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Foundation of Law
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Law can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Paralegal Assistant
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Assistant
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Law (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 72 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels
- BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma
- T Levels) plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or Level 2 equivalent
- International equivalents accepted
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed individually.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T-Levels) or international equivalents, Mature applicants considered
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each)
- IELTS 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each), IELTS 5.5.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.