We will continue to update this page with guidance for you if you have already applied or are thinking of applying to Lancaster University.
Last updated: 8 April 2020
The University will close for the Easter vacation at 5.30pm (BST) on Wednesday 8 April 2020 and will re-open at 9.00am (BST) on Thursday 16 April 2020.
If you contact us by email, we will reply to you as soon as we can after 16 April 2020.
We know this is a very worrying time for everyone, and our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by COVID-19.
Many of the normal features of applying to university will be different this year, but we will do our best to help you and will keep this page updated with the latest information.
Following the government's announcement that examinations in the UK will be cancelled, the UK examinations regulator Ofqual has developed a process that will provide A level students with a calculated grade for their qualifications. Further information is available on the UK government website.
We expect the admissions process to run similarly to previous years and we recommend that you visit the UCAS website regularly in case there are changes to the timescales. Ofqual have confirmed that results won't be delayed and ideally will be released a little earlier. There will be an option to sit an exam in the autumn if you do not feel your grades reflect your performance. Ofqual has said this will happen at the earliest reasonable opportunity.
This is a very uncertain time and we would like to reassure you that we will be as flexible as possible when reviewing your application to study at Lancaster.
If you have any questions, and can't find the answer in our FAQs, please contact us.
We are following government advice and working closely with government agencies to ensure that our admissions timelines are similar to previous years. Where possible, we will take a flexible approach to our admissions.
We are aware that education systems around the world have been disrupted and if you have any concerns regarding your application, please get in touch with us by email.
This is a very uncertain time and we would like to reassure you that we will be as flexible as possible when reviewing your application to study at Lancaster.
If you have any questions, and can't find the answer in our FAQs, please contact us.
These are the the issues that applicants and enquirers have been contacting us about the most.
Yes, we are still considering applications for 2020 entry. Our Admissions team are working from home and processing applications as normal.
For information about how to apply to Lancaster University, please visit the links below:
On-campus Applicant Visit Days are not going ahead. Our academic departments are offering online alternatives to ensure you don't miss out.
Please check your emails for specific updates on these events. If you have any questions you can speak to your department using their contact details, which can be found on the page for your chosen course.
If you have been invited to attend an interview, your department will be in touch directly with further details. In most cases, we are continuing to conduct interviews as normal, but online or by telephone.
To help you find out about Lancaster and ask us questions, we have added a series of webinars and plan further online events.
Yes, term will begin in October 2020. We are constantly monitoring the situation and have contingency plans should anything change.
Any updates will be posted on this page.
It is difficult to predict what restrictions there may be and the situation is changing quickly. For the latest guidance we would advise you to check your own country's government advice.
We recommend that you contact your school, college or university in your home country for further information on how this may impact your studies.
Where possible we will extend deadlines for the receipt of transcripts and other documents. As the extent of the disruption becomes clearer, we will be in a better position to update you on our policy.
We recognise that most students will have experienced disruption to teaching, coursework and examinations and we are monitoring the advice and guidance from a number of awarding bodies. As the extent of the disruption becomes clearer, we will be in a better position to update you on other related policies.
Yes, we can make decisions on your application if you provide a copy of your interim transcript showing your marks to date. Undergraduate applicants should complete as much information as possible about their qualifications on the UCAS application.
Please note that, if you will require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you will need to meet the conditions of your offer before we can issue you with a confirmation of acceptance of studies number (CAS).
The University accepts a variety of English Language tests, please look at our english language requirements pages for more information.
The British Council have advised that IELTS exams have been suspended in many parts of the world. If you cannot book an IELTS test, you might be able to use a test you have taken previously to support your application for academic study. IELTS remain valid for two years from the test date.
To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the ToEFL iBT test at a test centre, ETS is temporarily offering the ToEFL iBT Special Home Edition test.
Students from the European Union may be able to demonstrate their English language proficiency using alternative means. Please contact us for further advice:
If you have already taken an English language test you might receive your results by email/mail. If you have your unofficial results you can send these to the Admissions Team and we may be able to verify your scores online. Unfortunately we are unable to contact the test provider on your behalf.
It is likely that our pre-sessional programmes will be taught online. We are working through the details and further information will be posted here as soon as it available.
If you have been offered a place or if you are eligible for a pre-sessional programme we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
We understand that this is an uncertain time and that a number of UKVI centres are closed. We are monitoring the situation closely and are considering options around arrival dates.
You can find information on our dedicated Doctoral Academy COVID-19 page. This includes advice for applicants due to start in 2020.
If you need any further information, please contact us:
Undergraduate Admissions
ugadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk or telephone us on +44 (0)1524 592028
Postgraduate Admissions
pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk or telephone us on +44 (0) 1524 592032
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