Postgraduate degrees

So you've earned your bachelor's degree and have decided to continue your studies.

You can choose to join the honours, master's or PhD programmes.

There are a number of bachelor's degrees with honours on offer at Lincoln, from information technology to Māori studies, to tourism management.

An honours degree involves six units of study at postgraduate level, normally three from a relevant discipline, a research methods subject and a dissertation (for all except B.Com (Hons). Honours will normally be two semesters of full-time study.

Part-time study is allowed but you must complete your honours degree within two years.

Generally students can be admitted with average marks of 65 per cent or more in their previous two years of undergraduate study.

It is not normal practice but, it is possible to use your postgraduate certificate/diploma as an entrance qualification to the higher degree.

You will need a bachelor's degree or a bachelor's with honours in an equivalent area. Most master's degrees are two-year programmes

Students usually complete advanced-level subjects in the first year of study. This comprises six units selected from the schedule of master's degree courses.

The portfolio of degrees is continually reviewed and new degrees and subjects developed to meet the needs of students and industry.

The second year is devoted to research for your thesis.

Some master's degrees can be completed over one calendar year, where a research dissertation is substituted for your thesis. The University also offers study on a part-time extra-mural basis in its professional master's programme.

Two degrees, the Master of International Nature Conservation (MINC) and Master of Natural Resource Management (MNARMEE) are jointly offered with partner institutions in Europe. They require periods of study at both institutions.

Holders of a research-based master's or honours degree may gain direct entry to the PhD programme.

PhD students are important members of the research community and are key to research groups and centres at Lincoln.

A typical Lincoln PhD comprises three years' of research. Students can choose some course work if they wish.

All students have at least one main supervisor and one associate supervisor. You would normally require a research-based master's or honours degree to gain admission to the PhD programme.