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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Law

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the PhD Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our postgraduate students enjoy a friendly and stimulating research environment and regular, personally-tailored supervisory sessions. Participating fully in the life of the Department, our doctoral students are valued members of a close-knit group of academics. Our lively annual Postgraduate Research Day is always well-attended and gives postgraduate researchers the opportunity to showcase their work. International tuition fees are £20,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a 89% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Legal Research Methodology
Advanced Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Doctoral Thesis Supervision
Academic Writing and Publication
Comparative Legal Systems
Specialist Legal Research Seminar
Professional Development for Legal Researchers
Viva Voce Preparation and Examination Skills
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,000

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
13%Studying
13%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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