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DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research-based course exploring law in society through empirical and theoretical approaches from the social sciences, with a thesis of between 75,000 and 100,000 words.

Duration: 3-4 years full time; 6-8 years part time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent doctoral research with a thesis of 75,000-100,000 words.

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Entry requirements

First-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (average mark of 65% or above, or equivalent) in law, another social science discipline including sociology, anthropology, politics and economics, or a relevant humanities discipline. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0, though selection depends on other factors. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component (University higher level; equivalents such as TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum component scores accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,560 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,970 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time

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