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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

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Lancashire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Lancashire at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Lancashire both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Building & Construction. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: East Lancashire UC is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 5 and University of Lancashire in 0. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £29,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Lancashire in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
N/A
Established
1828
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

East Lancashire UC

University of Lancashire

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

49
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
15

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

    VS

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    Subjects

    18 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    East Lancashire UC

    University of Lancashire

    Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at University of Lancashire

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500
    University of Lancashire
    £17,330

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC yet.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    East Lancashire UC

    University of Lancashire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      93%Satisfaction96%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction71%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      99%Satisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    East Lancashire UC

    East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant (CCG)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Hardship Loan or Grant

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    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Lancashire: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: East Lancashire UC is about £3,830 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both East Lancashire UC and University of Lancashire?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 6 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Lancashire better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £29,500 from University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

    University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at East Lancashire UC?

    University of Lancashire teaches 64 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Medicine, Computer Science, Music, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Social Work, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing and 56 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses