MPhil/PhD Educational Research and Development
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MPhil/PhD are research programmes aimed at those who wish to gain a postgraduate qualification by conducting supervised independent primary research in education which is written up into a thesis. Each programme of study is run the same way, with variations in depth and originality of research between MPhil and PhD. This is reflected in the length of study and thesis: for example, a part-time PhD typically takes 5-6 years to produce an 80,000 word thesis.
Full-time study usually takes about half the time of part-time study. The MPhil/PhD is aimed at those who are, or aspire to be, senior academic or administrative leaders of primary, secondary, or tertiary educational institutions, or university lecturers and researchers. These programmes are 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 experienced supervisors. At Lincoln, research students benefit from regular monthly meetings with their supervisor (monthly for full-time students, bi-monthly for part-time). In addition, 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
- Freedom to choose the focus of your own research
- One-to-one support from experienced supervisors
- Bi-monthly supervisor meetings for part-time research students
- Research methods and skills training from the Doctoral School
- Develops critical-thinking and research skills for postgraduate-level study
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
- University lecturer
- Educational researcher
- Headteacher
- Senior leader in further education
- Education administrator
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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