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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
JUL-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
FEB-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
SEP
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
6 Years
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York Law School was ranked joint first for the excellence of its research outputs in Times Higher Education's ranking of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. 46 per cent of our publications were classed as ‘world leading’ (4) and 34 per cent ‘internationally excellent’ (3). We encourage PhD, MPhil and MA (Research) applicants from all over the world to join us in one of the best Schools in the UK for legal and socio-legal research. We have an international reputation for research excellence in legal and socio-legal studies. We are a vibrant community committed to research excellence. Research in the School is focussed around six research clusters, which include PGR students.
An undergraduate degree in Law (or in a discipline related to the research area in which you intend to work) with an average of at least 65% overall, and a minimum of 65% in your dissertation (if applicable), as well as; A Masters degree in Law (or another discipline relevant to your research topic) with an average of at least 65% overall, and a minimum of 65% in the dissertation module (if applicable).
Students living in
Domestic
£12,250 per year
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)
£24,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£24,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.