University of Kent

PhD Law

University of Kent

Course overview

The University of Kent PhD Law offers an exciting opportunity to specialise in a specific area of law and contribute to the field through original research, and its ranking as 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education (THE) following the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) is testament to its efforts in that area, presenting an ideal choice to the PhD research students. 

 

The PhD Law from the University of Kent at the Kent Law School offers its students a vibrant research community, a supportive environment, and opportunities to engage with academic research and contemporary issues, providing a broad view of issues and well-rounded research.

 

Students will work closely with a senior academic to conduct an original research project that could have a far-reaching impact. Some of the areas of specialisation offered by the school include Critical Obligations, Environmental Law, Critical Commercial Law and Business Law and Regulation, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Law and Ethics, and much more. 

Entry requirements

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to undertake sustained academic research and writing. They are required to present the following qualifications to be eligible:

 

  • A research proposal (usually between 1000 and 3000 words)

  • Contact information for two academic referees

  • A form of acceptable identification

Students are strongly advised to discuss their project with an appropriate member of staff or the Director of Postgraduate Research before submitting their application.

 

Grade Requirements:

 

Applicants for the PhD Law from the University of Kent are required to present the following qualifications to be eligible:

 

  • A second-class honours degree or higher in law or a relevant subject.

  • A Master's degree with a separate dissertation component is strongly recommended.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants for the PhD Law programme at the University of Kent will be required to provide proof of English proficiency to be eligible. They include:

 

  • PTE Academic:  An overall score of at least 67,  with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test. 

  • IELTS: An overall score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Some job roles available to graduates of the LLB Law and Politics from the University of Kent include: 

 

  • Policy Advisor 

  • Legal Consultant 

  • Research Fellow

  • Legislative analyst

  • Mediator 

Cost of study

International students applying for the  PhD Law in the University of Kent are required to pay £19,300 to cover tuition costs.

Admission

International students can apply for this course directly through the university’s website or using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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