PhD Law at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Brighton's law school is an intellectually exciting and engaging environment for your PhD research. We understand the value of postgraduate research study and the vital role of legal research and critical thinking in the many fields of international law. We understand the importance of your postgraduate degree to your career and the part we can play in it.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As a PhD law researcher at the University of Brighton, your postgraduate study will benefit from professional and supportive academic supervision. You can also take advantage of a thriving research environment. You will be able to participate in research workshops and PhD research work-in-progress seminars, where you can receive constructive feedback on your research project and benefit from the full range of expertise at your disposal.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?

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