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PhD of Law

University of Bradford

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

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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 (3): 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 first or upper second class honours degree or a master's
  • Plus a research proposal or chosen advertised project
  • IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 depending on school.

Accepted academic background

Good honours bachelor's (first or 2:1) or master's degree, or equivalent professional qualification, Plus a research proposal or a chosen advertised project (https://www. Bradford. Ac. Uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/apply-for-phd: CV, Degree certificates and transcripts).

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Research Proposal if required
  • Academic References
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
  2. Qualifications
  3. A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£3,900 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering
DepartmentLaw
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.