Top 150 in the World The University of Lincoln has been named among the world’s best universities under 50 years old in the Times Discover Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020. QS Five-Star University Your Future We were awarded a five-star score overall in the QS Stars rating in 2020. The University also received the maximum score in categories including teaching, Lincoln Graduation employability and facilities. The University of Lincoln’s graduation ceremonies take place in the historic setting of Lincoln Cathedral, Gold Standard one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe. The University of Lincoln was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. This award is evidence of our exciting teaching, great support for students, and excellent employment outcomes. 1 International Guide The Lincoln Experience A Warm Welcome to Lincoln We are delighted that you are considering joining our friendly academic community here at the University of Lincoln. Our aim is that the Lincoln experience is academically rigorous, creative and engaging. At the University of Lincoln, we are proud of our global community of students and staff and the important contribution they are making to the world around us. I do hope the information in this guide marks the start of an exciting journey to Lincoln, and the first Contents step in pursuing your passions and interests. Lincoln aims to give you the strongest possible 04 The Lincoln Experience 36 Tuition Fees, Scholarships foundation for your future career, wherever 06 Discover Lincoln and Living Costs that may be. Our excellent partnerships with 10 Shaping History 38 Applying to Lincoln employers and our research-engaged teaching 14 40 encourage you to maximise your potential and Student Support Visa Guidance achieve your ambitions. 16 Accommodation 42 International Study Centre 18 Our Campus 44 World-changing Research Your time at Lincoln is likely to be challenging, 24 Tackling The Climate Emergency 46 Student Stories rewarding and exciting but, above all, it should 26 Engaging with Industry 48 Lincoln on Instagram be one of the most important and inspirational 28 The Students’ Union 50 Our Colleges times of your life. 30 52 Sports Clubs and Societies Important Information Professor Mary Stuart, 32 English Language Support 54 Meet Us Vice Chancellor, 34 Your Future Career 56 Undergraduate Courses University of Lincoln 58 Postgraduate Courses 2 3 International Guide The Lincoln Experience The Lincoln Experience Situated in the heart of a beautiful and historic city, the University of Lincoln has established an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research. Today, our global graduate Engage in Research with companies such as Siemens, community includes more than Students may have the opportunity Santander, and The Guardian 90,000 former University of to work alongside experienced demonstrate our innovative, Lincoln students across 135 academics on research that industry-engaged approach. This countries. can make a tangible difference has been acknowledged through to society. a series of national awards and Award-winning Teaching accolades, including a Lord The University of Lincoln prides Lincoln is proud to be home to Stafford Award (2011) and a Times itself on the quality of its teaching, world-class researchers who are Higher Education Award (2012). which is reflected in our Gold making profound contributions Employers are increasingly We were ranked as one of the including teaching, employability, award in the national Teaching to their subject areas. Lincoln graduates have gone on looking for individuals who world’s greatest Young Universities internationalisation, facilities, Excellence Framework. to secure jobs at major companies in the Times Higher Education’s social responsibility, inclusiveness From developing new medical and organisations around the can make a difference in (THE) Young University Rankings and a specialist criteria award for In addition to the expertise of our technologies to preserving rare world, including the BBC, today’s global workplace. 2020. The rankings list the world’s its Accounting and Finance subject academic teams, students at the architectural treasures, the work Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Boots, With our expert staff, finest universities that are 50 years area. University may also benefit from of our academics and students is GlaxoSmithKline, Lloyds Bank, modern facilities, close old or younger, with our place in the chance to learn from visiting making a real difference to society. and Rockstar Games. the world’s top 150 institutions Our students also voted us as being staff who are well-known and Within the latest Research links with business, and recognising the University’s growth in the Top 10 in the UK for respected in their industries and Excellence Framework, more than world-leading research we and success across the globe. international students and professions. half of the University of Lincoln’s Ninety-six per cent of the aim to provide the tools postgraduate students and in the research is rated as world-leading University of Lincoln’s most or internationally excellent. recent graduates were in work you need to achieve your In June 2020, the University of Local Life category in the WhatUni Each year the University welcomes Lincoln was awarded a top Student Choice Awards 2020. a range of guest speakers who or further study within six career aspirations. five-star score overall in the QS deliver inspirational talks in their Great Industry Links months of finishing their course, Stars rating system of global At Lincoln, you can broaden your respective fields as part of our The University is recognised as with more than eighty per cent Everything we do is geared towards universities. As well as receiving horizons, meet people from around Great Lives lecture series. Previous setting a blueprint for excellence working in graduate-level roles, giving our students the best an overall five-star rating, Lincoln the world, and develop new examples include BBC presenter in industry engagement through according to the Destinations experience possible while they also achieved the maximum score interests and independence. its pioneering approach to working of Leavers from Higher Chris Packham and ExoMars Education survey 2016/17. are with us. in seven other categories spacecraft engineer Abbie Hutty. with employers. Our relationships 4 5 International Guide The Lincoln Experience Discover Lincoln One of the world’s great historic cities, Lincoln is renowned for its fusion of old and new. Lincoln was named one of Britain’s 20 Best Cities in 2017 by The Telegraph. According to the Eden Project’s Big Lunch programme 2016 and those who live here, Lincoln is the friendliest place in the UK. Lincoln’s Roman and Thousands of tourists come to the medieval heritage blends city each year to visit the Castle, which is home to one of only together seamlessly with four surviving originals of the modern city living, and the 1215 Magna Carta and the only University’s main campus place in the world this landmark document – which is widely is situated in the heart of regarded as the foundation of it all on the spectacular democracy in England – can be Brayford Pool waterfront. seen side-by-side with the related Charter of the Forest. Within walking distance of the University is a range of restaurants, Watching over the city, Lincoln cafes, and bars overlooking the Cathedral is one of Europe’s most marina area, while the city’s high celebrated medieval buildings, street is just a short walk away, providing the stunning setting for offering a mix of independent stores the University’s graduation and national brands and chains. ceremonies. The city’s famous Steep Hill – a University life is about so much beautiful cobbled street lined with more than studying, and the city boutique shops and tearooms – of Lincoln and wider county has provides the gateway to the city’s plenty for you to explore outside historic Cathedral Quarter and of your studies. There’s lots to Bailgate area where independent discover in the city and beyond. shops and cafes nestle between the walls of the medieval Lincoln Castle and the grandeur of Lincoln Cathedral. 6 7 International Guide The Lincoln Experience Discover Food and Drink festivals are hosted in the city, Sampling the county’s tempting including the Frequency Festival local food is a must, from the of Digital Culture, Lincoln Book famous Lincolnshire sausage to Festival, and the Indie-Lincs delicious cheeses and homemade international film festival. plum bread. Lincoln is home to a variety of restaurants and cafés Discover the Lincolnshire which specialise in cuisine from Countryside around the world. Examples The city is surrounded by beautiful include Chinese, Korean, Spanish, countryside, ready to be explored Greek and Mexican. There are also through country walks and cycle a variety of oriental and European routes. You can find quaint market food stores and a halal butcher. towns, stunning scenery, and There is a regular farmers’ market fascinating heritage. A visit to one in the city centre, providing the of Lincolnshire’s seaside resorts is ideal opportunity to pick up some a great way to spend a sunny day regional favourites, and you’ll with friends. also discover a range of pop-up restaurants, food vans, and food How to Get Here festivals throughout the year. The The University of Lincoln’s city’s famous Christmas Market Brayford Pool Campus is a short in December is also an event to walk from Lincoln Central railway look forward to. station. From here, there are regular train links to a number of major Discover Lincoln’s Nightlife cities and towns across the UK From quirky bars to cosy pubs, including Leicester, Nottingham, stylish independent cafes to Sheffield, Hull and Leeds. bustling live music venues, Lincoln offers a vibrant and varied nightlife. There are direct trains to London Edinburgh One of the biggest venues in throughout the week.