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MPhil in Socio-Legal Research at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research-based course offered by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies focused on law as a social phenomenon, combining theoretical and empirical approaches, with a dissertation on a socio-legal topic.

Duration: 12 months full time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Theoretical and empirical approaches to law in society and a dissertation on a socio-legal topic.

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Entry requirements

First-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in law, another social science discipline 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: 12 months full-time

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