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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London 1
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London 1
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London 1
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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The PhD/MPhil programme at The City Law School offers you the opportunity to carry out legal research and to contribute to professional knowledge in this constantly evolving field. As PhD/MPhil researcher at The City Law School, you will be joining a dynamic research environment. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and bringing value to society. Within our research centres, we carry out cutting edge research that straddles different areas and approaches to the subject of Law. We cover many diverse areas including (but not confined to): EU and international law Commercial law and arbitration Intellectual property Maritime law Public law, and child and family law. if you are interested in pursuing an academic career, you will have the opportunity to teach as you carry out your research. We will provide you with full professional training and higher education certification through Citys Department for Learning Enhancement and Development (LEaD).
Full-time
1 – 3 years
Part-time
2 – 5 years
PhD by prior publication
1 year
You will need to demonstrate a track record of high academic achievement. We are looking for a minimum of second class (upper division) LLB degree and a Masters in Law or a related discipline with at least a merit or equivalent. You will also need to show a suitable aptitude to carry out an extended programme of original, independent research at a high level.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,140 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £11140. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£11,140 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £11140. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£11,140 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £11140. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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