Myerscough College - In Depth

Founded: 1894.

Structural features: Associate college of Central Lancashire University.

Site: Single countryside campus, 6 miles north of Preston. How to get there: M6/A6 Preston to Lancaster road. Train to Preston.

Academic features: Modular courses allowing a range of options. Also offers short courses, work-based training and online learning.

Special features: Strong links with allied industries ensures industry-led courses.

Awarding body: Central Lancashire University.

Main undergraduate award: BSc.

Length of courses: 3 or 4 years.

Library & information services: Library has 35,000 books, 100 current periodicals, 700 videos. 100 CD-Roms, 32 PCs, video player and seating for approx 100 students. Open 7 days/week in term time.

Other learning facilities: Indoor and outdoor equine arenas, animal academy & veterinary theatre, working farm & over 500 hectares of farmland, 30 hectares of woodland, motorsports workshop & track/rally cars, 2 hectare plant nursery, landscaped grounds, 9-hole golf course & golf academy.

Study abroad: Students on industrial placements world-wide. Exchanges with USA (Ohio State University). Student advice & services: Residential wardens, student counsellor.

Amenities: TV/common rooms (including newly extended common room area), Student Union bar, cafe/shop, restaurants, laundry.

Sporting facilities: Extensive recreation facilities: 20 hectares sports grounds, 9-hole golf course, indoor golf academy, sports centre with gym and sports hall, international equine arena (30 x 80 metres).

Accommodation: All first years who live outside 25 miles radius are in college accommodation. 700 places in modern halls: rents for self-catering £65 per week; full-board £92-£104 pw (ensuite), £81-£93 sharing; all contracts 31 weeks. Students can live in privately owned accommodation: approx £40 pw self-catering, plus bills.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £4200 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by college.

Term-time work: College allows term-time work for first degree students (25% believed to work) but only provides help finding industrial placements.

Financial help: Through Central Lancashire University; awards of £200-£1000.

Tuition fees: Home students up to £1200 pa for first degrees (in 2005). International students pay £8000 pa.