Law Aston University

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

• In the first year students will undertake three ESRC approved taught Research Methods modules. These modules are designed to provide students with the necessary skills to both successfully complete their PhD, and to develop as a well-rounded researcher.

• The second year provides an opportunity to incorporate or respond to changes or suggestions provided from the Qualifying Report, and this should also provide a better insight into the next steps for developing the PhD.

• By year three, students should have draft versions of most of their chapters. It is often the case that developments in later chapters will require earlier chapters to be revisited, and in some areas of law the fast-moving nature of law also means that new legal developments need to be incorporated.