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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Queen's Campus
Full Time
DEC-25
2 Years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Queen's Campus
Full Time
DEC-27
2 Years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Queen's Campus
Full Time
DEC-26
2 Years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Queen's Campus
Full Time
DEC-25
2 Years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Queen's Campus
Part Time
DEC-25
4 Years
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The School of Law at Queen’s has over 100 years of achievement in both education and research. We are ranked as a leading centre for legal research in the UK, and our academics are recognised experts at home and abroad.We offer MPhil supervision across the legal field, supporting a range of approaches, from the doctrinal to the socio-legal, comparative, criminological and critical.Our research students go to exciting careers, including as academics at law schools across the UK. Our base in Belfast gives us direct contact with the legal profession and judiciary, allowing excellent access in terms of the study of law and legal practice.We are committed to making research students part of the life of the School of Law and the wider university. We have created a bespoke training programme for new research students. Research students also have the opportunity to get involved in editorial work for the Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly (one of the UK’s oldest law journals), or with LawPod, a podcasting venture hosted by the School of Law, or with the student-led Research Network. Funding is available to support students who want to present their work at conferences or expert seminars.
An Upper Second or First Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) in law or another relevant discipline, plus a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) with an average above 60%. Applicants with an Upper Second or First Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) in law or another relevant discipline who are currently studying a Masters degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) will also be considered. Applicants with an Upper Second or First Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) in law or another relevant discipline plus evidence of ability to conduct independent and original research will be considered on a case by case basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,006 per year
Students from England
£5,006 per year
Students from Scotland
£5,006 per year
Students from Wales
£5,006 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£20,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£20,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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