Law - PhD

Doctoral research allows students to development advanced skills in research, project management, critical thinking, argument construction and drafting, and to be innovative.

Our PhD students benefit from regular supervision meetings with academics who are experts in their field; and have the opportunity to become members of our proactive research community made up of academics, postgraduate researchers and external partners.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

Our PhD students benefit from regular supervision meetings with academics who are experts in their field
Students can make use of library, ICT and social-learning space facilities at our new City Centre Campus
Where available, students can undertake teaching opportunities, collaborate with academics, and contribute to research dissemination events taking place in the School of Law.
We aim to enhance your academic and personal development and equip you with the skills and resources to undertake high-quality research.
You will join a thriving research community, comprised of the Centre for American Legal Studies (CALS), Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Law, Science and Policy (CLSP).
Research students, who have access to a dedicated research room, are encouraged to publish in collaboration with their supervisors and to take part in research conferences.