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Is the fashion design course any good?

I was thinking of going to UCLAN to fashion design so is it any good?...

err

The locals are very unfriendly, as are the staff at the university. i was very disappointed and will...

Social Work Degree

Hi Im considering the social work degree at preston starting sept 08, just wondering what the teache...

Should i fo to Uclan?

which one i should go to uclan or edge hill? in 2008 am doing tv production...

Homeopathy and UCLan. Tin Pot Degree

Having just completed 3 years studying at UCLAN my advice to anyone considering this as a choice. No...

Social work degree BA hons 2004-07

Well there is a lot to say about the lecturers atitudes to students on the do it yourself degree in ...

Wtf is UClan?

What the hell is UCLAN. I see another crappy institution that gives out toilet paper degrees has ris...

Help me choose the university

I am looking forward to do MSc in Multimedia Computing and I have an offer from UCLan. What would yo...

forensic science

im looking at doing a forensic science course at UClan starting in 2007 and i wondered what anyone w...

joey boy

hiya! ive took an unconditional offer to do a BA honours degree in sport journalism and ive been acc...

MA TEIB

I am going to apply for the MA Teaching English for International Business. Anyone who has done it l...

chav

ok well you saying is it for chavs...i really don't think u could get into a "propper" uni...

wanted

hi friends, i am coming at preston for m.b.a. in uclan. , n looking for a female room mate. if any b...

Results

I got excellent A-level results and chose to do Geography at UCLAN because I loved the look of the c...

In answer to 'Chavs'

At least at UCLAN we can spell the word 'proper.' As all universities award their graduates with a d...

A comment from someone who actually attends UCLAN

1. I study in the biggest and main building on the UCLAN campus and have never seen a 'chav' there. ...

Law LLB (Hons)

Hi, I'm student from Poland (currently studyng here law)but decided to change my university and move...

uclan hmmmmmm

i do psychology at uclan and can say that some of the lecturers here are not helpful and intimidatin...

Fellas?

From what I have seen of the males that attend UCLAN, they are a but chavvy, fat and ugly. And accor...

Help with TV Production course choice!

Hi, I've recently been made an unconditional offer for the Televsion Production degree at UCLAN. ...

The fears of a Londoner....

I've lived in london all my life and am therefore hesitant to move to such a small town. City life i...

journalism course

i thought that i was def goingt to central lancashire to study journalism but after reading people's...

the chav thing

so is the chav situation really that bad? cos im from coventry and thats home to some of the lowest ...

chavs

is the chav situation really that bad? i mean i come from coventry an thats pretty horrific when it ...

whats the social life like??

im from manchester n love a buzzin nitelife i went to the uclan open day last week but they didnt sa...

Not all chavs

I live between Preston and Lancaster and have friends who go or have gone to uclan. Those who chose ...

chavs

is preston just full of chavs that couldnt get in to a propper university?...

No scholarship

Used to weightlifting nationally but have a bad back now so can't do it anymore. Just your average s...

joey boy

Hey mate, Yeah they seem to be quite lax about wheter you make the grade or not providing your gonna...

Please help if ya can!!:)

I have an offer of a B and 2 Cs at UCLAN for Sports Journalism. I was wondering firstly, if anyone h...

Preston...hmmm

Dads From Preston (Ribbleton) and i visit every four months. I have to say I find it very very scar...

web and multimedia

if computing is crap, what is web and multimedia like, anybody know? It seemed straight forward at ...

Computing courses UCLan

I have just finished an MSc in Computing at Uclan. Obtained a distinction. I ABSOLUTELY would advise...

hi need some advice

hi im a good 2nd year a level student from essex, but recently ive been having a few personal prob...

Re - Black people

Will you feel like the odd one out? No way, take a walk around Preston - you will feel at home. ...

Black people

Hey! Are there many people from ethnic minorities at this uni? Will I feel like the odd one out?...

Psychology & Accomodation Help!

I'm thinking of applying to do forensic psychology at UCLAN for 2006. Can any1 give me any advice or...

anyone in biomedical sciences

i am coming there for my 3 rd year. Can any one tell me how the university is for biomedical science...

Jobs

I knw bein a student is hard & bein a gud student is even harda. Lukin on the bright side of lif...

MA Broadcast/Magazine Journalism

I'm an international student planning to come to UCLAN. Wanted to get some feedback on this course f...

RE: Commuting

I commute every day to Preston and loads of my mates do and it's great!! It's surprising how many do...

Commuting?

Has anyone comutted to Preston? I live in Blackpool and wil be commuting everyday to Preston I'm a...

Unpretentious Preston

Preston is a great Uni, full stop. Just done my first year studying Geography and have loved every m...

Whingers and drop outs (you know who you are)!

I'm currently in my 2nd year studying forensic science at UCLAN. The only explanation that i ca...

v. Lancaster University

I'm sorry, but whoever said earlier that UCE is equal to Lancaster University is delusional. Lancast...

Anti student feeling, my arse

Preston welcomes its students and bends over backwards to help them. Its great for the city. There...

photography

i am considering a late application for here but wondered if anyone could advise me on what the uni ...

Taz

hey, i'm going ahead to study Homeopathy at this uni?...if ne1 else tht has done the same or similar...

Homeopathy

Im goin to study Homeopathy at uclan in 2005. Is it a pain to get into employment or to open you ow...

postgrad journalism

Is anyone doing postgrad journalism here? Is it any good?...

Jobs

There's the same as any town really. I work in a call centre (Reality) they're always after staff, j...

Jobs ???

Cant wait to go preston uni :P jst done me A-levels an quite sure I'll make the cut (hopefully!). Ju...

criminology and philosophy

hey im coming to central lancs in september and was wondering what the criminollogy and philosophy c...

Comment: Re: computing courses any good at UCLAN

Also speaking as an MSc student at dept of Computing at UCLAN I can only comment that you get out wh...

Living in Preston

Hi im going into my 3rd Year in September and was gonna live in Preston as I havent moved out from h...

RE: lancaster not Central lancashire

Central lancashire did rank low in the Times league table, however as lecturers have told us these r...

Re. September 2005 Start

I've just replied to UCAS and given Central Lancs as my first choice. I'm predicted AAA, but i've vi...

Re: Application for Sept 2005

Ive got an offer from uclan for this september. Uclan is my first choice. Went to the open day yeste...

For Frank Butcher or any......

Hiya.. Don't know if this comment will help because it's already 6 months ago that you've put your m...

re:psychology

I visited a couple of years ago and there were plans to expand the department and renovate. I don't...

Psychology

I've applied for a combined honours degree at UCLan for sept 2005 (psychology based) and was just wo...

Re: Application for Sept 2005

I'm hoping to do Sports Coaching at UCLAN next year. Still waiting for a reply though. UCLAN prob...

interview

i have an interview soon for art&design any tips/ advice would be welcome ...

Application for Sept 2005

Has anyone else here applied or planning to apply for a 2005 entry into Central Lancashire Uni? I ho...

sports

hey can anybody tell me anything about the sports courses and facilities here. ive just read loads ...

Homoeopathy and herbal medicine

thinking of studying Homeopathy or herbal medicine here in september 2005. anyone know if its any go...

UCLAN is great!

ive been at uclan now for three years and have thoroughly enjoyed it. i know academically it may not...

Dave Jones

It is a one to watch. Graduated 3 years ago and really enjoyed it. PS. What's wrong with a poly? A...

The Ones to Watch?

What are people supposed to be watching? How sad is that. Its a pimped up poly....

Look at your own town 1st!!!

As a 04 graduate of central lancs and a preston gal born and bred, i had to stick up for my home tow...

REAL UCLAN.

Anyone who comments on the low standards or bad attitude of the people are talking a load of rubbish...

what??

is this uni any good. looking to come here next year. hook me a message back....

Re: why lancaster not central Lancashire

Just to abuse the last point about text books, most lecturers will have a stab at writing text books...

need advice about the acting couse!

i'm researching uni's to go to in 2006 this is one of my first choices but i need to know people's o...

A happy customer

I graduated from UCLAN in July 2004. Currently I am in a graduate position job and its all good. ...

Re: Lancaster not Central Lancashire!

Certainly some interesting points to consider there. It depends what you're looking for at the end o...

Re: Re Lancaster not Central Lancashire!

There are still big differences between universities which just fall outside the top twenty, like La...

Sport Journalism

I'm considering applying to study Sport Journalism next year.Can anyone give their views on the cour...

Re: Why Lancaster Not Central Lancashire!!

I’ll agree with Steve (the 2nd year Lancs. student who forgot his name) to a point. Lancaster is a u...

RE: Stay Away

Hhmm... gets through two years at uni and decided they wanted to spend two more years paying tuition...

STAY AWAY

after spending two painful years here ive decided to drop down a year and go to leeds. the uni is ab...

RE: Computing courses

Hey I'm considering applying for UCLan's Computing (Forensics) course at for next year. Just w...

Choose Lancaster not Central Lancashire!

If you want a decent education, do yourself a favour and go to Lancaster Uni not Central Lancashire!...

The Facts

iv read over the comment for the last two years (as long as iv currently been here)and at least the ...

Easy peasy. It's great..

Sam, Paul.. Listen Chaps.. Been to other Uni's ( Leeds Met, Kingston) and loved it at UCLAN. Studi...

design courses any good ??

the art department any good here ??? surface pattern w/ textiles is what im thinking of doing but im...

Re: computing courses any good at UCLAN

I'm a MSC student in the Computing Dept and the quick answer is no. I would some it up as the Bradfo...

Sam is right about the 'Easy Peasy' degrees

I was interested in the product design course but a bit unsure about the content. On the factsheet ...

computing courses any good?

Computing courses any good in UCLAN? Pls reply if anyone knows! thxs...

Prospective journalism postgrad.student

After I graduate this summer I'm probably going to go home for a year and earn as much as poss then ...

ITS BRILLIANT

everyone giving UCLAN a bad name...what are you talking about. Within 2 minutes og entering the libr...

RE: Ode to Sam and the BA(Hons) Food and Drink Design

Dear Sam..ever heard of inclusion and the diversity of skills in HE..UCLAN is not pretending to be O...

preston is okay!

whats everyone on about here? here are some simple truths about preston: 1) it has good nightlife, w...

BA (Hons) Food and Drink Design

I was looking for a course for Sept 2005 and I came across this degree. Food and Drink Design!! Pr...

Advice on Accommodation

I am applying to study at Central Lancs in 2004. Please advise me on the best accommodation for sec...

LOOKING FOR FRIENDS

I was a student from India studying at the University of Central Lancahsire, Radio and TV Journalism...

advice

Need to choose between Cent lancs and Hull. both have the academic facilities i am after but where i...

Jim Gould

Preston is a very,very friendly place. Final year English student and loved it.Never encountered an...

RE: A Word of Warning

I don't know who this muppet is, but the only trouble you're going to get in Preston is if you act l...

A Word of Warning!

Just a word of warning to all prospective UCLAN students. There is a huge anti-student feeling in Pr...

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