Overview

Within this Law PhD programme from the Queen's University Belfast students go to exciting careers, including as academics at law schools across the UK. Our base in Belfast gives us direct contact with the legal profession and judiciary, allowing excellent access in terms of the study of law and legal practice.

Key Facts:

Research students are encouraged to play a full and active role in relation to the wide range of research activities within the School. You will have access to:

A student-led Research Network

The University's Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme

Office accommodation with computing facilities and support to attend conferences.

A bespoke School of Law PhD training programme

Career opportunities

Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus, bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes, alongside sterling integration with business experts, helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.

Programme Structure

Research Themes:

The UK's changing relationship with the European Union (EU)
Business and human rights
Heritage, property and culture
Law and new technologies, from the human right to science, to the legal implicaitons of AI

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

If you want to apply for postgraduate funding, you should check the School/Institute webpage for information on the deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

European Law International Law Legal Studies View 10 other PhDs in European Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Upper Second or First Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) in law or another relevant discipline, plus a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) with an average above 60%.
Applicants with an Upper Second or First Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) in law or another relevant discipline who are currently studying a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) will also be considered.
Applicants with an Upper Second or First Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) in law or another relevant discipline plus evidence of ability to conduct independent and original research will be considered on a case by case basis.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month

Living costs

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 Law.

Available Scholarships

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