Lincoln

History

The former University of Lincolnshire and Humberside became the University of Lincoln in 2001.
The Lincoln campus was officially opened by HRH The Queen in 1996.

Location and Transport

There are three campuses in Lincoln, one in Hull and one in Holbeach.
Lincoln has regular train services to London, Birmingham, Newcastle and more. The A1 is nearby and linked to Lincoln via the A46.
In Lincoln, everything this safe and student-friendly city has to offer is within walking distance of the main campus.

Accommodation

The university provides more than 1,000 modern en-suite rooms ranging from £1,151 to £1,266 per term.
Private, university-approved student accommodation is available in many locations across the city.
Private student houses are widely available and can cost as little as £55 per week, inclusive of all bills.
More information about accommodation at the University of Lincoln is available here.

Entry standards
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Undergraduate degree courses range from 200 to 300 points.
Minimum GCSE requirements: three GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language.
The university welcomes applications from students who may not have the required academic qualifications, but who are able to demonstrate work experience or learning that is relevant, current and appropriate.
More information about entry standards at the University of Lincoln is available here.

In receipt of full Maintenance Grant: £329

Tuition fees (2010): £3,290
Placement year and year abroad tuition fee will be around £650.
The University is committed to the £1,500 per academic year 'Blackburn Scholarship', to which students previously in local authority care are entitled.
A minimum of £2 million of additional fee income earmarked for bursaries for those in receipt of Maintenance Grant.
Eligibility for bursaries to be assessed using UUK/SLC model bursary scheme (HEBSS).
For more information on bursaries and scholarship at Lincoln, click here.

Teaching standards
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The university received the highest commendation possible in its recent QAA audit.
The central aim of its Teaching and Learning Strategy 2007–2012 is to produce independent, enquiring, knowledgeable graduates.
A key role of the niversity's Centre for Educational Research and Development is to enhance the teaching and learning experience for staff and students.

Research standards
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Dynamic growth, both in research income and number of research publications from academic staff, indicates the thriving and developing research culture of the university.
Research excellence is a key element in long-term success, and the university’s research strategy has been directed towards achieving a strong outcome in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.
Appointment of more than 50 top-ranking Substantive Professors and installation of 60 eminent Visiting Professors since 2001.

Academic strengths

Marketing, Accounting and Psychology were rated among the best in the country in this year's NSS results.
The Specialist Food Technology Centre at the Holbeach campus was highly commended in awards this year

Student facilities, including Library and Computing
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More than £100 million has been spent in the last ten years to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities.
In January 2008 the £6 million Lincoln Performing Arts Centre officially opened, housing the university's School of Performing Arts, offering cinema facilities and providing conference and exhibition space for the university and businesses.
In 2004, the award-winning university library opened in the former Great Central Warehouse building, following a £5-million restoration project.

Disability Services

A team of advisors specialising in physical impairment, hearing impairment, specific learning differences, and general advice and information, Dart, has a dedicated centre at the main campus and offers at drop-in service at the Hull campus.
Dart and the Assessment Centre team can be contacted in the following ways: telephone 01522 88 6400, fax 01522 88 6489, email, minicom 01522 88 6055, or visit the website.

Students’ Union

The university’s £6-million Engine Shed is home to the union. It is Lincoln’s biggest multi-purpose entertainment venue at the heart of the main campus.
In November 2007 the Student Opportunities, Activities and Participation Centre (SOAP) opened and houses the AU, Education and Welfare Officers and Community Volunteers in one centre.
The Athletic Union looks after all the union’s sports clubs and societies – they range from American football to karate.
More details on the students' union at the University of Lincoln are available here.

Sport

The Sports and Recreation Centre has some of the best facilities in the county including a gym, squash courts, dance studio, football pitches and basketball courts.
The new state-of-the-art Human Performance Centre provides a Regional Centre of Excellence in Sport, Coaching and Exercise Science.

Recent/prospective new builds

In January 2008 the £6 million Lincoln Performing Arts Centre officially opened, housing the university's School of Performing Arts and offering facilities for the public and businesses.
Enterprise@Lincoln, the new physical hub for the university's enterprise and employer engagement activity will be ready in late 2009.
£3.5m training facility at Holbeach – the National Centre for Food Manufacturing – is due to open early 2009.

Availability of part-time work

The university offers work to students on a casual basis as Student Crew.
There are numerous bars, restaurants, shops and clubs providing opportunities for part-time work.
Visit the university's JobShop for more details.

For further information

Last updated 22/6/2010

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