You can study a PhD or an MPhil in Law. A PhD in Law requires three years of full-time study full-time while an MPhil requires one year of full-time study.
The Law School also welcomes part-time PhD and MPhil students. Part-time research degrees provide a great opportunity to research in an area that relates to your profession. They also enable you to undertake postgraduate research and gain a PhD or MPhil without having to leave employment.
The Law School has expertise in the following areas:
Further information on members of staff’s areas of expertise can be found under the supervisors' tab and on their staff profile pages.
The University is offering a number of Global Research Scholarships which will cover the full tuition fee for International and UK postgraduate research students, with a start date of 1 October 2023.
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is pleased to invite applications from excellent international students with original research proposals for the Dean’s Global Research Award for commencing study in October 2023. These awards will cover international tuition fees.
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is pleased to invite applications from excellent students with original research proposals for the University of Strathclyde Student Excellence Awards for commencing study on 1 October 2023. These awards will cover student fees (at UK rates) and a stipend in line with UK Research Council rates.
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Students on programmes of study of more than one year should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.
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| Funding | Take a look at our funding your postgraduate research web page for funding information. You can also view our scholarships search for further funding opportunities. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
| Additional costs | International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.
The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
Find out more about the Doctoral School
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| Malcolm Combe |
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| Antonio Cardesa-Salzmann |
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| Conor Heaney |
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| Pablo Grez Hidalgo |
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| Sylvie Da Lomba |
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| Charlie Irvine |
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| Douglas Jack |
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| Mel Kenny |
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| Genevieve Lennon |
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| James MacLean |
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| Christopher McCorkindale |
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| Claire McDiarmid |
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| Lynsey Mitchell |
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| Elisa Morgera |
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| Mary Neal |
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| Kenneth Norrie |
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| Maria Ntona |
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| Thérèse O'Donnell |
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| Michael Randall |
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| Peter Robson |
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| Barry Rodger |
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| Emily Rose |
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| Jane Scoular |
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| Birgit Schippers |
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| Francesco Sindico |
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| Stephanie Switzer |
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| Cyrus Tata |
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| Saskia Vermeylen |
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| Jing Wang |
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| Elaine Webster |
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| Rhonda Wheate |
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| Rebecca Zahn |
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The Graduate School is a friendly and supportive study environment for research students studying subjects within Humanities & Social Sciences.
Our staff will support you through your studies and you'll become part of a community of students who get involved with our workshops, seminars and competitions.
Our PgCert RPD programme aims to ensure you get the most out of your current research activities at Strathclyde and helps you prepare for your future career as a researcher.
We'll help you recognise and develop your transferrable skills that'll have a positive impact on your research, now and in the future.
The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation. Take a look at our careers service pages to get more information.
From financial advice to our IT facilities, we have a wide range of support for all students here at Strathclyde. Get all the information you need at Strathlife.
Our Law Clinic offers free legal assistance to people in Glasgow and the surrounding area who are unable to obtain legal assistance through other means.
More about our Law ClinicWe've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 100 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
Visit our international students' section
Before you apply online, we advise you to contact a potential supervisor and/or the PGR co-Director Dr Lynsey Mitchell, lynsey.mitchell@strath.ac.uk.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
You'll be notified of the outcome of your application through Pegasus, our online application system.
When you've accepted our offer of a place of study on our PhD or MPhil programme, we'll send you a full offer in writing via the email address you provided.
We'll need you to fulfil any outstanding academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask for.
Telephone: +44 (0)141 548 3738
Email: hass-postgrad@strath.ac.uk
Lord Hope Building, Level 3, 141 St James Road , Glasgow, G4 0LT
