PhD Law at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Benefit from the range of legal specialisms that we offer for your research degree. Top 10 Law department in the UK (QS World Ranking by Subject 2025 and 2026). Immerse yourself in sustained, in-depth study into a specific topic.

What you will study

Our research degrees involve sustained, in-depth study into a specific topic, which is then written up as a thesis for examination, and which must make a significant and substantial original contribution to its field. It can be undertaken as either a full-time or part-time degree.

Career pathways

Successful graduates can progress within a wide variety of roles in the legal professions and associated fields. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Law (or a cognate subject) at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent), or professional experience/qualifications; and Master's degree in Law (or a relevant subject) with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent), or professional experience/qualifications. English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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