Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 27 months
- PhD: 27 to 48 months
- Part-time
- 54 months
- PhD: 54 to 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 — Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 61
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Design
Overview
Lincoln School of Design is an engaged community which aims to address applied design research problems in the future of the profession, society, and more widely in the world. These include design for a changing population, new forms of production, and designing new cultural experiences.
Research students in the Design programme from University of Lincoln can explore broad areas including history and the theory of design, social design, interior design, and design creativity and practice. Research may be either thesis-based or practice-based.
How You Are Assessed
Assessment is via the submission of a final thesis and, usually, by an accompanying oral examination. Practice-based research assessment is via a body of practice work, an accompanying written commentary on that practice, and an oral examination.
Programme Structure
Research Areas and Topics
- Research students can explore broad areas including history and the theory of design, social design, interior design, and design creativity and practice. Research may be either thesis-based or practice-based.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- First or second class honours degree in a relevant subject.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 35,684 AUD / year (≈ 18,900 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,640 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)
Living costs
Lincoln, United Kingdom
1,246–2,152 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships opportunities for Design are available.