Full-time
1 year
Part-time
2 years
Campus
Brayford Pool
Validation Status
Validated
Fees
Course Code
JOURESMA
Full-time
1 year
Part-time
2 years
Campus
Brayford Pool
Validation Status
Validated
Fees
Course Code
JOURESMA
Dr Sanem Sahin - Programme Leader
Sanem Sahin is a Senior Lecturer in School of English and Journalism. Prior to joining the University of Lincoln, she worked in North Cyprus, teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in media and journalism. She also has a professional background, having worked as a print and broadcast journalist in North Cyprus and in the UK.
School Staff List Make an EnquiryLincoln’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.
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.
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.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs. For research programmes this includes research fees and research support fees.
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.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs. For research programmes this includes research fees and research support fees.
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.
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.
Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future, and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
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, you 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.
Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future, and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
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, you 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.
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.
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.
At Lincoln, Covid-19 has encouraged us to review our practices and, as a result, to take the opportunity to find new ways to enhance the student experience. We have made changes to our teaching and learning approach and to our campus, to ensure that students and staff can enjoy a safe and positive learning experience. We will continue to follow Government guidance and work closely with the local Public Health experts as the situation progresses, and adapt our teaching and learning accordingly to keep our campus as safe as possible.
Example research areas in the School include:
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
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.
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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