Study Abroad at UCLan
The University of Central Lancashire is theinternational, multi-campus university tracing
its roots back to 1828 and leading the way inmodern learning today.

Where opportunity creates successWhy Study Abroad?
As well as beaches, sunsets and selfies, studying abroad will have lifelong benefits in your personal and professional
life:❖ Experience a new way of learning - a different academic way of teaching could give you a whole new outlook
on your course❖ Enhance your career - a period studying abroad will stand out on your CV and international organisations want
graduates with experience of living or working overseas.
❖ You will develop relevant, marketable skills such as problem-solving, communication, patience andperseverance, determination, self-motivation, analytical and study skills❖ You will meet interesting new people, have new experiences socially and develop lasting international
friendships... Or maybe even find love!
❖ Finally, you will definitely HAVE FUN! You should try to see as much of the country as you can – students whostudy abroad say that it is the best time of their lives!
❖ There is a big world out there just waiting for you to explore….
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Its rugged coastline studded with gold sand beaches and secretcoves, to rolling countryside dotted with patchwork fields andcrops of ancient woodland, to vertiginous peaks set above
glistening meres and heather-clad moors, via kitschy seaside
resorts, pretty-as-a-postcard villages and handsome market
towns, there’s no shortage of places to visit in the United
Kingdom.

Where opportunity creates successWhere in the world should you study?

The University of Central Lancashire is the perfect destination if you’relooking for a world-class education and an unforgettable student
experience.
If you are looking for a UK University experience, for asemester or for a full year, the University of Central
Lancashire has much to offer – read on for more details!

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Preston – in the heart of the UKWhy should you choose Preston?

Preston is nestled in the heart of Lancashire & offers the perfect mix of urban lifestyle & rural relaxation!
Great shopping destination, home to a wide variety of parks & beautiful nature reserves.
Prime location- We’re located within two hours of London and Edinburgh. Less than an hour to Liverpool,&Manchester!
Excellent travel links, serving all four corners of the UK
Great shopping, restaurants & bars
Parks, nature trails & beautiful countryside
National recognition!
Voted the best place to live in the North West (2016)
The UKs most improved city, 2018
One of the safest cities to study in The UK (CUG)
Where opportunity creates successFaculty and Schools

Faculty of Allied Health and Wellbeing
Faculty of Business and Justice• School of Social Work, Care and Community• School of Business• School of Sport and Health Sciences• School of Management
Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries• School of Justice• School of Art and Media
Faculty of Health and Care
• School of Community Health and Midwifery • School of Humanities, Language and GlobalStudies• School of Nursing
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences• School of Natural Science• School of Dentistry• School of Engineering• School of Medicine• School of Psychology and Computer Science• School of Pharmacy and BiomedicalSciences
Please note: any medically related courses are not open to exchange students.
If you are coming to UCLan for a full year you will have more choice of modules.
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Business and Management
Business and Marketing
Business Administration
Business Management & ChineseEnterprise Management
International Business
International BusinessCommunications
Media Management
Sports Business Management
Finance
Aerospace Engineering
Archaeology
Archaeology and Anthropology
Architecture
Animation
Art & Design
Creative Advertising
Fashion Design
Fashion Promotion and Marketing

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Fine Art
Games Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior DesignPhotography
Textile Design
Applied ScienceBiology
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Applied Community and Social CareStudies
Children, Schools and Families
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Games Development
Computer Networks& Security
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Event Management
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Forensic Computing & Security
Software Engineering
Building Services and Sustainable Engineering
Building Surveying
Construction Project Management
Facilities Management
Quantity Surveying
Criminology & Criminal JusticeCriminology & Sociology
Law with Criminology
Psychology & Criminology
Sports & Physical Education
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines
Robotic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Oil & Gas Safety Engineering
English & Modern Language
English Language & Creative Writing
English Language and Linguistics
English Language and Literature
English Literature and History
English Literature

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Fire & Leadership Studies
Fire Engineering
Fire Safety and Risk Management
Forensic Science & Chemical Analysis
Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation
Forensic Science and Molecular Biology
Forensic Science
Counselling, Coaching & PsychologicalInterventions
Sexual HealthHistory & Politics
History
Liberal Arts
Philosophy
Politics
Religion, Culture & SocietyInternational Journalism
Multimedia Journalism
Sports Journalism

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Asia Pacific Studies
English for International Corporate
Communication with a Modern Foreign
Language
International Business Communications &Modern Language
International Business Communications
Modern Language for International
Business
Modern Languages
Law
Law with Business
Law with Criminology
Mathematics
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Motorsports Engineering
Animation
Filmmaking
Media & Television Production
Media Management
Photography
Screenwriting with Film, Television &Radio
Nutrition & Exercise Sciences
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ActingDance Performance & Teaching
Music Production & PerformanceMusical Theatre
Theatre Performance
Astrophysics
Physics
Physics with Astrophysics
Clinical Psychology
Education and Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Neuropsychology
Neuroscience
Psychology & Criminology
Psychology
Psychology of Child Development
Psychology with Psychotherapy & Counselling
Education & Sociology
Public ServiceSociology
Sports Therapy
Strength & Conditioning
Football Coaching & Development
Football Studies
Outdoor Adventure LeadershipSports Coaching and Development
Sports Coaching and PerformanceWhy should you choose The University of Central Lancashire?

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You’d be joining one of the top 3.3% of Universities worldwide…
Perfect campus location
Lancashire's biggest University!
We achieve! 95.5% of UCLan graduates find employment or further study within 6 months.
We’re innovating & investing money in the future!
Brand new, state-of-the-art Engineering centre, opened in Sept 2019
At the heart of our UCLan Masterplan is a £200m redevelopment of the Student Centre & Square. The student
centre has opened in Sept 2021.
Low cost living in a thriving student city
Outstanding student support
Safe city to live inOasis Faith and Spirituality Centre
An authoritative world university guide has ranked us within the top 6.8% of universities internationally.
Where opportunity creates successLOW COST LIVING IN A THRIVING CITY
Preston is the UK’s cheapest city for students – it’s official. It was also named the best place in the North West tolive and work. Preston has a friendly atmosphere and a thriving community of over 30,000 students. Whether
you’re looking for culture, shopping, a buzzing nightlife or beautiful green spaces, we’ve got it all.

OUTSTANDING STUDENT SUPPORT
Student life can be challenging, but we’ll help you to thrive at UCLan. We have dedicated teams to help with every
aspect of student life. We offer expert advice and support with health and wellbeing, inclusive support and much
more.

A SAFE CITY TO LIVE IN
Preston is regarded as a safe city for students. If you’re on campus at night then our UCLan Safety Bus can get
you home safely (it runs from 10.30pm – 4.30am) It’s perfect for night owls studying in our Library, which is open
24/7 during term time. Our Campus Security team can also be contacted 24hrs a day.
Where opportunity creates successSport at UCLan
Get fit and have fun with free membership of our sports facilities, giving you access to our stateof-the-art fitness suite, cardio zone, double sports hall, two studios, squash court at our Sir Tom
Finney Sports CentreBadminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Fencing, 5-a-side Football, Futsal, Hockey, squash andVolleyball.
UCLan Sports ArenaAthletics, Football, Cycling, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Tennis & Strength & Conditioning

Student Union
We have over 150 Sports, Societies and othervolunteering opportunities to get involved with.

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Worldwise

The Worldwise Languages
programme enables all
UCLan students to learn alanguage for free.
Worldwise recruit Language
Assistants in various
languages including Arabic,French, German, Italian,Japanese, Korean, Russianand Spanish. The language
assistants facilitate theConversation classes, which
support degree students aswell as other language
learners to practice theirspeaking skills.

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The <i> provides student support in a wide
variety of areas, such as:• Student Support & wellbeing• Financial Support• Inclusivity• Library services & support
Take our virtual tour…
https://www.uclan.ac.uk/vtour/
We also offer…
Academic support
Specialist health & wellbeing support
Other amenities..
On campus medical centre & pharmacy
UCLan Eat food & drink outlets
Starbucks/ Costa Coffee
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UCLan Masterplan
Right now, our Preston Campus is undergoing a radicaltransformation as our £200m masterplan project nears
completion. Our vision to create a world-class campus forthe benefit of students, staff and the whole community isbecoming a reality.
A new Student Centre, opening in 2021, will look out over
our new civic square, which will become an exciting hub ofactivity, a focal point for community events and an iconic
gateway linking together the city and the University.
Our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), which
opened in 2019, has become a hive of innovation, bringing
together University researchers, industry experts, local
businesses and students in a spirit of collaboration anddiscovery.

Accommodation
Our Student Accommodation Service has an experienced team who are looking forward towelcoming you to Preston and will be available to help you find the right place the live. You willfind all UCLan owned and leased accommodation well-equipped with free internet and WiFi
access. All prices include fuel and water bills plus internet access.
They provide advice and support as well as organising regular social activities, so you’ll get tomeet new people and have fun. All our halls are within a few minutes walk of the campus, soyou’ll never have to worry about being late for lectures!

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Self-catering halls with a choice of en-suite flats or shared facilities
Free internet & WIFI in all University halls
Telephones & free internal calls
24 hour security presence
Onsite staff to deal with any student concerns

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Where opportunity creates successThere are lots of things to do andplaces to visit in the North West ofEngland and beyond➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢The Lake District – declared an UNESCO World Heritage site
Liverpool – maritime city. Visit the famous Albert docks or the cathedrals. Take a city bus tour
Blackpool – the tower is modelled on the Eiffel Tower and the famous Tower ballroom.
Crosby beach - Consisting of 100 life size case iron identical figures placed along a 1 1/2 mile stretch of beach, and facingout to sea, Another Place is truly a sight to behold.
Preston – home of Wallace and Gromit.
Settle to Carlisle railway - Described as one of the most scenic train journeys in the UK the Settle to Carlisle route travels
73 miles through the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines.
Take a tour of one of the football grounds – Manchester United or Liverpool
Manchester – full of beautiful historical buildings and museums. (Science and industry museum, football museum, police
museum. Visit John Rylands library – one of the most beautiful libraries.
Chester - It's known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone. In the old city, the Rows is a shopping
district distinguished by 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings.
Beyond the North West you can visit – Edinburgh, Glasgow, York, Yorkshire Dales, London, Cardiff, Historical castles andhomes, The Cotswolds, Cambridge, Warner Bros studios (home of Harry Potter), BathWhere opportunity creates successYou will love life at UCLan
We are immensely proud of the extra investment and work wehave done to create a campus, environment that is designed tomake your UCLan experience the best it can be.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to UCLan and for you
to meet the Study Abroad Team, who will give you ……………..

Where opportunity creates successWhere opportunity creates successYou cannot apply direct
to us for your exchange,
your home institution
must nominate you .

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Ready to take the leapand come to UCLan.