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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W202
Product Design with Arts Foundation Year
University of LincolnLincoln, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Lincoln, the BA (Hons) Product Design with Arts Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Lincoln, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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 foundati... International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Visual Communication Fundamentals
Design Theory and Practice
Materials and Making Processes
Drawing and Observational Skills
Digital Design Tools
Contextual Studies in Art and Design
Creative Project Development
Professional Practice in Design
UCAS Code:W202
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,300
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,200
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lincoln
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
73%Working
6%Studying
8%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
61%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
66%Learning resources
83%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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