PhD (Law and Social Sciences) at Aston University

Programme overview

The School of Law and Social Sciences (LSS) welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School. This includes: Law, English (language, literature, applied linguistics, forensic linguistics), History, European Integration in comparative political, security, social and economic contexts, International Relations, Politics, Sociology and Criminology.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences | Department: School of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: October 2026 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications A First or Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, and a Masters degree with Merit or Distinction, both in relevant subjects. Qualifications from overseas institutions will be considered, but performance must be equivalent to that described above, and the University reserves the right to ascertain this equivalence according to its own criteria. Entry may be allowed to exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the required knowledge and capabilities for Doctoral level study, but do not fulfil all of the above criteria. These will be judged on a case-by-case basis. Language proficiency For applicants who are not from majority English-speaking countries, it is necessary to meet our English language requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time fees Source

International applicants: GBP 16,590 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time fees Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

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