99 PhD programmes in Law in United Kingdom

This Construction Law doctorate at the Leeds Beckett University focuses on research in construction law and dispute resolution. 

This Commonwealth Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London offers a unique scholarly environment in which to pursue doctoral research, particularly in the areas of human rights, globalisation and development, politics, and Commonwealth history. 

Undertake a period of intensive, supervised study – where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge at Sheffield Hallam University, the Law and Criminology Group

This Criminology and Criminal Justice programme at the University of Huddersfield has a long-established reputation for research excellence and real-world impact.

The Law programme from the University of Surrey aims to train the next generation of legal thinkers, law reformers, policy advisors, political activists, and academics.  The School of Law's  emphasis on combining theory and practice makes us unique in the UK, and a world-class centre for deep and creative legal research.

Over the years, the Law School at Brunel University of London has established itself as a major player in the UK law research landscape and is ranked as one of the top law schools in the UK for research. 

The Professional Doctorate in Social and Criminal Justice offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between research and practice. The Professional Doctorate in Social and Criminal Justice programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

The approach of the the Law course from Aston University is to develop strong connections between supervisors and PhD students, which is integral for the development of a successful PhD.

This Law course from Lancaster University is for students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.

The Law programme of the Queen Mary University of London is one of the largest in the UK, with more than 120 research students.

Bangor School of Law welcomes applications from suitably qualified graduates to read for the degrees of PhD, MPhil and LLM Res by research. The Law programme is offered at Bangor University.

University of East Anglia Law School is one of the top Law schools in the United Kingdom. We want your research to make a real difference. 

Within the Legal Practice MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter subject-matter of your research is of course chosen by you, although we will give you advice and guidance in formulating an appropriate research proposal. Please feel free to contact staff directly if you have any questions as to the viability of your research ideas.

The Law programme from University of Lincoln offers access to structured training, research forums, and networks. Training provides the opportunity to develop research skills which may be beneficial during the course and in future employment.

The PhD Human Rights from University of Essex was established to meet the demands of our students who have an established interest in human rights and wish to pursue doctoral research which goes beyond a single academic discipline but includes a distinct multi and interdisciplinary perspective.

Research is central to the work of the Law department at The University of Manchester. Our research degrees involve sustained, in-depth study into a specific topic, which is then written up as a thesis for examination.

The Law Research programme offered by King's College London explores legal systems, transnational governance, and contemporary legal challenges through interdisciplinary and global perspectives.

The School of Law at Oxford Brookes University comprises a number of research groups, supporting our doctoral students and encouraging wide participation both through our partnerships with other research groups, and our busy programme of conferences, research events and lectures.

Studying for a PhD in Law, Criminology or Criminal Justice at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist legal area and gain high-quality research training, which will equip you to undertake further research projects.

At the University of Oxford, the Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) is the most prestigious of the Law Faculty's research degrees. It entails writing a thesis over a period of three, or at most four years (six to eight years for part-time students).