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Postgraduate
Postgraduate study at Lincoln is divided into two areas, taught and research programmes, and the route you choose will determine how you learn. What type of programme is right for you depends on a number of factors, including your current stage of study and your career aspirations. For example, if you鈥檝e recently graduated with an undergraduate degree, you may wish to progress to a taught Master鈥檚 in a related subject area to further develop your knowledge, or study something completely di铿erent to change direction. Both options can strengthen your career prospects.
Teaching at Master鈥檚 level is similar to that of undergraduate study, with a set timetable of lectures and seminars, while research programmes involve more independent study.
Our full-time taught postgraduate programmes normally take 12 months to complete and comprise three main stages. The 铿乺st two stages are Postgraduate Certi铿乧ate and Postgraduate Diploma, which consist of a number of primarily taught modules that are individually assessed. The third stage, the Master鈥檚 level, usually consists of an individual research-based project supervised by an academic with expertise in the subject area. Part-time study options are also available.
| Award | Typical Duration |
|---|---|
| MA | 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time |
| MSc | 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time |
Taught programmes are delivered in a variety of ways, ranging from weekly tutorial and seminar programmes, to modular study blocks of two to three days. Students may learn in seminars, laboratory sessions, lectures, discussions, and debates.
The way in which taught programmes will be assessed can vary depending on the subject and type of postgraduate programme you have chosen. Assessment methods may include a written dissertation, exams, presentations, and projects.
Taught programmes involve a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars.
Research courses o铿er a tailored, supervised research programme and are suited to students wanting to undertake a research degree focused on a speci铿乧 area of study.
MA/MSc by Research are Master’s-level programmes normally take one year full-time or two years part-time to complete and don’t usually include lectures or seminars. They can provide a good foundation for those who want to progress to an MPhil or PhD.
An MPhil is a research degree that can be part of a PhD or a standalone quali铿乧ation, and is generally considered the most advanced Master’s degree you can take. It should comprise a substantial piece of research that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of its topic.
A PhD is a doctoral research degree and is the highest level of academic quali铿乧ation you can achieve. The degree normally takes between three and four years full-time and culminates in a thesis. A PhD must provide a signi铿乧ant academic contribution that will add to the existing research on your chosen subject and should be of publishable quality.
| Award | Typical Duration |
|---|---|
| MRes | 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time |
| MA by Research | 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time |
| MSc by Research | 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time |
| MPhil | 1 to 3 years full-time or 2 to 4 years part-time |
| PhD | 3 to 4 years full-time or 5 to 6 years part-time |
Your research is conducted under the supervision of experienced academics with specialist knowledge in the subject area you choose. The topic of your research will be aligned to research conducted by our staff, taking into account an area of interest to you.
A research programme could include a thesis, oral examination, and presentation to a group of research academics. You may be expected to demonstrate how your research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.
A significant proportion of your time will be spent in independent study. You will have meetings with your academic supervisors; however, the regularity of these will vary depending on subject area, staff availability, and the stage of your programme.
Here at the 性色堂, we offer a range of taught and research-based postgraduate programmes which build on our academic strengths, and we are constantly refreshing our courses and adding new specialisms to meet the demands of our changing world. We also o铿er a range of alternative and 铿俥xible approaches to study at postgraduate level.
