University of Lancashire Reviews 

I am currently enjoying studying at this university, and I have found the staff from the school of law and policing to be extremely helpful and welcoming. I have also had the opportunity to take part in several extra curricular activities, that I have thoroughly enjoyed.

If you're a disabled student, the student wellbeing are quick to assume you can't make your own decisions
I guess if you're not an international student which they bank on massively you're just a pile of dirt to them
If you want a worth while career and support I don't recommend this university

Based on my daughter’s experience, I would not recommend this medical program.

My daughter passed 8 out of 12 final OSCE stations and failed by only two stations that ultimately determined the outcome of her degree. What is particularly concerning is that in these stations she correctly identified the diagnosis and outlined the appropriate management, yet was failed based on what appeared to be subjective examiner judgment.

The explanations provided for the failure were, in our opinion, inconsistent with her actual performance. If such high-stakes decisions can result in a student losing an entire year of study, there should be greater transparency in the assessment process, including access to video recordings or an independent review mechanism.

It is difficult for parents and students to accept such outcomes when there are reports of other students passing despite making errors in clinical steps, diagnosis, or management. This inevitably creates concerns about consistency, fairness, and potential bias in the examination process.

The consequences extend far beyond an exam result. A student faces another year of tuition fees, additional living expenses, significant emotional stress, and a delay in starting their professional career.

Universities often refer to these decisions as “academic judgment.” However, when the stakes are so high, academic judgment should be supported by transparency, accountability, and a robust appeals process.

Our family has invested enormous effort, time, and resources over several years, and this experience has left us deeply disappointed. For these reasons, I would not recommend this program based on our personal experience.

I would not recommend this university based on my personal experience.

The university did not meet the expectations that were presented to me when I enrolled. Looking back, I would have chosen a different institution.

One of the most frustrating aspects was the lack of support when asking questions. On several occasions, I felt that when staff could not provide an answer, I was simply told to research it myself. While independent learning is important at university level, I expected more guidance considering the significant tuition fees students pay.

I also felt unsupported when I experienced difficulties during my studies. My experience was that support services were not as helpful as I had hoped, and I often felt passed from one service to another without receiving meaningful assistance.

I appreciate that some staff members tried to help, but overall my experience as a student was disappointing, and I cannot recommend the university based on what I experienced.

They wasted 13 months of my life. I asked a simple question and gave constructive criticism and for that they decided to punish me excessively.

On 8th August 2019 the investigation started. The outcome should have been sent on the 1st December 2019 to me but instead it was sent to me on 17/09/2020. It was sent so late that it meant I was outside the 28 day window to have my right to reply. Also the delay in getting the outcome caused a psychotic breakdown, I got sectioned, I developed severe tics, dissociative seizures plus PTSD. The victimisation effect took place where people who in the past had been friendly with me were suddenly running past me, avoiding me, walking past me with their heads in the air and badmouthing me. I was discriminated against and had derogatory and stigmatising language used against me when people found out I had been sectioned.

I wish for a formal apology and restorative justice.

My not getting the outcome letter is seen as an “unforeseen circumstance,” and shrugged off. When I had a psychotic breakdown and got sectioned it wasn’t seen as an unforeseen circumstance, it was seen as something to badmouth me about and label me as crazy for and something to use against me.

I will never forget the torture of those 13 months.

I started at the University of Lancashire in 2014, and I haven’t left since! I began as an undergraduate, progressed to a master’s degree, and now I'm completing my PhD while also working part-time at the university.

As a mature student, I remember feeling really nervous at the start, but the support available made all the difference. Services like Student Support and WISER helped me build my confidence and improve my academic skills, especially when it came to structuring assignments.

The lecturers on my course were fantastic, so supportive, approachable, and genuinely cared about our success.

I can honestly say this university has changed my life, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone considering studying here.

I have emailed London UCLAN three times to request information about their BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling course. I have been waiting over four months for a response now. I shouldn't have had to chase it up twice - and still not receive any response. Really bad first impression to potential new students, definitely put me off and I have since enquired elsewhere.

As a qualified teacher and experienced industry professional, based on my experience of being a student at this university I would advise the following: absolutely DO NOT attend here, I would give zero stars if I could, my experience is in line with the other negative reviews here. I have two previous degrees and I wonder why I wasted my time attending here. I was accused of artificial intelligence use, and the lecturer made inappropriate comments about my work which had unprofessional and stereotypical connotations which undermined my writing ability.

When I mentioned that the lecturer’s unprofessional comments caused extreme mental harm and distress. The university just pointed me in the direction of the general wellbeing team and did not bother reprimanding the lecturer. Based on my experience with the academic side of the Physiotherapy department, it is unlikely you will experience any humanity here, just endless bureaucracy.

Also some of the lecturers put in the bare minimum into lectures, for example one lecture the lecturer spent half the time saying “I don’t know why don't you Google it” the majority of the time students asked questions. On top of this particular lecturers have consistently finished lessons early, not by 5-10 mins but 30- 45 minutes in some instances. Disgraceful that we are paying 11 grand for a service that I perceive to be worth not even £1000.00

If you go here, based on my experience you will just be a statistic to extract money from and don’t share any ideas or contribute, because a few of the lecturers come across as they can’t stand the idea of a student being smarter than them. Read the other negative reviews before you come here!! Based on my experience and wasted 5 months, you have been warned.

I loved my time as a student at the University of Central Lancashire as it was then. The campus has a friendly atmosphere and feels like a supportive place to study, especially if you’re looking for somewhere a bit more relaxed than a big city environment. Staff are generally approachable and there are good resources available if you need help.

The location works well too. Preston easy to get around and has everything you need without being overwhelming. There’s a nice sense of community, and it’s been a good place to grow both academically and personally.

Definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a smaller, welcoming university experience.

I met some brilliant friends during my studies here and learnt a lot of transferrable skills that I took with me into my career. I'd really recommend Preston as a small (but mighty) city that is perfect for those who want city life, but with the benefits of beautiful parks and local green spaces right on the doorstep.

Other bigger cities like Manchester and London felt more overwhelming and I knew they wouldn't suit what I wanted to get out of life as a student. I knew I needed a calmer, walkable campus feel, which is exactly what I got at the University of Lancashire :)

I was raped by a trans student in 2023 when I was studying BA Japanese Studies and they expelled me instead because it makes less drama. Eden raped me during freshers and the university banned me from going to classes in week one because I wasn’t “fit to study”

Preston is a town of rapists and this university is proud to uphold the tradition. Sheffield university and Cardiff University are the exact same.

If you have a vagina dont go here basically

My wife wasn't feeling good in blackpool victoria hospital, after treatment when we transfer to discharge unit from ward 19, we have met a very kind, professtonal, staff including Anna cookson (student nurse) she is well behave and ability to listen and help out the best she can. Hope she will be sucessfull in her profession. Thanks to all, i am trully great full.

I did my bachelors here and I'm currently doing my masters, and those three years where the best three years of my life, I graduated last year and that was one of the best experiences of my life it's something I'll never forget

I have been treated well. I come from a Spanish university which is hard from start to finish, a 3-year law and business degree, but it took me 7 years to finish it, that is the average time to finish Law with Business in Spain, with oral exams in the law part which make the exams something less than a section of sadism towards you. My university is the second oldest in the world after OXFORD.
The business part was hard, with 18-hour days in the library 2 months before the exams with moments of being awake 36 hours to pass an exam with a miserable 50.
UCLAN has allowed me to study a second degree that I had studied in Spain but had not finished, the Business Management degree. I studied with the same intensity and passed with relatively good grades, I have had bad times as in everything in this life, but studying at an English university has been worth it for the experience. Now I'm getting a master's degree and I'm doing better, I'm passing with a merit so far. Thanks UCLAN.

Having completed 3 years of a Software Engineering Course BA Hons and on course for a first class degree transcript (clearly shows), and having then being given no valid reasoning as to why I have to spend my final year at Chester ?? I would like answers as to why and will seek legal.advice in future Having now attended 2 UK universities through no fault of my own ??
Am sick of being messed around!!
And am now contacting Embassies in order to leave the UK and as far as I know I have only ever been issued with a UK Passport and still no answers! See Google reviews for South Africa Australia etc etc!! I will not be producing any form of personal programmable code by myself till this is resolved, Nor have any business interests both here and abroad till the foreseeable future!

My time at UCLan has been marked by significant administrative challenges that have impacted my academic progression. Delays in communication and response times, compounded by staff shortages, disrupted essential aspects of my studies, including financial aid and access to learning resources. Although we have taken steps and efforts to resolve these issues through the appropriate channels, support was limited, and the appeal process was hurried due to ongoing staff constraints.

They don't even deserve a one star as they shown the past two years very poor management and ruined my daughters academic performance. Very poor communication and they don't care of students wellbeing. I will strongly say do noy choose this university if you seriously want to progress.

Dont bother informing student finance youve enrolled . Generally an awful uni .

If i could give 0 stars i would. Rude staff, no communication skills and lazy bookkeeping. They have no awareness of student issues and don’t try to solve problems.

I am deeply disappointed by the unprofessional conduct of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) during my recent application process for an undergraduate course in hospitality management.

After months of providing extensive documentation and waiting patiently, UCLan issued a conditional offer and requested half of the £6000 tuition fees upfront. However, their treatment took a turn for the worse when they conducted a credibility interview, only to inform me the next day that they were no longer interested, citing reasons that were nothing short of ridiculous.

What's more disheartening is that my family and I turned down other university offers based on UCLan's initial acceptance, only to be left hanging for months without any updates. To add insult to injury, the university only refunded £5750 of the initial payment, claiming the rest was for "processing the application," a fee that was never mentioned beforehand and is utterly unfair given the circumstances.

This experience has left me disillusioned and frustrated with UCLan's lack of professionalism and transparency. I urge prospective students to think twice before considering this institution, as my experience highlights their disregard for applicants' time, effort, and financial investment.