Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Law in Newtownabbey United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Newtownabbey United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,970
(c. USD21,307.97)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
PhD programs in the UK typically span three years and focus heavily on research, with close supervision from a dedicated team being crucial. Applicants are strongly advised to reach out to faculty members whose expertise aligns with their proposed research topic to refine their application. The School promotes socio-legal and interdisciplinary approaches while also fostering traditional doctrinal research. It encourages applications for research-based postgraduate studies across diverse fields such as commercial law, intellectual property, media law, technology law, medical law, socio-legal studies, justice access, social welfare, labor law, legal innovation, administrative justice, and judicial review. Postgraduate students benefit from comprehensive support, including expert supervision, methodological guidance, funding for conferences and fieldwork, and financial backing for student-led research projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master's Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,970