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PhD in Law (+3 pathway) at SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The +3 PhD in Law is for candidates who already hold an advanced degree equivalent to the SOAS MRes in Law and wish to undertake a significant and original research project leading to a PhD in Law. The thesis, of up to 100,000 words, makes an original contribution to knowledge, often with a critical, international or regional focus and fieldwork in Asia, Africa or the Middle East.

Faculty: College of Law  |  Department: School of Law  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (longer part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year candidates develop their project and attend seminars where projects are discussed, with a draft thesis to be completed before the end of the third year. Candidates may undertake field research and take part in the PhD Colloquium and research centre activities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An advanced degree equivalent in level and content to the SOAS MRes in Law; applicants with an LLM or MA in Law but no MRes should apply for the MPhil/PhD instead. Course code N5Z1.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,055 a year. full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 23,390 a year. full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (longer part-time)

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