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4.04.23.51319 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsCourse delivery is generally great and campus does have a nice feel to it though the location isn't ideal. More advertising of trips, opportunities and careers opportunities would be good rather than having to go out of your way to find it
Lancaster is such a lovely place to study. The town is beautiful and historic and the campus is so green. There is a real sense of community with the colleges and societies here. The lecturers are really passionate and I've met so many friendly people - I'm so glad I get to study here!
Best: single sex stay is very comfortable, roommates are very nice Worst: The dorms are on South campus, far from the classrooms.
Teaching is really good and engaging but location of uni is bad because its difficult to find anything here.
There is not as much nightlife as I am used to back home and Lancaster itself is quite small. However the university and campus are great. There is a great sense of community and support. I really enjoy being here
There are good study facilities and the campus itself is very nice.
Self-contained and attractive campus, in an amazing location for anyone who wants green spaces and access to the outdoors but also wants to be in a (small) city rather than a town. Many excellent societies, teaching quality and support for students are generally great, although there are always a few exceptions.
Gym facilities 10/10 excellent SU and support
Lancaster is a campus university which makes it feel like a small town. There is everything you need here, and only short trips into town are necessary for essential food. It has many clubs and societies, meaning you will always have something to look forward to between studying. The downsides of Lancaster are that the buses are pretty expensive, the city is nearly an hour away, walking around campus can be a trek, and the laundry service is quite costly. I love studying and living in Lancaster and would highly recommend it.
18-24 years
First gen student
This is a nice place for students to get used to university life and study with a professional lecturer. My experience here so far is really good, I really like how comfortable the facilities here such as the common areas, library and the academic building where we can get to work there. The only thing I could think that may need to improve might be the student union. The societies have a list of choices, but some are still waiting for the SU to approve before starting up officially. Compare to other well known universities, SU could provide more choices of societies and events for the diversity of student.
18-24 years
First gen student
Lancaster is a quiet place and small town so if you're looking for a busy, bustling university life it might not be the best place to live for you. However, for those who do like that there are plenty of on campus bars and in town clubs to go to where you'll meet many people. Another thing about Lancaster is that the community is so diverse and you'll meet such a wide range of people from all kinds of different backgrounds. It's a good opportunity to meet people and learn lots about different places! In terms of campus most places that you need are in the immediate vicinity, such as the gym, laundrettes, on campus shops such as SPAR (however it's quite expensive to do most of your shopping here) as well as places to eat or get takeout. There's even a barbers/ hairdressers here. If you want to do a bigger shop for the week it might be worth getting the bus to town or even ordering a grocery delivery to save your back from all the carrying. The town is very pretty though and it's not a far walk to Lancaster castle which would be amazing in summer. Personally for me, the fact that Lancaster is a small town made adjusting to moving here a lot easier since I could learn my way around quite quickly, so depending on the vibe you prefer the quaint town may be perfect. I couldn't have asked for a town to make me feel more comfortable and safe to be in. The campus halls are quite nice and well managed- depending on how you take care of your own space of course! One of the hardest hurdles to overcome is learning to live with strangers though but you're all in the same situation and people tend quite fast at the beginning of the year. Additionally, each accommodation building has it's own support system which is a big help, you get to know your individual support system so it feels a little more personal. If you need help you know there's always someone on campus who can help you.
Good campus, good facilities, great teaching. Downsides are gym being packed and a 30 min bus ride into town.
The best thing about campus is how close it is to the lakes and how personable it feels compared to living in the city however, the worst 2 things about campus have got to be the laundrette which more often than not always has something that goes wrong with your wash and the sports centre which is always far too busy and undersized for the amount of people that use it.
Very calm and relaxing atmosphere. Great community too. Lancaster city is a bit empty when it comes to shops and variety of restaurants but the essentials are all here
It's a great uni with a lovely campus and great facilities however the night life isn't the best. What saves it though is how close it is to Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds. The socials (e.g sports and societies) also help save it as well.
Best aspects of my uni are the development opportunities they provide to students in the form of jobs, whether its support with getting a placement year/internship, or jobs on campus (which pay pretty well). Worst aspect is there's a fair bit of discord between the students and the management of the uni, it feels like there is little support between the two and the students union picks up the slack.
The campus set up is amazing, everything is in one place and is all easily accessible. It creates a student town feel that is separated from Lancaster city centre. Our collegiate system is great, gives a sense of belonging and introduces healthy competition across campus. Lectures in person are well planned, powerpoints are released in advance which allows you to prepare for lectures. Lectures are also recorded which is great for any content you accidentally miss during a lecture. Study spaces are amazing, my college study space allows me to get out of my room but not have to waste time travelling into the city or way across campus. The library is also great, it’s massive and so aesthetically pleasing with the ability to book study spaces for groups or individually.
nightlife is not great, there are only two clubs in Lancaster and they are relatively small and rarely put on events for different types of music.
not very accommodating with those who have hidden disabilities, especially relating to mental health in combination with other issues very good facilities, excellent library and study spaces across campus
4.2
best - good facilities on campus worst - accommodation is too expensive
best - lecturers are very willing to help worst - online classes could be incorporated
flats were in good condition but they are too expensive