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University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
Animation and Visual Effects with Arts Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Lincoln (Main Site)
Course summary
The Arts Foundation Year at Lincoln provides an alternative integrated entry route onto a wide range of degree-level programmes in the College of Arts. Students on the Arts Foundation Year study common modules that allow students the opportunity to experiment, explore, and develop the core skills and knowledge required to pursue a degree within the creative arts and become increasingly more specialised as the course progresses. The combination of modules has been tailored to the needs of the degree programme that the students wish to progress onto after successful completion of the foundation year. The course has also been designed to support students who know they want to study a creative subject but are unsure of which pathway to take.
Modules
Course Modules
The Foundation programme is structured around modules that are designed to develop core creative and academic skills needed for successful University study. The practical modules will be taught in the studio though thematic projects that can be interpreted through a range of disciplines. As the programme progresses students will work closely with specialist staff and students from their chosen pathway, and will be expected to become increasingly independent. The final module provides an opportunity for students to complete an extended project, which aims to develop students' personal creative direction.
Assessment method
The way students are assessed may vary between modules. Examples of assessment methods that are used include creative works, written assignments, presentations, sketchbooks, documentation of your working process and development of ideas. Group work is a feature of contemporary creative practice and is assessed through presentations, shared outcomes, and records of individual contribution towards a shared goal.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Lincoln (Main Site)
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 13 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W271
- Institution code:
- L39
- Campus name:
- Lincoln (Main Site)
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W271
- Institution code:
- L39
- Campus name:
- Lincoln (Main Site)
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCC
This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
T LevelP
(D or E on the Core)
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 3 Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 24
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP
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.
English language requirements
In addition to meeting the academic requirements, Overseas students will also be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Please visit our English language requirements page for a full list of the English qualifications we accept: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | £18800 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Some courses may incur additional costs for items such as specialist clothing, materials or equipment, depending on the subject. Some courses include opportunities for fieldwork or field trips. Where these are compulsory, the cost of travel, accommodation and meals may be covered by the University and included in the tuition fee. Optional trips are normally self-funded unless stated otherwise. Some courses also offer optional placements in the UK or overseas, or study abroad opportunities. Students undertaking these will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and meal costs. Placements can last from a few weeks up to a full year for those choosing an optional sandwich year. Students are encouraged to secure placements independently, with support and advice available from tutors if required. The University provides comprehensive reading lists and access to core texts through its libraries but students may choose to purchase their own copies at their own expense.
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