It is therefore one of the most modern of the universities which was founded as a university rather than converting from a polytechnic. It has established a reputation as one of the UK's leading universities in both teaching and research. The University is situated on a self-contained campus in 250 acres of parkland three miles south of the town. Students will find they can get most of what they need on the campus, but when they wish to leave, there is a regular bus service from the campus to the town centre and Morecambe. The campus also has a theatre, art gallery and concert hall.
Accommodation is organised in colleges, which also provide a focus for social activities.
A part of County college is pictured on the right.