Master of Law
International College Robert Gordon University
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- 0.17 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): 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
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Judged by country on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page; The Pre-Master's leads to an RGU Master's degree.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE Academic 61
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Passport or government identification
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £8,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £225 GBP |
| Deposit | £5,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ICRGU Postgraduate Pathways |
| Department | Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.
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The program takes 0.17 years.
The next deadline is 29 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £8,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £225 GBP. The deposit is £5,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,640 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, PTE Academic 61, TOEFL iBT 88, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 5.5.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.