Law MPhil
University of Birmingham
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As a postgraduate researcher at Birmingham Law School you will be contributing to more than 85 years of research tradition, working alongside some of the countrys most eminent legal scholars.Our expertise spans a wide range of areas, including commercial law, criminal law, criminal justice, judicial administration, European law, public law, human rights, international law, private law, restitution, conflicts of law, international economic law, comparative law, health and social welfare, ...Read more

As a postgraduate researcher at Birmingham Law School you will be contributing to more than 85 years of research tradition, working alongside some of the country's most eminent legal scholars.

Our expertise spans a wide range of areas, including commercial law, criminal law, criminal justice, judicial administration, European law, public law, human rights, international law, private law, restitution, conflicts of law, international economic law, comparative law, health and social welfare, socio-legal studies, and legal theory.

As well as providing expert supervision from experienced members of staff, we offer a friendly and supportive environment for our postgraduate students and consider them an integral part of the School’s research community.

  • With supervision from academic staff, our PhD programme requires you to research and write a thesis of 80,000 words that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Full-time students are expected to complete their work within three years. This programme can also be studied by Distance Learning - see whether distance learning is an option for you.
  • The MPhil programme requires you to research and write a 60,000-word thesis under the supervision of academic staff. Full-time students are expected to complete their work within two years.
  • The MJur programme requires you to research and write a 40,000-word thesis under the supervision of academic staff. Full-time students are expected to complete their work within one year.

Employability

Your degree will provide excellent preparation for your future career, but this can also be enhanced by a range of employability support services offered by the University and the College of Arts and Law.

The University's Careers Network provides expert guidance and activities especially for postgraduates, which will help you achieve your career goals. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team who offer tailored advice and a programme of College-specific careers events.

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WUSCA ranking:
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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
CUG Ranking
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13th
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Ishbel
21 Feb 24

The University is stunning and well located, it’s very easy to get into Birmingham city centre but there is also plenty to do in Selly Oak, so if you’re not keen on a big city you..Read more

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christy
05 Feb 24

A really welcoming place to..Read more

Entry requirements

Students should usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree in law (or a subject related to the proposed area of research) or its international equivalent.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The same fees apply to both campus-based and distance learning study. The distance learning programme fee also includes a fully-funded visit to campus for each full year of the programme.

£21,840 per year

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Students from EU

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The same fees apply to both campus-based and distance learning study. The distance learning programme fee also includes a fully-funded visit to campus for each full year of the programme.

£21,840 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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The same fees apply to both campus-based and distance learning study. The distance learning programme fee also includes a fully-funded visit to campus for each full year of the programme.

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Ishbel
21 Feb 24
Law LLB (Hons)
The University is stunning and well located, it’s very easy to get into Birmingham city centre but there is also plenty to do in Selly Oak, so if you’re not keen on a big city you...
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christy
05 Feb 24
Law LLB (Hons)
A really welcoming place to...
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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