Business

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Some see business as a grey world of boardrooms and balance sheets. We see a different world of business. A modern vision of enterprise. Find out about studying business at the University of Central Lancashire.

Why choose business?

  • Employability

    All our degree programmes are shaped by the latest innovative business insight and research. Our courses are designed to give you valuable real-world experience.
  • World recognition

    We achieved the Small Business Charter award, which recognises our commitment to supporting student entrepreneurship, small businesses and the local economy.
  • Academic quality

    You’ll be taught be research active academics with real-world experience. Business, Management & Marketing is 1st in the North West for teaching quality (Times Good University Guide, 2023).
  • Look beyond

    Our degrees include the opportunity to study abroad and complete paid work placements. Our students have worked with high profile employers including Adidas, BAE, British Airways, Disney, IBM, L’Oreal, PwC and Universal Studios.

Best Entrepreneurial University of the Year

We won Best Entrepreneurial University at the Educate North Awards 2023. This recognised our work with thousands of student start-ups and businesses in the North West.

Beyond business

It’s time to look beyond the boundaries of dull corporate culture and imagine something more open, more positive, more diverse. Because business isn’t an exclusive world to break into. It’s a world that’s yours to create.

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Hear from our students

I have secured a project management role at a big global firm, all thanks to everyone at UCLan and the support I received from my tutors. Everything from start to finish was exceptional.
Business student Robert Black in graduation cap and gown
Robert Black
Business & Management, BA (Hons)

Start a business at university

Got a great business idea? With expert support from our Student Enterprise Hub, we can help you set up and run your own start-up company. There's no need to wait until you graduate.

Student Enterprise Hub

Student life

University is a unique time in your life when you get to meet new people and experience new things. Learn more about student life, including food, drinks, sport and nightlife.

Student life

Take your first step

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Get to know us

Visiting us in person is the best way to find out what life at the University of Central Lancashire is really like. Book an upcoming Open Day or Campus Tour and explore our different campuses, facilities and chat to current students.