Is Design at Lancaster University worth it for someone interested in Graphic Design?

I've received offers from Lancaster for Design, then chester and staffordshire for graphic design. I really wanted to go to Uni of Leeds or Manchester Met for graphic design but sadly i was rejected by both.
I'm still sceptical of the course at lancaster as im very interested in graphic design, adveritising and branding and im not sure if its the uni for me due things ive heard about the lack of nightlife and the fact its not really near a city.
Anyone currently doing design at lancaster of graphic design at chester or Staffordshire and have any advice? I'm really stuck having been rejected by the unis i wanted to go to.

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Chris smith6

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I'm in a similar boat, I didn't think much of the engineering at Lancaster when I went to the offer holders day.

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insidedesigner

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The course at Lancaster isn't Graphic Design, it's Design generally - so you'd learn all sorts of different types of design processes, without really specialing in one. It's not a bad course at all, but by the sound of it, Staffs would be a much better bet.

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jameshardwood

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Hi there, I'm in a similar position does anyone know people that have gone to lancaster for design. I got an offer from CSM but am not sure about living in London but do want to go to a good course

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JadelouiseDodd

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Original post by AbiVeste

I've received offers from Lancaster for Design, then chester and staffordshire for graphic design. I really wanted to go to Uni of Leeds or Manchester Met for graphic design but sadly i was rejected by both.
I'm still sceptical of the course at lancaster as im very interested in graphic design, adveritising and branding and im not sure if its the uni for me due things ive heard about the lack of nightlife and the fact its not really near a city.
Anyone currently doing design at lancaster of graphic design at chester or Staffordshire and have any advice? I'm really stuck having been rejected by the unis i wanted to go to.

Hello!, I don't study graphic design personally but I am a student at university of staffordshire and will vouch for it. The people who work and study here are all very welcoming and supportive, maybe drop the union team a message there and see what they say about the course you're wanting to do!, I'm sure university of staffordshire have loads to offer in that area. Regards, Jade - student and content creator.

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Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by AbiVeste

I've received offers from Lancaster for Design, then chester and staffordshire for graphic design. I really wanted to go to Uni of Leeds or Manchester Met for graphic design but sadly i was rejected by both.
I'm still sceptical of the course at lancaster as im very interested in graphic design, adveritising and branding and im not sure if its the uni for me due things ive heard about the lack of nightlife and the fact its not really near a city.
Anyone currently doing design at lancaster of graphic design at chester or Staffordshire and have any advice? I'm really stuck having been rejected by the unis i wanted to go to.

Hello @AbiVeste , thank you for your question!

Although I am not a design student, I can see from research that Design at Lancaster is highly regarded! With Lancaster ranking 5th for graduate prospects in Art & Design and 7th in the UK for Art & Design as a course!

Touching on the other things you mentioned, relating to the lack of nightlife and the fact the uni seems to be far away from a city. I am in my fourth year studying at Lancaster and can assure you that there is a nightlife scene here! On the face of it there doesn't seem much to do, but, there are a few clubs dotted around the accessible city of Lancaster, I always say 'where there are students, there is student life', meaning that there is always more than likely something going on. On our campus, we have a variety of college bars that our undergraduate colleges make use of throughout the year with various events, or even if you just fancy a beer and a bit of Pool.

Admittedly Lancaster is on the smaller side of cities in the UK, but this means that everything is pretty accessible and within walking distance. If at Lancaster you wish to visit a bigger city, Manchester is a good option to visit via train, taking only an hour, as well as Liverpool (1 hour), York (2.5 hours) and Edinburgh (2.5 hours).

I hope this has answered some questions!
Taylor (Lancaster Uni Student Ambassador)

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