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

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University of West London

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OverviewOur 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.We offer supervision in a diverse range of areas by academics who are specialists in their field. Our areas of expertise include:international ...Read more

Overview

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.

We offer supervision in a diverse range of areas by academics who are specialists in their field. Our areas of expertise include:

  • international law
  • international commercial law
  • arbitration
  • criminal justice
  • sentencing
  • judicial culture
  • comparative criminal justice
  • criminal law.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
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

I agree about the accommodation - the Uni really do need to sort it out - but it is privately owned. I didn't like the fact they have moved the library so far away - I need..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 master’s degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

Tuition fees

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£3,995 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £3,995. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£14,750 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.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£14,750 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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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
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
I agree about the accommodation - the Uni really do need to sort it out - but it is privately owned. I didn't like the fact they have moved the library so far away - I need...
Read more
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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 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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