PhD Law at University of Hull

Programme overview

PhD research in many areas of law, in which students write a detailed thesis of 100,000 words on a chosen topic under supervision by specialist staff and defend it in a viva voce examination. Students have supervision from at least two academics and funding support for research trips and conferences.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: Law | Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time plus up to 12 months writing up; 6 years part-time plus up to 24 months writing up | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised thesis research on topics including civil liberties, company law, international, maritime, comparative and criminal justice, EU law, human rights, legal theory and philosophy and public law, with dedicated workshops, seminars and conferences for PhD students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education research degrees in Law: at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related discipline appropriate to the intended research. Applicants submit a research proposal of 1,000-1,500 words addressing the key research questions, the strengths and weaknesses of existing literature, the proposed methodology and the original contribution of the thesis. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time research degree tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time research degree tuition Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPLAWXX

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