Preston, England
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Description
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is located in Preston, an exciting city rich in history and culture, surrounded by beautiful countryside in the heart of the county of Lancashire. Downtown Preston, which has both an open market and an enclosed shopping mall, is within walking distance of the university. England’s third largest city, Manchester, and Lancashire’s seaside resorts, such as Blackpool, are nearby and very accessible. Accessible transportation makes it easy to travel north to Scotland and south to London.
Academic Information
Mandatory Welcome Week: 09/23-09/27
Semester 1: Monday September 30th-Friday January 17th
Semester 2: Monday January 20th-Friday May 16th
Full Year: Monday September 30th- Friday May 16th
Academic Subjects
- Accounting
- Archaeology
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Cinema/Media Studies
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice
- Design
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Exercise Science
- Finance, Geography
- History
- Journalism
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Writing
Students majoring in subjects such as Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, and Mathematics cannot apply for a single semester because these programs do not offer semester-taught modules; they must apply for two consecutive semesters (e.g., Fall 2026 and Spring 2027), and extensions after arrival in the UK cannot be approved.
Additionally, Economics is no longer offered, and students cannot take modules from the BA Hons Accounting and Finance or BA Hons Accounting and Financial Studies degrees due to UK professional accreditation regulations. Students are only allowed to select modules within their home major and must choose courses taught in their allocated School at the University of Lancashire.
Academic Calendar
2025/26 Academic Calendar
Housing
Students live on-campus in UCLAN Residence Halls.
Exchange Program Fact Sheet
Campus Map
Preston Campus Map
