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

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law Business Law View 38 other PhDs in Public Law in United Kingdom

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Academic 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.

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 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

17430 GBP / year

≈ 17430 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6506 GBP / year

≈ 6506 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Refugee Law Initiative.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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