PhD Law
Course overview
This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law is a full-time research degree, lasting 3 to 4 years (36, 42, or 48 months). The specific duration of the programme depends on students' previous research experience and how advanced their research idea (proposal) is. Topics for the research cover various legal areas, like corporate law, environmental law, human rights, and criminal justice.
The final assessment for this degree is a major written thesis (a large piece of new, self-originated research). The university has three choices: a 3-year route for those with lots of research training and a firm plan; a 3.5-year choice for those in need of more research training; and a 4-year choice for students switching subjects or needing more time developing their research plan.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement that clearly outlines their motivation for the course. They must also present a detailed research proposal (maximum 3,000 words), which includes a preliminary research question, hypothesis, methodology, and how the whole project improves the existing knowledge. A relevant academic or employer reference is also needed.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants must hold an honours degree at a 2:1 level or higher, or a Master's degree in a related discipline. The research proposal and professional experience are assessed together with academic qualifications to determine the suitable PhD pathway (3, 3.5, or 4 years).
English Language Requirements:
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Applicants from non-English speaking countries must score 6.5 overall in the IELTS Academic test (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Listening, and Speaking, and 6.5 in Writing) or submit equivalent English language test scores.
Scholarships
Al-Maktoum College Living Support Scholarship
Value - £3,000
Up to £3,000Alumni and Family Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Alumni Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Chevening Scholarship
Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry
Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine
Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000GEMS Scholarship
Value - £6,000 per year of study
Up to £6,000Global Excellence Scholarship Postgraduate
Value - £8,000
Up to £8,000Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate
Value: £7,500 per year of study.
Up to £7,500Vice Chancellor's East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
This PhD Law from the University of Dundee prepares graduates for careers demanding high-level research and critical thinking abilities, which include:
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University Academic And Researcher
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Government Legal and Policy Advisor
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Senior Positions in International Organisations
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High-Level Legal Counsel In Corporations
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Judicial or Court Service Roles
Cost of study
The International student’s tuition fee for the PhD Law at the University of Dundee is £21,940. This tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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