MPhil/PhD Law
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Independent research on law and legal studies leading to an extended thesis
- Guidance from a dedicated supervising team throughout the research
- Cross-disciplinary and collaborative academic research environment
- Structured research training, research forums and networks
- Encouragement to present research at conferences and symposia
- Possible opportunities to deliver undergraduate teaching
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Please note application assessment criteria may vary by country and we may close to applications from some domiciles. Please…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Law lecturer
- Legal researcher
- Policy adviser
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Legal consultant
Cost of study
International: £16,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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