Reach new heights of success with a creative degree from the University of Lincoln

The Arts are regaining their stature as an essential field of study to fuel demand for fields that require creative minds and a human touch in this age of automation. Arts and humanities graduates are equipped with an arsenal of soft skills that are set to increase in value in the coming years, as echoed by studies and industry players.

For instance, some high-paying, difficult-to-automate jobs increasingly require social skills; LinkedIn’s research notes that the three most-wanted “soft skills” companies needed most in 2019 were creativity, persuasion and collaboration.

If you’re eager to pursue a creative degree, you might want to consider the University of Lincoln’s College of Arts in England. This university has already chalked up an impressive heritage of successful students who have carved themselves rewarding careers in the field, with staff and students’ work visible in everything from blockbuster Hollywood movies to architecture at Heathrow Airport in London.

Creative degrees that prepare graduates for a range of sectors

The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in architecture, design, English, journalism, film, media, history, heritage, as well as fine and performing arts. Graduates have gone on to establish new businesses, develop new products and become influential contributors to the creative industries in the UK and internationally.

For example, Lincoln School of Film and Media graduates have worked on Hollywood movies such as Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Ready Player One, The Dark Knight and Despicable Me 2.

An inspiring learning environment

Lincoln is an impressive place to live and study. It has a magnificent cathedral that dates back over 900 years, a medieval castle, and is also home to an original 1215 Magna Carta. Their graduation ceremonies take place in the historic setting of Lincoln Cathedral, one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe.

The university is also ranked 17^th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2020 and has received a gold-standard rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. This award is a testament of the university’s exciting teaching, support for students, and excellent employment outcomes.

Producing career-ready graduates

Lincoln’s programmes aim to vault students to career success, thanks to the staff expertise, industry-driven programmes and excellent facilities.

For example, the expertise of the Conservation of Cultural Heritage consultants within the School of History and Heritage has helped in the restoration of the Midland Grand Hotel (now known as the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel) and Southwell Minster. When opportunities arise, students may apply to work on live projects, gaining professional experience. Previous projects have involved English Heritage, the National Trust, and the Historic Royal Palaces.

Meanwhile, dance students can work with professional choreographers and tour as part of the Lincoln Dance Collective while music students enjoy a programme that fuses theory with practice, in addition to providing students with opportunities to present their work professionally and work alongside innovative composers and musicians.

The university is also home to the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, a vibrant and contemporary theatre. It is a bridge to the community and provides opportunities for creative exchange between artists, audiences and academia. It has held numerous theatre productions, including a sideways take on Shakespeare and a ballet focused on Snow White, to name a few.

Lincoln’s performing arts students have the opportunity to audition for, and be a part of, the School’s Lincoln Company. There are a number of roles including performing, producing, directing and marketing.

Meanwhile, students interested in architecture and the built environment will benefit from the university’s strong industrial links with local and regional organisations in the architecture and construction sectors.

A winner’s DNA

Prospective students will be heartened to note that many of the university’s academics are seasoned professionals with ample industry experience. For example, staff across the School of English and Journalism include former and current BBC and ITV journalists, and newspaper editors, with real-world experience in creating television, radio, print and online content.

Lincoln’s design students have a long history of being shortlisted for, and winning, international and national student design competitions, such as the RSA Student Design Awards and D&AD New Blood Awards.

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Students will also benefit from readings and masterclasses by guest speakers from the creative industries. Past guest speakers have included the Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy, Dame Penelope Lively and BBC presenter Chris Packham.

Without a doubt, becoming a College of Arts student at Lincoln doesn’t only entail enjoying a city that was rated as one of the most affordable UK student cities in The Times in 2019, but an experience that will broaden your horizons, help you meet people from around the world, and develop new interests and independence.

Contact the university today for an unparalleled learning experience.

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