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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Law

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,750Per Year (Intl)
£5,260Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Nottingham, the PhD Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. With well-established research centres and links to leading institutions around the world, the School of Law is a dynamic centre for PhD study. We have a vibrant and diverse academic and social community, with research students from all over the world. We promote research excellence, recognising that high-quality legal research may take many different forms. International tuition fees are £25,750 per year, home/UK fees are £5,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Law
Legal Theory and Philosophy
Advanced Statutory Interpretation
Comparative Legal Systems
Thesis Development and Research Design
Academic Writing and Publication
Doctoral Seminar Series
Interdisciplinary Legal Research
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£77,250

Home Student Fee

£5,260

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
26%Studying
13%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

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

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