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MPhil School of Law and Social Sciences at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research degree (MPhil) based in School of Law and Social Sciences at Robert Gordon University. Students work under a supervisory team led by a Principal Supervisor, normally with one or two further internal or external supervisors, and apply with a research proposal in their chosen area of research.

Faculty: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Intake: September and January  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research on an agreed topic, undertaken alongside the compulsory PgCert Researcher Development course (two modules, delivered in person or online depending on study mode). Graduate School and host School training events support the research.

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Entry requirements

Research degree applicants (RGU research degree admissions, covering doctorates): normal entry is a Master's degree or a first or 2:1 honours degree in the relevant subject discipline from a UK or overseas university, or an equivalent qualification, subject to University approval; applicants with other qualifications are considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the proposed research. Application requires a research proposal, a personal statement, two academic references (from people who taught or supervised the applicant at Master's/Honours level; one may come from the workplace for Professional Doctorate applications), copies of degree certificates with transcripts, and a current CV. English language for international applicants: IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 overall and 6.5 in each component. Admission points are September and January; missed deadlines roll to the next entry point.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/2027). UK students, full time (MRes/MSc by research/MPhil/PhD) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,100 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time (MRes/MSc by research/MPhil/PhD) Source

Intake: September; January

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