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PostgraduateMA (Res)

Educational Research and Development

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA (Res) Educational Research and Development at University of Lincoln. Based in Lincoln, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MPhil/PhD and MA by Researcy programmes are aimed at those who wish to gain a postgraduate qualification by conducting supervised independent primary research in education which is written up into a thesis. Each programme of study is run the same way, with variations in depth and originality of research . This is reflected in the length of study and thesis: for example a part-time PhD typically takes 5-6 years to produce an 80,000 word thesis. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Education
Epistemology and Research Design
Literature Review and Scholarly Inquiry
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Research Ethics and Governance
Supervision and Independent Research Project
Academic Writing and Thesis Development
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Programme FeesYou will need to have funding in place for your studies before you arrive at the University. Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK or international student. You can view the breakdown of fees for this programme below. 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 wi

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lincoln

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,500£31,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£28,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£33,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Lincoln

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