Doctor of Philosophy in Law at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The PhD in Law may be awarded after three to four years of full-time study or five to seven years of part-time study (including a probationary period) of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words, exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter. A doctoral candidate's thesis must demonstrate all of the criteria below: 1. A significant contribution to the field of study through the creation and interpretation of new knowledge, connection of previously unrelated facts or the development of new theory or revision of older views; 2.

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation The PhD in Law may be awarded on the basis of the examination of a thesis, which must not exceed 100,000 words, exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a First class Honours Degree. Applicants should have a first-class honours degree in law, or a related discipline relevant to the subject of the proposed research, from a UK university or its equivalent from a university overseas. Alternatively, applications will be considered from applicants who have a very good upper second-class honours degree in law or a related discipline relevant to the subject of the proposed research, with, in addition, an overall first or distinction in a master's degree in law or a related discipline relevant to the subject of the proposed research. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,876 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/lwlwpdlaw/apply

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