Overview

Key Features

Students have the opportunity to conduct in-depth research into an area of their choice. 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.

The School offers a vibrant research culture with two research groups (21C Research Group and Nineteenth-Century Research Group) and regular research seminars. Research strengths include 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st Century literature, Gothic literature, women's writing, American fiction, and medieval and early modern literature.

Career and Personal Development

The MA by Research in English at the University of Lincoln aims to provide training for a career across the creative industries. Students may choose to move on to doctoral study programmes and pursue careers in academia.

Programme Structure

Research areas covered within the School include:

21st Century literature

18th to 19th Century literature

Life writing/testimony/memory studies

Women’s writing 18th to 21st Centuries

American literature 19th to 21st Centuries

Early modern literature

Gothic literature

Postcolonial literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 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

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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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

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

You will need to submit a research proposal along with your application form. The research proposal will allow us to judge the quality of the application and to decide whether we are able to supervise your project.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18800 GBP / year

≈ 18800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time Home: £2,415 per year

Part-time International: £7,950 per 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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Academic requirements

English requirements

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