Overview

They offer a wide range of expertise to support your research. Research areas include: commercial law, criminal law, criminal justice, judicial administration, European law, public law, human rights, international law, private law, conflicts of law, international economic law, comparative law, health and social welfare, socio-legal studies, and legal theory.

As a Top 10 UK Law School you'll be supported by experts who conduct internationally recognised research related to your area of interest. Birmingham Law School offers a friendly and supportive environment to start your research journey.

Career opportunities

At University of Birmingham , they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.

You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.

They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

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Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Commercial law

Criminal law

Criminal justice

Judicial administration

European law

Public law

Human rights

International law

Private law

Conflicts of law

International economic law

Comparative law

Health and social welfare

Socio-legal studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:

For MJur and MPhil programmes, entry usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree in law (or a subject related to the proposed area of research) or its international equivalent

Typically, applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above in law (or a subject related to the proposed area of research) or its international equivalent

Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have will also be taken into account. If you are applying to study by distance learning, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23390 GBP / year

≈ 23390 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Additional Details

PT

UK: £2,591
International: £11,695 (part-time, distance-learning only)

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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

Funding

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