Law Bangor University

General requirements

• Postgraduate degrees by research are suitable for candidates who already have some experience at postgraduate level (or equivalent professional experience). Those applying to a PhD programme, should normally have, or expect to obtain, a Master’s degree either in Law or a related discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.  Aside from these formal requirements, candidates will be considered on the strength of their research proposal, and are expected to submit a project proposal  - appropriate to the duration and academic level of the course - with their application.

• International applicants are normally required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum English language requirements will normally be:

• IELTS: 7.0 (with no individual score lower than 6.5)
• Pearson PTE: 67 (with no individual score lower than 62)
• Cambridge English Test – Advanced/Proficiency: 185 (with no individual score lower than 176)