Highlights
Tuition fee
24450 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
24450 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Campus location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

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.

Overview

The Legal Practice MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting academics, visiting lecturers and students from across the globe. As a postgraduate student at the School you will be part of a diverse and dynamic community.

Our researchers' specialist interests collectively encompass a wide range of legal fields. Our academic staff come from a number of different jurisdictions and work in a breadth of legal fields from the historical and theoretical to the socio-legal.

Key facts

  • The award of MA by Research is clear evidence to employers, whether academic or professional, of your ability to conduct independent research to produce original material within a prescribed timescale.
  • This Legal Practice programme from The University of Exeter could form the basis of an academic career, but, equally, enhance your prospects should you wish to follow a career in the legal profession. You will benefit from the School's excellent links with members of the legal profession both regionally, nationally and internationally. We have a superb reputation with graduate recruiters and graduates from the School of Law compete very successfully in the employment market. Every year the Careers and Employment Service holds an annual Law Careers Fair, attended by many legal firms that target the University’s graduates.
  • Examples of the destinations of some recent postgraduate students from the Law School are shown below. You can also read profiles from alumni.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Children's voices
  • Family justice
  • Money/property
  • Parenting
  • Protection
  • Relationships

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
IELTS
7

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Campus Location

  • Exeter, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
First Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • We require you to have a first degree in Law, or a first degree in another discipline and have passed the Common Professional Examination/Diploma in Law, and have held a professional qualification for at least five years.
  • You will be required to submit a summary of your proposed portfolio of legal practice and provide confirmation of the nature and extent of your personal professional involvement in the case-work outlined. The research subject may be drawn from any area of legal practice within which you have worked and may reflect an interest in any aspect of substantive law, legal process, legal policy, or legal scholarship. Please contact the Law School in advance to discuss any ethical issues or legal constraints that may arise from the choice of case-study and potentially that would potentially affect the submission of a portfolio. Applicants are normally interviewed as part of the admissions process. 

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    24450 GBP / year
    ≈ 24450 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    ≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom
649 - 1087 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Legal Practice.

Available Scholarships

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

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2027
Sanctuary Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
750 GBP
Deadline
31 May 2027
Bursary

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
31 May 2027
Sport Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sport Performance Bursary

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Family and Friends Discount

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
University of Exeter Class Progression Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Travel Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
07 Aug 2027
Anning-Morgan bursary

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Crediton Parish Church

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
720 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
St Peter's Parish Church, Tiverton

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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