MPhil/PhD in Law (Socio-Legal Theory)
Programme Code: RPLLSL
Department: Law School
For students starting this programme of study in 2018/19
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
In addition to progressing with their research, students are expected to take the listed training and transferable skills courses. Students may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with their supervisor.
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Course number, title (unit value) | |
Year 1 | ||
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Training courses |
Compulsory: | |
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LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
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2. The following core course: | |
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LL4L5 Socio-legal Theory and Practice (0.5) (withdrawn 2022/23) | |
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3. Law Department lunchtime seminar series | |
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4. One relevant course selected from those offered by the Department for Methodology | |
Year 2 | ||
Training courses |
Compulsory (not examined): | |
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LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
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2. Minimum of three workshops of the following: | |
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Optional (not examined): | |
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Staff Seminar Series and PhD Seminar Series | |
Year 3 | ||
Training courses |
Compulsory (not examined): | |
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LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
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Optional (not examined): | |
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Staff Seminar Series and PhD Seminar Series | |
Year 4 | ||
Transferable skills courses |
Compulsory (not examined): | |
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LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
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Optional (not examined): | |
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Staff Seminar Series | |
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Progression and upgrade requirements
Upgrade to PhD takes place at the end of the first year, progression being conditional on submission of a satisfactory statement of the research question and a satisfactory sample chapter towards the end of the Summer Term.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.