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Bachelor of Law

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3, 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • 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

  • UK entry: A Lower Second class undergraduate degree
  • If you haven't got the grades you hoped for
  • Have a non-traditional academic background
  • Are a mature student
  • or have any questions about eligibility for your course
  • More information can be found on our
  • Undergraduate application information page
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,750 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£34,577 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEssex Law School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

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2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 2 years.