About the course

If you're ready to take your expertise and qualifications in Law into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it. As a postgraduate researcher, you could explore how our laws and legal system shape society and affect the daily lives of people at all levels within it. Your research outputs could be used by governments, organisations and individuals in the development and implementation of new legal policies.

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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£53,700

Intake	Location
February, 2024	Portsmouth
April, 2024	Portsmouth
October, 2024	Portsmouth
Spring (January), 2025	Portsmouth
April, 2025	Portsmouth
October, 2025	Portsmouth

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Portsmouth

The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master?s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

　　If English is not your first language, you'll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 91.0

　　

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 Portsmouth. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking47th / 130

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