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Your guide to applying to Lincoln

Whether you're applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course, or joining us as an international student, we're here to help you through the application process.

If you're applying for a full-time undergraduate course, you can apply now through UCAS.

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Need a little more guidance before applying, find all the details you'll need below.

New for 2027

We're introducing a range of exciting new courses for 2027, giving you even more opportunities to find a degree that is right for you.

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Forensic Biology

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Environmental Chemistry

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Data Science

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Dance and Exercise Science

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Physiotherapy

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Speech and Language Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Policing and Criminology

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Not sure what you'd like to study? Explore our wide range of courses and discover one that matches your interests and ambitions.

Undergraduate

Applications are now open for 2027 entry to our undergraduate courses, and you can apply through UCAS.

Before you apply

Research what you would like to study

Keep in mind the subjects you enjoy and your career ambitions. When considering courses, pay close attention to important information like entry requirements, fees, course content and structure, and contact hours.

Head over to our subject hub pages for the most detailed and up-to-date information on all our courses. You can also calculate your expected tariff points using UCAS's Tariff Calculator.

You might also like to look at our alternative entry routes and contextual offers. These are designed to support students from a range of backgrounds to access higher education.

Visit at an Open Day

If there’s something you like the sound of, an Open Day is the best way to decide if Lincoln is right for you. Tour the campus, explore the city, meet your future lecturers, and talk to current students. Visit us to see if you can picture yourself at the University of Lincoln.

The application process

Applications are now open for 2027 entry

Applications for full-time courses are made through UCAS. You can apply online at www.ucas.com.

You can apply for up to five courses and you’ll need to include a personal statement and a reference. You’ll usually complete and submit your UCAS application with the support of your school or college.

There’s lots of helpful guidance on the UCAS website too. There are also deadlines to be aware of for different parts of the application process.

After you apply

Review UCAS Hub

Remember to check UCAS Hub to keep track of your application. This is where you’ll receive any offers and invitations to interviews. You can also visit our dedicated applicants and offer holders page for further guidance on your next steps.

Some courses require a successful interview before you receive an offer. You can check whether this applies to your chosen course, and find out what to expect, on our course pages.

Offer Holder Days

For other courses, we’ll invite you to attend an Offer Holder Day. Interviews and Offer Holder Days offer the chance to ‘test drive’ your chosen course and get any answers you need about what it’s really like to study here.

Making your choices

Once you have received decisions on all the courses you’ve applied to, you must select your firm and insurance (first and second) choices on UCAS Hub.

Postgraduate

Applying for a postgraduate course is a little different from undergraduate study. To help you get started, we've put together some useful guidance to take you through the application process, step by step.

Before you apply

When considering courses, pay close attention to important information like entry requirements, fees and any additional costs, start dates, contact hours, and modes of delivery.

Our subject hub pages provide all the details you need, including a list of core and optional modules for taught degrees, and areas of study for research programmes.

Postgraduate students join us at all stages of life, so we accept a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry. This includes undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and professional qualifications.

For some courses, we can look at your previous academic achievements or career and life experience through Accreditation of Prior Learning.

If you’d like to discuss your suitability for any of our postgraduate courses, you’ll often find a named academic contact on each of our course pages.

Submitting your application

Applying

Made your decision? Simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the webpage of your chosen course.

You'll need to register to create an account on our OneUni portal. This means you can save progress on your application rather than completing it all at once.

As part of your application, you’ll need to include a personal statement, one or two references depending on the type of course, copies of completed qualification certificates and transcripts, and evidence that you meet our English language entry requirements where appropriate.

Start dates

Applications for most courses open one year prior to the start date. You can apply for a research degree at any time, although some subjects encourage you to enrol at a specific point of the year (usually January, May, or October). Check the webpage of your chosen course for details on available start dates.

Places are limited for some courses so it’s best to apply as early as possible, especially if you are hoping to secure funding or accommodation. Be aware of any deadline dates if you are applying for loans or financial support.

Research programme guidance

If you are applying for an MA/MSc by Research, an MPhil, or a PhD , you will need to identify a supervisory team or staff member that has expertise in the area you want to research, before you apply.

Discover more on our research pages and by browsing the research repository for details of academics and research studies relating to your own field. Once you have identified a potential supervisor, contact them via email to discuss your proposed project and suitability.

You may need to produce a research proposal (depending on the subject area), which provides an overview of the topic you intend to research.

Writing a research proposal

Your proposal is the starting point of your research. There isn’t a prescribed format for the structure of a research proposal, but the following section headings are generally considered to be important: working title, introduction, overview of your research, literature review, methodology, and timescales.

Some subjects have specific requirements, so please check the relevant course page or speak to your potential supervisor or supervisory team.

For a PhD, your proposal should be 3,000 to 5,000 words (excluding references). A Master’s by Research requires a proposal of between 1,000 and 2,000 words.

Top tips for a good research proposal

  • Have a clearly stated research idea, question, or problem and be persuasive.
  • Demonstrate how it is addressing a gap in the current knowledge and research.
  • Develop a well-structured proposal (poorly formed or rambling proposals may raise concerns that the thesis could be the same).
  • Be reasonable and realistic in terms of scope.
  • Show passion for the topic.
  • Refine and edit your proposal before it is submitted.
  • Make sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors.
  • Leave the reader interested, excited, and wanting to know more.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of research methods and research approaches and be clear that these are appropriate for your research question(s).
  • Refrain from using discipline-specific jargon unless it is absolutely necessary to communicating your idea effectively.
After you apply

After you've applied, your application will be reviewed, and we’ll be in contact if we require any further information.

Depending on which course you have applied for, you may be invited for an interview or audition.

You can track the progress of your application at any time by logging in to your OneUni account.

If you receive an offer from us, you can accept it by logging in to OneUni and following the on-screen instructions.

International Students

Thinking about joining us from outside the UK? The application process can vary depending on where you're applying from and your chosen course, so we've put together some helpful guidance to take you through everything you need to know about applying as an international student.

Applying as an International student

To help you prepare, this section contains an overview of the important things you will need to consider before submitting your application.

When checking the entry requirements for any courses you are interested in, pay close attention to any academic, English language, and visa requirements that you will need to meet.

Our country and regional webpages also contain lots of information to help you prepare for your application.

You will need to have arrangements in place to pay your tuition fees and cover your living expenses, before you apply. Make sure you know about course costs and how to pay them, visa fees, and any scholarships or discounts you may be entitled to. Take some time to read the detailed information available on the fees and funding webpage.

Applying through an education agent

The University of Lincoln works in partnership with education agents around the world. Our education agent partners can help you find the right course for you, guide you through our admissions process, and support you in organising your visa.

Already applied or received an offer from us?

You can find useful resources and information on any steps you need to take before you arrive on our international offer holder webpage.

Short Courses and Professional Development

We offer a range of flexible study options to suit personal needs and circumstances, including short courses, microcredentials, professional development modules, and work-based learning.

Each course has its own route to applying and details can be found on theindividual course webpages.

Fees and Funding

Before you apply, make sure you know how you will fund your studies and what financial support you are entitled to. Visit our fees and funding page to learn more about course fees, student finance, scholarships and bursaries, and the financial support that we offer here at Lincoln.