Overview

Our Human Rights Centre has almost 50 academic staff members and 30 external fellows, we bring together some 250 scholars and practitioners across disciplines and courses, representing 50 nationalities. We provide our PhD students with a work station/space to support your independent study.

Your future

Our PhD Human Rights and Research Methods at University of Essex graduates have gone on to a wide variety of careers in international and intergovernmental organisations or employment with governments across the world, in commerce and banking, in non-governmental organisations and, as might be expected, in the legal profession and the judiciary.

Our large community of graduates regularly inform our current postgraduates of opportunities in their organisations and businesses.

Programme Structure

Example structure

A research degree doesn't have a taught structure, giving you the chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding.

In communicating that understanding, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge. A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks.

It can open doors to many careers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-10-05 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law View 16 other PhDs in Civil & Private Law in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need a Masters degree in law and a first or 2:1 LLB honours degree, or equivalent. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

Tuition Fee

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International

17900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17900 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

5900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5900 GBP per year during 48 months.

PT

Home/UK fee: £2,950
International fee: £8,950

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Human Rights and Research Methods.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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