About the course

The PhD in Law facilitates research in a wide range of areas that are represented through the School of Law’s eight research clusters. These relate to: human rights, law and technology, business law, socio-legal studies, public law, law and society, health law and criminal justice.

　　The School of Law is also home to specific inter-disciplinary research centres including the Human Rights Centre, the Essex Armed Conflict and Crisis Hub, and the Essex Transitional Justice Network. Additionally, through the strong relationship between the School of Law and the Human Rights Centre, other inter-disciplinary clusters and initiatives have developed which include the Essex Business and Human Rights Project, the Human Rights and Big Data Project, and the Human Rights and Environment cluster.

　　Our School of Law research graduates have gone on to a wide variety of careers including those in international and intergovernmental organisations, governments throughout the world, commerce and industry, non-governmental organisations and, as might be expected, in the legal profession and the judiciary. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Colchester
Summer (April), 2024	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2024	Colchester
Spring (January), 2025	Colchester
Summer (April), 2025	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2025	Colchester
Spring (January), 2026	Colchester
Summer (April), 2026	Colchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Essex

You will need a Masters degree in law and a first or 2:1 LLB honours degree, or equivalent. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.

　　You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

　　If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall, and 6.5 in writing, with a minimum of 5.5 remaining components

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall with minimum component scores:Listening: 17Reading: 18Writing:26Speaking: 20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Essex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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