Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 - 4 years
- Part-time
- 72 months
- 6 - 8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT: 100 — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
IELTS: 7 — The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law, Public Law, Public Policy
Overview
Supervision is available across a broad range of academic interests in human rights and our research is wide-ranging and in-depth. You can search for a supervisor in an area of your choice by using our research finder tool, simply enter your research interests and browse the results for supervision opportunities.
While our primary focus is international and comparative human rights, our research-active staff also encompass human rights and democracy in the UK.
Features of the PhD Human Rights from University of Essex
The support provided by your supervisor is a key feature of your research student experience and you will have regular one-to-one meetings to discuss progress on your research. Initially, your supervisor will help you develop your research topic and plan.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- A research degree doesn't have a taught structure, giving you the chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding. In communicating that understanding, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge. A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks. It can open doors to many careers.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA — Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 100
OR
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good honours degree and a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 38,780 AUD / year (≈ 20,625 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- Home/UK fee: £2,503 per year
- International fee: £10,313 per year
Living costs
Colchester
United Kingdom
1,241-2,143 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Human Rights.
Available Scholarships
- Turing Scheme Funding — Provided by university, Grant 1360 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Need-based. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- The Always Essex Staff Discount — Provided by university, Grant Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- Summer Abroad Turing Scheme Funding — Provided by university, Grant 1360 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Need-based. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- Alumni Loyalty Discount — Provided by university, Grant Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026. U.S. government.
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026. ACES Education Fund.
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026. ServiceScape.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation.
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. Junhua Li.
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based. Boustany Foundation.
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based. Amber Scholar.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based. IvyPanda.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027. Voice Talent Online.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based. Salvado Law.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based. Anonymous Hope Fund.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based. Leopold Figl Foundation.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified. IELTS from 6 to 9.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027. The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme.
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