Law PhD

Entry requirements

You should have:

• a first or second class honours undergraduate degree and a masters degree in Law or a law-related subject; and
• two personal references from academic referees confirming your suitability for the programme.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Join the esteemed community of legal academia and gain valuable insights from experienced researchers

Kingston University's research culture supports critical thinking and the production of original legal knowledge.

A PhD in Law can prepare you for a career as an academic within the education sector, or as a professional researcher within the public or private sectors. Whatever your goal, Kingston University's Law PhD will develop your research skills. Above all, you’ll make an original contribution to your chosen field of enquiry and enhance your professional credibility.

You will have the opportunity to teach undergraduates and undertake an ‘academic apprenticeship' to help you pursue a career in academia.

The Law PhD at Kingston is highly flexible and tailored to your research interests. You will define your research focus in consultation with your supervisor, exploring a range of topics in depth. Regular meetings with academic staff will guide your progress. You’ll also receive the necessary support for fieldwork and data collection.

This combined approach to study and teaching positions successful PhD candidates for success in their future academic endeavours.