Course options
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Queen's University Belfast
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Overview
The School of Law has over 100 years of achievement in both education and research. We are ranked as a leading centre for legal research in the UK, and our academics are recognised experts at home and abroad.
We offer PhD supervision across the legal field, supporting a range of approaches, from the doctrinal to the sociolegal, comparative, criminological and critical.
Our doctoral students go to exciting careers, including as academics at law schools across the UK. Our base in Belfast gives us direct contact with the legal profession and judiciary, allowing excellent access in terms of the study of law and legal practice.
We are committed to making doctoral students part of the life of the School of Law and the wider university. We have created a bespoke training programme for new PhDs; more advanced students can avail of training opportunities offered by the School and by the University's Graduate School. Our PhDs can apply for paid teaching experience from their second year; there are also opportunities to get involved in editorial work for the Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly (one of the UK's oldest law journals), or with LawPod,, a podcasting venture hosted by the School of Law, or the student-led Research Network.
Career Prospects
Introduction
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus, bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes, alongside sterling integration with business experts, helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
Tuition fees
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£ 18,900per year
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University information
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University League Table
27th
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Campus address
Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
10th out of 109 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 220166 75%19th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10087.0 87%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.47 69%103rd
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