Overview

The School of Law supports a thriving PhD community, largely through its three main research centres: The Centre for American Legal Studies, The Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for Law, Science and Policy. We also contribute to the work of the University-wide Centre for Brexit Studies.

Why Choose Us?

Law PhD students from Birmingham City University, benefit from regular supervision meetings with academics who are experts in their field

Students can make use of library, ICT and social-learning space facilities at our new City Centre Campus

Where available, students can undertake teaching opportunities, collaborate with academics, and contribute to research dissemination events taking place in the School of Law.

We aim to enhance your academic and personal development and equip you with the skills and resources to undertake high-quality research.

You will join a thriving research community, comprised of the Centre for American Legal Studies (CALS), Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Law, Science and Policy (CLSP).

Research students, who have access to a dedicated research room, are encouraged to publish in collaboration with their supervisors and to take part in research conferences

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Human rights law

Environmental law

Law of the USA

Property law

Commercial law

Medical law and ethics

Employment law

Criminal law and criminology

Teaching and learning the law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

European Law International Law Legal Studies View 11 other PhDs in European Law in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree, in a discipline related to law, to be considered for a PhD.

Some PhD opportunities, such as those funded by a particular research council, may additionally require a Masters level degree.

Tuition Fee

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International

14675 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14675 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.