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PhD Journalism

The School of English and Journalism offers research opportunities at the highest level of academic qualification: a PhD or a PhD by Practice.

The PhD by Practice programme entails a practitioner producing a body of work accompanied by a written thesis. Appropriate records (aural, visual etc.) of the practice, together with commentaries, will then comprise the main body of the portfolio submitted in place of the thesis for examination. The thesis must establish, in a way that can be assessed by oral examination, that the portfolio constitutes a coherent body of original work that can stand alongside a more traditional PhD. Candidates for this award would normally be expected to complete the body of work during their period of registration.

Lincoln’s School of English and Journalism has a well-established research environment and students are provided with academic guidance and support by experienced supervisory teams. Students follow a supporting programme of training to develop the research skills necessary for their study and may be able to gain teaching experience following further training.

The School also has strong links with professional industry bodies, and benefits from regular guest speakers including journalist and broadcaster, Angela Rippon.

Campus Information

Brayford Pool campus

Our stunning Brayford Pool campus is situated in the city centre with academic buildings, accommodation, shops, restaurants and cinema all within walking distance.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More information required

10 Days

Possible interview from institution

10 Days

Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

A doctoral qualification may be regarded as the capstone of academic achievement and may be the starting point for a career in academia or research.

PSW Opportunity

Not Available

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree for Ph.D. and Master’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience for Ph.D. by practice.

Research Proposals

A research proposal will only be considered if there are academics in the subject with an interest in your field. Please study the School Staff List (above) to make sure there is at least one member of staff whose interests intersect broadly with your own.
The research proposal should be around 1000 words in length.
Clearly define the topic you are interested in and demonstrate understanding of your research area.
Include two or three research questions that you will explore in your research.
Outline the range of research methodologies you will use to undertake the research.
Include a provisional bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
You might include a brief literature review of the key works that relate to your topic, particularly if this helps to exemplify the point below.
Explain clearly how your research contributes to existing scholarship in the area; what gaps will it fill? How will it further knowledge of the area?
Sketch out a provisional plan of work that includes research/archival visits and a timetable for the writing of chapters.
Make sure the proposal is well presented with sections and subheadings and is free of errors.

University of Lincoln

Lincoln , England ,United Kingdom