About the course

With well-established research centres and links to leading institutions around the world, the School of Law is a dynamic centre for PhD study. A PhD is the most advanced form of postgraduate study. It is awarded on the successful completion of supervised research, verbal examination and final thesis. In the school, we promote research excellence, recognising that high-quality legal research may take many different forms. We use a variety of research methods across our projects. You will be assigned two supervisors who will have the appropriate expertise to support your research project. The school offers supervision in most subject areas, and for interdisciplinary projects which have a legal aspect to them. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£57,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2023	Nottingham
December, 2023	Nottingham
February, 2024	Nottingham
April, 2024	Nottingham
Summer (April), 2024	Nottingham
July, 2024	Nottingham
October, 2024	Nottingham
December, 2024	Nottingham
February, 2025	Nottingham
April, 2025	Nottingham
July, 2025	Nottingham
October, 2025	Nottingham
December, 2025	Nottingham
February, 2026	Nottingham
April, 2026	Nottingham
July, 2026	Nottingham
December, 2026	Nottingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nottingham

All Official Transcripts. LLM or masters degree in a relevant discipline, with a taught and dissertation average of 65% or above, plus a 2:1 (or international equivalent). IELTS - 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each element. TOEFL (iBT) - 100 (minimum 19 with 20 in Speaking).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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