Law

Entry requirements

First or upper second class honours degree or a Masters degree with a significant law element. Direct entry onto the PhD may be available with an appropriate Masters degree or MPhil. Please note, applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

MPhil/PhD students in Law are welcomed into a cross-disciplinary and collaborative academic environment in which they can conduct independent research on an area of law and legal studies to produce an extended thesis under the guidance of their supervising team.

As a research student, you will have access to structured training, research forums, and networks, enabling you to develop research skills which may benefit not only your specific research, but also be useful for future employment. As part of this development, you will also be encouraged to present your research at conferences and symposia and may have the opportunity to deliver undergraduate teaching at the University.

Department specialisms

Research interests are wide-ranging, but there is particular expertise within the broad areas of: International law Environmental law Criminal justice Medical- and health law Human rights and civil liberties European law (including social law and policy) Commercial law Alternative dispute resolution Public law and public international law Administrative Law

Fees and funding

For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, you can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.