36 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, Apr, Jul, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Law and Politics is a recognised leader in legal scholarship in the United Kingdom, and its size enables it to sustain a vibrant research culture.
The School of Law and Politics has a thriving postgraduate research culture. We are keen to attract and engage with the next generation of legal scholars and to encourage innovative research in a wide range of fields.
We are keen to attract the next generation of legal scholars and to encourage innovative research across a range of varied areas of Law including commercial, discrimination, medical, family and civil justice.
The School of Law and Politics offers opportunities for both full and part-time study leading to the degrees of MPhil and PhD.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Law and Politics is a recognised leader in legal scholarship in the United Kingdom, and its size enables it to sustain a vibrant research culture.
The School of Law and Politics has a thriving postgraduate research culture. We are keen to attract and engage with the next generation of legal scholars and to encourage innovative research in a wide range of fields.
We are keen to attract the next generation of legal scholars and to encourage innovative research across a range of varied areas of Law including commercial, discrimination, medical, family and civil justice.
The School of Law and Politics offers opportunities for both full and part-time study leading to the degrees of MPhil and PhD.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a good Honours degree in Law (2:1 or an acceptable alternative) or overseas acceptable alternative in a relevant subject.
We will consider all individual applicants on their specific merits. If you do not have the standard qualifications for the course, you may still apply. Your application will be considered if you have the following;
- Masters’ degree in Law (or acceptable alternative).
- Applicants with appropriate professional experience.
Interviews (via Skype/Phone or in person) may be conducted to identify and assess the academic merit of prospective students.
English language requirements
Those whose first language is not English must obtain a score of at least 7.0 in IELTS (with no less than 6.5 in the Writing element and no less than 5.5 in Listening, Speaking and Reading).
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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