Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
PhDRecommendedScholarship available

PhD of Law

Kingston University London

  • Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

Report this program

What’s wrong with PhD of Law? Choose all that apply.

Kingston University London campus

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 (3 years): 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

  • Master degree in a relevant subject normally (some areas accept a first or upper second-class honours degree) plus a research proposal; Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.

Accepted academic background

Postgraduate master degree (or first/upper second honours degree in some subjects) plus research proposal; Exceptional entry on professional experience

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references

How to apply

  1. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Law. Identify the research area and supervisor requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. A research proposal
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References
  5. language evidence. Complete the doctoral application to Kingston University London. Submit all supporting documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the application for the admission decision. If admitted
  6. Accept the offer and complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,000 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£1,000 GBP

Program details

CampusKingston Hill
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Business and Social Sciences
DepartmentPostgraduate
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteKingston University offers international scholarships and fee awards for eligible students. Eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by scheme.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jul 2027

    259 days left

Scholarships

Kingston University offers international scholarships and fee awards for eligible students. Eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by scheme.

Browse scholarships →

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.