Socio-Legal Studies

Course Overview

The PhD Socio-Legal Studies at University of Kent is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our research students benefit immensely from a vibrant research community, a supportive environment and many opportunities to engage critically with academic research and contemporary issues. They are immersed in a research culture which situates legal studies in its historical, social and economic context. Kent Law School (KLS) is widely recognised as a world leader in critical and interdisciplinary scholarship including socio-legal studies, law and humanities, critical legal studies and feminist theory; and its research has been ranked second in the UK during the last round of the Researc... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

International students wishing to undertake their entire programme from overseas will not require immigration sponsorship and should apply as an external research student, stating this clearly in the Reasons for Study section of the application form. Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. *Where fees are regulated (such as by the Department for Education or Research Council UK) permitted increases are normally inflationary a

Graduate Outcomes

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