UK partnerships

Our partnerships in the north-west enable us to bring higher education to students from all backgrounds.

Our local network

Some of our partnerships allow people to access levelling-up opportunities while benefiting from the advantages of studying in a local community. Others provide a specialist or distinctive experiences that challenge typical study models.

Blackburn

Blackburn College

Blackburn College has a long history of delivering higher education, offering over 100 qualifications including a wide range of Lancaster University–awarded honours and foundation degrees, as well as degree apprenticeships. Over 85% of higher education provision at the College is validated by Lancaster, with courses spanning subjects from accounting, business and engineering to the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Students benefit from small class sizes, specialist support, and the flexibility to balance study with work or other commitments. Teaching takes place in a dedicated University Centre, with access to tailored facilities, strong support packages, and more affordable tuition than many universities.

Blackburn College
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC)

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC)

Blackpool and The Fylde College is a major provider of degree-level education, offering over 55 degrees across subjects from Human Resources to Human Biosciences, most of which are awarded by Lancaster University. Recent multi-million pound investment in facilities supports an industry-relevant learning experience, delivered in smaller classes with close support from expert tutors.

Students benefit from a dedicated University Centre campus, strong financial support, and lower tuition fees than many universities, alongside consistently high satisfaction levels.

Blackpool and The Fylde College
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Furness College

Furness College is a key provider of higher education in South Cumbria, with over 30 years’ experience delivering university-level programmes in Barrow. As an established Lancaster University partner, the College offers a range of degrees accredited by Lancaster, including engineering.

Students can study full- or part-time at the £47 million Channelside campus, combining flexible learning with access to modern facilities. The College supports students balancing work and study, ensuring they gain a Lancaster University–validated degree close to home.

Furness College
LU School of Mathematics

Lancaster University School of Mathematics

Lancaster University School of Mathematics, run by the Rigby Education Trust, in partnership with Lancaster University and Cardinal Newman College, aims to recruit the brightest and most talented 16-19 year old maths pupils from across Lancashire, whatever their background, and bring them into an inclusive community of other exceptional pupils.

School of Mathematics
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University Academy 92, UK

Based in central Manchester, one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, the campus is closely connected to business, media, sport and the creative industries. Co-founded by Lancaster University and the Class of ’92, it offers a distinctive, modern experience shaped by its urban and industry links.

Graduates leave with an industry-ready mindset and experience aligned to Manchester’s key sectors. Alumni have progressed into roles across business, digital, sport and media, joining a mix of global organisations, start-ups and locally rooted enterprises.

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