The skills acquired during the programme of doctoral study will prepare students for a wide range of careers including academia, private industry and public service.
Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
2024-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Management | English Studies | Social Science | Law | Criminology | Statistics
Discipline
Business & Management | Cultural Studies | Humanities | Law & Legal Studies | Science
Minor
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Literacy and Communication Skills | Social Sciences and Society Studies | Research Methodology and Quantitative Analysis | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| - | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The PhD in Law is the highest degree offered by the School of Law and Criminology. By definition, it is intended to be a qualification obtained after rigorous and original research that contributes to the state of legal scholarship. Towards that end, the structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.
Students will be equipped with methodological and analytical tools for advanced research in law through a number of taught modules across the Faculty. These will be supplemented by periodic one-on-one supervision meetings. Students will also have opportunities to actively engage in other aspects of academic writing and publishing during the course of their education. In addition, the School of Law and Criminology's research seminar series offers a constructive forum for presenting and debating research.
Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time
Commences
September (or other agreed time)
Potential candidates should:
a) Identify a member of staff as a potential supervisor, and discuss their area of interest.
b) Submit a research proposal and CV to the proposed supervisor. After receiving provisional approval, a formal application may be made (see How to Apply).
Program Outline
Course structure
In addition to developing their own research topic with their supervisor(s), students will be required to take 30 credits worth of modules over the duration of their programme of doctoral research. 15 of these will be generic/transferable modules offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, and 15 in subject/specialist modules which are being developed by the School.
| Code | Module | Credits | Semester | Compulsory |
| SO802A | The Craft And Logics Of Social Research I | 10 | 1 | No |
| CTL1 | Professional Certificate In Postgraduate Teaching & Learning: Tutors & Demonstrators |
5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| GST1 | Personal Development And Employability Module | 5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| GST2 | Finding Information For Your Thesis | 5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| GST3 | Academic Writing Module | 5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| LW855 | Advanced Communication Skills (Conference Presentation) | 5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| LW856 | Advanced Communication Skills (Publication) | 5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| LW857 | Seminar Series | 5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| LW860 | Legal Research Methodology | 5 | 1 and 2 | No |
| FSS1 | Quantitative Methods In The Social Sciences | 5 | 2 | No |
Course Duration: 4 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Career Options
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