Applying to Lancaster
Our aim is to make the application process as simple and efficient as possible for you. With this in mind, we would encourage you to apply online using the MyLancaster admissions portal.
To submit an application, simply create a MyLancaster account and then select ‘Make a new application’ from your personal homepage once you are logged-in.
Using MyLancaster, you are able to submit applications for the programme(s) which you wish to study, upload supporting documentation and provide us with information about referees. You may apply for all Lancaster University postgraduate programmes using this method with the exception of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) and the PgDip/MA in Social Work. These two programmes are administered by external agencies; please refer to the course search for further details.
Current Lancaster Students
Current Lancaster University students and those who have recently graduated from Lancaster may use our Fast Track application route on the MyLancaster admissions portal; these applicants will not need to provide their Lancaster degree transcript and only need to provide the name of one referee, making for a swifter application process.
What do I need to include with my application?
Using MyLancaster admissions to apply
If you use our online application process then you will be advised which documentation you need to upload or send to us. We can automatically contact your referees once you have submitted your application, if you ask us to.
The supporting documentation screen will provide you with a list of required documents. These will usually include:
- Degree certificates and transcripts of previous higher education (college/university) degrees or other courses that you have completed/for which you are currently studying. Note that, for transcripts in languages other than English, a certified English translation will be required
- Personal Statement
- Research proposal (for research degrees)
- References
- For those for whom English is not their first language, copies of English language test results
Other application methods
If you are unable to use the online application portal then you may submit a paper application form instead – please contact the appropriate Faculty Admissions Office:
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Email: fass-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk
- Science & Technology
- Email: Fst-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk
- Management
- Faculty contact details
- Health & Medicine
- Faculty contact details