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PhD Opportunities in Law at University College London Faculty of Laws University College London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Legal History
Funding
No specific funding or scholarship information is provided in the post or linked page. Applicants may need to seek external scholarships or funding opportunities separately.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University College London

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The University College London (UCL) Faculty of Laws, recognized as the top law school for research quality in the UK, is inviting applications for its PhD programme. UCL Laws offers a vibrant and diverse research community, welcoming outstanding candidates from the UK, EU, and around the world. The PhD programme is highly competitive and designed for those seeking to advance legal thought and practice.
Applicants must hold a UK bachelor’s degree with First or good Upper Second-class Honours (2:1) or an equivalent international qualification. While a master’s degree in a relevant field is not strictly required, it is strongly preferred and most successful applicants have one, ideally with distinction. Those without a master’s must demonstrate strong research ability through substantial written work. English language proficiency at an advanced level is required, with specific minimum scores for IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL.
The application process involves researching your project proposal, identifying and contacting a suitable supervisor, and submitting an online application with all supporting documents, including academic transcripts, references, research proposal, and proof of English proficiency. The application window for entry in 2026/27 is open from 1st September 2025 to 18th November 2025, 5:00 pm UK time. UCL Laws encourages applications from women and candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. No specific funding or scholarship details are provided, so applicants may need to explore external funding options.
For further information or enquiries, applicants can contact [email protected]. Join UCL Laws to become part of a global research community dedicated to addressing pressing legal challenges.
Funding details
No specific funding or scholarship information is provided in the post or linked page. Applicants may need to seek external scholarships or funding opportunities separately.
What's required
Applicants must have a UK bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject with First or good Upper Second-class Honours (2:1), or an overseas equivalent. A master’s degree (LLM or MA/MSc relevant to the proposed research) is strongly preferred and usually expected, ideally with distinction. Applicants without a master’s must demonstrate research ability through extended written work to a first-class standard. English language proficiency at UCL Level 4 is required (IELTS 7.5 overall, minimum 7 in each subtest; PTE 75 overall, minimum 62 in each component; TOEFL 109 overall, 27/30 in reading and writing, 23/30 in speaking and listening). Two academic references, academic transcript, research proposal, and proof of English proficiency are required. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
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