Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 167
Course information
Law research degrees
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A global top 40 QS World Ranked department. We came third in the last Research Excellence Framework on grade point average topping Oxford and Cambridge. We currently have over 60 excellent research students – from around the UK, mainland Europe and all corners of the globe – carrying out work under the supervision of our academic staff. Our academics are amongst the most successful and highly regarded researchers in the UK. Many of our staff are global leaders in their field and are regularly called on to advise national governments, comment on television, radio or print media. Our academic staff receive on-going training in supervising research students ensuring our Law School is at the cuttingedge delivering an excellent student experience. The quality of our doctoral student provision has been recognised through the award of a number of externally-funded studentships.
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“Durham Law School is a fantastic place to pursue a PhD degree! Within the PhD in Law, I have benefited from a number of trainings, seminars and workshops that equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge. The most important part of my PhD experience is my supervisory team. My two supervisors are supportive in many ways and always help me stretch and grow. The vibrant research community is superb; from outstanding legal scholars and experts to motivated research students are all there to contribute to your academic and personal development. The Law School has fantastic resources and facilities, while the admin staff provide essential back-up assistance! I am really privileged to do my PhD at Durham Law School!" Aikaterini Koula, PhD student.
MJur Law
Course length
Our Master of Jurisprudence postgraduate degree is a research-based programme of study centred on completing a satisfactory thesis of up to 50,000 words on an approved subject in the field of Law. Most range between 20,000 and 40,000 words.
1 year full-time. 2 years part-time.
PhD Law
Course length
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) postgraduate degree is a research-based programme of study centred on completing a satisfactory thesis of up to 100,000 words on an approved topic in the field of law.
3 years full-time. 6 years part-time.
