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University of Lancashire
University of Lancashire is a university in Preston, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
128th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 19.8 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Lancashire | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.7% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,266 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 73.8% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 59.5% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £28,900 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 12% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Lancashire | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 86.7% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.7% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 84.4% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 75.7% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.3% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 78.6% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Lancashire appears in 17 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social care | 8th of 35 | 92.5% | £29,5005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 12th of 45 | 91.5% | £27,1005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 23rd of 59 | 93.8% | £24,0006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 48th of 75 | 84.4% | £35,9004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 75th of 100 | 84.4% | £26,40012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 99th of 122 | 89.3% | £28,50021% below the UK average for this subject |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 6th of 7 | 87.8% | £27,40013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 68th of 79 | 84.6% | £25,3007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 38th of 43 | 90.8% | £27,10011% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 54th of 61 | 72.9% | £34,0003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 58th of 63 | 75.3% | £35,50019% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 102nd of 108 | 79.0% | £31,10025% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 56th of 59 | 84.7% | Not published |
| Languages and area studies | 19th of 20 | 80.7% | £26,40027% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 87th of 87 | 79.4% | £26,40025% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medicine and dentistry | 4th of 4 | 80.5% | £51,30010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 74th of 74 | 69.1% | £25,60015% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Architecture, building and planning, Biosciences, Education and teaching, English studies, History and archaeology, Mathematical sciences, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 233 full-time degree courses; 104 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 49 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Bronze, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Lancashire website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Preston
Average private rent in the Preston area was £790 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Preston.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Lancashire: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Lancashire in the Be Wise ranking?
128th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 19.8 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Lancashire?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.7% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,266 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (84.4%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was organisation and management (75.7%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at University of Lancashire?
On Discover Uni data, 73.8% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Lancashire graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 59.5% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Lancashire graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £28,900 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 12% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Lancashire?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Lancashire's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Bronze for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Lancashire?
The ONS average private rent in the Preston area was £790 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.