Law,PhD
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    Law,PhD

    University of Strathclyde
    University of Strathclyde
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Glasgow
    University Rank:#282
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,425 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Law,PhD

    About

    Research opportunities

    You can study a PhD or an MPhil in Law. A PhD in Law requires three years of full-time study full-time while an MPhil requires one year of full-time study.

    The Strathclyde Law School also welcomes part-time PhD and MPhil students. Part-time research degrees provide a great opportunity to research in an area that relates to your profession. They also enable you to undertake postgraduate research and gain a PhD or MPhil without having to leave employment.

    Our expertise

    The Law School has expertise in the following areas:

    Further information on members of staff’s areas of expertise can be found under the supervisors' tab and on their staff profile pages.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Apply

    Before you apply

    Before you apply online, we advise you to contact a potential supervisor and/or the Graduate School: [email protected].

    The application

    During the application you'll be asked for the following:

    • your full contact details
    • your research proposal of 1,500 to 2,000 words in length. You can find a template for PhD and MPhil research proposals on our study with us page.
    • transcripts and certificates of all degrees
    • your CV
    • proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language. For postgraduate studies, we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent (the test must be taken within two years of programme start date)
    • two references, one of which must be academic
    • funding or scholarship information

    By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.

    You'll be notified of the outcome of your application through Pegasus, our online application system.

    Accepting an offer

    When you've accepted our offer of a place of study on our PhD or MPhil programme, we'll send you a full offer in writing via the email address you provided.

    We'll need you to fulfil any outstanding academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask for.

    English Program Requirements

    We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

    Our current standard requirements are:

    • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
    • Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
    • Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

    Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

    Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

    If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

    Career

    The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation. Take a look at our careers service pages to get more information.

    Fee Information

    Fees & funding

    All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.

    Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.

    Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

    All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

    Annual revision of fees

    Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

    Tuition Fee
    24,425 / year
    Law,PhD
    University of Strathclyde
    University of Strathclyde
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Glasgow

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