Overview

The MA by Research in Design at University of Lincoln offers the opportunity to pursue research opportunities in all aspects of design practice, design scholarship, and research. The Lincoln School of Design provides a supportive academic environment in which to conduct postgraduate study and this course has been designed to prepare graduates to embark on further study at doctoral level, as well as for careers in teaching and a wide range of other fields.

Career Opportunities

This programme is designed to prepare students to embark on further study at doctoral level, as well as for careers in teaching and a wide range of other fields.

Programme Structure

How You Are Assessed:

We can support a wide range of practical design projects and examples may include:

a prototype for a product

a graphic advertising campaign

an app

furniture

clothing

or an interactive environment.

There is scope, by negotiation, to amend the balance of practical design work to written commentary depending on the viability of the practical design plans and their development over the programme.

With the help of dedicated skills sessions, and under the guidance of academic supervisors, students will be expected to produce a body of practical design work and a supporting critical commentary of at least 10,000 words.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject.

If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages

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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18800 GBP / year

≈ 18800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

≈ 10700 GBP / year

Living costs

Lincoln

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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