PhD in Law, Criminology or Criminal Justice

The School of Law at Leeds offers a successful and thriving collection of research degree programmes. You'll experience a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment that operates on a global scale, allowing you to pursue your research interests among the brightest minds in Law. Researching with us - We are well placed to continue to deliver excellence to our postgraduate researchers, bringing together high quality teaching with world-leading research. We have over 100 registered postgraduate researchers and an excellent record of completed research degrees. We have particular expertise in the areas of our research centres and units, and provide researchers with two trained and experienced academic supervisors that are experts in the field of research.

For most postgraduate research programs, a first-class or good upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is often expected. Additionally, candidates may need to hold a British Master's degree or an equivalent professional qualification.