Course summary
We welcome applications for PhD research degrees in all aspects of law and legal studies at the Law School. For students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree. As a research student you will be supervised by one or more of our academic staff, meeting with them to discuss your research (typically, supervision via video-conferencing is available for students who are not based in Lancaster, or indeed not based in the UK). Your supervisors are also able to give you guidance on preparing for conferences and writing for publication, as well as advice on academic and other careers. You will also undertake Faculty and School-based research training. You will be welcomed into a vibrant Law School, and you will be invited to attend any guest lectures and seminars that the department host. We also host student-led seminars, arranged by the research students themselves for the discussion of work in progress.
Assessment method
Assessment is via original research and thesis.
Entry requirements
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any background. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. As part of your application you also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
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
For information about fees and funding please visit our website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Sponsorship information
The University is able to offer a limited number of studentships. Further scholarships are available from Iredell Trust Fund, established specifically to promote research in law (and in history). UK students are eligible for AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council) studentships. Other potential sources of funding include ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council), SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland), Northern Ireland Offices and American Council of Learned Societies.
Provider information
Lancaster University
Bailrigg
Lancaster
LA1 4YW