Lancaster University - Ask our Admissions Team

Hello Alice,

I am a student who applied for the pre-medical course through UCAS EXTRA very recently- just wondered when I should expect to hear a reply?

Thank you!

Hi, do you group mature students together in halls?

Had a quick skim of the thread but couldn't see this already asked.

Thanks

Stan.

Unless your degree programme's title has 'Study Abroad' in the name, is it impossible for you to study abroad?

If it is allowed, then what are the chances of being accepted at a partner university relative to students who are on SA degrees?

If it's not allowed, are there no international opportunities whatsoever?

Really looking forward to apply to Lancaster for 2015 entry but I'd also really like to study abroad as part of my degree. Thank you!

Hello!

I'm interested in doing lots of different courses when I'm older. At Lancaster, is it possible to take 2-3 courses at once?

Thanks for your time.

Hi, I am a student studying my first year at a different university and wish to reapply because both the course and university do not suit me. Is it still possible at this late stage to apply for 2014 entry, will my accommodation choices be limited and also, am I able to combine criminology with business studies using the flexible study scheme?

Thankyou
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Hello,

Yes, you can make a standard UCAS application up until the 30th June. Not all courses are available at this late stage, for details on available courses please get in touch with our Undergraduate Admissions team via [email protected].

Your accommodation options will not be limited, although we will ask you to make your choices around June the actual allocation will not be finalised until August. As with all other applicants you may not get your first or second choice College/accommodation depending on the overall popularity but where possible we aim to do so.

As you have studied elsewhere and wish to apply again, to Lancaster, we may ask for a reference from your current university (to confirm you are in good academic standing) or require that you achieve a certain score from your first year (if you intend to complete it), this will depend on your situation and circumstances. For a more comprehensive idea of what we may require from you I again advise emailing our undergraduate admissions team who would be happy to advise you.

Subject to timetabling it would certainly be possible to study Criminology alongside Business Studies although your major department may have recommended subjects to study at minor level. Your major department of choice would be happy to advise you as to the recommended minor subjects and whether any that do not appear on the list are acceptable.

Alice Harpley | Undergraduate Admissions Officer
Lancaster University
E: [email protected]

Thank you,

Sorry to be a pain, I just have a few more questions:
How popular are the lower priced accommodations?
Is there a good chance I would get a basic standard room if I put that as first?

I shall email admissions as suggested, however, I have completed my first year (still awaiting exam results) however in all my coursework and presentations I achieved a 2:1 consistently though out.
Is that kind of what you are expecting and what is acceptable from my first year?

Would you be able to point me in the direction of either or both of the criminology and business departments so I could enquire about this please?

Again thank you for your response!

Hello,

I'm unsure of the overall popularity of each individual accommodation type but the accommodation team would be happy to advise you further, you can contact them directly via [email protected]. The newer accommodation options tend to be the most popular so if you were to choose standard accommodation options in a number of College you stand an excellent chance of being allocated one of your ideal choices.

Where completing a first year elsewhere, on top of suitable A-Level or equivalent qualifications, we would generally look for a 2:1 overall, so your current predictions are certainly inline with this.

Business studies students study a number of programmes taken from across the Management school, all of which not all may be available to minor students so I advise that you contact the Management School undergraduate office via [email protected]. For information on our Criminology courses please contact Karen Hughes via [email protected].

Alice Harpley | Undergraduate Admissions Officer
Lancaster University
E: [email protected]

Thank you for your responses,

I will get in contact with the relevant people.
Even if I am looking to restart from first year, would it be fundamental to gain a 2:1 overall (I am concerned my exams may have let me down) As in, I want to completely restart as if I was coming straight from college or whatever!?

Thanks again

Hi Guys at the admissions!

I recently firmed lancaster for law with criminology and they sent me a letter saying that if i got 5 B's i would still be in. What happens if I slip a grade?

Hello,

A number of Management School courses can lead to exemptions from certain professional qualification exams, for details on those included please contact the Management School undergraduate team via [email protected]. You can also find details directly from the ACCA.

A personal statement forms an important part of the UCAS application. The admissions officers look for real interest in the subject; Good points to include are any particular area of your academic studies so far, extracurricular activities and wider reading that you feel have influenced you and why they prompted you to apply for the subject area . Paid or voluntary work experience would certainly be of benefit but is in no way necessary, we realise that it is not always possible to arrange for or obtain subject specific or relevant experience.

Alice
Alice Harpley | Undergraduate Admissions Officer
Lancaster University
E: [email protected]

Thanks for the information. I have another question. Do you have a suggested reading list for those who are interested in the course?