PhD in Law in York United Kingdom | University of York

University of York | York United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 22,200
(c. USD29,587.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

York Law School achieved top ranking alongside other institutions for its outstanding research performance in Times Higher Education's 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment. Our research outputs demonstrated exceptional quality, with 46% rated as world-leading (4*) and 34% as internationally excellent (3*). We welcome PhD, MPhil, and MA (Research) candidates globally to become part of one of the UK's premier institutions for legal and socio-legal scholarship. Renowned internationally for our research achievements in these fields, we foster a dynamic academic environment dedicated to research excellence. The School organizes its research activities around six thematic clusters, all of which incorporate postgraduate research students.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

You would normally have a good undergraduate degree in Law or in a discipline related to the research area in which you intend to work. We would normally expect you have obtained an average of at least 65% overall and a minimum of 65% in your undergraduate dissertation. In addition, you would have a Masters degree in Law or another discipline relevant to your research topic. We would normally expect you have obtained an average of at least 65% in the Masters degree overall and a minimum of 65% in the dissertation module.
IELTS - 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in Writing and no less than 6.5 in all other components
TOEFL - 96 with a minimum of 24 in Writing and no less than 23 in all other components

Tuition GBP 22,200

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