Lancaster University Applicant Thread 2024

haha hopefully it should go alright! I'm quite bad at maths when put on the spot so I'm not happy for that side of things at all

Will PM you !

Hello everyone, welcome to the official discussion thread for students considering applying to @Lancaster University for 2024 entry! You can chat with other applicants, and see if you can find someone who could be applying to the same course as you <3! Also, let us know what A Levels you are taking and why you want to apply to this uni!!

you'll do brilliantly - i had mine last week and just got my offer today
the interviews are actually really casual, and if you're nervous just let your interviewer know - they'll pick up on it either way. my interviewer was really nice and didn't mind that i was nervous at the start, and once i got into the conversation it was much much easier to chat - after all, you're just sharing a passion for your subject

formality wise it doesn't really matter - i wore formal trousers and a jumper since i didn't want to be cold and that's what school recommended but there were lots of people just in t shirts and jeans, it's not something they focus on

plus you get a free mug so what's not to love?

To anon and @sadfailure Good luck in the your physics interviews tomorrow. It really is a relaxed day. Everyone will make you feel welcome. I remember when my daughter went in 2019 and it was a lovely day. We got shown around the campus and the physics dept, as well as a talk on the uni and Lancaster. You will enjoy tomorrow 🙂 lancaster unis video on the physics interview
Worth watching the video. I did take part in the bespoke programme and there was a talk about the history of lancaster uni and the colleges for us guests which was very insightful. They also talked about how there is 200 physics students admitted and also the internship opportunities involved and how Lancaster helps them in getting some internships. Shes now a fourth year and is getting the support for her phd applications, again all thanks to the university. Physics at Lancaster has been brilliant for her. She had an interview at oxford back then, and oxford was like so very formal setting and made her feel nervous and it was just math question/physics question, then done. Where at Lancaster it was like more engaging with the staff and she could tell they were really invested in what she had to say.

Thank you!! It was really good, got an offer of AAB (they didn't care about my other a level)!

Thank you!! It was really good, got an offer of AAB (they didn't care about my other a level)!

I have already received an offer to study English literature and Creative writing next year and I'm pretty sure it'll be my first choice!! Literally open to talking with anyone applying, just want to get to know people who I'll be seeing around next year <3

hello everyone!! i am currently studying english combined, modern history, and french, and i am applying for english and history joint course!

Feeling very anxious about my interview. It says on the letter that if you can't make the interview they will just give you their standard offer. My question is, if I really mess up the interview because I freeze with anxiety, would they just make their standard offer, or might I wreck my chance of an offer completely? ☹️

i was in the same position and had my interview today, it's very relaxed when you're there i promise you'll be great

Hi. My son has an offer for Economics, Politics and IR at Lancaster and is thinking of making it his firm choice. My only concerns are i’ve been told campus can be very quiet at the weekend as lots of people go home, and is it difficult to find good accommodation for years 2/3?
Any thoughts appreciated!

I have been offered PPE at Lancaster, cannot wait to get started!

I prefer maths to small talk! 🤣

4 hours today. Not bad because we left early. 2 hours in the morning!

you'll do brilliantly - i had mine last week and just got my offer today
the interviews are actually really casual, and if you're nervous just let your interviewer know - they'll pick up on it either way. my interviewer was really nice and didn't mind that i was nervous at the start, and once i got into the conversation it was much much easier to chat - after all, you're just sharing a passion for your subject

formality wise it doesn't really matter - i wore formal trousers and a jumper since i didn't want to be cold and that's what school recommended but there were lots of people just in t shirts and jeans, it's not something they focus on

plus you get a free mug so what's not to love?

Thank you so much for this, it was really as great as you said! The ambassadors were all really nice, especially this one guy from Cyprus (wow!), along with the academics. I was surprised at how simple the question was - I had to derive the decay equation which wasn't bad at all!

Free mug was an awesome bonus, really cool design as well

Hiya , I’m doing psychology, history and classics! I applied a last week and got my offer today for Law (study abroad) Anyone else interested in law here?

Thank you!! It was really good, got an offer of AAB (they didn't care about my other a level)!