Admissions

Our Work Based Distance Learning (WBDL) programmes are generally Level 6 ‘top-up’ programmes, meaning everyone who joins has APL/APEL (Accreditation of Prior Learning and/or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) applied for Level 4 and Level 5, allowing direct entry onto Level 6.

Where an applicant isn’t eligible for APEL onto the Level 6 programmes, we also offer two Foundation Year programmes (FdSc), which you can find below:

FdSc Operations Management
FdSc Payroll Management (UK Context)

Entry Requirements

To quality for entry onto our WBDL programmes, you must be able to demonstrate a strong drive to succeed, significant work experience, and have relevant academic qualifications. For more information, please check the programme webpages.

Intakes and Deadlines

Intakes for this programme are February, May, and October. Key dates are below:

Academic Year	Intake Month	Application Deadline	Induction Week	Course Start Date
2025/2026	May	20/04/2026	11/05/2026	18/05/2026
2026/2027	October	28/09/2026	19/10/2026	26/10/2026
2026/2027	February	18/01/2027	08/02/2027	15/02/2027
2026/2027	May	19/04/2027	10/05/2027	17/05/2027

How Do I Apply?

Applications are taken directly via the programme webpage, rather than through UCAS. You will find an ‘Apply Now’ button available on each page.

You will have to upload evidence of your eligibility. Documents we usually request are:

• Personal statement of approx. 1-2 pages
• CV
• Name and email address of your professional referee
• Photographic ID
• Academic documents
  
  For Military applicants, you may also need to upload:
  
  
• JPA showing your seniority date
• Military ID

Contact Details

For more information on admissions, applications, and eligibility criteria, please contact our Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk.