Learning at Lincoln

Even where it is not explicitly stated, competition for PhD places and funding is fierce and a master’s degree will help you measure up. So, if you’re determined to have Dr. before your name, it might be worth looking into a masters degree."

— Alistair Berry, Msc Marketing

You just have to be prepared to explain what excites you about the course, and where you hope to go with it. It was a good test for me because it encouraged me to challenge myself and what I really wanted to gain from taking this course."

— Anna Infante, MA 21st Century Literature

Choosing what you want to do or where you want to go next, based on passion over logic means you’ll inevitably work harder, without feeling like you’re working at all."

— Cat Shin, PhD in Sports Biomechanics

There are plenty of reasons someone might have a job. They might like the financial security, they might need it to make ends meet when Student Finance can’t, or they might want to continue a career whilst studying."

— Jamie Waller, Journalism MA

Anyone who has been out of education for a certain time period can come back to university and study an MA in a subject they have always wanted to do or study further."

— Kiyle Tesh,