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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Oxford
Full Time
Sep 2026
12 Month
The MPhil in Law is a one-year research master’s degree which can either serve as a qualification in its own right or a route into the DPhil in Law.
During the first two terms of the MPhil, you will undertake a course in legal research methods. The MPhil ends with the submission of a dissertation.
The course in legal research methods provides training in legal research methodology, but will also expose you to the diversity of intellectual challenges involved in legal scholarship. It will serve as a forum of peers in which you will be able to discuss the methodological challenges involved in your own research.
The course comprises seven compulsory two-hour seminars during Michaelmas term. In Hilary term, you will be required to attend eight hours of seminars from a wider range of options, including seminars offered by other social sciences departments and the faculty’s Centres for Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies.
You will also be required to attend the course conference at the start of Trinity term.
For the most part during the MPhil, you will spend your time undertaking self-directed study, with the help of your supervisor.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of seminar programmes and discussion groups, affording plentiful opportunities for interaction with your peers and academics working in the same or related research areas to yours.
