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Applying for an Undergraduate Degree

Applications are now open for 2025 entry to our undergraduate courses, and you can apply through UCAS. The equal consideration deadline for most courses is 29 January 2025 at 6pm. For medicine, the deadline was 6pm on 15 October 2024.

On this page you can find the information you need to apply to university, from crafting the perfect personal statement to key dates and deadlines.

Checking Important Information

It is important to make sure that you have all of the information you need to make the best decision for you. This information can be found either on our course pages, or by getting in touch with our friendly Enquiries Team.

Make sure you also take a look at our alternative entry routes and contextual offers. These are designed to support students from a range of backgrounds to access higher education.

You can also calculate your expected tariff points using UCAS's Tariff Calculator.

What You Need to Know

Entry requirements

Core and optional modules

Fees and any additional costs

Modes of delivery

Assessment methods

Typical contact hours

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Submitting Your Application

Once you’ve read all the available information about studying at Lincoln and chosen the right course for you, you can submit your application online at www.ucas.comPart-time applications should be made directly to the University using our online application system.

After you have submitted your application, remember to check UCAS Hub for your offer or any invitations to interview. Once you have received an offer, you will also be invited to an Offer Holder Day where you can test-drive your subject before making your firm and insurance choices.

Key Events Date
2025 entry deadline for Medicine at Lincoln 15 October 2024
2025 equal consideration deadline for undergraduate courses except those with the 15 October deadline  29 January 2025
2025 entry: university and college decisions due on applications submitted by 29 January 14 May 2025
2025 entry: Reply to decisions by 5 June for 2025 entry if received by 14 May 2025 5 June 2025
2025 Clearing entry opens 5 July 2025
2025 entry: university and college decisions due on applications submitted by 30 June 17 July 2025
2025 entry: reply to decisions by 23 July if received by 17 July 2025 23 July 2025

 

Writing Your Personal Statement

A personal statement is written by you and is your best opportunity to show universities why you are a great candidate for their course. Take a look at our personal statement tips webpage to help you craft the perfect personal statement.

Supporting You on Your Journey

We will support offer holders on their journey through the application process to the day they enrol. We offer lots of information to help offer holders start planning for their next steps, whether that's selecting their accommodation options, running Offer Holder Days, or connecting with fellow applicants and current students from their chosen subject area.

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See Lincoln for Yourself

Visit Us

The best way to find out more about the University and our courses is to visit us. We have a wide range of events across the year for you to explore our beautiful Brayford Pool Campus and see what living and learning in Lincoln may be like.

All the Answers in One Place

Take a look at our UCAS Application Clinic Live Lounge, a start-to-finish guide for your application, from writing a killer personal statement to all the important key UCAS dates you need to know. Our expert team were also answering questions from applicants. 

Key Terms and Definitions

Clearing - Clearing is an extra opportunity for you secure a place at university. The process is aimed at students who are not holding any offers, have missed the entry requirements for their firm and insurance choices, or are considering university for the first time after 5 July 2025. Learn more on UCAS's dedicated Clearing webpage.

Conditional Offer - An offer of a place at university subject to you meeting set requirements such as certain grades. Visit our Offer Guide  for more information.

Contextual Offer - An offer that recognises not everyone has the same opportunities and support and therefore may include reduced entry requirements. Visit our Offer Guide for a more detailed explanation.

Equal Consideration Deadline - Applications submitted before 29 January 2025 are considered regardless of when they were submitted. After this date, universities only have to consider your application if they have space.

Firm Choice - This is the university you would most like to go to. 

Insurance Choice - This is the university you would like to go to if you don't get into your firm choice. 

Personal Statement - A 4,000 character piece of writing explaining what makes you a great candidate for your course. Check out our Personal Statement Tips webpage for even more advice. 

Student Finance - The way most people pay for university and cover living costs. Our Fees and Funding webpage is packed with more information, including what scholarships and bursaries we offer.

UCAS Extra - This is another way for you to get a place at university if you aren't holding any offers between 26 February 2025 and 4 July 2025. Visit UCAS's dedicated webpage for more information.

Unconditional Offer - An offer to study with us that does not include any conditions. Visit our Offer Guide for more information.