PhD in Law

— Application deadline not specified. Starting January 2027 — Application deadline not specified. Starting April 2027 — Application deadline not specified. Language English TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7 Delivered On Campus, Online Campus Location Leicester, United Kingdom Disciplines International Law; Civil & Private Law Law research is recognised on a global stage, and our academics are frequent participants in legal debates and contribute to policy-making. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 80% of the School's research output was rated to be world-leading or internationally excellent. In terms of research power, the School ranked 11th in the country. Key facts PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time or distance learning. Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period. Programme Structure Courses include: Company, Commercial, and Financial Law Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, and Criminology Dispute Resolution European Law and Policy Human Rights Law Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: Upper Second Class English requirements TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7 Other requirements — General requirements Download and save the Research Proposal Form and prepare your proposal. Complete all sections using the guidance on the form. If your proposal is not submitted on the Proposal Form your application will not be considered. CV Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you. Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken. If your documents are not in English please include an official translation. Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available. In the funding section state clearly how you intend to fund your study. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International — Non-residents: 33,984 AUD / year (≈ 18,000 GBP / year) Domestic — Citizens or residents: 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year) Living costs Leicester, United Kingdom 1,418–2,692 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.