Law Studies
Entry requirements
You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Your qualification should be in law or a related subject area but you may still be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. In certain circumstances, you may also be considered for the degree if you have other relevant professional qualifications or relevant research experience of equivalent standing.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
From the effects of the internet on society to the impact of hate crimes on minority communities – Sussex Law School is a vibrant, exciting environment for doctoral research. You benefit from first-class facilities and support, and work with researchers who engage beyond the academic community, working with NGOs, parliaments, professionals and private institutions.
Areas of study:
Our world-renowned faculty explores issues across a range of areas including, among many others:
- environmental law
- cyber law
- child and family law
- human rights
- migration
- employment
- criminal law.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions enquiries
- lps@sussex.ac.uk