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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
SOAS, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
SOAS, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
SOAS, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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The Law Research Degree (PhD) programme run by the School of Law accepts candidates for research work leading to a PhD.
The central feature of PhD work is the close relationship between the doctoral candidate and his or her supervisor, in which they meet regularly and consult closely. This relationship is supported and strengthened in various ways. Every doctoral candidate has an adjunct supervisor, another member of staff with a close interest in the candidate’s region and/or subfield of the discipline.
There is a departmental director of doctoral studies (research tutor) with overall responsibility for doctoral candidates who is available for a discussion of general problems. In addition there are a number of other activities which contribute to a doctoral candidate’s work and training. All incoming PhD candidates are required to take the School of Law’s Research Methods Seminar Programme in their first year.
Why study the Law Research Degrees (PhD) at SOAS?
Applicants must normally have an advanced degree equivalent in level and content to the School of Law’s LLM or MA.
SOAS Law graduates leave SOAS as civic minded and critically engaged individuals who can effectively contribute to their communities and societies. With a thorough understanding of the legal dimensions underlying many of our global challenges today, our Law students are valued by employers due to their analytical skills, specialist knowledge, and global perspective.
The minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to.
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£4,860 per year
Students from Domestic
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£22,490 per year
Students from EU
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£22,490 per year
Students from International
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