PhD Postgraduate research in Law
University of WolverhamptonUniversity: City Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PhD in Law at the University of Wolverhampton Law School offers excellent, in-depth research training in a helpful academic environment. Students get guidance from academics who are experts in legal matters; every student's supervision team includes at least one person with a history of successful guidance. This demanding course gets postgraduates ready for research careers by requiring them to complete key stages like Registration, Progression, and the final Examination.
Students will have access to excellent learning resources, including a top-notch research room just for postgraduates and the Harrison Learning Centre. Students can also use major online legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis. To get better at their skills, students are encouraged to present their research at small internal conferences (colloquia) and join the West Midlands Legal Doctoral Network. Plus, they can teach undergraduate courses, which is a great way to improve their CV for a career in education.
Key highlights
- Rigorous research training throughout the doctoral programme
- Expert supervision for your legal research project
- Opportunities for academic and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative research environment
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Value of scholarship: £4,000
Up to £4,000Alumni Scholarship
Value: £2k for Second class honours Or £3k for First class achievement.
Chevening Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Law lecturer
- Legal researcher
- Legal policy adviser
- Academic researcher
- Legal consultant
Career opportunities
A research degree in Law can lead to successful careers in various high-level professional sectors. Graduates of PhD Postgraduate research in Law from the University of Wolverhampton have gone on to hold positions such as:
- University Professor/Lecturer (Academia)
- Associate Professor (Academia and Research Leadership)
- Consultant (Private Sector/Legal Expertise)
- Government Advisor/Official (Public Sector)
- Leadership Roles in International Organisations (Non-Governmental Organisations)
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the PhD Postgraduate research in Law at the University of Wolverhampton for International Students is £22,000 per year.
Admission
For this postgraduate course, applicants can apply directly to the University of Wolverhampton rather than through UCAS. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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