Overview

Law course from Lancaster University is a research student you will be supervised by one or more of our academic staff, meeting with them to discuss your research (typically, supervision via video-conferencing is available for students who are not based in Lancaster, or indeed not based in the UK). Your supervisors are also able to give you guidance on preparing for conferences and writing for publication, as well as advice on academic and other careers. You will also undertake Faculty and School-based research training.

Key facts:

You will be welcomed into a vibrant Law School, and you will be invited to attend any guest lectures and seminars that the department host. We also host student-led seminars, arranged by the research students themselves for the discussion of work in progress.

Programme Structure

Typically, successful applications contain a viable research proposal and are focused on our areas of research expertise, further entry requirements can be found below. Please check our staff profiles for precise areas of expertise.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00

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More details

If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

European Law Civil & Private Law Public Law View 10 other PhDs in European Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any discipline. A Masters degree is desirable but not necessarily required (the Law School may take into consideration attainment in dissertation modules and relevant work or other experience).

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

The postgraduate research fees for the next year have not yet been set.

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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