Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
- Part-time — 84 months (Flexible)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting April 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Law; Civil & Private Law
Law research is recognised on a global stage, and our academics are frequent participants in legal debates and contribute to policy-making. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 80% of the School's research output was rated to be world-leading or internationally excellent. In terms of research power, the School ranked 11th in the country.
Key facts
- PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.
- The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time or distance learning.
- Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Company, Commercial, and Financial Law
- Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, and Criminology
- Dispute Resolution
- European Law and Policy
- Human Rights Law
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Other requirements — General requirements
- Download and save the Research Proposal Form and prepare your proposal. Complete all sections using the guidance on the form. If your proposal is not submitted on the Proposal Form your application will not be considered.
- CV
- Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
- Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
- If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
- Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
- In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
- In the funding section state clearly how you intend to fund your study.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 33,984 AUD / year (≈ 18,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Leicester, United Kingdom
1,418–2,692 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.
