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University of Central Lancashire
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The University of Central Lancashire abbreviated UCLan is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge founded in 1828. Subsequently, known as Harris Art College, then Preston Polytechnic, then Lancashire Polytechnic, in 1992 it was granted university status by the Privy Council. The university is the 19th largest in the UK in terms of student numbers.
The Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge was founded in 1828 by Joseph Livesey's Temperance Society. The society was born from a pledge made by seven Preston working men (whose names can be seen on a plaque in the university's library) to never again consume alcohol.
The institute was housed in a classical-revivalist building on Cannon Street, before eventually expanding under the endowment of a local lawyer, Edmund Robert Harris, who died in 1877. The expansion brought with it several new buildings and houses in the nearby Regent Street were purchased and demolished as a consequence. The institute became a regional centre for the arts and sciences.
As part of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897, the institutes trustees paid the Victorian/Edwardian architect Henry Cheers to design the Victoria Jubilee Technical School later known as the Harris Institute and now known as the Harris Building, to be built on Corporation Street. Its goal was to provide local youths with a technical education in all areas. The building was progressive for the period, being powered entirely by electricity.
The institute existed in this state until 1932 when it changed its name to become the Harris Art College. It underwent further expansion and in 1952 and became the Harris College. In 1973 this became Preston Polytechnic then the Lancashire Polytechnic in 1984. In 1992, full university status was awarded and the University of Central Lancashire came into existence. The first chancellor of the university was Sir Francis Kennedy and he was succeeded in 2001 by Sir Richard Evans. In 2016, Ranvir Singh became the new Chancellor of the University.
The journalism division, now part of the School of Journalism and Media, is one of the oldest in the country, opening as part of the Harris College in 1962. In 1991, it became one of the first to teach journalism undergraduate degrees, with a strong emphasis on practical work.
In 2013 the School of Dentistry and the School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education merged to create the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Courses
Admission
Undergraduate Foundation Programme
English requirements
from 4.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 4.0, for 3-term UFP *
*Extended programmes are available if you do not yet have the required English language level. This programme lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELM) followed by the 3 terms of Foundation required to apply for entry to the first year of your undergraduate degree.
Medicine Undergraduate Foundation Programme
English requirements
6.0 IELTS in every element *
Students are required to achieve 7.0 IELTS equivalent and 70% overall in each academic module. If your application is successful you may progress to the MBBS degree programme.
Master's Foundation Programme
English requirements
3 terms – from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 4.5
2 terms – from 5.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 5.0
*Extended programmes are available if you do not yet have the required English language level. This programme lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELM) followed by the 3 terms of Master’s Foundation required to apply for entry to the first year of your Master’s degree.
Academic Entry Requirements
To study this programme you will need to have successfully completed your Bachelor's degree or equivalent, from a recognised university.
Accommodation
Welcome to UCLan Student Accommodation- your new Home from Home. Here at The University of Central Lancashire our aim is to provide each resident with a guarantee of value for money accommodation, a safe, comfortable living environment and a vibrant, inclusive halls community.
They want to make your transition to University life as easy and enjoyable as possible. Living in our halls provides a fantastic way to immerse yourself into University life at UCLan.
We want you to enjoy living and studying with us. Living in halls is an exciting experience and we want to ensure you feel fully supported during your stay. The UCLan Residences Team provide a range of services including information about events and social activities, dispute resolution, facilities management queries as well as offering support for any other issues.
They look forward to welcoming you to your new home.
Choose from our list of Accommodation below and discover the Halls of Residence that is right for you.
All of our halls are self-catering, with our prices inclusive of all bills. In addition, we offer free internet access if you are living in halls owned or leased by the University and 24-hour access to security.
ROEBURN HALL
£103.46 per week
Maximum 7 people per flat
60 flats in total
Adapted flats available in this hall for students with medical conditions
Large Common room on site
IQ KOPA
£105 per week
6 people per flat
118 flats in total
Flat on lease to UCLan
BOATMANS COURT
£105 large ensuite / £99.33 ensuite
Maximum 6 people per flat
26 flats in total
Halls on lease to UCLan
BOWRAN HOUSE
£99.33 per week
Maximum 6 people per flat
26 flats in total
Halls on lease to UCLan
MOOR LANE HALLS
From £100.03 per week
Maximum 6 people per flat
156 rooms in total
Halls on lease to UCLan
WHITENDALE HALL
£87.01 per week
Highly refurbished
TV and Lounge area in each flat
4 people per flat
50 Premium flats in total
Adapted flats available in this hall for students with medical conditions
RIBBLE HALL
£87.01 per week
Recently refurbished (2018)
Brand new TV and Lounge area in each flat
2 bathrooms per flat
5 people per flat
20 Premium flats in total
Adapted flats available in this hall for students with medical condition
DERWENT HALL
£79.03 per person per week
5/6 people per flat
16 flats in total
Adapted flats available in this hall for students with medical conditions
DOUGLAS HALL
£79.03 per person per week
6 people per flat
8 flats in total
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
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