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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Law

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Research is central to the work of the Law department. Our diverse, intellectual community brings together legal and socio-legal scholars, criminologists, ethicists, economists and sociologists who undertake doctrinal and empirical research, resulting in the production of a wide range of scholarly and policy-oriented publications. Our research  shapes law, policy and social change through active engagement with policy-makers, legislators, NGOs and activists working in a broad range of disciplines and sectors. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Legal Research Methods
Doctoral Thesis Supervision and Development
Contemporary Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
Empirical Research Design in Law
Socio-Legal Studies and Interdisciplinary Approaches
Critical Analysis of Legal Doctrine
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Policy Impact and Knowledge Dissemination
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,500

Home Student Fee

£5,238

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

68%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
74%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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