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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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
European Law International Law Legal Studies View 30 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
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
TBC
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.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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