The School of Law at Queen's has a long and distinguished record of achievement in both education and research. The production of world-leading and internationally excellent research in Human Rights, Governance, Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Common Law explains why the School of Law at Queen's is now rated as one of the leading centres of legal research in the UK. Postgraduate education is an integral part of the life of the School, which plays host to a strong and dynamic postgraduate community. Research undertaken is currently shaping global and local debates within legal scholarship.
Research Strengths
The Law School provides a rich and vibrant context for legal research. The key research strengths are:
- Corporate Governance
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Governance
- Human Rights
- Judicial Activism
- Jurisprudence
- Public Policy
- Sustainable Development/Environmental Law
" I have really enjoyed the process of working with my supervisors to refine my research and I have been extremely lucky to find myself in a cohort with some fantastic fellow PhD students."Amanda Kramer
PhD student
Career Prospects
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
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