MPhil/PhD Law at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Goldsmiths Law MPhil/PhD candidates are given outstanding opportunities to explore modern legal phenomena in their rapidly changing socio-political, cultural, and economic context. Law at Goldsmiths is forward-looking, cosmopolitan, and distinctive. It has Goldsmiths’ rich heritage of critical and transformative scholarship, and its unique ability to foster radical and creative thinking, facilitated by cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration.

Faculty: School of Global Change | Department: Law | Duration: 2-4 years full-time or 4-8 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

In addition to pursuing traditional career paths in academia and postdoctoral research, graduates of our PhD programme are also encouraged to consider future career opportunities in the third sector, government organisations, or legal practice. Integration of theory and practice, and the embedding of a wide range of career skills in the PhD programme, will have exposed candidates to such opportunities and allowed them to create connections with relevant legal professionals and networks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants from both traditional legal educational backgrounds, and those with a background in other areas interested in pursuing doctoral research in law or legal studies. Applicants should ordinarily possess at least a first degree (equivalent to upper second-class honours or above) and would normally have (or expect to be awarded) a Masters (taught or research) in a relevant subject area. Candidates with non-standard qualifications or equivalent experience will be considered. English language: IELTS 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 2-4 years full-time or 4-8 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000201517230

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