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PhD Law and Social Justice

Ulster University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Ulster University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

The Law School, According to the UK’s independent review of research excellence, 46% of the Law unit’s research has been rated as world-leading (REF2021). In REF2021 Law submitted case studies on real-world impact, including work on embedding dignity in the Scottish social security system and as well as monographs and journals articles, the Law submission included an award-winning film (It Stays With You). The Head of the Law School is Dr Esther McGuinness the Research Director is Prof Rory O’Connell. The School espouses a commitment to socio-legal and multidisciplinary studies as well as supporting doctrinal research. The School welcomes proposals in the area of Law and Social Justice, especially proposals linked to the Ulster University Law Clinic. Examples of proposals in the area of law and social justice would include Access to justice, including clinical legal education Legal Support, litigants in person, participation Social Security Law Citizenship rights administrative justice and tribunal reform poverty and destitution Welfare reform.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,520per year

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University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    38th out of 112 2

    81st out of 101 29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    132 56%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    17th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    27th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    119 57%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    90th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    42nd

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