Master of Law
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): 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
- Students will normally be required to have (or to be expecting) a good honours degree (2.2)
- Or an equivalent degree awarded by a university outside the United Kingdom. The degree may be in Law or in a related discipline. We welcome applications from both non-Law graduates and work experience-based candidates
- Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
- Some require 2:1 or a related subject.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group)
- Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,300, £18,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £28,789 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Oxford Brookes Law School |
| Department | Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
11 Dec 2026
27 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 11 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,300, £18,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £28,789 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.