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Law PhD

University of Surrey

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Stag Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Why choose this programme

Our PhD in Law aims to train the next generation of legal thinkers, law reformers, policy advisors, political activists, and academics. The?School of Law's??emphasis?on combining theory and practice makes us unique in the UK, and a world-class centre for deep and creative legal research.

Surrey’s specialisms in law offers you the opportunity to explore a diverse range of areas. We have?particular research?strengths?in:

Legal philosophy and legal theory
Neuroscience and law
Criminal law
Roman legal history
Environmental law
Health sciences and law
Artificial intelligence and law
Finance law and ethics
Human?rights law
European law
Public international law.

Our unique concentration of expertise in legal philosophy and legal theory is largely unparalleled worldwide.

Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research and are experienced legal practitioners, providing consultancy to law firms, governments, non-governmental organisations and businesses around the world. As a School of Law doctoral student, you’ll be part of this thriving community of researchers engaged in a wide range of projects, and – depending on your area of study – you’ll be able to join a subject or research group,?as well as participate alongside academic staff in the activities of the School of Law.

Application deadline

01 July 2024, 18 October 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    35th out of 109 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    130 59%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    33rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    5th

    34

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