Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3–4 years)
- Part-time: 72 months (6–8 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027 – Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting February 2028 – Apply before Jun 2027
Language
English – TOEFL iBT: 87
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History, Legal Studies
Overview
About the programme
We share an interest in critical, socio-legal and interdisciplinary approaches, and offer a collaborative and supportive research environment.
Our Legal History graduate researchers at The Open University UK are valued members and contributors to our lively events programme which includes the Diversity, Dilemmas and Discoveries conference series.
Programme Structure
Research specialisms include:
- gender, sexuality and law
- the legal professions
- Nazi law
- space law
- commonwealth, colonies and empire
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 23,889 AUD / year (≈ 12,705 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom: 1,594–2,529 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Available scholarships for Legal History PhD include:
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ – Grants for study mobility – Various benefits – Deadline not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – 19000 GBP – Deadline not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Various benefits – Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship – 6000 USD – Deadline 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – 22500 GBP – Deadline not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Various benefits – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD – Deadline not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027
