Overview
Why York Law School?
- This Law PhD programme from University of York has an international reputation for research excellence in legal and socio-legal studies.
- We are a vibrant community committed to research excellence.
- Research in the School is focussed around six research clusters, which include PGR students.
- YLS has a wide range of research expertise, spanning a diverse array of topics, and applying a variety of research methods: from doctrinal to philosophical, empirical, historical and critical.
Programme Structure
- The Law School offers a programme of research skills workshops for 1st year research students, spread across the three main terms of the academic year.
- As well as offering support in designing your research project, refining your research question, and in critical reading and thinking, it offers a forum for research students to meet together as a cohort, to learn together and support each other.
- At faculty level, the Research School of Social Sciences permits student to audit certain modules (subject to availability) on its MA in Social Research. YLS students, where appropriate, may gain training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- At University level, all research students take part in transferable skills training, which develops competence in communication skills, career management, networking and team building and personal effectiveness.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Apply early and make sure you check the funding deadlines. If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months prior to your intended start date to avoid any delays in applying for your accommodation and/or visa.
Language
Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 15 other PhDs in Civil & Private Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here
Other requirements
General requirements
- You would normally have a good undergraduate degree in Law or in a discipline related to the research area in which you intend to work.
- We would normally expect you have obtained an average of at least 65% overall and a minimum of 65% in your undergraduate dissertation. In addition, you would have a Masters degree in Law or another discipline relevant to your research topic.
- We would normally expect you have obtained an average of at least 65% in the Masters degree overall and a minimum of 65% in the dissertation module.
Tuition Fee
-
International
20800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4688 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4688 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK Part-time: £2,344
- EU/International Part-time: £10,400
Living costs for York
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility