PhD Law at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Loughborough Law staff offer world-leading expertise in law and social and global justice. We bring a critical approach to researching law’s effects on people, communities and cultures. Our findings shape academic knowledge and legal reform both within the United Kingdom and internationally.

Department: Law | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: October, February or July | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our staff are at the forefront of research in socio-legal studies, feminist legal studies, critical legal studies and decolonial legal studies, across a range of legal subjects. Research themes: International and transnational law, Private law, Public law, Social justice, Law and global economic relations, Legal processes, Interdisciplinary approaches to law.

Career pathways

Undertaking a PhD will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills, which you can apply to a range of careers in academia, industry and beyond. You will be able to make a novel contribution to knowledge, giving you the chance to become a world expert in your field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree with Merit (or equivalent international qualification) in Law or a relevant discipline and a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Law or a relevant discipline. Substantial professional work experience/qualifications may also be taken into consideration. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 23,100 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

Intake: October, February or July

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/doctoral-research/

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