MPhil in Law at University of Oxford

The MPhil in Law is a one-year research master's degree offering advanced legal study and research training, ending with the submission of a dissertation of 25,000 to 30,000 words. Students work mostly through self-directed study with a supervisor.

Faculty: Faculty of Law (Social Sciences Division)  |  Department: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 12 months, full time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027 (2027-28 entry)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take a legal research methods course in the first two terms (eight two-hour seminars in Michaelmas term, six hours of wider seminars in Hilary term, assessed by an oral presentation and a 2,000-word written presentation), attend the course conference at the start of Trinity term, and submit a 25,000-30,000-word dissertation examined by viva voce. Research themes include Business Law, Computers and Law, Family and Medical Law, Human Rights Law, Jurisprudence, Law and Technology, Legal History, Private Law, Public Law, Public International Law and Tax Law.

Career pathways

MPhil graduates proceed to the DPhil, enter legal practice as solicitors, barristers, advocates and judges, or advise government departments, non-governmental organisations and private companies.

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