PhD Law at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Liverpool Law School’s academic research is respected internationally for its rigour and significance. We’re committed to contributing, through the excellence of our research and policy work, to critical exploration of the role of law in promoting (or inhibiting) social justice. The Liverpool Law School’s research clusters provide access to some of the most rigorous and advanced research in the field of law.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include We welcome research proposals which align with the research expertise of staff in the Liverpool Law School; Access to justice; Advertising law; Animal law and ethics; Banking law; Bankruptcy law; Brexit; Care and welfare; Charity law; Children’s rights.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll typically need to hold both of the following: A UK undergraduate degree (BA or LLB) at 2:1 or above, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject A UK master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in Law (LLM).; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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