Law PhD
Bangor University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Bangor School of Law welcomes applications from suitably qualified graduates to read for the degrees of PhD, MPhil and LLM Res by research.For a PhD degree, you are expected to present the results of your research in a thesis which represents a significant original contribution to knowledge in the subject area studied, and to undergo a viva voce examination. For an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree, you are expected to successfully complete an approved programme of supervised research, and to ...Read more

Bangor School of Law welcomes applications from suitably qualified graduates to read for the degrees of PhD, MPhil and LLM Res by research.For a PhD degree, you are expected to present the results of your research in a thesis which represents a significant original contribution to knowledge in the subject area studied, and to undergo a viva voce examination. For an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree, you are expected to successfully complete an approved programme of supervised research, and to present your results in a thesis. All research students are allocated to a supervisor with a research interest in your chosen topic of study. Your supervisor will provide advice and guidance on your choice of topic advice on the literature in your field and how to access it advice on your choice of research methods advice on thesis structure, content and presentation critical appraisal of drafts of your thesis and, in the case of PhD students, advice on preparation for your viva voce examination.A PhD degree is usually 3 years full-time, or 4-5 years part-time. An MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree is usually 2 years full-time, or 3 years part-time.

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38/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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44th
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68th
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Fozia
03 Mar 25

The free access to Law data basses , teaching method, smooth environment, helpful teachers and cooperative staff members specially friendly library staff makes it attractive...Read more

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Eleanor
24 Feb 25

The university is fantastic, staff are so helpful and the facilities available to us are great. The student experience is bettered by free access to sport. The only downside is..Read more

Entry requirements

Postgraduate degrees by research are suitable for candidates who already have some experience at postgraduate level (or equivalent professional experience). Those applying to a PhD programme, should normally have, or expect to obtain, a Masters degree either in Law or a related discipline appropriate to their intended area of research. Aside from these formal requirements, candidates will be considered on the strength of their research proposal, and are expected to submit a project proposal - appropriate to the duration and academic level of the course - with their application.

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£17,500 per year

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Accommodation -Rent for premium studios for postgraduates - £10,425.71 (approx. £205 per week)

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03 Mar 25
Law LLM
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24 Feb 25
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The university is fantastic, staff are so helpful and the facilities available to us are great. The student experience is bettered by free access to sport. The only downside is...
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Bangor University
Bangor University , Bangor (Wales)

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Bangor Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2DG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bangor   0.3 miles away

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