PhD in Law

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

5%

North America:

10%

South America:

5%

Africa:

5%

Europe:

20%

Asia:

15%

UK:

40%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

88%

Job Placement

84%

Top recruiters

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Richardson Independent School District

Equinix

Equinor

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Marie Claire

SimplyHired

Aberdeenshire Council

Parker Hannifin

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Te Puni Kōkiri

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$23,000 / year

Overall Cost

$38,000 / year

FAQs

• What is the assessment method for the PhD?
  
  Assessment is by submission of a thesis (up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce examination.
• How long does the PhD take to complete?
  
  How long does the PhD take to complete?
• What support and training will I receive?
  
  You will take a Legal Research Methods module to develop your research skills and may also take LLM modules. You’ll receive regular meetings with your supervisors and have opportunities to participate in seminars, reading groups, and collaborative research activities.
• What kind of research areas can I pursue?
  
  The School of Law offers supervision in most legal subject areas and interdisciplinary projects with a legal aspect. Research excellence is promoted across a diverse range of legal scholarship and methodologies.
• What are the entry requirements for the PhD in Law?
  
  You need an LLM or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, with a taught and dissertation average of 65% or above, plus a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in your undergraduate studies.
• What is the structure of the PhD in Law at the University of Nottingham?
  
  The PhD in Law is a research-focused degree where you complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words, supported by two academic supervisors. You must also pass a viva voce (oral examination) where you explain and defend your research to an examination panel.