Law PhD
University of Nottingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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APR-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University Park Campus

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APR-27

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University Park Campus

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Full Time

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DEC

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University Park Campus

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Full Time

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DEC-26

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3 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University Park Campus

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Full Time

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FEB-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University Park Campus

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JUL-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-26

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6 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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DEC-26

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6 Years

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With well-established research centres and links to leading institutions around the world, the School of Law is a dynamic centre for PhD study. A PhD is the most advanced form of postgraduate study. It is awarded on the successful completion of supervised research, verbal examination and final thesis. In the school, we promote research excellence, recognising that high-quality legal research may take many different forms. We use a variety of research methods across our projects. You will be ...Read more

With well-established research centres and links to leading institutions around the world, the School of Law is a dynamic centre for PhD study. A PhD is the most advanced form of postgraduate study. It is awarded on the successful completion of supervised research, verbal examination and final thesis. In the school, we promote research excellence, recognising that high-quality legal research may take many different forms. We use a variety of research methods across our projects. You will be assigned two supervisors who will have the appropriate expertise to support your research project. The school offers supervision in most subject areas, and for interdisciplinary projects which have a legal aspect to them.

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Megan
06 Jan 24

Very pretty and good location, support is very quick and tailored..Read more

SR
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27 Jan 23

I love the community at the University of Nottingham peer and teachers alike are always willing to help. I thought law was going to be all about competition while there is that..Read more

Entry requirements

LLM or masters degree in a relevant discipline, with a taught and dissertation average of 65% or above; plus a 2:1 (or international equivalent).

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£5,006 per year

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£23,000 per year

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Megan
06 Jan 24
Law - LLB (Hons)
Very pretty and good location, support is very quick and tailored...
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27 Jan 23
Law - LLB (Hons)
I love the community at the University of Nottingham peer and teachers alike are always willing to help. I thought law was going to be all about competition while there is that...
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