Law - PhD
Birmingham City University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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The School of Law supports a thriving PhD community, largely through its three main research centres: The Centre for American Legal Studies, The Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for Law, Science and Policy. We also contribute to the work of the University-wide Centre for Brexit Studies.We are currently supporting students to undertake doctoral research on a variety of topics, including capital punishment, international human rights standards and trade agreements, and the interface of law ...Read more

The School of Law supports a thriving PhD community, largely through its three main research centres: The Centre for American Legal Studies, The Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for Law, Science and Policy. We also contribute to the work of the University-wide Centre for Brexit Studies.

We are currently supporting students to undertake doctoral research on a variety of topics, including capital punishment, international human rights standards and trade agreements, and the interface of law and science in the context of public health and criminal justice.

The School of Law supports cutting-edge research that falls broadly within the themes of our three research centres, and aims to inform the resolution of global challenges. Our academics collaborate with international organisations, including the United Nations, Amicus, and the Nuffield Foundation, and their research has been cited widely by scholars, courts and practitioners.

Employment Opportunities

The PhD award is well established and valued professional qualifications within the legal sector and will enhance your career prospects. Should you want to follow a career in teaching and researching academic law in higher education, a PhD is highly desirable.

The value of PhD to employability

The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is recognised worldwide and is often an essential requirement for those wishing to follow an academic or research career in industry, government, policy-making, or commerce. Our law-based PhD research degree has been designed to help you achieve a career in research or academia.

After the PhD

Completing a PhD in law can open many doors, including to careers in academia, government, non-profit organisations, and private business.

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WUSCA ranking:
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76/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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84th
CUG Ranking
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92nd
What students say
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Hajra
21 Oct 24

The learning spaces are really convenient and useful to work in...Read more

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Latonya-Skye
07 Oct 24

It is surrounded by so much it makes student life really interesting. I feel as though for the amount of students it doesn't have enough private study..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree, in a discipline related to law, to be considered for a PhD. Some PhD opportunities, such as those funded by a particular research council, may additionally require a Masters level degree.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£4,786 in 2024/25

£14,675 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£14,675 in 2024/25

£14,675 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£14,675 in 2024/25

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Birmingham City University
1 Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.2 miles away
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