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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Law

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,350Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the PhD Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. York Law School has a wide range of research expertise, spanning a diverse array of topics. We apply a variety of research methods, from doctrinal to philosophical, empirical, historical and critical. The PhD is an opportunity to pursue a significant independent research project, making an original contribution to your chosen field of legal knowledge. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Law
Advanced Legal Theory and Philosophy
Doctrinal Legal Analysis
Empirical Research in Law
Critical Legal Studies
Historical and Contextual Legal Analysis
Professional Development and Transferable Skills
Thesis Supervision and Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic77777
PTE Academic73

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,350

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,050

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
6%Studying
19%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of York

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