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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Law

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,900Per Year (Intl)
£5,106Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the PhD Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD Law programme offers you comprehensive research training, provided by globally-renowned legal experts. Ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021), our academics provide you with guidance and supervision of your own independent research project. Join a vibrant and intellectually stimulating research community, supported by a wide range of Research Centres. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, and a 98% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods and Legal Scholarship
Advanced Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
Doctoral Seminar Series
Independent Research Project
Critical Analysis of Contemporary Legal Issues
Academic Writing and Publishing
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Specialised Thematic Research Workshop
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£87,600

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Law as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
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