Study PhD in Law at University of Brighton in the UK, School of Business and Law

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Brighton's law school is an intellectually exciting and engaging environment for your PhD research. We understand the value of postgraduate research study and the vital role of legal research and critical thinking in the many fields of international law. We understand the importance of your postgraduate degree to your career and the part we can play in it. Our postgraduate doctoral students play a key role in the organisation. They are integrated into research groups and are able to benefit from the school's wider network of legal professional, academic lawyers and community beneficiaries. We also offer PhD training and development workshops designed to help progress your research career. Your PhD study will be supported throughout by expert academic specialists and an interdisciplinary training framework. The expertise of our academic supervisors spans a range of contemporary specialisms, from the overlap between business and human rights, to the role of international law in obtaining climate justice.

Which department am I in?

School of Business and Law

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,500.00 (US$ 20,017) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Brighton

Mithras House,

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN2 4AT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,500.00 (US$ 20,017) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Brighton

Mithras House,

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN2 4AT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The entry requirements for the PhD are:a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevantor substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic referencesor, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.

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