MPhil/PhD Legal Practice at University of Exeter

The Law School has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting academics, visiting lecturers and students from across the globe. As a postgraduate student at the School you will be part of a diverse and dynamic community. Our researchers' specialist interests collectively encompass a wide range of legal fields. Our academic staff come from a number of different jurisdictions and work in a breadth of legal fields from the historical and theoretical to the socio-legal. The subject-matter of your research is of course chosen by you, although we will give you advice and guidance in formulating an appropriate research proposal.

Duration: PhD: maximum 4 years full-time; MPhil: maximum 3 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (research degree)  |  Intake: September or January  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As well as forming a close relationship with your supervisor, who will have the expertise appropriate to your chosen area of study, you will be a valued part of our research culture, attending workshops where research papers are presented, and with opportunities to hear eminent scholars such as those who give the Hamlyn We hold regular Presentation Days where students can develop their ideas and presentation skills; School staff and other postgraduates attend and contribute. We organise ‘mini-vivas’ annually. brings together University of Exeter Law staff leading a network in collaboration with the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Cardiff.

Career pathways

The award of MA by Research is clear evidence to employers, whether academic or professional, of your ability to conduct independent research to produce original material within a prescribed timescale. This research Masters could form the basis of an academic career, but, equally, enhance your prospects should you wish to follow a career in the legal profession.

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