The School of Law in the University of Strathclyde offers an excellent environment in which to undertake post-graduate degrees by research. The School offers both one-year research Masters degrees (MPhils) and three-year PhDs. High quality supervision can be offered in any area of Scots law studied at undergraduate level as well as in the more niche areas of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice; Environmental Law and Sustainable Development; Information Technology and Telecommunications Law; Mediation and Dispute Resolution; Public International, EU and Competition Law; and Legal Theory.
Post-graduate research students form part of a vibrant community within the School of Law and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) at Strathclyde. Law research students run their own reading group, supported by the School, giving the opportunity to discuss, in a welcoming environment ideas and concepts across the research areas which they cover. Students are encouraged, in consultation with their supervisors, to attend conferences in their areas and funding towards expenses is available through the HaSS Graduate School. In 2011/12, the Law School also has its own fund – the Hugh George King Fund – which offers funding specifically for students who are presenting papers at conferences. Every effort is also made to provide students with relevant teaching experience during their studies.
In terms of funding for research degrees, the School of Law offers, to the best-qualified successful applicants Campbell Burns scholarships for MPhil or PhD study. These currently include a fee waiver and a maintenance element of £10,000. Successful applicants can be required to undertake some teaching for no additional payment. Full details, and an application form, can be found here . In 2011/12, the School also hopes to put forward an applicant for a Modern Law Review scholarship .
Details of Strathclyde University studentships are provided on the HaSS Graduate School website at:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/courses/gradschool/
In recognition of Strathclyde’s international strength in the area of Criminal justice, Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies, full funding is available on a competitive basis to students wishing to study for a PhD at Strathclyde. The funding is for 3 years (+3 studentships only) and is provided by the UK Economic & Social research Council (ESRC). It is available to citizens of the UK and the wider European Union.
Students seeking funding for research in the fields of energy and natural resources law may be able to apply to the International Bar Association Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL). Further information is available
Informal inquiries about post-graduate research study in Law are welcome. Entry is on a rolling basis, though applications for funding must be received by the appropriate deadlines. Candidates can discuss their proposed area of research with a potential supervisor. However, in general, all queries relating to postgraduate study and research should be directed to the HaSS Graduate School in the first instance at hass-postgrad@strath.ac.uk
Further information for postgraduate students, including general funding and scholarship opportunities, accommodation, and advice on visas and immigration, can be found at the following address: http://www.strath.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduateresearch/