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PhD of Research

Liverpool Hope University

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Liverpool Hope University campus

About the program

A one-year research master's in Law completed through an independent supervised 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

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Law in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Independent research project in Law guided by a supervisor. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Legal Research Assistant
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Paralegal (subject to local rules)

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Law guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a master's degree (or a 2.1 bachelor's in some cases)
  • Research proposal of about 3
  • 000 words and doctoral research interview; IELTS 6.5 overall
  • 6.0 in each skill.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or in some cases a 2.1 bachelor's) from a recognised institution, Research proposal of about 3,000 words, Expression of interest, Interview

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically includes Passport or identity document
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Language proficiency evidence
  • Completed application materials
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement or statement of purpose
  • Research proposal where applicable
  • And academic references.

How to apply

  1. Review the research admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification certificates. Prepare a research proposal where applicable. Identify or contact an appropriate supervisor when requested. Submit the application with supporting documents and language evidence. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,000 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£8,500 GBP

Program details

CampusHope Park
Faculty or schoolGraduate research
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    30 Apr 2027

    167 days left

  • Program starts

    February 2028

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2027

    396 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.