PhD Law

Our PhD Law programme requires an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a particular academic or professional discipline. It will take approximately three academic years to complete with full-time study and six years of part-time study.Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration.Available start datesApr 2024Jul 2024Sep 2024Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Duration3 Years6 Years

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class honours law (or law-related) degree or significant experience in law.