
Law MPhil/PhD
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
This PhD programme at the University of Northampton with our Faculty in Business and Law, offers the opportunity to undertake advanced legal research. If you are a graduate in Law or similar discipline, this Law MPhil/ PhD programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. A PhD in Law entails writing a thesis over a period of three, or at most four years (four to six years for part-time students).
Students in our PhD programme receive excellent training and work under the supervision of academic supervisors. Our doctoral students become members of a lively academic community which plays a significant role in the education of lawyers and law teachers from around the world. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.
Find out more about the following Research Institutes and Centres: The closing dates for applications for the next October intake is 1 August, and for the next March intake is 11 December.
Key highlights
- Advanced legal research culminating in a doctoral thesis
- Research training under the supervision of academic supervisors
- Membership of a lively doctoral academic community
- Community involved in educating lawyers and law teachers worldwide
- Highest qualification a UK university can award
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Law lecturer
- Legal researcher
- Academic researcher
- Senior legal manager
- Policy adviser
Cost of study
International: £16,850
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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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