PhD Law at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

PhD Law is a doctoral research degree in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University. Discover your research degree study options, including areas of expertise for our academic supervisors.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Duration: three years full-time; six years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: Most of our doctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January. | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research leading to a doctoral thesis. Research areas include: . We encourage you to discuss your research ideas with us – even if your topic is not listed., Corporate governance, Critical legal theory, Environmental law, Human rights law, International criminal law, International economic law, Race, gender, sexuality and law, Law and popular culture, Legal education, Legal geography, Legal professional life, Sports law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification. You’ll also need a minimum of a Masters of Law (LLM) Merit for a PhD. International doctoral students must have strong English language skills. We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time home fee for PhD/MPhil (UKRI rate); part-time £2,619 per year; additional project costs may apply Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee per year for this subject band; part-time is 50% Source

Intake: Most of our doctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January.

Duration: three years full-time; six years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research-study/subject/apply-research-degree

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