Overview
As a PhD Refugee Law Initiative student at University of London, you would be studying at a national focal point for leading and promoting cutting edge research in these fields.
Features
- With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
- This research presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.
- On completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The degree can be taken full time over three years (or a maximum of four) or part time over five years (or a maximum of six), with entry in either October or January.
- You'll initially be registered for our MPhil and then, providing your progress has been satisfactory, be upgraded to our PhD programme.
- The primary activity of the PhD programme is the writing of a thesis of up to 100,000 words. There is no formal coursework, but you will be expected to participate in a weekly seminar on Work in Progress and to present a paper every year from your second year onwards.
- In your first year you are required to attend a weekly class on Techniques of Scholarship.
- You're also encouraged to participate in the regular seminars held at the Institute during the academic year.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Public Law Business Law View 25 other PhDs in Business Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
- Before submitting an application, you are advised to contact a member of the Refugee Law Initiative academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study to discuss your proposal.
- Your application to the School will require you to submit a research proposal, so it is advised to have one drafted ahead of contacting RLI academic staff and submitting your formal application. Guidelines on drafting your research proposal are available here.
- We would normally expect candidates for the doctoral programme to hold the equivalent of a UK first or second-class undergraduate degree and a distinction-level Masters degree. They would usually be in subjects relevant to the proposed field of doctoral research.
- a IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
Tuition Fee
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International
15500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
6130 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6130 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
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
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Available Scholarships
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