University of Central Lancashire

About the institution

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has a strong track record of developing degrees for emerging disciplines, including journalism, fashion and forensic science, and for supporting graduate business start-ups. It is home to the UK’s youngest medical school and its new Engineering Innovation Centre, based on the main campus at Preston, is intended to establish the university as a leader in this area. It also has campuses at Burnley, on the Westlakes Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria, and in Cyprus.

Key facts (HESA 2013/14)

All students:

26,586

Male UG students:

44%

Female UG students:

56%

Full-time students:

75%

Under 21 on entry:

58%

International:

Undergraduate:

83%

Student-staff ratio:

17.0

Average UCAS tariff:

315.0

Degree classifications class of 2014 (HESA 2013/14)

First: 15%

2.1: 44%

2.2: 32%

Pass: 8%

Employability class of 2014 (DLHE 2013/14)

90%

In work or further study 6 months after graduation

51%

In professional employment 6 months after graduation

19,000

Median salary UK domiciled in FT employment

Email institution

UCAS code:

C30

Preston [field_postcode]

Telephone number:

01772892400

Student satisfaction
6.6/10

Guardian university guide rank

out of 121

Times university guide rank

101

out of 128

Delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.