At Lincoln College University Centre, our Career Degrees courses are business-led and career focused. With condensed timetables and industry-experienced tutors, our courses have been designed with balancing studies and work in mind.
We ensure our delivery is in small class sizes, allowing our students to receive more one-to-one time with their tutors, as well as engaging debates and collaborative working with fellow students.
With our condensed timetables, students can still work while studying.
Links to the individual course pages can be found at the bottom of this page or via the course search.
Why Upskill your Employees with a Career Degree?
Boost staff loyalty, satisfaction and motivation
Increase quality standards and improved knowledge
Create a positive work culture that retains and attracts new staff
Futureproof - stay on top of the latest developments
What are Level 4 or 5 qualifications?
Level 4 and 5 qualifications are designed for specialist learning and are suitable for people currently working in, or wishing to enter into, technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others.
A Level 4 and 5 qualification represents a greater understanding and a higher level of learning than that gained from secondary education level. It also acts as the bridge between Level 3 and 6 - helping those to progress to the next stage of education where they may not have had the qualifications previously to do so.
There is an increasing demand from employers for qualifications at this level in key sectors like automotive, engineering, digital, management, business and more - helping to plug the current skills gap in these areas.
Students studying at this level can often study part-time and continue with their current employment.
Enrolling employees on Level 4 and 5 course can also be a great way for employers to upskill their workforce benefiting both the company and their staff.
Companies that train staff at these levels may receive improved productivity, better adherence to quality standards, a workforce that can do a greater variety of work and an ability to respond effectively to change.
What are HTQs?
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are technical qualifications that have been developed by employers and awarding bodies, so students can get the right training, knowledge, and skills to succeed in the workplace.
Who are Higher Technical Qualifications for?
They're for students over 18 who want to study a subject to prepare them for skilled jobs, and also for adults looking to retrain or upskill.
They would suit students who want a more practical, employer-led programme.
The HTQ quality mark logo shows that our courses have been approved against Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) standards, demonstrating their high quality.
What Our Degree Students Say
Don't just take our word for it! Hear what our current and past students say about their experience studying at Lincoln College University Centre.
Robert Woolley
HNC Electrical Engineering
Why did you choose this course and why Lincoln College University Centre?
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.
What did you enjoy most about your course?
I enjoyed the curriculum and the people I met along the way.
What advice would you give to someone else looking at studying the same course?
Make sure you can afford time to properly study.
Where has your degree taken you?
I have just started a new job at Dunlop Oil and Marine and this HNC was a big part of that happening.
Angus Cummings
HND Mechanical Engineering
Why did you choose this course and why Lincoln College University Centre?
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.
What did you enjoy most about your course?
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.
What advice would you give to someone else looking at studying the same course?
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.
Where has your degree taken you?
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.
Do you have any further comments about the course or Lincoln College University Centre?
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.
What our Employers Say
"The knowledge and skills Dan has gained from the degree, coupled with the 18 months experience working at Synergie CAD, has enabled him to fit in seamlessly with our Engineering team and enhanced his capability to progress towards more technically challenging projects."
-Synergie-CAD
What our Employers Say
"At Lincolnshire County Council Highways Service, we recognise the importance of training and development through formal qualifications. The civil engineering industry as a whole is experiencing a skillset shortage, so it’s vitally important that we develop new engineers for the future.
"Our staff who are new to the industry come from a variety of different backgrounds – some are young, some are apprentices, whilst others have chosen to change their career path later in life – whatever their route, their journey starts with attending Lincoln College part time to complete Construction and Civil Engineering qualifications at a range of levels, including BTEC, HNC and HND.
"The qualifications Lincoln College provides align with industry standard and help to ensure our engineers are equipped with the latest knowledge and practical skills to enable the Council to deliver a successful highways service in Lincolnshire.”
-Lincolnshire County Council
We're TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) Silver!
Lincoln College University Centre’s unique offer is awarded top quality stamp - TEF Silver.
A panel of Higher Education experts recognised the Centre for its “teaching, assessment and feedback”, the “research, innovation, scholarship, professional practice and employer engagement” as well as the “staff professional development and academic practice”, “learning environment and academic support”, “learning resources” and “student engagement”.
