PhD in Law

Apply before Nov 2026, National - This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.

Starting June 2027

• Apply before Jan 2027, 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.
• Apply before Mar 2027, National - This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.

Starting October 2027

• Apply before May 2027, 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.
• Apply before Jul 2027, National - This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

European Law, International Law, Public Law

Overview

Our inspiring Law researchers at University of East Anglia are part of a vibrant research community. Their research confronts legal and socio-legal questions relating to both local and global challenges.

Key Facts

Staff research interests in Law include:

• Company and commercial law including dispute resolution/arbitration, insurance and carriage of goods
• Competition law
• Criminal law (including international criminal law) and criminal justice
• EU law and Brexit/secession and devolution
• Gender inequality and caring responsibilities
• International law: international economic law and sustainable development, and environmental law
• Law and economics
• Media, IP, IT and data protection law
• Medical law
• Private law: contract, tort, property law and land use
• Public law and human rights
• Public protest, policing and surveillance
• Refugee law and displacement

Visit the programme website for more information

Programme Structure

Research includes:

• Commercial law
• Media
• Intellectual property and information technology law
• Competition law
• International law

Check out the full curriculum

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English Requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 130
• TOEFL iBT: 98
• PTE Academic: 76
• IELTS: 7

Other Requirements

Successful candidates are normally expected to have either an LLM or an equivalent Master's degree, with:

• (i) a Merit, 60% or above overall, and
• (ii) a minimum of 65% in the dissertation or research component

Make sure you meet all requirements

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: 46,952 AUD / year (≈ 24,650 GBP / year)

Additional Details: Overseas PhD By Publication: 10300 GBP per year

Living Costs

Norwich, United Kingdom: 1,160-1,989 AUD / month

Scholarships

• UEA India Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
• UEA Colombia Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
• UEA Japan Award - Provided by university - Grant: 4000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
• UEA Nigeria Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime
• UEA Taiwan Award - Provided by university - Grant: 4000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
• UEA Hong Kong Award - Provided by university - Grant: 4000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime
• UEA Mexico Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
• UEA+Sport Team Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
• UEA Turkey Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
• UEA Bangladesh Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
• UEA Lebanon Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
• UEA Brazil Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based
• UEA Jordan Award - Provided by university - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - U.S. government
• ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• 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
• $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
• Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based - educations.com
• The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based - Admit Lab
• 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)
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027