Course summary
The active research base in the School ensures that Politics staff are involved in current debates and that students are made aware of new developments and issues in this exciting area. Each research student is supported by a programme of research training and by our staff. Opportunities for research are available across a range of topics in social and political sciences. Current students' research projects include:
- young people and politics
- EU nuclear energy policy
- the politics of food
- the 1984/85 miners' strikes
- fossil fuel infrastructure security in the Niger Delta
- Labour Party leadership
Modules
Examples of current PhD research in politics include collaborative governance - mass transportation in Lagos and London; public houses in rural communities; the politics of anti-social behaviour; rural community engagement; preventative diplomacy; new social movements.
Assessment method
A PhD is usually awarded based on the quality of the student's thesis and ability to present and successfully defend their chosen research topic in an oral examination (viva voce). They are also expected to demonstrate how their research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.
Entry requirements
PhD: A Master’s degree with a research component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £15900 | Year 1 |
| England | £4830 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4830 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4830 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4830 | 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.
Provider information
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS