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Introduction
The Lincoln School of Film and Media offers a collaborative environment in which to undertake research at doctoral level.
As a researcher in the School, you can engage in a structured programme of training which provides the opportunity to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for your study.
You can work with an experienced supervisory team who can offer support and guidance on your research, funding opportunities, attending conferences and publishing your work in recognised journals.
You can benefit from the School’s research expertise in a variety of media and culture-related topics, including digital culture, media ethics, Latin American cinemas, technological change and screenwriting practice.
You will join a vibrant research community where regular research seminars, such as the media research and the 21st Century Research Group seminars, provide the chance to advance your understanding and skills.
Research Areas, Projects & Topics
Specialist areas include:
- Film, media and cultural theory
- Digital cultures and media
- Latin American cinemas
- Television and history
- The epic and historical film
- Media ethics
- Photography, design and digital media practice
- Screenwriting practice
- Radio, film and TV practice
- Gender and culture in the context of East Central Europe
- European cinema
- Contemporary popular cinema
- Technological change
- Documentary film and TV
How You Study
Students receive regular supervisions from a Director of Studies, supported by second supervisor.
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the vast majority of your time will be spent in independent study and research. You will have meetings with your academic supervisor, however the regularity of these will vary depending on your own individual requirements, subject area, staff availability and the stage of your programme.
How You Are Assessed
A PhD is awarded based on the quality of your thesis and your ability in an oral examination (viva voce) to present and successfully defend your chosen research topic to a group of academics. You are also expected to demonstrate how your research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.
How To Apply
Enrolment Dates
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.
Interviews & Applicant Days
Interviews will be held with applicants.
Entry Requirements
A Master's degree.
International students will require English Language minimum IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each element.
Key Contacts
Academic:
Dr Dean Lockwood
dlockwood@lincoln.ac.uk
+44 (0)1522 886088
Enquiries:
pgenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk
+44 (0)1522 886644
Special Features
Archives and Seminars
Regional and national film, newspaper and digital archives are held at the University for use by research students. The School also hosts research seminars at which students are encouraged to present their original work.
Career and Personal Development
Graduates may progress their careers in roles in the media and creative industries. A postgraduate research degree can be an important foundation for a career in academia or research.
Introduction
The Lincoln School of Film and Media offers a collaborative environment in which to undertake research at doctoral level.
As a researcher in the School, you can engage in a structured programme of training which provides the opportunity to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for your study.
You can work with an experienced supervisory team who can offer support and guidance on your research, funding opportunities, attending conferences and publishing your work in recognised journals.
You can benefit from the School’s research expertise in a variety of media and culture-related topics, including digital culture, media ethics, Latin American cinemas, technological change and screenwriting practice.
You will join a vibrant research community where regular research seminars, such as the media research and the 21st Century Research Group seminars, provide the chance to advance your understanding and skills.
Research Areas, Projects & Topics
Specialist areas include:
- Film, media and cultural theory
- Digital cultures and media
- Latin American cinemas
- Television and history
- The epic and historical film
- Media ethics
- Photography, design and digital media practice
- Screenwriting practice
- Radio, film and TV practice
- Gender and culture in the context of East Central Europe
- European cinema
- Contemporary popular cinema
- Technological change
- Documentary film and TV
How You Study
Students receive regular supervisions from a Director of Studies, supported by second supervisor.
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the vast majority of your time will be spent in independent study and research. You will have meetings with your academic supervisor, however the regularity of these will vary depending on your own individual requirements, subject area, staff availability and the stage of your programme.
How You Are Assessed
A PhD is awarded based on the quality of your thesis and your ability in an oral examination (viva voce) to present and successfully defend your chosen research topic to a group of academics. You are also expected to demonstrate how your research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.
How To Apply
Enrolment Dates
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.
Interviews & Applicant Days
Interviews will be held with applicants.
Entry Requirements
A Master's degree.
International students will require English Language minimum IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each element.
Key Contacts
Academic:
Dr Dean Lockwood
dlockwood@lincoln.ac.uk
+44 (0)1522 886088
Enquiries:
pgenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk
+44 (0)1522 886644
Special Features
Archives and Seminars
Regional and national film, newspaper and digital archives are held at the University for use by research students. The School also hosts research seminars at which students are encouraged to present their original work.
Career and Personal Development
Graduates may progress their careers in roles in the media and creative industries. A postgraduate research degree can be an important foundation for a career in academia or research.
Tuition Fees
| 2016/17 Entry* | Full-time | Part-time |
| Home/EU | £4,500 | £2,250 |
| Home/EU (including Alumni Scholarship** 20% reduction) |
£3,600 | £1,800 |
| International | £15,600 | £7,800 |
| Thesis Pending Home/EU (MPhil/PhD only) | £653 | £653 |
| Thesis Pending Overseas (MPhil/PhD only) | £1,156 | £1,156 |
| 2017/18 Entry* | Full-time | Part-time |
| Home/EU | £4,600 | £2,300 |
| Home/EU (including Alumni Scholarship** 30% reduction) |
£3,220 | £1,610 |
| International | £15,600 | £7,800 |
| Thesis Pending Home/EU (MPhil/PhD only) | £686 | £686 |
| Thesis Pending Overseas (MPhil/PhD only) | £1,214 | £1,214 |
* Academic year August - July
** UoL Alumni students only enrolling on to a Postgraduate Research programme. 20% Offset (30% offset for 2017/18 entry) against the tuition fee payable for each year of study.
*** All International students holding a UoL degree when enrolling on a PG programme. First year’s fees only.
Research students may be required to pay additional fees in addition to cover the cost of specialist resources, equipment and access to any specialist collections that may be required to support their research project. These will be informed by the research proposal submitted and will be calculated on an individual basis. Any additional fees will be outlined in your offer letter, prior to accepting your place at the University of Lincoln.
Guidance for Postgraduate Fees
Postgraduate Research
Full time and part time postgraduate research students will be invoiced the published set fee each academic year enrolled, up to the point of thesis submission.
Upon first enrolment, the full set fee is payable.
All continuing students are required to re-enrol on their anniversary of their first enrolment. The relevant set full time or part time fee is payable by all continuing students on re-enrolment.
A reduced ‘writing-up’ fee in the 12 month period prior to thesis submission may be applicable subject to your progress. After your Viva Voce examination, additional fees will be payable if a second Viva Voce examination is required.
For further information and for details about funding your study, scholarships and bursaries, please see our Postgraduate Fees & Funding pages [www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/feesandfunding/].
