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Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
Lancaster has a friendly and supportive environment. One thing I really like is how green the campus is. The city itself is pretty and has a lot of history, but don't expect a lot to do for young people. Although there are a good few bars, few is the operative word. The staff are understanding and the library is a great place to work. There are a lot of initiatives to help students with their mental health or finances. There are also a wide selection of scholarships and bursaries available.
The campus and surrounding area is amazing, there are hills, streams and villages to explore. The location is decent, though the uni itself needs a station. It's far from the city centre but the buses are quick. All in all, a great but underrated uni.
If being in a quiet university, in a small city/town is for you, by all means Lancaster University is the place for you. During the open days and in my first term of being here, I felt extremely at home, however, after several months, I find myself missing the hustle and bustle of the City. In terms of the University itself, there's a lot of green spaces, plenty of societies and different events that take place over the year which have been enjoyable. The Student Union has organised different events to help students, especially with the cost of living crisis, my favourite being the free meals in the different colleges. The university also hosts little markets on campus that sell food, books, clothing and even things like records which I found very quaint. Lectures have been good. My lecturers come from all different walks of life and I have really enjoyed the different aspects of their teaching, albeit some are better than others but I think that's the same anywhere you go. Theres nothing I can specifically say that needs improving because its all a matter of opinion but like I said, if you want or prefer life in the city, where things are always going on, Lancaster University isn't your go to destination but if you're interested in a little space, where you can get your head down and study or to enjoy the smaller things in life, I can't recommend Lancaster enough
Student life is quite limited relative to other universities in the country. Students housing outside the university is a difficult hurdle to jump through. Student union has a lot of controversies.
The campus is beautiful and the uni is a great size, there is a good mix of courses and people from different backgrounds. We have a lot of response from teaching staff, decent communication from the uni and nice, modern facilities. However, the downsides are that our college systems mean some people are excluded from bursaries etc, and the student union is essentially obsolete. There is constant tension between the SU and societeies and most students at LU don't even know where the SU is, what it does etc.
Good: Department staff are helpful and knowledgeable, and lecturers are pleasant people. Great support for each module if you need it, especially with mathematics. The library is a brilliant environment to study and is open 24hr. Lancaster City is a short bus ride away or a 40 minute walk. Weekly market is awesome. Lake District is a short train ride away, for walks and hikes. Bad: Nightlife is lacking on campus and in the city, but that doesn't bother me (other people are bothered). Tip: The college system is not what I imagined, the only real effect it has is on the location of accommodation in your first year (on campus) and your graduation group. So my advice is to choose the accomodation first, then your college.
Quality of teaching and facilities are good. Nightlife is bad but there are better options close by like Manchester.
The student support is excellent. The support staff are friendly and approachable. They out on many events to meet other students in similar positions and ultimately have really helped me throughout my time here. The careers support is amazing. For both part time work and future careers. The students union put on lots of free events on campus like farmers markets and fireworks. They also have free food to help with cost of living. The accommodation should have more of a living space, rather than just a kitchen. The standard of teaching is inconsistent. Some of my modules are incredible and some not so much.
Beautiful campus, with lots going on. Lots of opportunities to get involved with sport, and I love being close to the Lake District and bigger cities, like Manchester, without getting too overwhelmed by urban life. The ducks which wander around campus are also very sweet.
18-24 years
If you like a campus uni Lancaster is good for you. It is around 3 miles outside of the city centre but has everything you could possibly need, lots of food options and two shops with most things you could need, some things are a bit pricey but there is a good mix of options. Getting into town is super easy with regular buses from around campus. Lancaster City itself is not massive but has plenty of supermarkets, cafes, pubs and other amenities. The student union have started doing free food events and creating funding to help us out during this cost-of-living crisis. The facilities are good, for off-campus students, there are plenty of places to study that aren't the library and if you bring your own food there are several microwaves if you need them.
Lancaster is a great campus university with good facilities. As a city, Lancaster is very quiet.
I have really enjoyed the start of my first year at Lancaster. The best thing is to just get involved in as many societies as you can because that’s how you meet loads of new people and you’re more likely to find people similar to you if you join a society that involves something that you enjoy. The downside to university would probably be not having as many class hours, I wish I had more class hours but I’m sure that will change in the second year. Also, the university is a little way outside of town, so the bus is the main transport - you’ll have to get used to taking the bus! But it’s all part of the experience.
The facilities are fantastic and the location is perfectly arranged - everything is easy to find and reach, as well as feeling like a separate, isolated (in a good way) area for just you, the students. The course and student life is great too, allowing you to access a wide range of texts and subject matter that you otherwise would likely not have been aware of - on top of this, all of the staff are willing to support you in your questions and studies, and make effort to ensure all students are performing to their best ability. The flats themselves are nice, with options for quiet or more populated areas - the rooms are big for one person and have all the facilities that you may need; on site shops and eat-ins make things extra convenient if you forget a couple of things!
The campus is so lovely and friendly. So many facilities and so much support available! Staff and lecturers are all so friendly and helpful.
18-24 years
First gen student
University is a great place to study for a variety of reasons. It provides a unique atmosphere that encourages learning, with access to a wide range of resources and opportunities to interact with knowledgeable professors and peers. It also offers a variety of courses and programs, allowing students to explore their interests and gain valuable skills. it also provide more support services such as mental health resources and career counseling. also it focus on creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of race, gender, or background. University could be improved by providing more financial aid and scholarships to students.
The best aspects is that there is a lot of support and people are very down to earth and nice. The worst aspect is that the location is far from cities and the university thus doesn’t give a lot of opportunities.
All the facilities are amazing, there is always places to go to study or to hang out with friends. The library is great and I love that it has certain floors where you can talk and ones where you have to be quiet
18-24 years
There's a really nice community feel and the environment is generally clean. I am living in pretty much the centre of the university so I can access every part of the university campus with ease. There are lots of places to go and things to do (if you know where/ what they are). However i would say the proximity to the town poses some issues as from campus, the town centre is an hours walk away. Buses are quite frequent but usually quite full so travelling isn't as enjoyable as other places (e.g back home). I do sometimes feel quite isolated when I've not left campus in a while too, which is why it is a positive thing that the campus doesn't have completely everything people need (Like a proper supermarket). Possibly having more green space e.g a nice park with benches etc could add a bit more variety and give students an alternative place to study (the library is lovely but becomes a bit too familiar). Overall though, I love the campus and the people here :)
The 24 hour access to quite spacious individual studios is amazing be if the best parts of my degree. I can choose when to put in the hours. It could be improved with facilities and staff from more varied areas of contemporary art.
4.2
The lectures are really good and the syllabus is extremely engaging due to the variety of tasks and assignments given to you so it keeps the degree interesting. Worst part is the nightlife and sometimes the social life as there isn’t much to do in the city or the campus.
I enjoy the layers to it, the way it’s set seems to cover all important parts and there’s a simulation course as well as lots of different entrepreneurship tasks on a weekly basis that help support my development and I thoroughly enjoy them. The worst part is sometimes the lectures or the seminars where it’s hard to pay attention because a lot of it is read from the power point itself but seeing not all of them do that, it’s bearable.
I am a first year and everyone expects to depend on flat mates for being good friends to tag through for the first year but all of my flatmates are second and third years, making it hard for me to have a social life from the start. The maintenance is also questionable because the cleaners do not really clean up properly as there is always something sticky on the kitchen floors. On the plus side, my room is quite spacious and I’m happy with how it’s built and where it is located.