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MPhil/PhD Educational Research and Development at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil/PhD are research programmes aimed at those who wish to gain a postgraduate qualification by conducting supervised independent primary research in education which is written up into a thesis.

Faculty: Education  |  Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 18 to 32 months PhD: 27 to 48 months; Part-time: MPhil: 36 to 64 months PhD: 54 to 96 months  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Start dates in October, January, and May  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research students work with their supervisors to refine the focus of their research. Due to the nature of postgraduate research, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research, Students will benefit from individual supervision meetings, and the frequency of these vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of programme.

Career pathways

A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum of an upper Second Class honours degree, or alternatively a Second Class honours degree and a Master's degree in a relevant subject. In addition to the stated qualifications required, applicants are required to submit a research proposal with their application. For guidance on writing a research proposal, please visit: . For information about potential PhD supervisors in the School of Education, please visit: 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 16,900 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, January, and May

Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 18 to 32 months PhD: 27 to 48 months; Part-time: MPhil: 36 to 64 months PhD: 54 to

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