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PhD Human Rights at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD Human Rights is for students with an established interest in human rights who want doctoral research with a multi- and interdisciplinary perspective. Supervision is available across a broad range of academic interests in human rights.

Faculty: Essex Law School  |  Department: Essex Law School  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is an independent research project under supervision, with the Human Rights - Research module.

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Entry requirements

A good honours degree and a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject and a well-developed research proposal. Applicants will normally be interviewed (including by video call), and acceptance depends on research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the remaining components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet it.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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