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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Northampton Main site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This PhD programme at the University of Northampton with our Faculty in Business and Law, offers the opportunity to undertake advanced legal research. If you are a graduate in Law or similar discipline, this Law MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. A PhD in Law entails writing a thesis over a period of three, or at most four years (four to six years for part-time students). Students in our PhD programme receive excellent training and work under the supervision of academic supervisors. Our doctoral students become members of a lively academic community which plays a significant role in the education of lawyers and law teachers from around the world. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.

Application deadline

01/08/2025

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£ 16,350per year

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University information

University of Northampton

  • University League Table

    119th

  • Campus address

    University of Northampton Main site, Waterside Campus, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    103rd out of 112 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    104 44%

    96th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    71st

    16
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    90th

    8

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