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Law PhD (4 years)

University of Dundee
Dundee, Scotland
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Dundee, the PhD Law PhD (4 years) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Current interests and activities cover a wide variety of research traditions that include black letter, comparative, philisophical, socio-legal, interdisciplinary and historical approaches to the study of law across a range of subject areas. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Legal Research Methods
Comparative Legal Systems and Theory
Socio-Legal Research and Empirical Methods
Philosophy of Law and Jurisprudence
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Legal Studies
Historical Development of Legal Doctrine
Black Letter Law and Doctrinal Analysis
Thesis Supervision and Research Seminars
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.566
PTE Academic69

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
6%Studying
9%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
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