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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Full Time
JUL-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Part Time
JUL-25
6 years
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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.
After Your Course
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.
Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class honours law (or law-related) degree or significant experience in law.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,680 per year
Students from Domestic
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
Students from 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
Students from International
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.