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Law (Distance Learning), PhD

University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Law (Distance Learning), PhD - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

If you're ready to take your expertise and qualifications in Law into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it.

As a postgraduate researcher, you could explore how our laws and legal system shape society and affect the daily lives of people at all levels within it. Your research outputs could be used by governments, organisations and individuals in the development and implementation of new legal policies.

Examples of our research include our work around will and inheritance laws and the sale of ivory in the UK. When you study for a postgraduate research degree with us, you'll make your own contribution to our exceptional work.

Support and facilities

When you join us, you'll be supported by our Graduate School, alongside your assigned supervisory team, who'll help you get the most from our facilities. The Graduate School will help you become part of our thriving, collaborative research community, and help grow your skills as a researcher through the Graduate School Development Programme, which offers training, workshops and events.

What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?

Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.

Notes about fees for this course

For further fee information please see:  https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding-your-research-degree

Entry requirements

Please contact the department for details of entry requirements. All shortlisted applicants are subject to interview.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.

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