PhD Law
Course overview
A PhD in Law from Kingston University is a great choice if you want to become a legal researcher or university teacher. It can also prepare you for research roles in government, business, or other organisations.
You will choose your research topic with the help of your supervisor. The course is flexible, so you can plan your studies in a way that fits your research. You will also receive support for fieldwork and collecting information. Regular meetings and workshops will help you stay focused and build your research skills.
Studying the Law PhD at Kingston University also gives you the chance to teach undergraduate students. This teaching experience helps prepare you for a job in higher education. You will attend training sessions and research seminars, including masterclasses and workshops on legal research methods. These events also give you the chance to meet other PhD students and staff.
The Department of Law at Kingston is small and friendly, and you will be part of a close academic group, where it’s easy to get to know staff and other students. The Law PhD from Kingston University gives you a strong and supportive place to grow as a researcher and prepares you for a career in law or education.
Entry requirements
- You will need two personal references from academic referees confirming your suitability for the programme.
- Evidence of relevant educational, professional and personal experience.
- Your ability to meet the high intellectual and personal demands of the programme
- Your potential to complete the programme within the designated time.
Grade Requirements:
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A first or second-class honours undergraduate degree and a master's degree in Law or a law-related subject are required to study this course.
English Proficiency:
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All non-UK applicants must meet the university’s English language requirements. For this course, an Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements is required.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000International Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
Sanctuary Scholarships
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Graduates with a PhD in Law from Kingston University will be well-prepared for employment in exciting roles such as the following:
- Attorney
- Legal Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Law Professor
- Legal Researcher
- Mediator
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic session, the tuition fee to study a PhD in Law at Kingston University is £17,300. Please note that fees are provisional and subject to change.
Admission
Applications for this course can be made using the university's online application platform. Our trained counsellors at AHZ are always happy to help if you have any questions.
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