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

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Jun, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD Law programme offers you comprehensive research training, provided by globally-renowned legal experts. Ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021), our academics provide you with guidance and supervision of your own independent research project.

Join a vibrant and intellectually stimulating research community, supported by a wide range of Research Centres. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll be immersed in the dynamic academic life of the Law School participating in research events such as the Scholar's Seminar Programme and our annual Postgraduate Research Showcase. 

You may also have the opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience through part-time roles within the Law School. To support your academic journey, we offer funding for travel and conference attendance. 

If your research interests lie in socio-legal studies, you may wish to consider beginning with our MSc in Socio-Legal Studies, an ESRC-recognised programme designed to provide a strong foundation for doctoral research. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD Law programme offers you comprehensive research training, provided by globally-renowned legal experts. Ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021), our academics provide you with guidance and supervision of your own independent research project.

Join a vibrant and intellectually stimulating research community, supported by a wide range of Research Centres. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll be immersed in the dynamic academic life of the Law School participating in research events such as the Scholar's Seminar Programme and our annual Postgraduate Research Showcase. 

You may also have the opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience through part-time roles within the Law School. To support your academic journey, we offer funding for travel and conference attendance. 

If your research interests lie in socio-legal studies, you may wish to consider beginning with our MSc in Socio-Legal Studies, an ESRC-recognised programme designed to provide a strong foundation for doctoral research. 

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.


English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.

01 Jun 2026
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
5,106 GBP
International
21,900 GBP

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