University Name:
See all universitiesLincoln University
UCAS Code: L39
Location: Lincoln, east Midlands Show on Map
Site: Lincoln city centre (three sites), Hull and Holbeach; partner colleges
A modern university; a member of the University Alliance group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 14,525 |
| Undergraduates: | 72% |
| Postgraduates: | 11% |
| FE Students: | 17% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 10,530 |
| Male: | 42% |
| Female: | 58% |
| Full Time: | 80% |
| Mature on Entry: | 19% |
| UK Students: | 94% |
| State school entry: | 97% |
Teaching Staff
360 full-time, 405 part-time
Broad study areas
Agriculture; American studies; animal sciences; architecture; art & design; biomedical sciences; business; computing; engineering; English; food technology & manufacturing; forensic sciences; health & social care; history; journalism; law; management; media; performing arts; psychology; social sciences; sports sciences; theology
Freshers
| Admission Information: | Each case considered individually |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 261 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 6% |
| Accommodation: | Many first years in university accommodation |
Institution
| Founded: | 2001, building on a history of education in Lincolnshire and Hull dating back to 1850s. |
| Site: | 3 campuses in Lincoln (Brayford Pool Campus, and Cathedral Campus both in city centre, Riseholme Campus 2 miles north); 1 in Hull city centre (Hull City Campus), approx 45 miles north of Lincoln; 1 in Holbeach, South Lincolnshire, approx 45 miles south of Lincoln. |
| How to get there: | To Lincoln: by train (2 hours from London Kings X, 1 hr from Nottingham); bus services from Newark, Retford, Doncaster; by road via A1 and A46/A57; or by air (campus 40 mins from Humberside International Airport and Doncaster Robin Hood Airport). Brayford Pool and Cathedral campuses both short walk from station; shuttle bus runs between 3 Lincoln sites. To Hull, by rail (2¾ hours from London Kings X, 1 hr from Leeds); by road (M62); by air (Humberside Airport); or by ferry (daily crossings from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge). To Holbeach: by train (Spalding, ½ hr from Peterborough); or by road via A52 and A17. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Advice, student funding and information team, counselling, chaplaincy, prayer room, disability services, accommodation office, international office. |
| Amenities: | SU in student centre Lincoln, with bars, learning environment, snack bar, shop. Engine Shed music venue and LPAC theatre. Bar and shop at other sites. SOAP centre (student opportunities, activities and participation), education and welfare centre, extensive SU societies and sports clubs, community volunteers and job shop. |
| Sporting facilities: | On-campus sports centre at Lincoln; use of local facilities in Hull at good rate. |
| Accommodation: | 40% of first years in university halls. 1037 self-catering places on campus, halls off campus; rents £63–£102 per week (£80−£115 pw ensuite). Private purpose-built student accommodation abundant in both cities, £65–£75 pw + bills; university operates code of practice and lists of member landlords. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | Total of 282,000+ volumes, 350+ print periodicals; extensive e-library, including 6400 e-journals and multiple online databases, newspapers, audio-visual items, dissertations and theses. 990+ study places. Main Lincoln library open 100 hours/week (24-hour opening at busy periods). Information provision, £82 pa spent for each student (FTE). 1400 student PCs across campuses, all with free internet and email; ratio of 1:10 computers to students. Free wireless internet access across all campuses and Lincoln city centre. 24/7 IT support 365 days a year. 'Print from home’ remote access to printers. Support for personal devices and collaborative working. |
| Other learning resources: | Language labs, photographic studios, broadcast-quality TV studios. |
| Study abroad: | Students can study in Europe, USA, Australia. Formal exchange links with 60 EU universities and colleges (range of subjects), and growing number in the US, China and other countries. |
| Careers: | Information advice and placement service; careers service and university’s work with businesses together in new building (Enterprise@Lincoln). |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £6500 for a 9-month academic year (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university. |
| Term-time work: | Majority of students work part-time. Plenty of part-time available in Lincoln and Hull. |
| Financial help: | Bursaries of £3000 in Year 1 (£700−£900 pa thereafter) for UK students whose family income is up to £25k pa, of £600 pa where it is £25k−£30k pa, or of £450 pa where family income is £30k−£40k pa. Scholarships of £3000 for those with highest entrance qualifications, one of £9000; also awards for sports, engineering, agricultural & environmental management, and for care leavers. Other government funds available; apply for help to student revenue office. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £9000 pa for first degrees. International students pay £10,395 pa (classroom), £11,460 (lab/studio). |
Courses
Academic features:
Specialises in relevant courses. Applications encouraged from those from all age groups and communities, including mature students without formal qualifications.
Awarding body:
University of Lincoln
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BSc
Length of courses:
3 years; 4 years (sandwich).
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Acupuncture
- Advertising
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Animal Science
- Animation
- Architecture
- Art
- Audio
- Biomedical Science
- Business Administration
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Childhood Studies
- Communication Studies
- Complementary Therapies
- Computer Science
- Computer Technology
- Computing
- Conservation
- Contemporary Decorative Arts/Crafts
- Criminology
- Dance
- Drama
- Engineering (General)
- English
- Environmental Management
- Equine Studies
- European Business Studies
- Exhibition Design
- Fashion
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Forensic Science
- Graphic Design
- Health
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Illustration
- Interactive Games Production
- Interactive Multimedia
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Relations
- Internet Technology
- Jewellery
- Journalism
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Media Technology
- Multimedia
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Photography
- Politics
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Social Policy
- Social Science
- Social Work
- Sports Sciences
- Sports Studies
- Theology
- Tourism
- TV Studies
- Video
- Web Development/Design
Student view
Living
Main campus, Brayford, is ideally sited at the bottom of modern Lincoln, with fantastic views up to the top of Steep Hill and the historic city. The Cathedral dominates the skyline and provides a wonderful contrast to the modern university buildings: original building (the Atrium) is very impressive; also learning resources centre, science building and state-of-the-art sports centre. The university has also developed and breathed life into derelict buildings on campus: old great central warehouse has been transformed into the library and the old locomotive engine sheds into the student's union. The newly-opened Engine Shed is one of the regions largest and most impressive student venues, consists of bars, concert hall and union offices; in its first year the venue attracted a number of big-name artists. University has a number of campuses. Riseholme Park, a 240-hectare estate (housing agriculture, animal-related and biological science courses) is very close to the city, making it possible to enjoy both countryside and city life. Cathedral campus (majority of art and design courses) is in impressive historic buildings around the Cathedral. The university also has campuses in Hull and Holbeach. SU is very active and aims to work with the university to improve the student experience; very successful athletic union, education and welfare elements, community volunteers encouraging involvement in the union, university and the community. Many sports and societies. Amazing growth in nightlife in last few years: many new pubs and bars battling hard for student market. There's plenty to do and many laughs to be had.
Summary
Housing: University-approved list; fairly cheap, good quality and standards rising with lots of new developments. Halls on campus getting old. Eats: Meal for £2.50-£3.50 on campus. Pub food OK; some 2-for-1 offers. Loads of takeaways and fast-food outlets. Drink: SU bar has a great atmosphere. Some good, new bars in the city and Brayford Waterfront. Nightlife: SU bars all open late; big names in SU venue include The Zutons, Babyshambles, Dirty Pretty Things, Kings of Leon and the Beautiful South. Nights hosted atRitzy, Po Na Na's, Sugarcubes and Scream. Cinema on Brayford Waterfront. Locals: Generally fine, most friendly (minority hostile to students). Sports: Local clubs. Lincoln FC has good student offers. Financial help: University student services helpful; applications processed quickly. Best features: Modern campus in beautiful surroundings with city centre 5 mins away. And worst: Can't get away with anything without being found out! And transport links not that hot.
Past Students
Jon Fox and Tom Rhys (Viking FM breakfast show; Sony Newcomer award winners), Ann Brown and Christine Ford (England Women's Basketball), Eliot Morley MP.
More info?
Visit www.lincolnsu.com.
Open days
11th July 2012
University open day. Staff and students can show you around and answer all your questions; you can attend talks about fees and funding, accommodation and university life; subject tutors will be available to answer questions about courses. Book online from 7 weeks in advance.
Contact
Address:
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
Tel:
01522 882000
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
Student Support Centre.
Application:
UCAS
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