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Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Law is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.

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The University of Glasgow is committed to contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our postgraduate programmes will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make a meaningful impact on our global society. As part of our postgraduate community, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the most pressing global challenges facing humanity and the natural world.

School of Law rankings and accolades

• 2nd in UK Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide
• 5th in UK Guardian University Guide
• 7th in UK Complete University Guide
• World top 100 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
• World top 100 QS World University Rankings

Postgraduate taught degrees

Our  postgraduate programmes  draw students from around the world. The diverse student body (many students already have professional experience) enables a wide range of viewpoints to be expressed in class discussions. We offer eight LLM options – seven specialised and one general degree:

• Corporate & Financial Law, LLM
• Human Rights, LLM
• Intellectual Property & the Digital Economy, LLM
• International Commercial Law, LLM
• International Economic Law, LLM
• International Law, LLM
• International Law & Security, LLM
• General LLM

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master

Our two-year  Erasmus Mundus Joint Master allows you to gain an international student experience by studying with the University of Glasgow and its consortium partners across Europe and further afield. Prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for well-qualified applicants.

• International Law of Global Security, Peace & Development, LLM

Postgraduate research opportunities

Our academic staff supervise international research students across a wide range of research areas.

• Commercial and competition law
• Criminal law and criminal justice
• Intellectual property
• International law
• International private law
• Legal theory
• Private law

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• Corporate and Financial Law (LLM)
• Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PgDip)
• Human Rights (LLM)
• Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy (LLM)
• International Commercial Law (LLM)
• International Competition Law and Policy (LLM)
• International Economic Law (LLM)
• International Law (LLM)
• International Law and Security (LLM)
• International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (Erasmus Mundus International Master) (LLM)

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Our staff are experts from across all areas of the law, supervising top-calibre international research students.

Our academic staff supervise international research students across all areas of the law. Thesis of up to 100,000 words.

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• Commercial and competition law
• Criminal law and criminal justice
• Intellectual property
• International law
• International private law
• Legal theory
• Private law
• Public law.

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Entry requirements for PhD study are generally a first class honours degree and/or a Masters degree. Students must also submit a research proposal, CV, references and a piece of written work.

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About Postgraduate Law

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law through distance learning offers a flexible platform for in-depth legal research and scholarship. It caters to those who wish to combine an advanced higher education qualification with their existing work or personal commitments by providing the ability to study from anywhere globally. You’ll be able to undertake the majority of your research at an off-campus location.

There are 19 such courses in the UK, and full-time students are expected to complete their work within three years. Courses are competitive, and a first class or upper second-class honours degree in law (or a subject related to the proposed area of research) is usually required.

What to Expect

The distance learning Law PhD spans approximately 3 to 6 years, depending on whether you choose to study with full-time or part-time enrolment. The programme is predominantly research-based, requiring candidates to produce a lengthy thesis that offers a significant, original contribution to the legal profession. This involves rigorous independent research, under the guidance of experienced faculty members who provide academic oversight and support through online communication.

Candidates are required to engage in critical analysis of legal texts, case studies and contemporary legal issues, demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills. Online seminars and workshops are integral to the curriculum, promoting academic development and networking within the legal community.

Upon completion, graduates possess a thorough understanding of their chosen area of law, prepared for careers in academia, legal research, policy development or high-level advisory roles.

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• 30 months Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
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Glasgow School for Business and Society (GSBS) – Self-Funded PhD Projects

Self-funded phd students only.

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Business Research Programme

Business Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Research Study at the School of Law

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Law Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

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This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

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Edinburgh Law School

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Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

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This is a fast-track undergraduate degree, which is available to graduates of any discipline, including Law.

The accelerated LLB provides graduates of any discipline with a pathway towards professional qualification. The two-year degree is available to all applicants holding a first degree.

• The programme is fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotland for entry into the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
• This flexible degree offers courses that put an emphasis on developing the key skills required by employers.
• The programme provides you with a sound general foundation for a range of careers, such as the civil service, local government, journalism, industry and commerce, international institutions, administration, banking, insurance, social work and the police service.
• On successful completion of the LLB you will have the opportunity to combine your qualification with one of our seven specialised or general LLM (Master of Laws) degrees.

CAREER PROSPECTS

If you intend to become a solicitor or advocate in Scotland you must, in addition to the LLB, complete a one-year postgraduate vocational qualification: the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. There is then a period of full-time training for two years to become a solicitor, and up to two and a half years to become an advocate.

To qualify in England & Wales, in other member states of the EU or elsewhere, you must pass additional examinations in the appropriate legal system.

The flexibility of the law degree at Glasgow means that the LLB degree provides a sound general foundation for a range of careers. These include the civil service, local government, journalism, industry and commerce, international institutions, administration, banking, insurance, social work and the police service.

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