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Master of Law
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- 1, 2 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: 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: You will need a Masters degree in law and a first or 2:1 LLB honours degree
- or equivalent. A well-developed research proposal is also essential
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance
- acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
- International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.
Accepted academic background
Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some courses) in a related subject, Research proposal or department pro forma, CV, References.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the course page
- Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
- English language evidence
- Research proposal or department pro forma
- CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £25,075, £21,675 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £32,502 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Essex Law School |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
October 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1, 2 years.
Tuition is £25,075, £21,675 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £32,502 GBP. The estimated living cost is £12,768 GBP.
An interview is required.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.