UCLan Partnership
University of Central Lancashire Partnership
Myerscough is a Partner of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), a multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today. UCLan’s main campus is located in Preston’s city centre.
As a student of University Centre Myerscough, you will also be enrolled at both Myerscough College and UCLan. Because of this, all University Centre students are able to access a wide range of the facilities and services at UCLan's campus in Preston, these include:
Library and Learning Resources
Access to and membership of the UCLan Library, including book loans through the Virtual Academic Library of the North West (VALNOW). Students also have access to 503,200 e-books and articles from 118,700 e-journals. To help you get the most out of their services, UCLan’s library staff have created a helpful video specifically for Partner students, once enrolled you can access this video on your student SharePoint site.
Student Union
You are automatically enrolled in the Students' Union when you begin your course, allowing you to access their support right from the start. The SU work to enhance your student experience by organising events and running various societies. Additionally, the Students' Union offers an advice centre and you also have the opportunity to become a course representative. For more information please visit www.uclansu.co.uk
Careers Services
As well as visiting the University Centre’s careers team at you have free use of the University’s CareerEDGE system for quick and easy access to the latest jobs, CareerEDGE development tools and much more. For more information please visit https://www.uclan.ac.uk/support/careers
For a full overview please visit UCLan’s Partner student page on their website - https://www.uclan.ac.uk/welcome/partners
UCLan’s Preston Campus has recently undergone a radical transformation as a result of a £200m masterplan project. UCLan’s vision is to create a world-class campus for the benefit of students, staff and the surrounding community. Their brand-new Student Centre which opened in 2021, looks out over the new University Square, which is an exciting hub of activity, a focal point for community events and an iconic gateway linking together the city of Preston and the University.
The £35m Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), which opened in 2019, has become a hive of innovation, bringing together University researchers, industry experts, local businesses and students in a spirit of collaboration and discovery.
The new development of an innovative four-storey Veterinary School is now underway. Located on our Preston Campus, the 45,000 square feet Veterinary School will be the first of its kind in Lancashire and 11th in the UK.