A new study shows that getting a degree remains the best route to long-term financial gain. Those who graduate with a degree are likely to earn, on average, over 50% more over their working lifetime than people who leave school at 18 to start a job.
A £43million investment proposal for a new sports centre, all-weather facilities and 384 en-suite student rooms has been approved by West Lancashire Borough Council.
Applications to study here for 2012 are up by 16.1%, against a national and regional decline. Added to this are an outstanding set of National Student Survey results, a top six ranking on WhatUni.com and a third shortlisting for the Times Higher University of the Year.