Overview

Here at Anglia Ruskin University Law School, you’ll find staff who are experienced in most areas of law, including business law, corporate governance, international law, sports law, property law, environment, planning and land management, and human rights.

We’ll allocate you two supervisors suited to your area of research, with additional staff members available if necessary, and provide you with a rich and stimulating environment in which to conduct your research.

Learning outcomes

Anglia Law School has strong links to research networks in Anglia Ruskin and the wider community, including the Policing Institute for the Easter Region (PIER). We also host and take part in many other research events, including regular Faculty and departmental research seminars, which will allow you to present your research in a safe and supportive setting. These events, along with our online environment, will help you connect with other research students from a range of disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Union law

Human rights law

Social security and employment law

Family law and policy

International human rights law, theory and practice

The intersection between philosophy and law

Constitutional law and constitutionalism

Freedom of religion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 14 other PhDs in Civil & Private Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15900 GBP / year

≈ 15900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

≈ 4786 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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