MPhil Law at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MPhil Law is a structured two-year programme of advanced study and research in the Essex Law School, with supervision in the research clusters of human rights and law and technology. Students are allocated a supervisor and complete a thesis of up to 50,000 words.

Department: Essex Law School | Duration: 2-3 years | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MPhil has no taught modules. Students carry out supervised research towards a thesis of no more than 50,000 words, with supervisory board meetings twice a year to review progress.

Career pathways

Graduates of Essex Law School have gone on to careers in international and intergovernmental organisations, government, commerce and banking, non-governmental organisations, the legal profession and the judiciary.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: a Masters degree in law and a first or 2:1 LLB honours degree, or equivalent. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants will normally be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the remaining components.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. Tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 2-3 years

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