Overview

The Law programme at University of Liverpool is built around a strong research culture that emphasizes the role of law in addressing issues such as equality, citizenship, participation, and social responsibility. It encourages critical exploration of how legal systems shape and respond to societal challenges, supporting research that examines both the application and the underlying construction of legal values.

Key Facts

Research is organized through specialized clusters covering areas such as human rights, criminal justice, corporate law, EU law, public law, health law, and the relationship between law, technology, and society. These clusters provide collaborative environments where doctoral researchers engage with advanced legal and interdisciplinary topics, contributing to ongoing academic discussions and policy-relevant work.

Students are fully integrated into research activities and benefit from structured supervision, access to research training, and engagement with academic networks. The programme supports the development of independent research aligned with staff expertise, preparing graduates for careers in academia, legal practice, policy, and international organizations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Charity Law and Policy

Critical Approaches to International Criminal Law

EU Law at Liverpool

European Children’s Rights Unit

European Criminal Law Academic Network

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Apply all year round.

Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law Business Law View 25 other PhDs in Business Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK undergraduate degree (BA or LLB) at 2:1 or above, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject
A UK master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in Law (LLM).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25350 GBP / year

≈ 25350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 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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