Law LLM (by research), MPhil, PhD

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,400 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Law LLM (by research), MPhil, PhD

About

Overview

Join us for your Law LLM by Research or an MPhil or PhD in Law. You'll work on a thesis leading to the completion of an original piece of research. Your thesis should present a coherent argument and advance knowledge and understanding in your chosen field.

We offer:

intensive subject-specific supervision
training in legal research methodologies and core skills
opportunities to participate in the research groupings within the school and engage with our student-led career development seminar series

This programme offers you the opportunity to study at Newcastle Law School. This is one of the oldest established law schools in the country. We provide a stimulating international academic environment that brings together staff and students from a variety of backgrounds.

The School is part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). All postgraduate research (PGR) students are members of the HASS Graduate School. The Graduate School organises a comprehensive training programme for postgraduate students. The programme covers research techniques and essential professional skills. It also provides support for personal development.

Research in the Law School

Developing and promoting high-quality, internationally recognised research is a primary objective of our School. Fostering an intellectual, vibrant PGR ccommunity is central to this aspiration. Our academic staff have interests in aspects of legal research which range across the discipline, and beyond. This includes domestic and international, doctrinal and theoretical aspects.

We have research groupings to reflect the range of expertise present in the school, including environmental challenges, law and emerging technologies, as well as work on securing global human rights protection. We encourage our PGR students to join these groups and participate in events and activities.

Learn more about our Law research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

TOEFL:

79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Pearson:

Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

Duolingo:

115 overall with no subskill below 100