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PhD of Law

The University of Buckingham

Buckingham, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

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

First or upper second-class degree (UK level 6) and normally a master's degree
or significant relevant experience
Research proposal and interview or Teams contact
First or upper second class degree and/or Merit or Distinction at master's
No GPA published.

Accepted academic background

First or upper second-class degree (UK level 6) and normally a master's degree, or significant relevant experience, Some courses admit a 2:1 with 3+ years of practitioner experience, Professional qualifications considered, Research proposal and interview.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if required)
Research Proposal.

How to apply

Review the qualification-specific admission and research requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
References
a research proposal if required. Contact a potential supervisor where the university requires it. Submit the application and supporting documents
Complete any required interview
await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£14,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,900 GBP

Program details

Campus	Buckingham
Faculty or school	School of Law
Department	Law
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
23 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.