MSc by Research Law
University of Central Lancashire
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We have a strong research culture with a number of our research activities rated as ‘internationally excellent in previous Research Assessment Exercises.We have developed an excellent international reputation and was one of a select number of UK law schools included in the worlds top 200, in the influential QS World Rankings.We take a broad approach to legal research including doctrinal, theoretical, empirical, critical, historical and socio-legal studies of law.We have a number of specialist ...Read more

We have a strong research culture with a number of our research activities rated as ‘internationally excellent in previous Research Assessment Exercises.We have developed an excellent international reputation and was one of a select number of UK law schools included in the worlds top 200, in the influential QS World Rankings.We take a broad approach to legal research including doctrinal, theoretical, empirical, critical, historical and socio-legal studies of law.We have a number of specialist areas and key themes including:Hate crime and cyberbullying as well as criminal law theory and philosophy and criminal justice more generally, war crime trials, international criminal law and genocide, piracy and crimes at seaHuman rights, justice and security, and democratic constitutionalism in EuropeDiversity, crime and justice, including issues relating to imprisonment and families, violence against minority ethnic women, migration and human traffickingInternational and European law and comparative approaches relating to maritime and ocean issues, international commerce, international intellectual property rights, security issues, environmental issues, energy and nuclear securityMedical law and legal issues concerning bioethics and biosafety'The institute for international and comparative law produces research of doctrinal, interdisciplinary and policy-related types. It also engages in the world of law, law enforcement and policy outside academia, including consultancy work.

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26/101
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93rd
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87th
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A recognised UK first degree, second class honours or above or equivalent qualification.

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£5,000 per year

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£16,900 per year

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2024/25 fees: £16,900, 2025/26 fees: £17,900

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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