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We’re committed to providing a world-class education that will both inspire and prepare you for your future.

Why choose Lancaster

Postgraduate study is a real investment in your future. In addition to furthering your knowledge of the subject you're interested in, a postgraduate degree can open doors to advanced career opportunities, higher earning potential, and provide the opportunity to contribute to world-leading research and innovation.

Renowned for excellence

We're consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables, and are proud to be rated 5 Stars overall by QS with 5 Stars for teaching, facilities, employability, good governance, environmental impact, research, innovation and knowledge transfer, and global engagement.

Learn from leaders

At Lancaster, you'll learn from leaders in their fields who are making a real difference, alongside some of the brightest minds from around the world. We're joint third for Research Intensity in the Complete University Guide 2026 and in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 91% of our research was independently rated as 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading'.

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