PhD Law
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
We welcome proposals for original research to inform the understanding of law and policy in doctrinal, applied, comparative or socio-legal contexts. The law group has diverse interests with specific, discipline-leading, strengths in intellectual property, cyberlaw, discrimination, human rights, family, legal theory, legal history, cultural heritage and environmental law. Our staff profiles and school research pages will provide further insight into how we could help match your ambition.
Key highlights
- Original research in doctrinal, applied, comparative or socio-legal contexts
- Discipline-leading strengths in intellectual property, cyberlaw and human rights
- Specialist expertise in discrimination, family law and legal theory
- Research strengths in legal history, cultural heritage and environmental law
- Research informing understanding of both law and policy
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Merit — Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of s…
- Degree: 2:1 — to include area; or above
- Degree: 1st — to include to PhD; considered case by case
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in law
- Legal researcher
- Policy adviser
- Academic researcher
- Legal consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit fees and student finance page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department. | International: Please visit fees and student finance page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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