Law PhD

Leicester Law School is a research-led department, recognising the important relationship between excellence in research and in teaching. Our research is recognised on a global stage, and our academics are frequent participants in legal debates and contribute to policy-making. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 80% of the School's research output was rated to be world-leading or internationally excellent. In terms of research power, the School ranked 11th in the country. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Law in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including, but not limited to: Company, Commercial, and Financial Law Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, and Criminology Dispute Resolution European Law and Policy Human Rights Law Immigration Law International Law Law and Theory Medico-Legal Private Law Socio-legal Studies PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time 7 years part-time or distance learning. Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full-time 6 to 6.5 years part-time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period.

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution, and should normally have completed, or be about to complete a Master's course in a similar subject area to your proposed research, with an average mark above 60% in the course and at least 65% in the dissertation.