Course summary
The Lincoln School of Film and Media offers a thriving and collaborative environment in which to undertake research at doctoral level, whether by thesis, practice portfolio plus commentary or by publication. As a researcher in the School, you will engage in a structured programme of training to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for your study. You will work with an experienced supervisory team who can offer support and guidance on your research and/or practice, funding opportunities, attending conferences, exhibitions and screening, and publishing or exhibiting your work in recognised journals and at events. You will benefit from the School’s research expertise in a variety of media and culture-related topics, including digital culture, media ethics, Latin American cinemas, technological change and media practice. You will join a vibrant research community where regular research seminars, such as the media research and the 21st Century Research Group seminars, will enable you to advance your understanding and skills.
Modules
For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.
Assessment method
A PhD is usually awarded based on the quality of your thesis and your ability in an oral examination (viva voce) to present and successfully defend your chosen research topic to a group of academics. You are also expected to demonstrate how your research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.
Entry requirements
Applicants require a Master's degree. Students whose first language is not English will require English Language IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4668 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4668 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4668 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4668 | Year 1 |
| International | £16700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Full time and part time postgraduate research students will be invoiced the published set fee each academic year enrolled, up to the point of thesis submission.
Upon first enrolment, the full set fee is payable.
All continuing students are required to re-enrol on their anniversary of their first enrolment. The relevant set full time or part time fee is payable by all continuing students on re-enrolment.
A reduced 'writing-up' fee in the 12 month period prior to thesis submission may be applicable subject to your progress. After your Viva Voce examination, additional fees will be payable if a second Viva Voce examination is required.
Research students may be required to pay additional fees in addition to cover the cost of specialist resources, equipment and access to any specialist collections that may be required to support their research project. These will be informed by the research proposal submitted and will be calculated on an individual basis. Any additional fees will be outlined in your offer letter, prior to accepting your place at the University of Lincoln.
Sponsorship information
Please refer to the following website pages for further details - http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS