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Law PhD - Socio-Legal Studies

University of Leicester

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    MAY

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Leicester Law School is a research-led department, recognising the important relationship between excellence in research and in teaching. Our research is recognised on a global stage, and our academics are frequent participants in legal debates and contribute to policy-making. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 80% of the School's research output was rated to be world-leading or internationally excellent. In terms of research power, the School ranked 11th in the country. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Law in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including, but not limited to: Company, Commercial, and Financial Law Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, and Criminology Dispute Resolution European Law and Policy Human Rights Law Immigration Law International Law Law and Theory Medico-Legal Private Law Socio-legal Studies PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time / 7 years part-time or distance learning. Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full-time / 6 to 6.5 years part-time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,550per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    29th out of 113 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    120 55%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    18th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    74th

    16

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