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EnglishUniversity of Lancashire Start Dates and Arrival Information
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The University of Lancashire offers more than one entry point: alongside the traditional September intake, you can begin your studies in January and at other mid-year points. If you are starting soon, the university's "Welcome and arrival information" section covers what to do before you arrive and how to settle into campus life, and Welcome 2026 information is available for the coming intake. The sections below explain each option and what to check next.
Start dates: September, January and mid-year
The university states directly that you don't need to wait until September to begin your studies, and points to January and mid-year starts as alternatives.
| Start point | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| September | The main intake referenced throughout the site, including the October Open Day cycle |
| January | A confirmed alternative entry point for applicants who don't want to wait a full year |
| Mid-year starts | Additional entry points beyond January, described collectively by the university |
Because course availability can differ between intakes, confirm that your specific course runs in the intake you want before you plan around it. The course search is the place to check this.
Welcome and arrival information
The university maintains a dedicated welcome and arrival area for both new and returning students. It is framed as covering everything you need to know before you arrive, from getting ready for university through to settling into life on campus.
Typical things this kind of guidance covers, and what to look for:
- Getting ready for university — pre-arrival preparation steps
- Arrival and settling in — what happens once you reach campus
- Welcome 2026 information — the university explicitly labels its welcome material for the 2026 intake
If you are a returning student rather than a new one, the same section is described as serving you too, so check it rather than assuming it is first-years only.
Visiting before you commit
If you want to see the campus before choosing an intake, the university runs on-campus Open Days. The next Preston Open Day is listed as Sunday 11 October, and booking is required.
A practical detail worth knowing: the university offers travel support of up to £50 towards the cost of travelling to its Open Day, announced as a way to remove financial barriers for prospective students. If travel cost is a factor in whether you attend, check the current terms of that support when you book, since offers of this kind are usually time-limited and subject to conditions.
Campuses you could be arriving at
Arrival information depends on where you study. The university describes a community of more than 42,000 students and staff across:
- Preston — the main campus, and the one with guaranteed accommodation for all first years
- Burnley
- Westlakes (Cumbria)
- Cyprus — a satellite campus
Campus tours are available for Preston, Burnley and Westlakes. If you are applying to Cyprus, check separately what arrival and welcome arrangements apply there, as the tour listings above do not include it.
What to do next
- Decide which intake you are targeting — September, January or another mid-year point.
- Search for your course and confirm it runs in that intake.
- Read the welcome and arrival information for your start point, including Welcome 2026 material if you are arriving in 2026.
- If you want to visit first, book the Preston Open Day on Sunday 11 October and check the travel support terms.
- If you will live in university accommodation, note that first years at Preston are guaranteed a place — confirm the process for your campus if you are not at Preston.
The main thing to verify yourself is course availability by intake, since the university confirms that January and mid-year starts exist but does not list which courses offer them on this page.