Course summary
From the effects of the internet on society to the impact of hate crimes on minority communities – Sussex Law School is a vibrant, exciting environment for doctoral research. You benefit from first-class facilities and support, and work with researchers who engage beyond the academic community, working with NGOs, parliaments, professionals and private institutions. Our world-renowned faculty explores issues across a range of areas including:
- environmental law
- cyber law
- child and family law.
Modules
You complete an outline of your research at the end of year 1. A PhD workshop series runs in the autumn and spring terms, including: advanced legal research; legal research methodologies; qualitative interviewing; presentation skills; publishing in law; preparing for the viva. You can also enrol on social research methods modules, which may be recommended by your supervisor.
Assessment method
Research project
Entry requirements
You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should normally be in law although other relevant subjects such as politics, economics or history will be considered. You can also apply for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of equivalent work experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Sponsorship information
Law participates in graduate teaching assistantship schemes offered by the University, and paid tutorial teaching is sometimes available.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH