Course summary
The Refugee Law Initiative (RLI) is a unique academic centre promoting interdisciplinary research, teaching and exchange on law, policy and practice in refugee and displacement contexts. As a national focal point for leading and promoting research in this field, the RLI works to integrate the shared interests of refugee law scholars and practitioners, stimulate collaboration between academics and non-academics, and achieve policy impact at the national and international level. As a PhD student at the RLI, you would be studying at a national focal point for leading and promoting cutting edge research in these fields. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you’ll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. This research presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. On completing this course, you’ll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond. Find out more about studying the PhD at the Refugee Law Initiative: https://www.sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/our-courses/research-degree/phd-refugee-law-initiative
How to apply
International applicants
Are you an international student? Find out more about everything you need to know from visas to qualifications and language requirements: https://www.sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/applying/international-students All students applying to the School of Advanced Study have a fee status assessment before they are made a formal offer to study. The assessment determines the level of tuition fees that the student will have to pay for their programme. This can be either the “lower” Home or the “higher” Overseas fee. Find out more about the fee statuses here: https://www.sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/fees-funding/fee-status
Entry requirements
Applicants for research programmes (MPhil/PhD) are normally required to hold a master’s degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Our students fund their studies in a variety of ways including scholarships, bursaries and fellowships, as well as government loans and postgraduate loans. Find out about funding opportunities available for this degree here: https://www.sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/fees-funding
Provider information
Refugee Law Initiative
Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU