Social Sciences PhD
University of Lincoln
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Programme OverviewPostgraduate research in the School of Social and Political Sciences is informed by the expertise of its team of academics, who have long-standing links to industry, government, research organisations, and the voluntary sector.Opportunities for research are available across a range of topics in social and political sciences. Current students research projects include:- the 1984/5 miners strikes- gender and violence- preventive diplomacy- educational inequality- female labour ...Read more

Programme Overview

Postgraduate research in the School of Social and Political Sciences is informed by the expertise of its team of academics, who have long-standing links to industry, government, research organisations, and the voluntary sector.

Opportunities for research are available across a range of topics in social and political sciences. Current students' research projects include:

- the 1984/5 miners' strikes
- gender and violence
- preventive diplomacy
- educational inequality
- female labour migration
- the 21st Century free party scene.

How You Study

Research students can enrol for MPhil or PhD awards. These degrees are normally undertaken wholly by thesis and can be carried out either on a full-time or a part-time basis.

The School aims to provide appropriate support to enable students to become independent researchers. Students are required to follow a structured pattern of activity during which their progress can be monitored and encouraged. Students are allocated two supervisors and the emphasis is on providing whatever training is required, as well as the development of knowledge.

Students are asked to contribute to the School's research seminar series, are able to apply for funding to attend conferences, and are encouraged to publish their work and to develop links with appropriate external networks.

Research students normally have two internal supervisors with specialist knowledge relevant to the student's subject area and research methods, and have regular meetings with them for advice, monitoring, and other support. Students can engage with external experts and advisors as necessary.

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3/101
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38th
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48th
What students say
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Hannah
24 Mar 22

I enjoy the wide amount of areas where you can study and meet up with friends. I also enjoy the wide range of support from staff. The amount of opportunities to gain work..Read more

SR
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09 Jan 20

It’s being a rollercoster I’ve had my highs and lows but overall it’s taught me independence self care and how to look out for yourself and to others. It’s helped me manage my..Read more

Entry requirements

Master's degree with a research component.

Tuition fees

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£4,830 per year

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Thesis Pending fee: £800.

£15,900 per year

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Students from EU

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Thesis Pending fee: £2,292.

£15,900 per year

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Students from International

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Thesis Pending fee: £2,292.

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Hannah
24 Mar 22
I enjoy the wide amount of areas where you can study and meet up with friends. I also enjoy the wide range of support from staff. The amount of opportunities to gain work...
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SR
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09 Jan 20
It’s being a rollercoster I’ve had my highs and lows but overall it’s taught me independence self care and how to look out for yourself and to others. It’s helped me manage my...
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University of Lincoln
Charlotte Scott Building University of Lincoln Lincoln LN6 7DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lincoln Central  0.5 miles away

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