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Overview
Our Law PhD programme enables you to conduct legal research under the supervision of our international, experienced, and highly committed faculty.
You will be supervised by two academic members...Read more
School of Business, Law & Communication Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication (PhD)
The University can award the research degree Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication (PhD) to registered students who successfully complete approved programmes of supervised research in accordance with...Read more
The Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice develops current and aspiring criminal justice professionals to operate confidently at a strategic level, providing skills to drive evidence-based change...Read more
Why choose this course?
PhD students at the Law School are supervised by academics who are leading experts in their area of law. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record...Read more
Research overview
The subject-matter of your research is of course chosen by you, although we will give you advice and guidance in formulating an appropriate research proposal. Please feel free to contact...Read more
This PhD degree, you are expected to present the results of your research in a thesis which represents a significant original contribution to knowledge in the subject area studied, and to undergo a viva voce examination. ...Read more
The degree by research requires an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a particular academic or professional discipline. Normally, postgraduate students wishing to register for our DPhil...Read more
OVERVIEW
The School of Law has over 100 years of achievement in both education and research. We are ranked as a leading centre for legal research in the UK, and our academics are recognised experts at home and abroad. ...Read more
Whether you are planning a career as an academic within the education sector, or as a professional researcher within the public or private sectors, the Kingston Law PhD will develop your research skills,...Read more
Overview
The School of Law accepts candidates for research work leading to a PhD. The central feature of PhD work is the close relationship between the doctoral candidate and his or her supervisor, in...Read more
About the course
A University of Hertfordshire doctoral research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.
It develops extensive subject expertise...Read more
An PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words. MPhil/PhD researchers in law at Birkbeck...Read more
Course outline
In depth exploration of a research question involving personal research undertaken over 12-72 months (depending on mode of study) under the expert guidance of a supervisory team in Law. ...Read more
Course Summary
Studying for a PhD with UEL’s School of Business and Law will push you to the limit - and you’ll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff. The School gives postgraduate...Read more
Our staff are experts from across all areas of the law, supervising top-calibre international research students.
OVERVIEW
Our academic staff supervise international research students across all areas of the law. ...Read more
Our Law PhD work on a thesis leading to the completion of an original piece of research. The thesis should present a coherent argument and advance knowledge and understanding in your chosen field. ...Read more
Research opportunities
You can study a PhD or an MPhil in Law.
A PhD requires three years of full-time study full-time and an MPhil requires one year of full-time study. Postgraduate research students...Read more
Why choose this course
Our PhD in Law aims to train the next generation of legal thinkers, law reformers, policy advisors, political activists, and academics. Our emphasis in the School of Law on combining...Read more
Our Research Students benefit immensely from a vibrant research community, a supportive environment and many opportunities to engage critically with academic research and contemporary issues. ...Read more
About the course
The Brunel Integrated PhD combines PhD research with a programme of structured research, professional and subject training. The programme typically takes 4 years (compared to 3 years...Read more