MA by Research Media and Cultural Studies at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

The Lincoln School of Film, Media and Journalism offers supervision for advanced-level research in the subject areas of media and cultural studies, film and television studies, and media and heritage.

Faculty: Film and Media | Duration: Full-time: 9 to 15 months; Part-time: 18 to 30 months | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: Start dates in October, February, and May | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research. Students will have regular meetings with their academic supervisor, but the frequency of these will vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of programme.

Career pathways

This programme can extend your undergraduate accomplishments into a more specialised area. It is also an opportunity to develop a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First or upper second class honours degree. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

Intake: Start dates in October, February, and May

Duration: Full-time: 9 to 15 months; Part-time: 18 to 30 months

Apply through the official page: https://uol.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/UOL/StudentCore/StudentApplicationRegistrationMyMaintenance?f=%24SC.STUAPPREG.MNT&suite=SM&CourseCode=MEDRSHMA

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