Clearing offers from 48 UCAS tariff points. Subject-specific requirements still apply. See the entry requirements section for details.
BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design
BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design
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Design the spaces people live, work and experience every day
Interior Architecture is about more than making spaces look good, it's about how people feel, behave, and interact within them.
At Lincoln, this course teaches you how to design practical, buildable interior spaces. This includes retail and hospitality spaces, exhibitions and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. You'll combine creative thinking, technical skills, and real-world experience to graduate with a professional portfolio that shows employers exactly what you can do.
This course is built around studio practice, industry projects, and portfolio development, giving you the confidence to move into a creative career.
Interior Architecture is about more than making spaces look good, it's about how people feel, behave, and interact within them.
At Lincoln, this course teaches you how to design practical, buildable interior spaces. This includes retail and hospitality spaces, exhibitions and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. You'll combine creative thinking, technical skills, and real-world experience to graduate with a professional portfolio that shows employers exactly what you can do.
This course is built around studio practice, industry projects, and portfolio development, giving you the confidence to move into a creative career.
This course is more than just seeing what exists already within the discipline and duplicating it - it's about taking that as inspiration and creating your own contribution to the world of interior architecture.
Ben Young
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
Why study Interior Architecture and Design at Lincoln?
✔ Graduate with a professional portfolio Assessment is 100% coursework-based, building a body of work you can show employers.
✔ Learn through real design projects Work on live briefs and industry-informed challenges from early in the course.
✔ Develop both creative and technical skills Combine design thinking with materials, construction, and digital tools.
✔ Optional placement year Gain industry experience before you graduate.
✔ Collaborate across design disciplines Work with students in architecture, product design, and other creative fields.
✔ Strong graduate prospects Ranked highly for career outcomes in the subject area.
What you'll learn
This course is structured to help you become a confident, industry-ready designer.
Build creative confidence (Year 1)
- Learn drawing, model-making, and spatial design fundamentals
- Understand how people experience space
- Develop ideas through hands-on studio work
Apply your skills to real-world contexts (Year 2)
- Work on projects like retail, exhibitions, and adaptive reuse
- Collaborate with other design disciplines
- Engage with live briefs and industry input
Define your design identity (Year 3)
- Tackle complex, real-world challenges (social, cultural, environmental)
- Complete a major independent project
- Graduate with a portfolio ready for employers or postgraduate study
Core skills you’ll graduate with:
- Spatial and interior design
- Technical drawing and digital modelling
- Materials and construction understanding
- Research and concept development
- Professional presentation and communication
Modules
Module Overview
The Design 1 stream establishes the creative foundations upon which all subsequent architectural and interior design learning is built. Through a series of design studios and workshops, students immerse themselves in “thinking through drawing and making,” exploring and producing two- and three-dimensional form, space and composition. Learners develop an intuitive understanding of space through the understanding of scale, proportion and human experience.
Emphasising discovery-based inquiry, the module teaches design as a rigorous research process situated in its built-environment context. Students learn to analyse briefs, sites and precedents; to apply design theory, methods and environmental strategies; and to experiment with spatial composition.
Module Overview
The Interpret 1 stream grounds your creative explorations in research and critical thinking. Beginning with a broad historical survey, you will examine pivotal architectural and design movements, then gradually narrow focus to regional case studies and seminal precedents. Seminars will introduce you to methods of academic inquiry—source analysis, comparative study and thematic critique. Delivered alongside the Design and Realise streams, Interpret ensures your first-year projects are informed by a deep understanding of the forces that shape our built environment.
Module Overview
This module introduces students to the professional contexts, responsibilities and opportunities within the built environment. Through real-world case studies, workshops and collaborative projects, you will explore the roles and interrelationships of clients, architects, engineers, contractors and consultants, and map out the routes to professional qualification and diverse career pathways. Emphasis is placed on the impact of professional practice on sustainability, health and wellbeing, and on designing inclusive environments that support social and economic equity. Ethical considerations, emerging industry trends and entrepreneurial mindsets are woven throughout, preparing you to engage critically and creatively in multidisciplinary teams from day one.
Module Overview
The Realise 1 stream invites you to test and refine your design concepts through visual and material enquiry. You will begin with analogue sketch-based studies then translate these into small-scale physical models and simple digital prototypes. Anchored by enquiry-based learning and delivered in parallel with the Design stream, Realise ensures that conceptual visions are immediately subject to hands-on validation, fostering a rich feedback loop between idea and execution.
Module Overview
The Design 2 stream forms the creative core of the programme, immersing students in studio-based environments that simulate professional design practice. This stream equips students with essential skills in observation, visual literacy, critical inquiry, experimentation, and iterative problem-solving. Through problem-based learning, students tackle real-world design challenges, learning to identify opportunities, develop innovative interventions, and deliver thoughtful, responsive solutions.
Collaborative projects foster teamwork and reflective dialogue, reinforcing the iterative and evolving nature of the design process. This hands-on, experiential approach nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial design skills while building adaptability and resilience essential for success in a dynamic industry. By combining experiential learning with professional practice, the design stream empowers students to develop design agency, collaborative skills, and innovation—preparing them to graduate as confident, industry-ready professionals.
Module Overview
This Design 2 stream invites students to transform an existing building into an innovative, multi-purpose space, combining adaptive reuse with creative spatial interventions. Through research, analysis, and design development, students respond to real-world challenges of heritage, sustainability, user experience, and professional practice. The module fosters critical thinking, creativity, and professional communication, preparing students to produce and present industry-ready design proposals for complex interior environments.
Module Overview
The "Interdisciplinary Collaboration" module offers an exciting and dynamic learning experience for students in graphic design, creative advertising, illustration, and product design. Each year, the module's projects are tailored to reflect the latest trends and needs in the design industry, ensuring that students gain relevant and cutting-edge skills. With a focus on user experience design, AI in design, influencing and content creation, virtual reality, and design for social change, students will work on projects that challenge their creativity and technical abilities. This module is ideal for those looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of design and make a meaningful impact through their work. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for students to shape their own degree, offering pathways for further elective specialisms in Level 3. Students will also have the chance to learn and utilise new industry tools and technologies, and work in new groups outside of their existing course, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration that reflects the current design industry.
Module Overview
The Interpret 2 stream develops critical research skills, design theory, and contextual analysis to inform evidence-based, research-led design practice. This module introduces students to the principles of environmental psychology, exploring how interior, architectural, and urban spaces influence human behaviour, perception, and well-being. Students investigate the relationship between users and environments, analysing how psychological, cultural, and social factors shape spatial experience.
Through lectures and seminars, research is progressively integrated into practice, enabling students to analyse, critique, and communicate ideas while developing awareness of the human-centred considerations in design. The module fosters intellectual curiosity and positions design as a reflective, research-led discipline. By synthesizing theory and practice, students develop independent, research-driven insights alongside professional academic skills in visual, verbal, and written communication.
Module Overview
This module builds on students’ developing research and contextual-analysis skills within interior architecture. By synthesising theoretical frameworks with investigation, learners will produce evidence-led proposals that demonstrate independent, research-driven solutions and professional-level communication skills.
Module Overview
The Realise 2 stream equips students with the skills and knowledge to transform design concepts into professional, technically resolved interior architecture proposals. Through a focus on adaptive reuse, students learn to navigate the complexities of designing within existing buildings, addressing structure, materials, sustainability, and building regulations. Working independently and collaboratively, students produce a complete technical design package and a professional presentation, preparing them for the realities of interior architecture practice and the demands of industry.
Module Overview
The Industry Placement Year is an exciting opportunity for students to take a year out of formal study to gain real-world experience in the creative industries. Whether you’re looking to build industry connections, develop professional skills, or explore career options, this year will give you a full-time, hands-on experience within a creative organisation.
This year is a collaborative experience between you, your employer, and the University—ensuring that you get the most out of your time in a professional setting.
Module Overview
This module provides an opportunity for students in the Lincoln School of Design & Architecture to spend a semester in Year 2 studying at one of the University’s partner institutions. This opportunity has both academic and personal development dimensions.
In academic terms, during the semester abroad students undertake models that are equivalent to 60 credit module and content at one of the UoL partner institution in semester B.
Participation in study-abroad also offers unique opportunities for personal student development in the wider sense. Although students will be supported through the application process by the Module Co-ordinator and colleagues at the partner institution, much of the responsibility for organising the time abroad rests with the student. Study abroad offers the opportunity for students to develop graduate attributes, a global mindset and transferrable skills as exercise resilience, flexibity and open mindedness when adapting to and working effectively within a different academic culture and environment.
Students must submit an application to the School discuss why they wish to participate in a study period abroad.
Module Overview
This module is optional for undergraduate students within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Study Abroad enables you to study at one of the University’s approved partner institutions.
During the time spent abroad, you can share classes with local students and study modules at the partner institution which have been approved in advance by the University. As many partner institutions support internships, you may choose to combine study with work and/or a period of volunteering.
Module Overview
The Practice 2 Stream is delivered through a blended model of seminars, and collaborative group work that reflects the interdisciplinary, communicative, and research-informed nature of professional interior architecture and design. Learning is embedded within the exploration of social and professional, encouraging students to position their practice within broader cultural, ethical, and industry-related frameworks. In alignment with national subject benchmarks, this stream fosters critical thinking, and professional awareness through shared inquiry and reflective dialogue.
Teaching in the Practice Stream is structured to support the development of communication strategies, and collaborative competencies essential to professional engagement and lifelong learning.
The stream is delivered through a blend of seminars, and workshops, with guided independent study forming a crucial component of learning.
Delivery Methods and Learning Environments: - The studio is both a physical and intellectual space, encouraging sustained peer interaction, material testing, spatial investigation, and the visual development of ideas. The studio fosters collaboration, peer learning, and critical exchange, creating a culture of shared inquiry that reflects contemporary design practice. - Project-based learning is the primary mode of delivery, where students respond to thematic briefs that address real-world contexts, site conditions, and user needs. Projects are scaffolded to build design complexity across levels, integrating conceptual, spatial, environmental, and social dimensions. - Reviews, and pin-ups provide structured opportunities for formative feedback and collective dialogue.
Module Overview
This module introduces students to the organisation and leadership of professional practice in the built environment. It examines the factors that shape practice management and the role of information management systems, while supporting students in developing reflective portfolios and professional CVs to enhance their professional and career development.
Module Overview
The Design 3 stream serves as the creative core of the programme, immersing students in studio-based learning environments that emulate professional design practice. Emphasising the stream equips students to observe, analyse visual literacy, critical inquiry, and iterative problem-solving, experiment, and communicate ideas effectively. Through problem-based learning, students engage with real-world design challenges, developing the ability to identify opportunities, propose innovative interventions, and craft thoughtful, responsive solutions.
This hands-on, experiential approach fosters creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial design skills while nurturing adaptability and resilience essential for navigating a dynamic industry. It builds design agency and innovation through experiential learning aligned with professional practice and fosters creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking for industry-ready graduates.
Module Overview
The Interpret 3 stream develops critical research skills, design theory, and contextual analysis to inform evidence-based, research-led design. Students learn to analyse, critique, and communicate ideas while gaining awareness of cultural, social, and technological influences. Through lectures and seminars, research is progressively integrated into practice, enabling students to create independent, research-driven design solutions. It builds critical thinking, research literacy, and historical awareness to support contextually grounded design. By embedding research-led inquiry, the module fosters intellectual curiosity, positioning design as reflective, evidence-based practice. Research is progressively integrated, enabling students to synthesise theory and practice into independent, research-driven solutions.
Module Overview
The Realise 3 stream focuses on translating ideas into resolved outcomes through digital literacy, technical communication, and construction knowledge. Students explore materials, technologies, and regulatory standards to produce technically competent, visually compelling design documentation. By engaging with enquiry-based learning, they ensure their designs are both visionary and buildable. It bridges creative vision with technical execution, preparing students to communicate design solutions effectively across disciplines.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
Modules
Module Overview
The Design 1 stream establishes the creative foundations upon which all subsequent architectural and interior design learning is built. Through a series of design studios and workshops, students immerse themselves in “thinking through drawing and making,” exploring and producing two- and three-dimensional form, space and composition. Learners develop an intuitive understanding of space through the understanding of scale, proportion and human experience.
Emphasising discovery-based inquiry, the module teaches design as a rigorous research process situated in its built-environment context. Students learn to analyse briefs, sites and precedents; to apply design theory, methods and environmental strategies; and to experiment with spatial composition.
Module Overview
The Interpret 1 stream grounds your creative explorations in research and critical thinking. Beginning with a broad historical survey, you will examine pivotal architectural and design movements, then gradually narrow focus to regional case studies and seminal precedents. Seminars will introduce you to methods of academic inquiry—source analysis, comparative study and thematic critique. Delivered alongside the Design and Realise streams, Interpret ensures your first-year projects are informed by a deep understanding of the forces that shape our built environment.
Module Overview
This module introduces students to the professional contexts, responsibilities and opportunities within the built environment. Through real-world case studies, workshops and collaborative projects, you will explore the roles and interrelationships of clients, architects, engineers, contractors and consultants, and map out the routes to professional qualification and diverse career pathways. Emphasis is placed on the impact of professional practice on sustainability, health and wellbeing, and on designing inclusive environments that support social and economic equity. Ethical considerations, emerging industry trends and entrepreneurial mindsets are woven throughout, preparing you to engage critically and creatively in multidisciplinary teams from day one.
Module Overview
The Realise 1 stream invites you to test and refine your design concepts through visual and material enquiry. You will begin with analogue sketch-based studies then translate these into small-scale physical models and simple digital prototypes. Anchored by enquiry-based learning and delivered in parallel with the Design stream, Realise ensures that conceptual visions are immediately subject to hands-on validation, fostering a rich feedback loop between idea and execution.
Module Overview
The Design 2 stream forms the creative core of the programme, immersing students in studio-based environments that simulate professional design practice. This stream equips students with essential skills in observation, visual literacy, critical inquiry, experimentation, and iterative problem-solving. Through problem-based learning, students tackle real-world design challenges, learning to identify opportunities, develop innovative interventions, and deliver thoughtful, responsive solutions.
Collaborative projects foster teamwork and reflective dialogue, reinforcing the iterative and evolving nature of the design process. This hands-on, experiential approach nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial design skills while building adaptability and resilience essential for success in a dynamic industry. By combining experiential learning with professional practice, the design stream empowers students to develop design agency, collaborative skills, and innovation—preparing them to graduate as confident, industry-ready professionals.
Module Overview
This Design 2 stream invites students to transform an existing building into an innovative, multi-purpose space, combining adaptive reuse with creative spatial interventions. Through research, analysis, and design development, students respond to real-world challenges of heritage, sustainability, user experience, and professional practice. The module fosters critical thinking, creativity, and professional communication, preparing students to produce and present industry-ready design proposals for complex interior environments.
Module Overview
The "Interdisciplinary Collaboration" module offers an exciting and dynamic learning experience for students in graphic design, creative advertising, illustration, and product design. Each year, the module's projects are tailored to reflect the latest trends and needs in the design industry, ensuring that students gain relevant and cutting-edge skills. With a focus on user experience design, AI in design, influencing and content creation, virtual reality, and design for social change, students will work on projects that challenge their creativity and technical abilities. This module is ideal for those looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of design and make a meaningful impact through their work. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for students to shape their own degree, offering pathways for further elective specialisms in Level 3. Students will also have the chance to learn and utilise new industry tools and technologies, and work in new groups outside of their existing course, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration that reflects the current design industry.
Module Overview
The Interpret 2 stream develops critical research skills, design theory, and contextual analysis to inform evidence-based, research-led design practice. This module introduces students to the principles of environmental psychology, exploring how interior, architectural, and urban spaces influence human behaviour, perception, and well-being. Students investigate the relationship between users and environments, analysing how psychological, cultural, and social factors shape spatial experience.
Through lectures and seminars, research is progressively integrated into practice, enabling students to analyse, critique, and communicate ideas while developing awareness of the human-centred considerations in design. The module fosters intellectual curiosity and positions design as a reflective, research-led discipline. By synthesizing theory and practice, students develop independent, research-driven insights alongside professional academic skills in visual, verbal, and written communication.
Module Overview
This module builds on students’ developing research and contextual-analysis skills within interior architecture. By synthesising theoretical frameworks with investigation, learners will produce evidence-led proposals that demonstrate independent, research-driven solutions and professional-level communication skills.
Module Overview
The Realise 2 stream equips students with the skills and knowledge to transform design concepts into professional, technically resolved interior architecture proposals. Through a focus on adaptive reuse, students learn to navigate the complexities of designing within existing buildings, addressing structure, materials, sustainability, and building regulations. Working independently and collaboratively, students produce a complete technical design package and a professional presentation, preparing them for the realities of interior architecture practice and the demands of industry.
Module Overview
The Industry Placement Year is an exciting opportunity for students to take a year out of formal study to gain real-world experience in the creative industries. Whether you’re looking to build industry connections, develop professional skills, or explore career options, this year will give you a full-time, hands-on experience within a creative organisation.
This year is a collaborative experience between you, your employer, and the University—ensuring that you get the most out of your time in a professional setting.
Module Overview
This module provides an opportunity for students in the Lincoln School of Design & Architecture to spend a semester in Year 2 studying at one of the University’s partner institutions. This opportunity has both academic and personal development dimensions.
In academic terms, during the semester abroad students undertake models that are equivalent to 60 credit module and content at one of the UoL partner institution in semester B.
Participation in study-abroad also offers unique opportunities for personal student development in the wider sense. Although students will be supported through the application process by the Module Co-ordinator and colleagues at the partner institution, much of the responsibility for organising the time abroad rests with the student. Study abroad offers the opportunity for students to develop graduate attributes, a global mindset and transferrable skills as exercise resilience, flexibity and open mindedness when adapting to and working effectively within a different academic culture and environment.
Students must submit an application to the School discuss why they wish to participate in a study period abroad.
Module Overview
This module is optional for undergraduate students within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Study Abroad enables you to study at one of the University’s approved partner institutions.
During the time spent abroad, you can share classes with local students and study modules at the partner institution which have been approved in advance by the University. As many partner institutions support internships, you may choose to combine study with work and/or a period of volunteering.
Module Overview
The Practice 2 Stream is delivered through a blended model of seminars, and collaborative group work that reflects the interdisciplinary, communicative, and research-informed nature of professional interior architecture and design. Learning is embedded within the exploration of social and professional, encouraging students to position their practice within broader cultural, ethical, and industry-related frameworks. In alignment with national subject benchmarks, this stream fosters critical thinking, and professional awareness through shared inquiry and reflective dialogue.
Teaching in the Practice Stream is structured to support the development of communication strategies, and collaborative competencies essential to professional engagement and lifelong learning.
The stream is delivered through a blend of seminars, and workshops, with guided independent study forming a crucial component of learning.
Delivery Methods and Learning Environments: - The studio is both a physical and intellectual space, encouraging sustained peer interaction, material testing, spatial investigation, and the visual development of ideas. The studio fosters collaboration, peer learning, and critical exchange, creating a culture of shared inquiry that reflects contemporary design practice. - Project-based learning is the primary mode of delivery, where students respond to thematic briefs that address real-world contexts, site conditions, and user needs. Projects are scaffolded to build design complexity across levels, integrating conceptual, spatial, environmental, and social dimensions. - Reviews, and pin-ups provide structured opportunities for formative feedback and collective dialogue.
Module Overview
This module introduces students to the organisation and leadership of professional practice in the built environment. It examines the factors that shape practice management and the role of information management systems, while supporting students in developing reflective portfolios and professional CVs to enhance their professional and career development.
Module Overview
The Design 3 stream serves as the creative core of the programme, immersing students in studio-based learning environments that emulate professional design practice. Emphasising the stream equips students to observe, analyse visual literacy, critical inquiry, and iterative problem-solving, experiment, and communicate ideas effectively. Through problem-based learning, students engage with real-world design challenges, developing the ability to identify opportunities, propose innovative interventions, and craft thoughtful, responsive solutions.
This hands-on, experiential approach fosters creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial design skills while nurturing adaptability and resilience essential for navigating a dynamic industry. It builds design agency and innovation through experiential learning aligned with professional practice and fosters creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking for industry-ready graduates.
Module Overview
The Interpret 3 stream develops critical research skills, design theory, and contextual analysis to inform evidence-based, research-led design. Students learn to analyse, critique, and communicate ideas while gaining awareness of cultural, social, and technological influences. Through lectures and seminars, research is progressively integrated into practice, enabling students to create independent, research-driven design solutions. It builds critical thinking, research literacy, and historical awareness to support contextually grounded design. By embedding research-led inquiry, the module fosters intellectual curiosity, positioning design as reflective, evidence-based practice. Research is progressively integrated, enabling students to synthesise theory and practice into independent, research-driven solutions.
Module Overview
The Realise 3 stream focuses on translating ideas into resolved outcomes through digital literacy, technical communication, and construction knowledge. Students explore materials, technologies, and regulatory standards to produce technically competent, visually compelling design documentation. By engaging with enquiry-based learning, they ensure their designs are both visionary and buildable. It bridges creative vision with technical execution, preparing students to communicate design solutions effectively across disciplines.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
Support and student experience
You won’t be left to figure it out alone.
- Studio-based teaching with regular feedback Continuous reviews help you improve your work
- Access to expert staff and technicians Support with both creative ideas and technical skills
- Careers and placement support Help finding placements and preparing for industry
- Creative community environment Learn alongside students across design disciplines
Careers and future opportunities
What can you do with an Interior Architecture and Design degree?
Graduates move into roles such as:
- Interior Designer
- Interior Architect
- Spatial / Experience Designer
- Exhibition Designer
- Retail or Hospitality Designer
- Set or Event Designer
Where could you work?
- Design consultancies
- Architecture practices
- Retail and hospitality brands
- Exhibition and event companies
- Creative agencies
Graduates from this course have gone into interior architecture, design consultancies, and spatial experience roles, or progressed into postgraduate study.
What transferrable skills will you learn?
Even if you’re not 100% sure on your career yet, you’ll graduate with transferable creative and professional skills, including:
- Problem-solving
- Visual communication
- Project management
- Client-facing presentation
International Study
Study overseas at a partner university and experience a new culture.
- Build confidence, independence, and intercultural experience
- You’ll pay the relevant study abroad fee to the University of Lincoln, with no tuition fees paid to the host university
- You’ll need to cover travel and living costs
- Funding support may be available
Placements
Gain hands-on experience in a real workplace and apply your learned skills in a professional setting.
- Develop practical skills and professional confidence
- Build your CV before you graduate
- Explore career options in a real workplace
- Pay a placement year fee
- You’ll need to cover travel and living costs
Entry Requirements 2026-27
United Kingdom
104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points.
This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example:
A Level: BCC to BBC
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
T Level: Merit Overall
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits.
International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall.
GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
International
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
Contextual Offers
At Lincoln, we recognise that not everybody has had the same advice and support to help them get to higher education. Contextual offers are one of the ways we remove the barriers to higher education, ensuring that we have fair access for all students regardless of background and personal experiences. For more information, including eligibility criteria, visit our Offer Guide pages. If you are applying to a course that has any subject specific requirements, these will still need to be achieved as part of the standard entry criteria.Entry Requirements 2027-28
United Kingdom
104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
If you are eligible for a contextual offer, a one grade or 8 UCAS Tariff point reduction to the standard entry requirements will be applied.
A Level: BBC
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
T Level: Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points.
International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall
GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
International
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
Contextual Offers
At Lincoln, we recognise that not everybody has had the same advice and support to help them get to higher education. Contextual offers are one of the ways we remove the barriers to higher education, ensuring that we have fair access for all students regardless of background and personal experiences. For more information, including eligibility criteria, visit our Offer Guide pages. If you are applying to a course that has any subject specific requirements, these will still need to be achieved as part of the standard entry criteria./filters:format(webp)/prod01/university-of-lincoln-cdn-pxl/media/responsive2017/collegeofarts/4.katrina,Urkevica.jpg)
Don't meet the full entry requirements?
Arts Foundation Year
The Arts Foundation Year at Lincoln is the first year of a four-year degree programme, offering students the chance to explore a range of creative subjects including Animation, Architecture, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Product Design before progressing onto a specialist degree.
Is this course right for you?
This course is a strong fit if you:
- Enjoy creativity, design, or making things
- Are interested in how spaces affect people
- Want a practical, studio-based course
- Like the idea of building a portfolio instead of sitting exams
Fees and Funding
University Study is a major investment, so it’s important to understand the costs and support available. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found below. Eligible students may be able to access scholarships and bursaries to help with study costs.
Course-Specific Additional Costs
Standard workshop induction costs are covered by the University, as are some initial printing and material costs. However, depending on the media/materials chosen by the student, there may be additional costs for incurred for printing and materials.
Mandatory field trip costs are covered by the University, but optional study visits are at each student’s own expense. Previous optional trips have included Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The Hepworth Wakefield, and Hull - UK city of culture 2017.
Those who choose to do a study abroad exchange programme or year long placement do not pay tuition fees for that year but are responsible for covering any travel, accommodation, and general living costs.
Fees and Funding
University Study is a major investment, so it’s important to understand the costs and support available. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found below. Eligible students may be able to access scholarships and bursaries to help with study costs.
Course-Specific Additional Costs
Standard workshop induction costs are covered by the University, as are some initial printing and material costs. However, depending on the media/materials chosen by the student, there may be additional costs for incurred for printing and materials.
Mandatory field trip costs are covered by the University, but optional study visits are at each student’s own expense. Previous optional trips have included Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The Hepworth Wakefield, and Hull - UK city of culture 2017.
Those who choose to do a study abroad exchange programme or year long placement do not pay tuition fees for that year but are responsible for covering any travel, accommodation, and general living costs.