Burnley Campus

Our Burnley Campus is home to a diverse community of students from around the world studying on our growing range of undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research and degree apprenticeship courses.

The perfect place to study

Our Burnley Campus features bright, spacious buildings and cutting-edge facilities. We’re situated across three sites:

Victoria Mill, an iconic Grade II listed building and Sandygate Mill, which are both located in the historic Weavers' Triangle area; and Princess Way, which is shared with Burnley College.

It is a compact, friendly campus where you'll benefit from small class sizes and a high level of support - you'll really get to know your tutors and the other students on your course.

We offer a wide range courses in:

A big advantage of studying at Burnley is the focused academic timetable. Most courses are taught over 2 or 2.5 days per week, leaving you with lots of free time for independent study, childcare or part-time work.

Call Clearing on 01772 830777

We have places available on a range of undergraduate courses starting in September this year. Let us know your qualifications and we may be able to make you an offer in minutes.

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Here when you need advice or support

We're always available on campus whenever you need advice or support. Our Student Services Team are there to help you with every aspect of University life, including accommodation, financial matters, council tax exemption forms and letter requests, personal wellbeing and much more. We also have a Course Administration Service (CAS) Hub on site to assist you with anything related to your course.

Sandygate Hall

In 2020, Sandygate Hall opened offering high-quality student accommodation for students studying at UCLan Burnley. Sandygate has 136 en-suite bedrooms, within 29 flats and student hub social areas, which feature flexible working space with comfortable seating and a flat screen TV.

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Relaxing spaces

As well as our impressive classrooms, laboratories and computer suites, the Library offers a relaxing space with comfortable study areas and access to thousands of books and online resources. Depending on which course you choose, you’ll also get to make use of our state-of-the-art manufacturing suite, recording studio and moot courtroom.

In your free time you'll never be short of something to do. There’s a Students’ Union hub on campus to help you get the most out of the opportunities they offer – from clubs and societies to social activities, course representation and much more. You can also take advantage of free membership at Burnley Leisure Centre, giving you access to a fantastic fitness suite, swimming pool and a programme of fitness classes all year round.

Discover Burnley

You’ll soon discover that Burnley is a thriving place filled with things to entertain you at any time of the day or night.

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UCLan burnley campus and the surrounding area from above

Virtual Burnley

Explore our Burnley Campus by taking a virtual look around, view our 360s and find out more about our fantastic facilities.

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Take a tour

Discover more about life on campus. Take a student led tour around our friendly campuses, view our facilities and chat to a current student about what life is really like at the University of Central Lancashire

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How to find us

Download our Burnley Campus map.

There are a limited number of car parking spaces available to students studying at our Burnley Campus.

To manage the space available on campus, parking permits for students are offered on a semester-by-semester basis to those meeting one of a set of criteria. Currently this includes those with a declared mobility issue, those with childcare commitments and students whose daily commute to campus is over one hour.

Further information can be found on the Student Hub and advice is available by email from cparking@uclan.ac.uk.

Burnley town centre has a number of car parks which students can use on a pay and display basis.

By rail

Victoria Mill is only a 5 minute walk from Manchester Road Station and Princess Way is only a 2 minute walk from Burnley Central Station.

On foot from the railway station

From Burnley Manchester Road Railway Station to Victoria Mill (5 mins):
Turn left out of the station and head down Manchester Road. Turn left at the roundabout onto Trafalgar Street and use the crossing to cross the road. Continue on Trafalgar Street and you will find UCLan Victoria Mill 500yards on the left.

From Burnley Central Railway Station to UCLan Princess Way (2 mins):
Turn right out of the Station onto Railway Street, at the end of the street turn right onto Canning Street and onto Princess Way. Cross the road, using the designated crossing to UCLan Burnley Princess Way.

By bus

The Burnley Campus is situated on major bus routes and buses to Preston, Blackburn and Manchester run regularly.

Places to stay

We know many prospective students may have travelled a long way to attend a UCLan Open Day, so we have put together a list of local hotels for you to take a well-earned rest.

We do not endorse or approve external sites or services, please see our disclaimer.

Best Western Oaks Hotel & Leisure Club
Colne Road Reedley, Burnley, BB10 2LF
Tel: +44 (0)1282 414141

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
Holme Road, Burnley, BB12 0RT
Tel: +44 (0)1282 227722

Holiday Inn Express Burnley
55 Pendle Way, Burnley, BB12 0TJ
Tel: +44 (0)1282 855955

Premier Inn Burnley hotel
Queen Victoria Road, Burnley, BB10 3EF
Tel: +44 (0)333 777 3968

Rosehill House Hotel
Rosehill Avenue, Burnley, BB11 2PW
Tel: +44 (0)1282 453931

Travelodge Burnley
Barracks Road, Burnley, BB11 4SB
Tel: +44 (0)871 984 6125

You can find accommodation for Burnley on:

TripAdvisor

Alternatively you should go to the Visit Lancashire website for further information on places to stay in the town.

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