Overview

If you are a graduate in Law or similar discipline, this Law MPhil/ PhD programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. A PhD in Law entails writing a thesis over a period of three, or at most four years (four to six years for part-time students).  Students in University of Northampton's programme receive excellent training and work under the supervision of academic supervisors. Our doctoral students become members of a lively academic community which plays a significant role in the education of lawyers and law teachers from around the world. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in sustained, in-depth study into a specific topic
Stimulate real change while you work across our core fields in terms of both legal and policy issues
Join a community of established researchers and contribute to a diverse intellectual environment
Receive research training in law and social sciences
Regular research seminars, conferences and research activities led by our Research Centres and the Graduate Schoo

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 234 other Masters in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their international equivalent:

an upper second-class or higher undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant subject to the proposed area of research

or

a Masters degree in a relevant subject to the proposed area of research

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16350 GBP / year

≈ 16350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5700 GBP / year

≈ 5700 GBP / year

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 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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Living costs

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