Lincoln College University Centre

I chose this degree course mainly because I want to pursue a career in cybersecurity. I had offers from a few other universities but the staff and the quality of learning I would get by having the smaller group sizes at Lincoln College appealed more to me. Since I knew all the tutors beforehand it made the transition from Level 3 to BSc a lot easier to overcome.

I think the small class sizes alongside the friendly tutors enable for a very enjoyable learning environment which I believe is the most enjoyable aspect of the course.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions as they will become your best friend and time management will become crucial so keep a journal or something to plan your time.

When I first started doing the Level 3 Extended Diploma in photography, I never really had any intentions of doing any further courses. It was after speaking to the tutors I then decided to further my studies.  

The course offers so much, the chance to be able to learn new skills and extended the ones you have as well as develop your own style/ area you want to go into with the support of the tutors.

If I’m honest, I loved every second even the times I felt like launching my textbooks out the window! I enjoyed the trips and being able to see new things and learn about the history of photography, read new books and being able to delve into different photographers’ work. I used to love studio days, it was a chance to develop/perfect skills and learn new techniques with the support of your tutor and the rest of the class, it became such a fun lesson, and everyone worked as a team and bounced ideas around to get the perfect final photo.  

Everything I learned throughout the lessons gave me what I needed to create my final photos for the last brief of uni. I can also say after I graduated, I went on to be a self-employed photographer.

I had always wanted to be a violin maker from the age of 13. I asked the maker who I bought my viola from at age 13 what I had to do to become one and he told me that it was “no job for a young lady”! I then continued to get a music degree and went on to have a family because at the time I didn’t think to question him or that he might be wrong. It wasn’t until my husband was passing Newark College one day and picked up the paperwork that I applied. The rest is history!

I instantly felt that the other people who were on the course were just like me. It takes a certain sort of person to study lutherie I think!  The tutors were all fantastic and I loved working with wood.

Go for it. Put in the hours, learn as much as you can from the tutors and your fellow students and make as many connections as you can.

Newark School of Violin Making is a jewel nestled away in the UK’s education system. Its reputation is world renowned and due to the passionate staff and wonderful teaching it must be preserved. I had a wonderful time and I hope it will always be there for subsequent generations of makers and restorers.

The course was local to my home area and it was unlike anything else that was offered in the UK.

I understand other courses offer this at university but to have its own policing college was unique. I also knew I would benefit from the college learning environment, smaller classes and less timetable due to my learning style.

I enjoyed being in a small class as we all got on really well and the teachers were fantastic at supporting us through.

Enjoy it and don’t take the less days in for granted as it allows you to manage your time better. And I would recommend living in Lincoln if you have the opportunity to as it enhances the university experience.

I would recommend the course if people are a little reluctant to go to university as the learning environment and style makes it a lot less daunting.

I chose this course as I felt it would best suit my professional progression. Why Lincoln that was mainly due to my place of work having a partnership with the college. 

I enjoyed the curriculum and the people I met along the way. 

Make sure you can afford time to properly study. 

I have just started a new job at Dunlop Oil and Marine and this HNC was a big part of that happening. 

I have continued on from the HNC course as I intend to achieve my Level 6 in Mechanical Engineering as it will greatly assist me with my future career goals. I work at Siemens Energy, currently producing and testing gas turbine generators, however, I am hoping that I will be able to work in the R&D (Research and Development) sector later on in my career.

The content of the course overall is interesting to me as it is all relevant and applicable to my current role. Being relatable definitely makes the course enjoyable in my opinion as it gives context to the learning rather than just learning something because it is on a curriculum.

If you intend to study this course, staying on top of the workload and asking for help where needed will ensure a satisfactory completion. The tutors are always available to help if you don't fully understand something the first time they explain it and will work with you until everything is clear. The workload can seem daunting at times but as someone who works full time, there is still plenty of time to get the work done within the timeframes set. 

My current qualifications are already helping me work towards my career goals. Once I have graduated this course and the following Level 6 course, I will be in a very good position for progressing to the R&D role that I aspire towards.

Overall, I enjoy studying at Lincoln College University Centre. The facilities are fresh and up to date. The tutors are warm and supportive and they are always trying to do as much as they can so that we can achieve the qualifications we are working towards.

I’m studying FdSc Applied Animal Management and as part of our course, we have frequent practical days at White Post Farm and other relevant organisations (ie RSPCA wildlife rescue as we’re studying a module on wildlife rehab). Being able to go out on these trips is extremely helpful not only for our current studies and assignments, but also for our future employment.

By being able to go out and meet people from various sectors, it allows us to gain experience as well as build relationships with people within the sector. Many of us on the course have been prompted to send in our CVs following our studies.