Dphil in Socio-Legal Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

Oceania:

1%

UK:

67%

EU:

10%

North America:

6%

Asia:

6%

Others:

8%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

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Amazon

Apple

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Tata Consultancy Services

LEK Consulting

Meta

Consulting Firms

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$31,110 / year

Overall Cost

$46,110 / year

FAQs

• What kind of research topics or areas are suitable within the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies?
  
  Suitable topics span theoretically informed empirical work and more abstract socio-legal theory. Areas include law’s role in society, regulation, social justice, human rights, constitutional law, comparative law, legal cultures, historical legalism, media law, environmental regulation, and the intersections between law, morality, politics, and culture.
• What methodology or coursework is required?
  
  There is a required “Theory and Methods in Socio-Legal Research” course, which full-time students take during their first year. Part-time candidates may take this over two years. In addition to that, students are encouraged to attend seminars and lectures across social sciences and legal disciplines to build methodological, empirical, and theoretical skills.
• Do I need a law degree, or can I apply from another field?
  
  You do not need a first degree in law. Applicants from social sciences and humanities are admitted, provided their research interests align well with socio-legal topics and they have sufficient academic preparation.
• What are the entry requirements?
  
  Applicants should normally have a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in law OR another social science discipline (such as sociology, anthropology, politics, economics) or in a related humanities field. A master’s degree is common among admitted students, though not always strictly required.
• What is the duration of the DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies at Oxford?
  
  The full-time DPhil normally takes 3 to 4 years. If done part-time, it can take about 6 to 8 years. Faculty of Law