Law PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Embark on your legal research journey Join the esteemed community of legal academia and gain valuable insights from experienced researchers Kingston University's research culture supports critical thinking and the production of original legal knowledge. A PhD in Law can prepare you for a career as an academic within the education sector, or as a professional researcher within the public or private sectors. Whatever your goal, Kingston University's Law PhD will develop your research skills. Above all, you’ll make an original contribution to your chosen field of enquiry and enhance your professional credibility. You will have the opportunity to teach undergraduates and undertake an ‘academic apprenticeship' to help you pursue a career in academia. The Law PhD at Kingston is highly flexible and tailored to your research interests. You will define your research focus in consultation with your supervisor, exploring a range of topics in depth. Regular meetings with academic staff will guide your progress. You’ll also receive the necessary support for fieldwork and data collection. This combined approach to study and teaching positions successful PhD candidates for success in their future academic endeavours.

English language requirements for Law PhD: Open All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, plea

October 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

• Kingston Hill, United Kingdom