Research degrees
A research degree in the School of Law involves sustained, in-depth study of a specific area, which is then written up as a thesis for examination, for the award of either PhD or MPhil.
Many research students already have a specific research area in mind, or a research supervisor they would like to work with. For more information about our staff research interests visit:
Research students study towards either
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Law - one year full-time or two years part-time
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law - three years full-time or six years part-time
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Criminology - one year full-time or two years part-time
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology - three years full-time or six years part-time
- Doctoral Programme in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence (PhD) - three years full-time or six years part-time.
Postgraduate research students in The School of Law receive annual allowances for printing and photocopying, and will be provided with a workspace in the School on request.
During their study, postgraduate research students can apply for funding to assist them with conference attendance or other trips associated with their research project. The School of Law offers Research Support Awards for such purposes. The University also offers similar funds to postgraduate research students for conference travel.
Those who wish to undertake research in the School, but not for a qualification, may apply to be a Visiting Scholar.
All research students are encouraged to attend the Law School Research Workshops/Seminars. They may be asked to present work-in-progress sessions on their own research.
Research students must attend specific research training sessions, provided by the School and the Faculty of Humanities.
Supervision of research students includes regular personal sessions with a supervisor and an annual review meeting at which research students present details of progress to a panel of senior academic staff.