PhD Law 48 months PHD Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

PhD study is substantially different from other types of postgraduate work as each candidate devises their own independent research project. At the University of Bristol Law School, comprehensive research training is provided by expert academics, who also offer guidance and supervision of your research project. If you are undertaking socio-legal research, initial research training can take the form of the MSc Socio-Legal Studies programme, which is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). 

As a PhD Law student you will join a vibrant and diverse research community that will include membership in one of our centres of research excellence. You will be invited to participate fully in the life of the school, including frequent research events like the staff and invited scholar's seminar programme and the annual Law PGR showcase. There may also be opportunities to undertake some part-time teaching within the school. Travel and conference funding is available for research students. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

PhD study is substantially different from other types of postgraduate work as each candidate devises their own independent research project. At the University of Bristol Law School, comprehensive research training is provided by expert academics, who also offer guidance and supervision of your research project. If you are undertaking socio-legal research, initial research training can take the form of the MSc Socio-Legal Studies programme, which is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). 

As a PhD Law student you will join a vibrant and diverse research community that will include membership in one of our centres of research excellence. You will be invited to participate fully in the life of the school, including frequent research events like the staff and invited scholar's seminar programme and the annual Law PGR showcase. There may also be opportunities to undertake some part-time teaching within the school. Travel and conference funding is available for research students. 

Admission Requirements

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A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in law (or equivalent) and normally at least a merit at master's level (or equivalent). Alternatively, a first-class honours degree in law (or equivalent) and evidence of ability to conduct independent and original research.

01 Jun 2025
4 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,850 GBP
International
21,300 GBP

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