Law PhD (Doctor of Philosophy): Entry requirements

Candidates should normally possess:

• a first or second class honours undergraduate degree and a masters degree, in Law or a Law-related subject; and
• two personal references from academic referees confirming candidates' suitability for the programme.

In addition, candidates should be able to provide evidence of:

• relevant educational, professional and personal experience;
• their ability to meet the high intellectual and personal demands of the programme; and
• their potential to complete the programme within the designated time.

Holders of non-UK degree qualifications will be subject to the University's normal entry procedures with regard to the assessment of the equivalence of qualifications

Holders of non-UK degrees will be subject to the University's normal entry procedures for equivalence of qualifications.

What next?

Suitable candidates will be invited to attend an interview with the research programmes director and a potential director of studies.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.