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 Our next open day is on Saturday 11 June from 9am-3pmWhat can you expect from postgraduate study at UCLan? If you've never been to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), you might be surprised to know that we can compete with the best. For instance, did you know that we offer world-leading research in 11 different areas? Or that we offer 17 areas that are of international excellence? We also have a well-established international reputation, including links with over 100 countries and 120 institutions worldwide. Whether you are continuing your study after you've obtained your degree, looking for a course which enhances your existing career prospects or even looking for a complete change of career, as a postgraduate student at UCLan you can benefit from and contribute to our international reputation for 'real world', practical research. Visit our website for further information about postgraduate Study International Research ExcellenceWe continue to build on our existing strengths and invest in new research areas - in this way we can confirm our status as one of the country's leading universities for practical research and teaching. To prove this we're setting up some new research centres, all in areas where we have established ourselves as experts. We've also got an active body of research within different subject disciplines and welcome enquiries from students wanting to study for a research degree. The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) carried out by the Government measures the research quality in UK Higher Education institutions against international standards of excellence so that funding for research can be awarded on the basis of quality. The most recent exercise judged us to have 11 areas of world leading research and 17 areas of international excellence. We believe in preparing you for work in the real world - UCLan's links with industry include working with internationally renowned companies such as BAE Systems, who use our Applied Digital Signal and Image Processing (ADSIP) Centre, for aerospace non-destructive testing. Visit our website For further details about our innovative research opportunities.  If you're thinking of postgraduate taught coursesThink of UCLan. We're offering around 200 taught postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines, including the arts and humanities, business, science, technology and health. If you can't come on campus we can offer you postgraduate qualifications by e-learning and distance learning in a growing number of subjects including Law, Journalism, Strategic Communication, Education, Teaching English for International Business, Antiques, Construction Law, Food Styling, and in a range of professional health courses. Our courses are taught by internationally renowned experts in their fields - four of our MA Fine Art students were selected for the prestigious MA and Contemporary Art show from only 16 universities across the country and our journalism graduates go on to gain real world jobs, such as working for BBC, ITN and CNN. Visit our website for further details of all our courses. So where are we?Based in the North West of England in Preston, you may also be surprised to learn that the city has undergone a multi-million pound regeneration, including major retail, leisure and cultural facilities. It's the administrative capital of Lancashire and the largest and most important commercial centre in the county. Not only that, but with excellent transport links, the city is ideally placed for national and international travel - it is three hours from London by rail, one hour from Manchester International Airport, 20 minutes from the coast and one hour from the beautiful scenery of the Lake District. Employability, enterprise and careers support at UCLan UCLan will help you to make a success of your future learning, employment, self-employment or other options you choose by providing a complete individually tailored careers service through our own UCLan Futures. UCLan also has an excellent reputation for enterprise support and training through its Northern Lights programme. Last year we were named the top university in the North West and ranked second nationally for producing sustainable student and graduate start-up businesses in the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HEBCIS). Our student support is second to none and includes a student information centre, the 'i', to help with areas such as careers, counselling, financial or academic advice. You can find out more about postgraduate study at UCLan by visitingwww.uclan.ac.uk/pg, emailing pgenquiries@uclan.ac.uk or calling 01772 892400. Fees and FundingGraduates of the University of Central Lancashire are entitled to 20% discount on postgraduate fees at this university. Part-timeTaught course £500 per module Full-time (standard)Taught course £4,000 per annum These fees are given for guidance only and may be subject to change, and exceptions exist. Many of our departments apply non-standard fees to their courses. Further information can be obtained from Academic Records. Telephone 01772 892454 or www.uclan.ac.uk/pg.  Funding opportunities for Research StudentsCertain facilities do exist for students of outstanding academic calibre. Further information and application forms can be obtained from: The Research Support Office University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 1772 894284 |
If you need a Tier 4 General Student Visa to come to the UK, you may need to pass an approved English language test first. The rules vary depending on your nationality, the type of course you want to follow and the type of college or university where you plan to study. The following list of frequently asked questions provides some background information to help you understand the rules. Approved tests (known as secure English language tests, or SELTS) must be taken in person in a secure environment, so the identity of the student sitting the test can be verified. The UK Border Agency decides which tests are approved and the minimum English level required.