MA by Research Educational Research and Development
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MA by Research programme is aimed at those who wish to gain a postgraduate qualification by conducting supervised independent primary research in education and writing this up into a thesis. It is excellent preparation for a PhD, providing you with time to develop your research skills and explore a research topic you may want to pursue further. This MA may suit educators who wish to conduct research into an aspect of their practice and become recognised as research leaders within their schools and colleges.
This programme is designed to develop the critical-thinking and research skills required for study at postgraduate level. Students have the opportunity to decide on the focus of their research and receive one-to-one support from an experienced supervisor. At Lincoln, research students benefit from regular monthly meetings with their supervisor (monthly for full-time students, bi-monthly for part-time).
Additionally, students can attend regular training sessions on research methods and skills provided by the School of Education and the University's Doctoral School.
Key highlights
- Supervised independent primary research in education written up as a thesis
- Excellent preparation for a PhD and further research
- Choose your own research focus with one-to-one expert supervision
- Bi-monthly supervisor meetings for part-time students
- Research methods and skills training from the Doctoral School
- Suits educators researching their own practice to lead school research
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Educational researcher
- Teacher
- Further education lecturer
- Research lead in schools or colleges
- PhD researcher in education
- Education policy officer
Cost of study
International: £16,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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