Overview

Law from Aberystwyth University is confident in its distinctive identity and reputation for high quality teaching, linked to vigorous research activity and carried out in a stimulating and friendly environment. Students benefit from a mature and well-stocked library and generous and up-to-date information technology provision.

Careers

A research degree within the Department of Law and Criminology at Aberystwyth University gives you the opportunity to explore a specific legal or criminological topic of your choosing under the supervision of leading researchers in their field.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Manuscript Skills: Post Medieval Palaeographic And Diplomatic

Principles Of Research Design

Research Skills And Personal Development

Using Manuscript Sources For Medieval Studies; Palaeography, Diplomatic And Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants for research programmes should make their applications as early as possible; most will apply between November and January.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

68

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 47 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

68

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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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

Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.

English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application

Tuition Fee

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International

16185 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16185 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Aberystwyth

700 - 1300 GBP /month

Living costs

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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