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About

The Law Research programme at King's College London offers an MPhil and PhD degree, designed for both full-time and part-time study. This advanced course, based at the prestigious Strand Campus, delves into various legal disciplines and encourages innovative research to address global challenges.

Overview

The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London stands as a beacon for interdisciplinary legal research, aiming to foster a collaborative environment that integrates diverse perspectives and methodologies. Our unique approach to law emphasises a transnational viewpoint, which is essential for tackling contemporary global issues such as personal responsibility, health, wealth, justice, communication, and governance. The school's commitment to pioneering research has established it as one of the leading law faculties worldwide, attracting a vibrant community of scholars and students from various backgrounds.

Why Law Research at King's College London?

King's College London is consistently ranked among the top universities globally, renowned for its academic excellence and research output. The Dickson Poon School of Law boasts strong partnerships with various international institutions, enhancing the research experience for students. Our facilities include state-of-the-art resources and access to extensive legal libraries, such as the Maughan Library and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, ensuring that students have the tools they need to excel in their studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Law Research programme at King's College London are as follows:

  • International Students: £25,500 per year
  • National Students: £9,500 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The Law Research programme offers a comprehensive structure that allows students to explore various legal disciplines. Key areas of focus include:

  • Civil & Private Law
  • European Law
  • Public Law

Students are encouraged to align their research interests with the themes of our various research centres, which address pressing legal issues and contribute to broader public discourse.

Industry Demand

Graduates of the Law Research programme are well-prepared to meet the demands of a dynamic legal landscape. Their research contributes significantly to fields such as intellectual property, information technology law, competition law, and social justice, making them valuable assets in various sectors.

Guaranteed Work Experience

The programme does not explicitly guarantee work experience; however, students are encouraged to engage with research centres and projects, providing ample opportunities for practical involvement in the legal field.

Careers with Law Research

Alumni from the Law Research programme have gone on to successful careers in prestigious law firms, governmental agencies, and international organisations. Graduates often specialise in areas such as legal consultancy, academic research, and public policy, demonstrating the programme's effectiveness in preparing students for impactful careers in law.

Programme Structure

Course Environment

  • We provide research students with the skills and training they will need for their future careers. Supervisors are able to advise you on various lectures, seminars and training that will benefit you. The School offers a series of research methodology seminars presented by our academic staff who draw on their own research experiences to help our researchers develop their projects. Students are also encouraged to give work-in-progress presentations to staff and other students in order to develop their presentation skills and to obtain ongoing feedback on their work. 

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
100
PTE Academic
69
IELTS
7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
100
PTE Academic
69
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A Master's degree with Merit in Law or a related discipline, with strong evidence of research and writing ability. This will normally involve achieving a Merit in a dissertation component of the Master’s degree. We usually also require a Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours.
  • Candidates who do not meet these criteria will only be admitted if the prospective supervisor makes a case for admission based on the candidate's broader work experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    25500 GBP / year
    25500 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    9500 GBP / year
    9500 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK/National:

  • Part time: £4,750 per year

International:

  • Part time: £12,750 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Law Research.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
King's College London Marshall Scholarship
Merit-based

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1781 GBP
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Turkish Embassy - Postgraduate Funding
Merit-based

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
ANID/CONICYT Becas Chile Scholarships
Merit-based

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2026
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)
Merit-based

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNED Credit - Scholarships
Merit-based

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Hans Rausing Scholarships

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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2026
Chevening Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2026
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based

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UK Government
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2026
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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ServiceScape
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
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Grant
Various benefits
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
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Grant
Various benefits
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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The Devadoss Law Firm
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
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Go City
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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500 USD
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31 Oct 2026
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Various benefits
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarship
Merit-based

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Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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1st Formations
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
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Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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European Commission
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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965 USD
Deadline
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