PhD Law

Course overview

The PhD Law at Bangor University is a research degree offered by the Bangor School of Law. All students are assigned a supervisor whose research interests match theirs. Under the guidance of the supervisor, the students develop a research topic, review relevant literature, choose appropriate research methods, and plan and write a substantial thesis. For a PhD, students must produce a thesis that makes a significant original contribution to knowledge in their chosen legal area. Upon completion, students defend their thesis in a viva-voce examination.

This PhD Law at Bangor University does not have modules in the same way a taught degree does; instead, the focus is on independent supervised research. Students' learning and assessment focus on research output and thesis quality, assessed by the supervisor and examiners. The School encourages applications in a wide range of legal fields, from European Law, Global Economic Law, Commercial Law, International Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and other research areas.

Entry requirements

Candidates will be considered on the strength of their research proposal, and are expected to submit a project proposal appropriate to the duration and academic level of the course, with their application.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants for the PhD in Law course need to have or expect to obtain a Master’s degree either in Law or a related discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum English language requirements are:

IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual score lower than 6.5.
Pearson PTE: 67 (with no individual score lower than 62).

Scholarships

Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000
Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Refugee Scholarship
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

After completing a PhD Law from Bangor University, students may explore different career opportunities such as:

Legal Academic Lecturer
Legal Researcher
Lawyer
Corporate Counsel
Consultant in International Trade

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students on the PhD Law in Bangor University is £18,500, and this amount may be revised in future years.

Admission

You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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