Overview

Kingston University is known for its dynamic approach to legal research, offering a supportive environment where your work can flourish. You'll have access to expert guidance and state-of-the-art resources, and the opportunity to contribute to significant developments in the legal world.

The Department of Law is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Our school has been accredited as an outlet for research training for doctoral students. The Law PhD programme is recognised by the ESRC for fulfilling requirements to provide a broad-based programme of research training at doctoral level.

The expert academic team that supports this PhD course includes National Teaching Award winners and Fellows from the Higher Education Academy. Many of our lecturing staff combine teaching with legal practice, to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the industry.

Career:

Law PhD at Kingston University opens doors to a range of career opportunities in academia, research, policy-making, and law.

Kingston’s comprehensive research training equips you with transferable skills in critical thinking, research methodologies, and communication, making you highly employable in a variety of sectors.

Accreditation

The Department of Law is a recognised Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) outlet for research training for doctoral students.

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Programme Structure

As a guide, for a full-time PhD you should commit to a similar number of hours to a full-time job – approximately 35 hours of PhD work a week. For a part-time PhD, this would be halved. We would also expect you to take a similar number of holiday days to full-time or part-time employment.
Your PhD thesis should be around 80,000 words and will be the subject of an oral examination, the 'viva voce'. You will need to show how you have critically investigated your area of research and made an independent and original contribution to knowledge.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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They encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications will close when the course is full.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law Legal Studies View 42 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have:

a first or second class honours undergraduate degree and a masters degree in Law or a law-related subject; and

two personal references from academic referees confirming your suitability for the programme.

You will also need to provide evidence of:

relevant educational, professional and personal experience;

your ability to meet the high intellectual and personal demands of the programme; and

your potential to complete the programme within the designated time.

We welcome applications from international students. If you hold a non-UK degree or legal professional qualification, see our guidance on equivalent qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

International students: £9,000

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

Kingston University offers a range of postgraduate scholarships, including:

Inspire the Future scholarship

Postgraduate scholarships for international students

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