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Dr Dean Lockwood - Programme Leader
Dean Lockwood is a Senior Lecturer in Media Theory. Dean has published journal articles and chapters in edited collections and regularly delivers papers – solo and collaborative - to academic conferences. In collaboration with colleague Rob Coley, he published the book Cloud Time with Zero Books in 2012. He welcomes enquiries from potential candidates for research supervision in areas related to his research and teaching.
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Lincoln's MA by Research Journalism enables students to learn how to manage a complex research project of their choice, while demonstrating initiative and self-reliance in pursuing research goals.
The School of English and Journalism is home to a wide range of expertise in journalism, with academics comprising practising journalists, writers, and internationally recognised researchers. Current research areas include the history of cartoons, comics, and print journalism; literary journalism; peace and conflict reporting; journalism of diaspora; and history of class, gender, and ethnic communications.
Graduates may go on to further study at doctoral level and may choose to apply for a PhD within the School.
Welcome to MA by Research Journalism
Lincoln's MA by Research Journalism enables students to learn how to manage a complex research project of their choice, while demonstrating initiative and self-reliance in pursuing research goals.
The Lincoln School of Film, Media and Journalism is home to a wide range of expertise in journalism, with academics comprising practising journalists, writers, and internationally recognised researchers. Current research areas include the history of cartoons, comics, and print journalism; literary journalism; peace and conflict reporting; journalism of diaspora; and history of class, and gender.
Graduates may go on to further study at doctoral level and may choose to apply for a PhD within the School.
How You Study
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, students should expect to spend the vast majority of their time in independent study and research. Students will have meetings with their academic supervisor, however the regularity of these will vary depending on the student's own individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and the stage of the programme.
How You Study
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, students should expect to spend the vast majority of their time in independent study and research. Students will have meetings with their academic supervisor, however the regularity of these will vary depending on the student's own individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and the stage of the programme.
How you are assessed
With the help of dedicated skills sessions and under the guidance of an academic supervisor, students will be expected to write a dissertation of around 25,000 words.
How you are assessed
Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, students will be expected to write a dissertation of around 25,000 words.
Fees and Funding
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
Fees and Funding
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
Entry Requirements 2022-23
First or second class honours degree.
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/ . These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
Entry Requirements 2023-24
First or upper second class honours degree.
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/ . These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
Applicants with appropriate projects will be offered an interview with the programme leader and one or more subject specialists where they can discuss the details of their research proposal.
Research Areas, Projects and Topics
Example research areas in the School include:
- Literary journalism
- Media of diaspora
- Peace and conflict reporting
- Digital journalism
- Local journalism
- Documentary studies
- Class and gender
How to Apply
To support your experience within the postgraduate research community, new students are encouraged to enrol in October, February or May. In addition to meeting peers across the University who are starting their research programme at the same time, there is access to a central training programme designed around the first three months of study, and targeted support aligned to each stage of the postgraduate research journey. Alternative enrolment dates may be agreed with your supervisor on an individual basis.
Research Proposals
- A research proposal will only be considered if there are academics in the subject with an interest in your field. Please study the School Staff List (above) to make sure there is at least one member of staff whose interests intersect broadly with your own.
- The research proposal should be around 1000 words in length.
- Clearly define the topic you are interested in and demonstrate understanding of your research area.
- Include two or three research questions that you will explore in your research.
- Outline the range of research methodologies you will use to undertake the research.
- Include a provisional bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
- You might include a brief literature review of the key works that relate to your topic, particularly if this helps to exemplify the point below.
- Explain clearly how your research contributes to existing scholarship in the area; what gaps will it fill? How will it further knowledge of the area?
- Sketch out a provisional plan of work that includes research/archival visits and a timetable for the writing of chapters.
- Make sure the proposal is well presented with sections and subheadings and is free of errors.
Interviews
Applicants with appropriate projects will be offered an interview with the programme leader and one or more subject specialists where they can discuss the details of their research proposal.
Career and Personal Development
The MA by Research is designed to provide preparation for a PhD, aiming to equip you with a strong foundation in research skills and independent study through the research and writing of a major dissertation. This may lead to further study at doctoral level or to career opportunities in the media sector.
Postgraduate Events
Find out more about how postgraduate study can help further your career, develop your knowledge, or even prepare you to start your own business at one of our postgraduate events.
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