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PhD in Law

University of Brighton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Moulsecoomb Place Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-DEC-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Brighton's law school is an intellectually exciting and engaging environment for your PhD research.We understand the value of postgraduate research study and the vital role of legal research and critical thinking in the many fields of international law. We understand the importance of your postgraduate degree to your career and the part we can play in it.Our postgraduate doctoral students play a key role in the organisation. They are integrated into research groups and are able to benefit from the school's wider network of legal professional, academic lawyers and community beneficiaries. We also offer PhD training and development workshops designed to help progress your research career.Your PhD study will be supported throughout by expert academic specialists and an interdisciplinary training framework. The expertise of our academic supervisors spans a range of contemporary specialisms, from the overlap between business and human rights, to the role of international law in obtaining climate justice.As a PhD law researcher at the University of Brighton, your postgraduate study will benefit from professional and supportive academic supervision. You can also take advantage of a thriving research environment. You will be able to participate in research workshops and PhD research work-in-progress seminars, where you can receive constructive feedback on your research project and benefit from the full range of expertise at your disposal.Research supervision for your PhDResearch supervision will normally comprise two members of academic staff with a maximum of three. Depending on your research specialism one of those supervisors may be from another school, another research institution, or an external partner from government or the law profession.You will establish your supervisor from the early stages of application and they will support you throughout your programme of study, helping you carry out your research and prepare for the next stage of your career.Research skills and research trainingThe independent research programme is balanced and enhanced with a range of support from our academic community.

Tuition fees

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£ 14,950per year

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University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, United Kingdom

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Courses are designed to develop the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and relevant experience you'll need to begin or develop or your career.
You'll be joining a community of over 3,000 international and EU students.
Eligible students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    85th out of 112 20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    106 45%

    90th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    76th

    27

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    99th

    10

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