PhD Law
University of Buckingham
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Course outlineOur PhD Law programme requires an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a particular academic or professional discipline. It will take approximately three academic years to complete with full-time study and six years of part-time study.Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration.Teaching & ...Read more

Course outline

Our PhD Law programme requires an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a particular academic or professional discipline. It will take approximately three academic years to complete with full-time study and six years of part-time study.

Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration.

Teaching & Assessment

The aim of the Research Programme is to help students develop the following: a) a systematic and in-depth understanding in the subject area of choice of research by the student; b) the critical skills necessary to analyse and evaluate complex legal problems and related issues; c) To give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent research project at Level 7 of writing; d) research skills necessary to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities; e) To develop research skills necessary to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of other authors in the subject.

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Graduate employment

Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. Among our alumni we have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading Formula One motor-racing driver. Another secured a position as the Minister of Sabah and one female law graduate became the first British lawyer to become a French Advocate.

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04 Apr 21

I came to the University in January 2020, unfamiliar with the UkK legal system and the study format. The university has helped me a lot in understanding how to study in the Uk and..Read more

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met nice people, lectures and tutorials are..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class honours law (or law-related) degree or significant experience in law.

Tuition fees

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£7,680 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 above mentioned fee is for Jul-24 1st year £3,840, Total cost:23,040. For Sep-24,Jan-25,Apr-25,Jul-25: 1st year £8,267, Total cost: £24,800.

£13,440 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 above mentioned fee is for Jul-24 1st year £13,440, Total cost:£40,320. For Sep-24,Jan-25,Apr-25 and Jul-25,: 1st year £14,500, Total cost: £43,500.

£13,440 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 above mentioned fee is for Jul-24 1st year £13,440, Total cost:£40,320. For Sep-24,Jan-25,Apr-25 and Jul-25,: 1st year £14,500, Total cost: £43,500.

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University of Buckingham
Hunter Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1EG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bicester North  5.8 miles away

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