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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at Lancaster University

Design PhD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Jenna - January 2026

Lancaster University is a safe and green environment. The campus facilities and the library are fantastic. The library especially has access to a wide range of resources which support research. The study spaces are great and there's a real sense of community. There's always something going on, and plenty of events and research networks that can amplify your studies. Access to supervision is amazing, with world class lecturers and research. In terms of improvement, there's been a lot of change to organisational structures over the last couple of years so greater consistency would have helped. However, communication has always been good, and this seems to be playing itself out across the sector, not being unique to Lancaster. read full review

E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning (by course work and thesis) PhD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Tamsyn - January 2026

I love the campus - there are so many different places to eat or shop and different types of accommodation. read full review

E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning (by course work and thesis) PhD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Anna - January 2026

I am not based on campus, but my experience as a primarily online PhD student has been positive. read full review

Clinical Research MSc

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Grace - January 2026

The University has a beautiful campus, and is located just off the motorway. There is always parking available which ideal for myself who lives offsite. However, the support from lecturers sometimes isn't great. In contrast the use of moodle makes the University material more manageable. read full review

English Literature PhD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Louise - January 2026

The staff are what make Lancaster a great experience. Unfortunately, they are being faced with massive cuts, particularly in the arts. This means the facilities are currently a little lacking. However, the passion of the staff, and their determination for students to have a positive experience, makes my student life at Lancaster University very good. The professional services and student support staff are very keen to make you feel heard and help with any issues, and the academic staff are genuinely interested in your work and help guide you to find your own passion. The wider HE situation could make for a depressing atmosphere, and does at times, but the community spirit at Lancaster is unmatched. The city is small, but has enough pubs and cafes for you to have a good social life. The bus service from campus to town means you never feel far from the buzz. read full review

Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science MSc

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Em - January 2026

The campus is gorgeous, with a wide range of shops and facilities that have especially grown over the last few years. The linguistics department teachers are wonderful and the staff are very understanding with any issues a student may encounter. read full review

Education and Social Justice (thesis and coursework) PhD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Justine - January 2026

I appreciate the variety of social events and events that support success. read full review

Physics PhD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Dan - January 2026

- Great modern facilities on a beautiful campus - the physics building was completely renovated in 2018, foe example.
- Easy access to/from town via buses or cycle routes including a night bus giving links between town and campus until 3am at weekends in term time.
- Student support always feels easy to access, both departmentally and from the wider university support network.
- Some people might feel that there is perhaps not as much to do as in bigger cities although I have never had any issues with stuff to do - Lancaster has plenty of great pubs, shops, cafes etc. Morecambe and Heysham are very close and essentially make up the coastal part of the wider Lancaster region. There is also easily accessible countryside in smaller villages such as Carnforth, Silverdale, Halton etc. Liverpool and Manchester are also less than an hour away by train.
- The students' union is okay but I don't feel they have had a big impact on my time at the uni apart from Sugarhouse, the SU's nightclub. read full review

Data Science MSc

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Patrick - January 2026

Lots of amenities available to students and tons of friendly staff and support. Good selection of food and drinks venues on campus and a sturdy bus system to get you to and from campus to the wider Lancashire area. Free 1 hour parking for any and everyone with decently cheap prices per hour beyond that.

Library massive with any book you could want, and more than enough private rooms for group based discussions or presentations.

However, without transport such as car or bus, difficult to get to due to it being out the way, as well as the fact that to walk from one end of campus to the other takes around 10ish mins which can be unhelpful if lectures are at opposite ends of campus right after one another.

Met some really interesting people here, however recalling my 1st year of UG, the student flats on campus could be a complete coin flip in regards to the people you get, their cleanliness and also how "on top" management was on handling any issues. read full review

History PhD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Soph - January 2026

Best aspect is the community feel. Some professional services staff couldn’t do more to make you feel comfortable, confident and capable. Worst aspect is the current restructuring and removal of department spaces separating students from staff. read full review
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