The School of Law and Politics has a thriving postgraduate research culture. We are keen to attract and engage with the next generation of legal scholars and to encourage innovative research in a
The PhD Law programme offers you comprehensive research training, provided by globally-renowned legal experts. Ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021) and 9th in the UK for
From the effects of the internet on society to the impact of hate crimes on minority communities – Sussex Law School is a vibrant, exciting environment for doctoral research. You benefit from
Our PhD in Human Rights is radically interdisciplinary, spanning the social sciences and humanities. As a doctoral researcher, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake research in human rights beyond
Founded in 1901, the Department of Law and Criminology at Aberystwyth University bases itself on a long, reputable and increasingly varied experience of legal education and academic work. Over the
The Aberystwyth University DProf programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study. Taught modules such as
The School of Law is respected locally, regionally and internationally for its robust and impactful legal, socio-legal and criminological research.Our research is oriented around three research
This PhD programme at the University of Northampton with our Faculty in Business and Law, offers the opportunity to undertake advanced legal research. If you are a graduate in Law or similar
Our researchers focus on substantive legal research taking both doctrinal and more socio-legal and empirical approaches to a variety of legal topics. We also have strength in legal education
The legal academics within the Law School build on Keele University’s long-standing reputation for excellence in socio-legal scholarship and contextually-aware doctrinal legal work. Keele is
The Professional Doctorate in Criminology and Criminal Justice award is a part-time course designed to provide a specialist route for professionals and managers working in the field of criminal
Edinburgh Law School’s PhD programme seeks to train the future world leaders in law and criminology research and is available to study full-time over three years or part-time over six years (subject
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) postgraduate degree is a research-based programme of study centred on completing a satisfactory thesis of up to 100,000 words on an approved topic in the field of law.