Research opportunities
You can study a PhD or an MPhil in Law.
A PhD requires three years of full-time study full-time and an MPhil requires one year of full-time study. Postgraduate research students can elect to study on a part-time basis.
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.
Fees & funding
2019/20
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
2019/20 entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
Scotland/ EU
Rest of UK
International students
Funding
Have a look at our scholarship search for any funding opportunities available.
Postgraduate research opportunities
Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities.
The fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
How can I apply?
You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.
All you have to do is complete an online application.
Before you apply online, we advise you to contact a potential supervisor and/or the PGR Director Dr Sylvie Da Lomba (sylvie.da-lomba@strath.ac.uk).
Online application process
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- your research proposal of 1,500 to 2,000 words in length. You can find a template for PhD and MPhil research proposals on our study with us page
- transcripts & certificates of all degrees
- your CV
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language. For postgraduate studies, we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent (the test must be taken within two years of the application date)
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
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.
Accepting an offer
Once you've accepted our offer of a place 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.
You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.
All you have to do is complete an online application.
Support & development
The Graduate School
The Graduate School is a friendly and supportive study environment for all our 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 out workshops, seminars and competitions.
Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD)
Our PgCert RPD programme aims to ensure you get the most out of your current research activities at Strathclyde and help 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.
Find out more about the PG Cert RPD programme.
Careers
We have a great careers service that can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation. Take a look at our careers service pages to get more information.
Student support
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