APPLICATIONS are invited for Lancaster University's postgraduate diploma course in Lake District Studies, which starts next month.

The course, which was launched last October, explores the making of the Lakeland landscape, tourism, conservation, hill farming and contemporary issues.

As well as attending classes in Lancaster and field weekends in the Lakes, students carry out an original research project on an aspect of the Lakes of their choice.

For more information, ring Christine Wilkinson or Jean Turnbull on 01524-593770.