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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Postgraduate research in Law is centred around a number of research clusters, reflecting staff expertise. We offer a vibrant research community with particular expertise in Scots Law (civil, criminal and public), Environmental Law, Private International Law and Arbitration, Public International Law and Human Rights. Our researchers are involved in a number of research networks and groups – from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Implementation Project to the Global Network for Human Rights and the Environment.Our postgraduate students are able to benefit from the support of experienced researchers who have made significant contributions to their fields. Law staff have been involved in drafting international instruments and practical guides at the Hague Conference on Private International Law, the development of Environmental Standards Scotland and regularly work with NGOs, parliaments, human rights institutions, the European Commission, the United Nations and the Council of Europe translating their research expertise to real world impact. We welcome applications from postgraduate students who are seeking to develop as world leading researchers.

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Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

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University information

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    44th out of 113 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    175 80%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    55th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    89th

    26

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