Law

As a research student, you will be encouraged to become involved in the School of Law’s research activities and will have the opportunity to work alongside Oxford Brookes academics who are at the forefront of a wide range of internationally recognised and world-leading research and projects.

Please see the specific entry requirement details in the degree routes section above. If you choose to study full-time you must be able to devote a minimum of 35 hours per week over a 44-week year to your research. You should not undertake more than 20 hours per week paid employment or other commitments (including a maximum of six hours per week teaching, demonstrating, or other paid work directly related to your research training). If you choose to study part-time you must be able to devote a minimum of 15 hours per week over a 44-week year to the programme of research. You must also meet our residence requirements. English language requirements Applicants whose main language is not English must meet the Faculty’s English language requirements. The minimum IELTS score required for entry to the research degree programme is 6.5-7 overall. In addition, we require a minimum of 6.5 in each component of the test. We do not accept IELTS certificates that are over two years old. The Faculty reserves the right to decline an application from a candidate who wishes to conduct part of their work outside of the UK if there are concerns over supervision, attendance or the separation of the student from the research environment. Application process It is essential that you first check whether your specific research interests can be adequately supervised before submitting a full application. To do this please email the Research Administrator ( hss-researchdegrees@brookes.ac.uk ) your provisional research proposal. This should be 1500-2000 words in length and should include a title and a summary of the proposed subject area. There is no specific format for research proposals but the following areas are usually covered: introduction evidence of background reading and knowledge/previous experience of research area details of research methods proposed to carry out the project the aims of the research project and any proposed hypotheses/outcomes literature review how your research project will make an original and independent contribution to knowledge. If your area of research can potentially be supervised you will be encouraged to submit a full application via our online application system. The Research Administrator will acknowledge receipt of your application by email. We strive to make a decision within one month of receiving your application. Please note, however, decisions may take longer during busier periods of the academic year. Supporting documents Please read through the list of supporting documentation that must be uploaded along with your application or emailed separately.

IELTS score required for entry to the research degree programme is 6.5-7 overall. In addition, we require a minimum of 6.5 in each component of the test. W

International students: £18,300

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International: £18,300

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