Lancaster University 2022 Applicant Thread

Im thinking of applying to Lancaster to do psychology, annoyingly though I can't attend any of the open days because its too far fora day trip in my circumstance unfortunately so im on here to figure out what its like

I went it was really good x

What course are you applying for?: MRes researching astromicrobiology
What subjects are you currently studying?: None
Predicted A level grades: N/A (got a first class BSc)
GCSE grades: N/A
What other universities are you applying to?: None
Why Lancaster?: Flexible MRes programmed with a good facility, within commuting distance
What have you done strengthen your application (extracurriculars)?: I work full-time in my chosen field and I have completed multiple paid internships to boost my portfolio

Hi! I've just received a conditional offer for Lancaster but they are only asking me to verify my qualifications. Do I just send a copy of my certificate to them?

Hi! I've just received a conditional offer for Lancaster but they are only asking me to verify my qualifications. Do I just send a copy of my certificate to them?

Congrats! Can I just ask how long it took to get your offer thanks 😊

Hi! I applied on the 5th of October. My offer has just been changed to an unconditional too!

Wow that’s amazing! I was just wondering as the website says 3weeks for an offer but it seems to be a bit longer.

Hi! I applied on the 5th of October. My offer has just been changed to an unconditional too!

Hi! I've just received a conditional offer for Lancaster but they are only asking me to verify my qualifications. Do I just send a copy of my certificate to them?

Wow that’s amazing! I was just wondering as the website says 3weeks for an offer but it seems to be a bit longer.

Hi! I applied on the 5th of October. My offer has just been changed to an unconditional too!

Congrats!! what course did you apply for?

I applied last Friday and all my other unis got back to me with an offer by Wednesday. Lancaster is the only place I like and I'm still waiting on a reply. Bit scared for it to take 3 weeks as I don't think I can wait that long aha

Lancaster uni uncovered thread is here, which has some info on the uni and the city. https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6904136

Open Days
And in person open days are back https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/open-days/undergraduate-open-days/
18th of September and 16th of October.
Few tips on open days if anyone decides to go.
Parking
Parking is free. If you can try and start at either Pendle or County college. County college this is where the north spine starts. Pendle College is where the south spine starts. We parked at the info lab (the blue and orange modern building) and walked from Pendle college up to County College (south to north, passing through Alexandra square in the middle). Then at the end of the day, check out Lonsdale/Cartmel on south west campus.

Places to eat on open day? We tried Fylde College bar which did some good burgers which looks like they also do a vegan selection https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/documents/facilities/eat/menus/NewMillMenuSept19(002)(2).pdf
Another hit is Sultans. Very friendly, and they often give a free water away as well
Other venues are on this map:
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/documents/facilities/eat/CampusLifeMap.pdf

Department tours are worth doing and also the subject talks, as well as seeing the library and accommodation on offer.

Accommodation
Accommodation we saw was the Pendle Standard room and the County Townhouse. Pendle standard is pretty decent and compared to other unis, was pretty good, and not bad in price (also has the best laundry!). Townhouses have a longer contract and daughter stayed in a Grizedale townhouse, so if anyone wants to know about a townhouse such as the layout, what its like to live there, let me know and ill try and help. Other accommodation that was on offer to view was superior ensuite (didn't get to see that one). They might change it up and have different accommodation this time, so bear that in mind.

City sightseeing
If you want to see the city, I recommend parking wise at a pay and display car park called 'auction mart'. It starts at one end of town. If your staying at the Travelodge in the city, then I recommend you park at this carpark, because the one outside the Travelodge is small and always full. Premier inn at the north of Lancaster heading to and area called 'Bulk' has parking on site.
If you start at auction mart, then make your way to Penny street. This street then becomes pedestrianised and turns into a street called Cheapside. Its worth walking down here to see the shops and little cafes. Marketgate shopping centre and St nics shopping centre is nice to look round. Then when you get to Bella italia, take a left onto church street. Here are many bars such at the study room, the cornerhouse and the crafty scholar are popular student places. If you cant park at Auction mart, then marketgate shopping centre has a car park on the top of the building.
Recommend eating at a place called the water witch on the canal front which faces the chancellors wharf accommodation (where 2nd years plus go). The food is superb.

I’m currently looking at Grizedale Townhouse. Could you please give me any information on it you can?Maybe what it was like living there, if sharing the kitchen between 12 was fine, the rooms, sharing a bathroom etc, anything really Thank you!