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Full time | City, University of London | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Law

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The PhD/MPhil programme at the City Law School offers you the opportunity to carry out legal research and to contribute to professional knowledge in this constantly evolving field.

Overview

As PhD/MPhil researcher at the City Law School, you will be joining a dynamic research environment. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and bringing value to society.

Within our research centres, we carry out cutting edge research that straddles different areas and approaches to the subject of Law. We cover many diverse areas including (but not confined to):

  • EU and international law
  • Commercial law and arbitration
  • Intellectual property
  • Maritime law
  • Public law, and child and family law.

if you are interested in pursuing an academic career, you will have the opportunity to teach as you carry out your research. We will provide you with full professional training and higher education certification through City’s Department for Learning Enhancement and Development (LEaD).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£11,140

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate a track record of high academic achievement. We are looking for a minimum of second class (upper division) LLB degree and a Master’s in Law or a related discipline with at least a merit or equivalent. You will also need to show a suitable aptitude to carry out an extended programme of original, independent research at a high level.

University information

City, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). City offers an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhancing people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community...more