Law LLM (by research), MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our Law LLM by Research, MPhil and PhD are courses of independent research under supervision. Join us for your Law LLM by Research or an MPhil or PhD in Law. You'll work on a thesis leading to the completion of an original piece of research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle Law School | Duration: LLM (by research) full time: 12 months; LLM (by research) part time: 2 years; MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Developing and promoting high-quality, internationally recognised research is a primary objective of our School. Fostering an intellectual, vibrant PGR community is central to this aspiration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree and/or a master's degree, or international equivalent, in law or a related subject. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). LLM (by research) full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: LLM (by research) full time: 12 months; LLM (by research) part time: 2 years; MPhil full time: 1 yea

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8230f-63/#how-to-apply

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