Course options

There are other course options available which may have a different vacancy status or entry requirements – view the full list of options

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Course summary

Research students benefit from a comprehensive programme of training to develop their research skills and methodologies. Students will have access to the latest industry-standard equipment and software to aid their investigations, including Oculus Rift, embedded system development and microelectronic engineering design and simulation platforms. The supervisory team of experienced academics will provide guidance for students to publish their work in leading journals and present at global conferences.

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

An MSc by Research is usually awarded based on the quality of the student’s work and related thesis, and their ability to present and successfully defend their chosen research topic in an oral examination.


Entry requirements

First or second class honours degree in a relevant subject. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £2344 Year 1
England £2344 Year 1
Northern Ireland £2344 Year 1
Scotland £2344 Year 1
Wales £2344 Year 1
International £8350 Year 1

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/

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