Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time

DLaw Doctor of Law

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
30-48 months / 42-72 months
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Law
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall

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Overview

The Doctor of Law (DLaw) course aims to provide opportunities for professionals in law and related fields to study legal challenges in an academic environment, drawing on theory and practice to develop insight into familiar but critical issues and to generate innovative solutions.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · or above
Degree1st · Subjects: Law

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall

IELTS 6.5

Fees

International students: £13,930

UK students: £5,238

Start dates

February, October

Campus

  • Aberdeen / Online, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

47 countries

Robert Gordon University has not published doctor of philosophy requirements for United States. See other levels

Scholarships at Robert Gordon University

5 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • RGU Financial Award for MBA Students10% of fees
  • RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
All scholarships at Robert Gordon University

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TuitionGBP 13,930
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 29,316

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