Congratulations on your offer. We hope to see you at one of our offer holder events. Take a look at some course info below and hear from our students.
Our in-person and online events are a great way to find out more about your course, the community you'll be studying in, and they are an opportunity to meet staff and students, and experience subject taster sessions.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 11:45 | Welcome Hub: an opportunity to find out more about life at Lancaster, go on a campus tour, or explore our accommodation options |
| 11:45 | Registration |
| 12:00 | Welcome talk with an opportunity for Q&A |
| 13:00 | Light Lunch |
| 13:45 | Student life session with our Student Ambassadors |
| Wellbeing and support talk for parents/guests | |
| 14.30 | Mini workshops for offer holders |
| Employability talk for parents/guests | |
| 15:15 | Refreshments and an opportunity for an informal with our academics and student ambassadors |
| 15.45 | Event Ends |
Lectures will introduce you to course content and you will usually have four of these per week in each module. These are in large groups with fellow students from across the year group. Whilst the lecturer leads this form of teaching, we do encourage you to take part.
Our weekly workshops give you the opportunity to get enhanced support and guidance. You will work in small groups with specialist tutors. You will develop an understanding of module content and practise applying the skills you have gained.
In your first year, problem-solving classes will develop your skills to tackle university-style mathematics. Working in small groups, you will apply your mathematical knowledge to a set of problems.
Some practical work is undertaken in specialist computer labs. This involves working with statistical and mathematical software to develop skills and enhance your employability.
Completing assessments is a key part of your learning. Alongside main exams, you will also complete regular homework sheets for your modules. These allow you to track your progress and identify areas to work on with your workshop tutor.
Academic staff have dedicated office hours for student queries and for extra support. You will receive feedback on all work submitted and teaching staff are happy to discuss this with you if you have any concerns.
When you start at Lancaster we will assign you an academic tutor, who will (where possible) remain your tutor for the duration of your studies at Lancaster. This is an academic member of staff who you will meet with once a term to check your progress and personal development.
This is your one-stop-shop for enquiries ranging from timetabling and exams to module choices and coursework. The office can also offer more general support, and if they don’t have the solution then they will know who to contact.
Our students talk about their experience and enjoyment of studying Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster.
The diversity of opportunities at Lancaster has very much appealed to me during my time here. I have tried to make the most of these by taking part in everything from part-time work and volunteering to societies. As a Student Ambassador and Tutor, I've met new people and formed friendships that I otherwise may not have had. The part-time jobs have provided me with the extra income that I worried about having before I came to university, as well as many great opportunities to network and impress interviewers for roles.
Lancaster has helped me achieve all I have wanted and more. I have gained an insight experience at Deutsche Bank during the second year, allowing me to see how an investment bank operates - including experiencing the technology department of the trading floor of the company, which was such a surreal experience!
I spent 10 weeks as an intern at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh. This took place during the World Cup, which added an extra element of excitement and bonding between interns. I successfully obtained a graduate job offer. This meant that I had an offer for a job after university before even beginning my final year, which has been such a relief. This was all paid too, allowing me to save for my future.
My advice would be to grab every opportunity you can, as you never know where it may lead. This has led me to uncover key skills, such as work-life balance, time management and communication that I hope will serve me well in my future.
Laura Patterson
