University of Lincoln

Overview

Having been founded as we know it in 1996, the University of Lincoln is a very modern teaching establishment. In the short period since it opened, heavy investment has led to it achieving success and a solid national reputation – it recently ranked within the top 50 UK universities in the Complete University Guide’s 2024 league tables.

The city of Lincoln’s a cathedral city in the East Midlands with a historic past. Due to its inland marina feature, both the Romans and then the Vikings made it one of their most important settlements. Its cathedral and castle are iconic monuments.

The uni’s campus is based on the Brayford Pool marina in the city centre, resulting in a close-knit, student-friendly environment that’s near everything you’ll need. The Brayford Waterfront, which is near campus, has well-known chains and independent food and drink establishments, and there are several pubs, bars and cafes throughout the city.

On-campus there are Student Union-run venues, including pubs, nightclubs and a live music venue, and there are more than 100 clubs and societies on offer for students. Free counselling services are also available to all students.

Trains run on a daily basis between Lincoln and London King’s Cross and take under two hours. The uni also runs a cycle hire scheme to help students get about.

There’s a range of undergraduate courses on offer at the University of Lincoln, covering the arts, science, social sciences and business. Most degrees are studied full-time, but some are available on a part-time basis too.

Typically, undergraduate degrees at Lincoln take three years to study, but a number of courses include placement years, study abroad options or an integrated master’s year. This will increase the length of the course to four years.

Most degrees include optional modules, as well as core modules, meaning you can study the degree topics you’re most interested in.

It's also possible to combine two or three subjects within an undergraduate degree in what’s called a combined honours degree. For example, it’s fairly common to study a humanities course, like history, alongside a language, such as English.

The University of Lincoln accepts various qualifications for entry onto its courses. A-levels are the most common qualification used for entry but others include BTECs, EPQs and the International Baccalaureate. Sometimes a mixture of qualifications will be accepted.

You can find each degree programme’s specific entry requirements online on the uni’s course search pages. We’ve also given you an idea of what grades you’ll need to study certain subjects below.

For example, to study a degree in accounting, finance or business at Lincoln, you’ll be asked for A-levels ranging from ABB–BCC (or equivalent qualification). For art & design degrees, you’ll likely need A-levels of BBC–CC (or equivalent qualification), and to study a health & medicine course you’ll need ABB–CC (or equivalent qualification).

Some of the courses that ask for lower grades include a foundation year as part of the course. This is done before the first year of the undergraduate degree.

It should be noted that entry requirements can change so you should always confirm these with the university before applying.

Uni accommodation in Lincoln is situated in the heart of the city, mainly on the Brayford Pool Campus, or a short distance away. This means students have got excellent access to uni facilities and everything the city has to offer. You’ll find a range of accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets.

New first-year students are guaranteed a room in a university residence, as long as the accommodation deadline is met. The uni's accommodation services team will be on hand to help you find the right halls for you when you apply.

Accommodation options include traditional self-catered halls of residence, self-catered apartments, en suite studio apartments and townhouse developments. Prices start from £92 per week and include utility bills and WiFi.

If uni accommodation isn’t for you, you’ll find several residences near campus that are operated by established third-party accommodation providers.

Several of the University of Lincoln’s courses include the chance to do a work placement in industry, providing real-life work experience and direct contact with employers. These opportunities can last anything from an entire year to a couple of weeks and are great for your job prospects.

The uni has created strong partnerships with employers in a range of industries, to provide career-related opportunities for its students. You’ll also have access to the CareerLinc job vacancy platform which advertises student jobs, work placements and graduate-level opportunities at organisations from around the globe. There’s also a Global Opportunities team that’s committed to helping you find a range of study, work and volunteering opportunities abroad.

The uni has a specialist Careers and Employability service that provides several careers-related services. For example, you can book one-to-one appointments with careers advisers to discuss anything from choosing a career to writing your CV.

You’ll also have the chance to attend various careers events, including careers fairs, at which you’ll be able to meet employers, learn about industry sectors and grow your professional network. Skills workshops are also held, covering subjects like your CV, preparing for interviews and LinkedIn.

Each year the University of Lincoln has several scholarships and bursaries on offer to encourage students from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. This extra funding helps eligible students with their living and study costs. Scholarships and bursaries don’t need to be paid back.

Nearly half of the uni’s new UK undergraduates qualify for the University of Lincoln Scholarship, for example, which is worth £1,500 over three years of study. To qualify for this scholarship, you need to meet the relevant criteria, including coming from a family with an annual household income of less than £45,875.

Additionally, several of the scholarships are awarded based on academic or extra-curricular achievement. For example, the Excellence Scholarships are for those students who achieve the best entry qualifications and are worth £1,000.

You can find out about all the scholarships and bursaries available, as well as their eligibility criteria, by visiting the uni’s online funding pages.