Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Central Lancashire. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 24 | $25,924 | See → |
| Business & management | 12 | $25,924 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 12 | $25,924 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 12 | $25,924 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 12 | $27,271 | See → |
| Social sciences | 9 | $25,924 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 8 | $25,924 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $25,924 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $24,847 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $25,924 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 5 | $25,924 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 4 | $25,924 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $25,419 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $25,924 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $25,924 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $25,588 | See → |
Costs and entry
48 courses mention scholarships. 8 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Central Lancashire
The job market for the University of Central Lancashire's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Central Lancashire cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,924 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $27,271, psychology $24,847.
How is the University of Central Lancashire ranked?
In the UK it is #86 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #98 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Medicine (#651–700).
What IELTS score does the University of Central Lancashire need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (58 of the 130 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Central Lancashire offer?
128 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (24), business & management (12) and engineering & technology (12).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Central Lancashire's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.