Law PhD
University of West London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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MAY-26

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Our School of Law at the University of West London provides a lively and stimulating research environment, attracting students from all over the world. Our London location offers unparalleled access to law resources with parliament, courts, judiciary, government agencies, law firms and international organisations within close proximity.A PhD is founded on independent research. You will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of ...Read more

Our School of Law at the University of West London provides a lively and stimulating research environment, attracting students from all over the world. Our London location offers unparalleled access to law resources with parliament, courts, judiciary, government agencies, law firms and international organisations within close proximity.A PhD is founded on independent research. You will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area.The support provided by your supervisory team will be vital to your student experience and scholarly advancement. You and your supervisors will have regular one-to-one meetings which will provide you with opportunities to develop your research topic and discuss your progress.

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101st
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
70th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
22 Mar 21

My overall experience was the lecturers are professional and helpful. Always happy to book a meeting and discuss anything that you need such as: assessment guidance or help trying..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

The showers at the student halls are awful. They make you not want to use them. Everything about that place sucks. Ealing isn't London and is not a great place to go out of a..Read more

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for individuals with:

dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research

enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice

a genuine passion for their chosen subject area.

Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context, and potential contribution to the field.

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£4,900 per year

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£16,000 per year

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£16,000 per year

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SR
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22 Mar 21
Law - LLB (Hons)
My overall experience was the lecturers are professional and helpful. Always happy to book a meeting and discuss anything that you need such as: assessment guidance or help trying...
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SR
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04 Apr 14
The showers at the student halls are awful. They make you not want to use them. Everything about that place sucks. Ealing isn't London and is not a great place to go out of a...
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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing Greater London W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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