University of Lancaster in general Reviews

This review is based on my own knowledge which I have gained during my 3 years at Lancaster University (2007 - 2009). I've tried to make the review flow as much as possible, but this is difficult due to the large number of overlapping topics. **Introduction** Life altering decisions are difficult to make. There's no doubt ...  Read the complete review

Lancaster University is a campus uni, which means everything you need is in one place - accommodation, shops, bars and of course your department buildings. The campus is just on the outskirts of Lancaster city and it's surrounded by beautiful country side. The accommodation is all new and is some of the best in the country. Also Lancaster works of ...  Read the complete review

Lancaster University is in the north-west of England in the north of Lancashire. It was started in 1964 and situated all on one campus three miles south of Lancaster city centre but just minutes from junction 33 of the M6. The university is split into 8 undergraduate and 1 postgraduate college on campus. All staff and students are placed in the ...  Read the complete review

I was a student at Lancaster University for 4 years - 3 years undergraduate and 1 year postgraduate - and I really enjoyed it. I studied Religious Studies at BA and MA level. The university itself is a collegiate college which means that it is split into a number of colleges on one campus rather than being just one great big mass of people. This ...  Read the complete review

Lancaster Uni has a lot of pro's, and a lot of con's. I'll go through the pro's first, then go onto the bad side. And you can all make up your own minds! **PRO'S** Academicaly, this is a great uni. I features in most Uni Top 20 lists, and in a recent list in the Telegraph, it was ranked 12 in teaching quality. ...  Read the complete review

Choosing where to go to university is a tricky business - unless of course you're a pre-destined Oxford/Cambridge applicant, or you have a line of predecessing sibblings/friends/lovers who have all studied at a particular institution and claim it is the best. However, for the rest of us slightly less fortunate beings, the choice is so ...  Read the complete review

I visited this university last week for its Annual Open Day with a view to possibly going there in 2002. The campus is very impressive, with everyhting you could need (just about) on one site. There are various shops, banks, eating places and other facilities all within 5 minutes walking distance from most residences on campus We were ...  Read the complete review

Ive recently applied to UCAS, and have recieved an offer from Lancaster university, and although it is only my 2nd choice, i am accepting the place. The university itself, is of a high quality, residancy, quality is high, the city itself although relatively quiet, is fun with many activites to do, bars, pubs, clubs, eateries. The pleasant ...  Read the complete review

I'm a second year law student at Lancaster. YOu get kicked out of campus after your first year, and have to find accomodation somewhere. I've got some personal experiences to share. - Start early, about week 4 of term 2 is as late as you should leave it, ideally try and sort it out in December of term 1. The Housing list is ...  Read the complete review

I am in my second year at Lancaster uni and I do have to say that coming to Lancaster is the best thing that I ever did. The atmosphere on campus, and also in town, is friendly, easy-going and fun. I don't know a single person who doesn't enjoy being at Lancaster uni, on occasions it does get a bit annoying that Lancaster is so ...  Read the complete review

When my daughter graduate from Lancaster two years ago, she had experienced a wonderful three years at Lancaster University. It wasn't even her first choice, but right from the outset they made it clear that they wanted her and that meant a lot. From the initial correspondence from them, which was friendly and welcoming, to the final ...  Read the complete review

I am not a student at Lancaster University but I have applied to go there for entry in 2001. So why I am writing an opinion on it then? Well after seeing the prospectus I decided that this was the place I wanted to go, however, not being too hasty I arranged for a guided tour, I had this tour on Wednesday December 6th. I was shown around ...  Read the complete review

Most people act surprised to hear there is a university in Lancaster, when hearing this they then assume it is a converted polytechnic. There is a university in Lancaster and it really is rather good. The first impression of the campus is of functionality. It is not going to win any architecture awards,granted, but people really have thought about ...  Read the complete review

I am a second-year at Lancaster, and I can wholeheartedly recommend the University to anyone considering it. The University has a welcoming, friendly atmosphere (unique amongst the 6 uni's I've looked round) and offers something for everyone. The campus basis of the university makes everything very convenient, with a central covered spine ...  Read the complete review

I am about to see in my 6th Freshers Week at Lancaster University - and I'm not leaving in the immediate future. Lancaster is a truly great university - it has all the necessary requirements: 10 Bars, plenty of takeaways and a nice little cafe bar. Oh, and did I mention the 10 bars yet? A bar crawl at Lancaster University is ...  Read the complete review