PhD Socio-legal Studies at University of Kent

Programme overview

Kent Law School is widely recognised for critical and interdisciplinary scholarship including socio-legal studies, law and humanities, critical legal studies and feminist theory. The PhD is available on campus or via an external research route, with two supervisors normally allocated and monthly supervision meetings.

Department: Kent Law School | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research on a project proposed by the applicant, with compulsory research training; part-time students are expected to need at least two days a week for intensive PhD work.

Career pathways

Law graduates have gone on to careers in finance, international commerce, government and law, or have joined or started an NGO or charity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.1 or above. A first or good second class honours degree in law or a relevant subject; a Master's degree that includes a separate dissertation is strongly recommended. A research proposal of up to 10 pages (outline, research questions, methodology, contribution to the literature) should accompany the application, and applicants are advised to discuss the project with a member of staff or the Director of Postgraduate Research first. English language (international applicants): high B2 on CEFR, for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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