PL36 ABB 81 Film, Media and Cultural Studies (Placement Year) BA PL37 ABB 81 Finance BSc N300 ABB 53 Finance (Industry) BSc N301 AAB 53 Financial Mathematics BSc GN13 AAA 101 Financial Mathematics (Placement Year) BSc GN1J AAA 101

For more information, including module details, please see lancaster.ac.uk Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page Financial Mathematics MSci GN1H AAA 101 Fine Art BA W100 ABB 82 Fine Art (Placement Year) BA W101 ABB 82 Fine Art and Creative Writing BA WW18 ABB 82 Fine Art and Creative Writing (Placement Year) BA WW19 ABB 82 Fine Art and Design BA W1W2 ABB 82 Fine Art and Design (Placement Year) BA W1W3 ABB 82 Fine Art and Film BA WP13 ABB 82 Fine Art and Film (Placement Year) BA WP14 ABB 82 Fine Art and Theatre BA WW14 ABB 82 Fine Art and Theatre (Placement Year) BA WW17 ABB 82 French Studies BA R120 ABB 86 French Studies and Computing BSc GR41 AAB 89 French Studies and English Literature BA RQ13 AAB 89 French Studies and Film BA R1P3 ABB 89 French Studies and Geography BA LR71 AAB 83 French Studies and German Studies BA RR12 ABB 89 French Studies and History BA RV11 AAB 89 French Studies and Linguistics BA QR11 AAB 89 French Studies and Mathematics BA GR11 AAB 89 French Studies and Philosophy BA RV15 ABB 89 121 French Studies and Politics BA RL12 ABB 89 French Studies and Spanish Studies BA RR14 ABB 89 French Studies and Theatre BA WR41 ABB 66 French Studies with Italian BA R1R3 ABB 89 Geography BA L700 AAB 83 Geography BSc F800 AAB 83 Geography MArts L702 AAA 83 Geography MSci 4R61 AAA 83 Geography (Placement Year) BA L704 AAB 83 Geography (Placement Year) BSc F803 AAB 83 Geography (Professional Experience) MSci 4R60 AAA 83 Geography (Study Abroad) BA L701 AAA 83 Geography (Study Abroad) BSc F802 AAA 83 Geography (Study Abroad) MArts L703 AAA 83 Geography (Study Abroad) MSci 4R62 AAA 83 Geography and Economics BA LL71 AAB 83 German Studies BA R220 ABB 86 German Studies and Computing BSc GR42 AAB 89 German Studies and English Literature BA RQ23 AAB 89 German Studies and Film BA R2P3 ABB 89 German Studies and Geography BA LR72 AAB 83 German Studies and History BA RV21 AAB 89 German Studies and Linguistics BA QR12 AAB 89 German Studies and Mathematics BA GR12 AAB 89 German Studies and Philosophy BA RV25 ABB 89 German Studies and Politics BA RL22 ABB 89 Degree index

Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page

German Studies and Spanish Studies BA RR24 ABB 89 German Studies and Theatre BA WR42 ABB 66 German Studies with Italian BA R2R3 ABB 89 History BA V100 AAB 85 History (Placement Year) BA V101 AAB 85 History (Study Abroad) BA V102 AAB 85 History and International Relations BA VL12 AAB 111 History and International Relations (Placement Year) BA VL13 AAB 111 History and Philosophy BA VVC5 AAB 85 History and Philosophy (Placement Year) BA VVC6 AAB 85 History and Politics BA LV21 AAB 111 History and Politics (Placement Year) BA LV22 AAB 111 History, Philosophy and Politics BA V0L0 AAB 111 History, Philosophy and Politics (Placement Year) BA V0L1 AAB 111 Human Geography BA L720 AAB 84 Human Geography (Placement Year) BA L723 AAB 84 Human Geography (Study Abroad) BA L721 AAA 84 International Business Management BSc N202 ABB 94 (Canada - Brook University) 122 International Business Management (France) BSc N2R1 AAB 94 International Business Management (Germany) BSc N2R2 AAB 94 International Business Management (Italy) BSc N2R3 AAB 94 International Business Management (Mexico) BSc N2R5 AAB 94 International Business Management (Spain) BSc N2R4 AAB 94 International Relations BA 6T99 ABB 111 International Relations (Placement Year) BA 6T91 ABB 111 Law LLB M100 AAB 90 Law (Clinical Learning) LLB M103 AAB 91 Law (International Law) LLB M102 AAB 90 Law (Placement Year) LLB M104 AAB 90 Law (Study Abroad) LLB M101 AAB 90 Law with Criminology LLB MM12 AAB 90 Law with Politics LLB M1L2 AAB 90 Linguistics BA Q100 AAB 76 Linguistics (Placement Year) BA Q101 AAB 76 Linguistics (Study Abroad) BA Q102 AAB 76 Linguistics and Philosophy BA QV15 AAB 76 Linguistics and Philosophy (Placement Year) BA QV16 AAB 76 Management and French Studies BA RN12 ABB 88 Management and German Studies BA RN41 ABB 88 Management and Human Resources BSc N600 ABB 95 Management and Human Resources (Industry) BSc N602 AAB 95 Management and Human Resources (Study Abroad) BSc N601 AAB 95 Management and Information Technology BSc GN51 ABB 96 Management and Information Technology (Industry) BSc GN52 AAB 96 Management and Spanish Studies BA RN22 ABB 88

For more information, including module details, please see lancaster.ac.uk Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page Management, Politics and International Relations BSc N230 AAB 97 (Industry) Marketing BSc N500 ABB 98 Marketing (Study Abroad) BSc N502 AAB 98 Marketing and Design BSc NW52 AAB 98 Marketing Management BSc N503 AAB 99 Marketing with Psychology BSc N5C8 AAB 98 Mathematics BSc G100 AAA 100 Mathematics MSci G101 AAA 100 Mathematics (Placement year) BSc G102 AAA 100 Mathematics (Study Abroad) MSci G103 AAA 100 Mathematics and Philosophy BA GV15 AAA 100 Mathematics with Statistics BSc G1G3 AAA 100 Mathematics with Statistics MSci G1GJ AAA 100 Mathematics with Statistics (Placement Year) BSc GCG3 AAA 100 Mathematics with Statistics (Study Abroad) MSci G1GH AAA 100 Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and BSc GLN0 AAA 101 Economics (MORSE) Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and BSc GLN1 AAA 101 Economics (MORSE) (Industry) Mechanical Engineering BEng H300 ABB 72 123 Mechanical Engineering MEng H303 AAA 72 Mechatronic Engineering BEng HH63 ABB 72 Mechatronic Engineering MEng HHH6 AAA 72 Media and Cultural Studies BA LP63 ABB 102 Media and Cultural Studies (Placement Year) BA LP64 ABB 102 Medicine and Surgery MBChB A100 AAA - AAB + B 103 Medicine with a Gateway Year MBChB A104 ABB 104 Medieval and Early Modern Studies BA V125 AAB 85 Medieval and Early Modern Studies (Placement Year) BA V126 AAB 85 Modern Languages BA R800 ABB 87 Modern Languages and Cultures MLang R810 AAB 87 Natural Sciences BSc GFC0 AAA 105 Natural Sciences MSci FCF3 AAA 105 Natural Sciences (Placement Year) BSc GFC1 AAA 105 Natural Sciences (Study Abroad) BSc CFG0 AAA 105 Natural Sciences (Study Abroad) MSci CFG1 AAA 105 Nuclear Engineering BEng H820 ABB 71 Nuclear Engineering MEng H821 AAA 71 Peace Studies and International Relations BA LL92 ABB 111 Peace Studies and International Relations BA LL93 ABB 111 (Placement Year) Philosophy BA V500 ABB 106 Philosophy (Placement Year) BA V501 ABB 106 Philosophy and Politics BA VL52 ABB 111 Philosophy and Politics (Placement Year) BA VL53 ABB 111 Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA L0V0 AAB 106 Degree index

Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Placement Year) BA L0V1 AAB 106 Physical Geography BSc F840 AAB 84 Physical Geography MSci 4R63 AAA 84 Physical Geography (Placement Year) BSc F841 AAB 84 Physical Geography (Study Abroad) BSc F847 AAA 84 Physical Geography (Study Abroad) MSci 4R64 AAA 84 Physics BSc F300 AAB 107 Physics MPhys F303 AAA 107 Physics (Study Abroad) MPhys F305 AAA 107 Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc F372 AAB 108 Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology MPhys F373 AAA 108 Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc F3FM AAB 108 Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology MPhys F3F5 AAA 108 Politics, Religion and Values BA LV28 ABB 111 Politics, Religion and Values (Placement Year) BA LV29 ABB 111 Politics BA L200 ABB 110 Politics (Placement Year) BA L202 ABB 110 Politics (Study Abroad) BA L201 AAB 110 Politics and International Relations BA L250 ABB 111 Politics and International Relations (Placement Year) BA L251 ABB 111 124 Politics and Sociology BA LL23 ABB 111 Politics and Sociology (Placement Year) BA LL24 ABB 111 Politics, International Relations and Management BSc LN30 ABB 97 Psychology BA C802 AAB 112 Psychology BSc C800 AAB 112 Psychology MPsych C804 AAA 112 Psychology (Study Abroad) BSc C801 AAB 112 Psychology (Study Abroad) BA C803 AAB 112 Psychology and Chinese Studies BA C8T1 AAB 112 Psychology and French Studies BA CR81 AAB 112 Psychology and German Studies BA CR82 AAB 112 Psychology and Linguistics BA CQ81 AAB 112 Psychology and Management BA CN82 AAB 112 Psychology and Spanish Studies BA CR84 AAB 112 Social Work BA L500 BBB 113 Sociology BA L300 ABB 114 Sociology (Placement Year) BA L301 ABB 114 Software Engineering BSc G602 AAB 63 Software Engineering (with Industrial Experience) MSci G601 AAA 63 Spanish Studies BA R410 ABB 86 Spanish Studies and Computing BSc GR44 AAB 89 Spanish Studies and English Literature BA RQ43 AAB 89 Spanish Studies and Film BA R4P3 ABB 89 Spanish Studies and Geography BA LR74 AAB 83 Spanish Studies and History BA RV41 AAB 89 Spanish Studies and Linguistics BA QR14 AAB 89 Spanish Studies and Mathematics BA GR14 AAB 89 Spanish Studies and Philosophy BA RV45 ABB 89 Spanish Studies and Politics BA RL42 ABB 89 For more information, including module details, please see lancaster.ac.uk Degree title Degree (Hons) UCAS code Typical offer Page Spanish Studies and Theatre BA WR44 ABB 66 Spanish Studies with Italian BA R4R3 ABB 89 Sports and Exercise Science BSc C600 AAB 115 Theatre and Chinese Studies BA W4T1 ABB 66 Theatre and Creative Writing BA WW48 ABB 66 Theatre and Creative Writing (Placement Year) BA WW49 ABB 66 Theatre and English Literature BA WQ43 AAB 66 Theatre and English Literature (Placement Year) BA WQ44 AAB 66 Theoretical Physics BSc F340 AAB 109 Theoretical Physics MPhys F321 AAA 109 Theoretical Physics with Mathematics BSc F3GC AAB 109 Theoretical Physics with Mathematics MSci F3G1 AAA 109 Theoretical Physics with Mathematics (Study Abroad) MSci F3G5 AAA 109 Zoology BSc C300 AAB 116 Zoology (Placement Year) BSc C302 AAB 116 Zoology (Study Abroad) BSc C303 AAA 116

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Edinburgh

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2 H o Lancaster u r s

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Liverpool

London

2.5 hours 1 hour 2.5 hours From Edinburgh From Manchester From London 30 mins 1.5 hours From the Lake District From Liverpool

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Our campus is around three miles By rail south of the City of Lancaster. Lancaster is on the West Coast Main Line with fast and frequent rail services to destinations across the UK. Lancaster Railway Station is situated a five minute By bus and coach walk from the city centre. There is a direct bus service to the station from the campus. With the most frequent campus to city bus service in the UK, most students at Lancaster use the bus for By car travelling around. Bus services operate throughout the campus, with the main bus stop located in the The University is located two miles from Junction 33 Underpass, directly underneath Alexandra Square. of the M6 motorway. Parking permits are available From here, there are at least 14 buses every hour to for students who meet one of the qualifying criteria. the city centre during term-time daytimes. Megabus Visitor parking is available in the pay and display also serves the campus. Find out more at visitor car parks. Charges apply Monday to Friday lancaster.ac.uk/bus-travel 08:00 to 18:00. Electric vehicle charging points are . available. By bicycle By air

Cycling is very popular at Lancaster. There is a signed Lancaster University is about an hour’s drive from cycle route to the city centre from the campus, which Manchester International Airport. An hourly rail link takes around 20 minutes to cycle. Bicycle parking is from the airport to Lancaster takes around one hour 127 provided across campus and in the city. 20 minutes. The University provides a coach shuttle Find out more at service from Manchester Airport to the campus at the lancaster.ac.uk/cycling . start of the academic year. For directions to the University, and to find out more about travelling to the University, please visit lancaster.ac.uk/travel . Our campus

Visitor accommodation

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Nuffield Theatre Peter Scott Gallery Great Hall

County College

Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts

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Furness College

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Muslim Prayer Room Bowland College Important information Placement Year

The information in this publication relates primarily to The University will use all reasonable effort to support 2022/23 entry to the University and every effort has you to find a suitable placement for your studies. 130 been taken to ensure the information is correct at the If you are unsuccessful in securing a suitable time of printing in February 2021. placement for your third year, you will be able to transfer to the equivalent, non-placement degree The University will use all reasonable effort to deliver scheme and would continue with your studies at the courses as described but the University reserves Lancaster, finishing your degree after your third year. the right to make changes after going to print. You are advised to consult our website at Study Abroad lancaster.ac.uk/study for up-to-date information before you submit your application. Further legal The University will make reasonable endeavours information may be found at to place students at an approved overseas partner lancaster.ac.uk/compliance/legalnotice university that offers appropriate modules, which . contribute credits to your Lancaster degree. Our Students’ Charter Occasionally places overseas may not be available for all students who want to study abroad or the We believe in the importance of a strong and place at the partner university may be withdrawn if productive partnership between our students and core modules are unavailable. If you are not offered staff. In order to ensure your time at Lancaster is a place to study overseas, you will be able to transfer a positive experience we have worked with the to the equivalent standard degree scheme and would Students’ Union to articulate this relationship and the complete your studies at Lancaster. standards to which the University and its students aspire. The Charter and other policies are available at Credits lancaster.ac.uk/terms . © Lancaster University – Undergraduate Prospectus 2022 Compiled and edited by the Marketing Office Designed by Wash Studio Printed by McLays Many thanks to all the students and staff who have helped to produce this prospectus.

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Find out about student life at Lancaster, our colleges Welcome Centre and accommodation, or join a live chat with students Our green and spacious campus is open to the public and staff. Online events run all year round, so don’t all year round, so you can visit and explore whenever wait, see what events are coming up by visiting lancaster.ac.uk/connect you please. The Welcome Centre, staffed by student . ambassadors, is the perfect first port of call on any visit to campus. Please call ahead to check the Open Days Centre’s opening times. 131 We love the buzz of our campus on an open day, but Higher Education Fairs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be hosting our open days online until it is safe to welcome large If you’d like to meet us closer to home, we are aiming numbers of visitors onto our campus. This may to be at a range of higher education fairs around the be possible in 2021, but we can’t say for sure yet. country or their online alternatives - feel free to stop Whether online or in-person, we’ll have dates available and ask us about our courses and living in Lancaster. in summer and autumn 2021, so keep up-to-date with our plans by registering your interest via our website For more information and tour booking details, visit lancaster.ac.uk/open-days lancaster.ac.uk/visitus . . [email protected]

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