PhD / MPhil / MJur Law at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Conduct your own law research with the support of legal specialists from Birmingham Law School. Contribute to an established tradition of 85 years of world leading research. Our research expertise covers a broad range of legal areas including commercial, criminal, public, private, European and international law, as well as human rights, judicial administration, conflict of laws, international economic law, comparative law, health and social welfare, socio-legal studies, and legal theory.

Department: Law | Duration: Full time: PhD – 3 years, MPhil – 2 years, MJur – 1 year | Study mode: online | Intake: Flexible – September encouraged | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations. You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Merit in a Masters degree (for entry to a PhD). 2:1 Honours degree (for entry to MJur and MPhil programmes). Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:. For MJur and MPhil programmes, entry usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree in law (or a subject related to the proposed area of research) or its international equivalent. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,540 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: Flexible – September encouraged

Duration: Full time: PhD – 3 years, MPhil – 2 years, MJur – 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=CAL009

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