Lancaster University

Lancaster's postgraduate degrees are designed to prepare you for your future, whether that’s advancing your career or pursuing further study. We're one of the top 30 most targeted universities by the UK’s leading graduate employers (High Fliers 2026).

Here, you’ll learn from leading academics in an inspiring, research-led environment that has earned us a QS 5 Star award for overall performance. You’ll join a diverse, close-knit community of students and staff from over 120 countries.
Located in north-west England, our beautiful 578 acre parkland campus is just three miles from the historic, student friendly city centre, with great transport links to the Lake District and major cities across the UK.

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What is Lancaster University known for?

Research: 91% of our research was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

Community: our dedicated postgraduate college will give you support, a ready-made community, and a feeling of belonging from the moment you arrive.

Careers: you’ll benefit from strong career outcomes through future-focused degrees and free careers support for life.

Where is Lancaster University and what’s the setting like?

Lancaster is a historic, student-friendly city, nestled between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Compact and easy to navigate, it offers everything you’d expect from a city, alongside access to coastline and countryside.

Alongside familiar high-street names, Lancaster offers a range of cafes, bars, boutiques and entertainment spaces, as well as theatres, cinemas and museums. A busy calendar of events, from a light festival to live music gigs, adds to the lively atmosphere.

What are the standout course offerings at Lancaster University?

Lancaster’s international reputation for research and academic excellence attracts the brightest minds from around the world.

We offer postgraduate taught and research degrees across four faculties:

• Faculty of Health and Medicine
• Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Technology
• Lancaster University Management School

With full-time, part-time and online options available, you can choose a mode of study that fits around your commitments and career goals.

What are the entry requirements and fees?

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary depending on the course you apply for. You can find detailed entry requirements for each programme on our course pages.

We offer a range of pre-master's and pre-sessional English programmes to help you meet the requirements of your course and prepare for postgraduate study.

Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on your fee status (home or international), your course, and its length/mode of study. View Lancaster’s individual course pages for full information.

What is student life like at Lancaster University?

Colleges

We’re proud to be one of a handful of UK universities with a collegiate system.

Postgraduate students automatically join Graduate College, a dedicated community where you can build friendships and networks with other postgraduate students. As a member, you’ll have access to tailored support, social activities and relaxed study and social spaces, whether you live on or off campus.

Accommodation

Located in Graduate College, our comfortable accommodation provides the perfect base for campus life, with options to suit different preferences and budgets. Choose from shared flats, self-contained studios and purpose-built family homes, offering a private space of your own while still being part of a supportive and welcoming campus community. Adapted rooms are also available for students with disabilities.

Students’ Union

Lancaster University Students’ Union (LUSU) is at the heart of student life, giving you the support, opportunities and voice to shape your university experience.

LUSU supports over 200 student run clubs and societies and runs an exciting calendar of events throughout the year, including Roses: the annual intervarsity sporting tournament against our sporting rivals, the University of York.

Support and wellbeing

At Lancaster, you’ll be surrounded by a strong community that’s committed to helping you thrive both academically and personally.

We offer a range of free, professional support services that you can access whenever you need them during your studies, including:

• Advice and guidance on academic, personal or financial concerns
• Pastoral, faith-based and peer support
• Specialist wellbeing, counselling or practitioner-led services
• Reasonable adjustments for disabilities or long-term health conditions

Our self-contained campus also has 24-hour security during term-time, helping you feel safe and supported while you live and learn here.

What facilities does Lancaster University offer?

Our beautiful campus is designed to help you feel at home and make the most of your time at Lancaster. We have:

• Specialist learning facilities, from a mock court room to an ultra-low temperature lab
• Cafes, bars, takeaways and restaurants serving cuisine from around the world
• Entertainment spaces like a theatre, art gallery and student-run cinema
• Essentials including two supermarkets, a pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, launderettes and a Chaplaincy Centre
• A library, open 24 hours a day during term-time
• Sports centre facilities including a gym, swimming pool and climbing wall

How does Lancaster University support your career?

Our dedicated careers service offers tailored support to help you plan your next steps and make informed decisions about your future. You’ll benefit from strong links with employers, with recruiters engaging with us throughout the year.

You’ll also have access to:

• The Career Mentoring Programme, which can match you with a professional in your industry of interest
• Our dedicated Careers Coach, exclusively for postgraduate students, who can offer one-to-one appointments and support you with your career plan
• Online career management and professional development resources, which you can access 24/7

Lifelong careers support

As a Lancaster graduate, you’ll have access to free careers support for life. This means if your goals shift or circumstances change, we’ll always be here to help.

Studying at Lancaster means you’ll graduate feeling confident and well equipped for your career, connecting with a global alumni network of 180,000 graduates in over 190 countries.

What do students say about Lancaster University?

Chat to our current students about life at Lancaster. Our friendly ambassadors will be able to tell you about their student experience and answer any questions you may have.

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How do you apply to Lancaster University?

Applications for postgraduate study at Lancaster University are made using our postgraduate application portal. You’ll typically need to submit details of your academic qualifications and supporting documents as part of your application.
If you have any questions about applying to Lancaster, our admissions team is available to support you. Contact us today.

What else should you know about Lancaster University?

Have a question about studying at Lancaster? Visit our website to get in touch, or download a postgraduate prospectus.