DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies - 36 months
36 monthsProgramme duration
66,150 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree requires student to conduct a research project in the field of socio-legal studies and writing a thesis of between 75,000 and 100,000 words under the guidance of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, an international leader for the study of laws in societies. The thesis must make a significant and substantial contribution to its field. Students are encouraged to develop a topic that contributes to an understanding of law in society, drawing on empirical and theoretical perspectives. Each student will be admitted to Probationer Research Student (PRS) status in the first instance. During the first year, students must take the Theory and Methods in Socio-legal Research course. Part-time students will be able to tailor their study and methods training in liaison with their supervisor and may undertake certain training later. The Theory and Methods in Socio-legal Research course is intended to develop their appreciation of law as a social phenomenon, to introduce various theoretical perspectives and to consider the variety of practical empirical techniques by which research questions may be addressed.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree requires student to conduct a research project in the field of socio-legal studies and writing a thesis of between 75,000 and 100,000 words under the guidance of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, an international leader for the study of laws in societies. The thesis must make a significant and substantial contribution to its field. Students are encouraged to develop a topic that contributes to an understanding of law in society, drawing on empirical and theoretical perspectives. Each student will be admitted to Probationer Research Student (PRS) status in the first instance. During the first year, students must take the Theory and Methods in Socio-legal Research course. Part-time students will be able to tailor their study and methods training in liaison with their supervisor and may undertake certain training later. The Theory and Methods in Socio-legal Research course is intended to develop their appreciation of law as a social phenomenon, to introduce various theoretical perspectives and to consider the variety of practical empirical techniques by which research questions may be addressed.
Admission Requirements
A first-class or strong upper second class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in law, or in any other social science discipline including sociology, anthropology, politics, and economics. In exceptional cases, the degree may be in the humanities.
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