MA by Research Design at University of Lincoln

Welcome to the MA by Research in Design. The degree programme provides a supportive academic environment in which to conduct in-depth postgraduate study for one year (min 9 months) full-time, or two years (min 14 months) part-time, offering interested students research opportunities in all aspects of design theory, scholarship, and research. It prepares students to embark on further study at the doctoral level, as well as to prepare for careers in teaching and a wide range of other fields.

Faculty: Art and Design  |  Duration: Full-time: 9 to 15 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Start dates in October and January  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The core of the programme is either related to a design project or investigates an aspect of Design-based research, for which you will submit a proposal at the application stage. Two supervisors will be identified.

Career pathways

A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills than can support your career progression. A research-based degree is also the most direct pathway to an academic career.

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