History
The University of Central Lancashire is the international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today.
Education
Combining academic excellence and real-world teaching, we give our people the skills and experience industry needs. That’s why our talented graduates are in such high demand in the world.
Research
We provide a professional, effective and holistic offering for researchers, from ideas and training to funding, dissemination and governance.
Our research fits under six broad themes, ranging from arts and culture to transformative science and technology.
Short Courses
- Short Course Care of the Adult with Diabetes
- Certificate Care of the Intraoperative Patient
- Short Course Developing Palliative Care Practice
- Short Course Ear Care Management
- Short Course Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound
- Short Course Management of Asthma and COPD
- Short Course Management of Long Term Conditions
- Short Course Medicine - Professional Development through CPD
- Certificate Musculoskeletal Management of Spinal Dysfunction
- Certificate Musculoskeletal Management of the Lower Limb
- Certificate Musculoskeletal Management of the Upper Limb
- Short Course Population Health
- Short Course Principles of Acute Oncology
- Certificate Principles of Stroke Practice
- Short Course Promoting Health and Wellbeing in the Older Person
- Certificate Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Short Course Safeguarding Children in an International Context
- Short Course Smart Pharma
- Short Course Spontaneous Labour and Birth, Evidence and Debate
- Short Course Transcultural Health Care
- Short Course Venepuncture
- Certificate Evidence-Based Medical Education
- Short Course Futsal Coaching
- Certificate Medical Education - Coaching and Mentoring
- Short Course Mentoring
- Short Course Promoting and Influencing Health
- Short Course Teacher Development Programme
- Certificate Teacher Education
- Short Course Advanced Communication Skills Training
- Certificate Collaborative Health and Mind Programme (CHAMPS)
- Short Course Expressive Arts Therapy
- Short Course Global Perspectives on Children's Participation
- Short Course Introduction to Social Research
- Certificate Mediation Refresher
- Certificate Mediation Representation
- Certificate Theorising Childhood and Adolescence
- Short Course Transcultural Health Care
- Short Course Civil and Commercial Mediation
- Short Course Developing leadership skills
- Short Course Help to Grow
- Short Course Management of Volunteers
- Certificate NEBOSH Introduction to Incident Investigation
- Short Course Senior PWP Leadership and Development
- Short Course Implantable Technologies
- Short Course Patient Monitoring
- Short Course Robotics in Healthcare
- Short Course Self-Care with the Aid of Technology
- Short Course Telehealth
- Short Course Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound
- Certificate Fire Investigation
- Short Course Return to Social Work
- Short Course Solution Focused Interventions
- Short Course English Plus Summer Schools
- Short Course Winter and Summer Schools
- Short Course Robotics in Healthcare
- Certificate Childhood in Law and Welfare
- Short Course Smart Pharma
University Ranking
Student services
At the University of Central Lancashire, we’ll be here for you no matter what. We pride ourselves on our excellent student support services, we offer expert advice and support with financial matters, health and wellbeing, inclusive support, visas and much more.
Housing services
We want you to feel happy and safe during your time at the University in your accommodation. Our experienced and friendly team will help you settle in quickly and feel right at home - whether you're staying with us in Preston, Burnley or Westlakes.
We have a wide range of accommodation options available which offer great value for money in a safe, vibrant and inclusive halls community. We also offer guidance and support for students wishing to choose private student housing. Read on to discover your options and the benefits of living right on campus.
Library services
The Library building provides comfortable, flexible study spaces and offers a wealth of excellent learning resources, extensive collections of information sources and access to expert help and advice.
Medical services
Whether you are feeling ill, want contraception advice, concerned about your sexual health, or need information on vaccinations for your trip abroad, the staff at the University Medical Centre are able to provide you with a caring and confidential service on these and a wide range of medical matters.
Campus life
Campuses:
- Burnley
- Westlakes
- Preston
Our Preston Campus is right at the heart of the city, just minutes away from its vibrant shopping centre, attractions andnightlife. It's home to a thriving intemational community of over 38,000students and staff.
Sports facilities
UCLan Sports Arena offers a variety of activities and high quality facilities for both students and the community to enjoy recreational and competitive sport.
- Final Whistle Cafe
- Cycle hire
- Seven grass football pitches
- ‘Grass Master Desso’ grass football pitch
- Three grass rugby pitches
- An eight lane, international standard athletics track (floodlit)
- An Astroturf indoor training facility
- Six five-a-side all weather grids
- One seven-a-side all weather grid
- Two full-size all weather hockey and football pitches
- Four tennis/netball courts
- A cricket pitch
- A 1.5km cycle circuit, which includes a shorter, junior track
- A multi-purpose meeting/activity room
- A Fitness Suite and Strength and Conditioning room
- Activity room
- Meeting room
Student clubs
Looking to join a student-led Society? We have it all! From political and campaigning groups, to expressing your creative passions, trying new hobbies or meeting people who share your nationality or religion.
Joining a Society is the perfect way to meet like-minded people, make friends, and get involved in social activities outside of your course.