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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Law

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£23,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Loughborough University, the PhD Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Loughborough Law staff offer world-leading expertise in law and social and global justice. We bring a critical approach to researching law’s effects on people, communities and cultures. Our findings shape academic knowledge and legal reform both within the United Kingdom and internationally. Our transformative socio-legal research leads academic debate and advances cutting-edge solutions to social and global problems. International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £23,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Socio-Legal Research Methods
Law and Social Justice
Interdisciplinary Legal Analysis
Globalisation and Legal Systems
Law
Power and Inequality
Environmental Law and Governance
Criminology and Legal Reform
Advanced Research Design and Methodology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,714

Home Student Fee

£23,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Loughborough University

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