Overview

About the programme

As PhD researcher at The City Law School, you will be joining a dynamic research environment. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and bringing value to society.

Within our research centres at City, University of London, we carry out cutting edge research that straddles different areas and approaches to the subject of Law. We cover many diverse areas including (but not confined to):

EU and international law
Commercial law and arbitration
Intellectual property
Maritime law
Public law, and child and family law.

if you are interested in pursuing an academic career, you will have the opportunity to teach as you carry out your research. We will provide you with full professional training and higher education certification through City’s Department for Learning Enhancement and Development (LEaD).

Programme Structure

Research centres and groups include:

European Union Law
The Legal Practice Hub
Maritime Law and Policy
Intellectual Property Engagement
International Law and Affairs
Law & Social Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-20 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 45 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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95

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to demonstrate a track record of high academic achievement.
We are looking for a minimum of second class (upper division) LLB degree and a Master’s in Law or a related discipline with at least a merit or equivalent.
You will also need to show a suitable aptitude to carry out an extended programme of original, independent research at a high level.

You need to complete an online application, including:

your research proposal
your CV
details of two academic referees who know your work well and can comment on your ability to carry out research at this level

Tuition Fee

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International

11140 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11140 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11140 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11140 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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