Study PhD Law at University of Reading in the UK, School of Law
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What will I learn?

As a research student at the Reading School of Law, you will join a dynamic and thriving community of postgraduate researchers and you will play an integral part in the life of the School.You will have excellent facilities and support, including research training programmes, informal lunches, faculty seminars, financial support for conferences and career development strategies.The School has a strong, vibrant and cosmopolitan community that extends throughout, and every year we welcome students from the UK and across the globe.Some students combine professional work with their research projects, and many engage with international institutions and organisations through their research.We boast an impressive group of military officer students, who are visiting scholars at the Stockton Center for International Law at the US Naval War College, and at the US Military Academy at West Point.Other students are involved in commercial organisations and institutions such as the World Trade Organisation, the International Chamber of Commerce, and global arbitration centres. And some students are accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).We encourage and support our doctoral candidates in presenting their research at both national and international conferences, and many of our students publish in internationally recognised and peer-reviewed journals.

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,750.00 (US$ 28,089) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,750.00 (US$ 28,089) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you'll need a master's degree or equivalent, in a course with a substantial element of law.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a globally connected leader in higher education, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change.

  • 500+ courses across pre-degree, bachelor’s and postgraduate
  • 98 percent of research rated internationally recognised
  • More than 27,000 students from 147 countries
  • Award winning parkland campus close to London

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