MPhil/PhD in Law
Programme Code: RPLL
Department: Law School
For students starting this programme of study in 2024/25
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.
Paper |
Course number, title (unit value) | |
Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
Training courses |
Compulsory: | |
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LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
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2. PhD seminar series: | |
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Staff seminar series | |
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3. One other relevant course offered by any department or other unit within the School | |
Year 2 | ||
Training courses |
Optional (not examined): | |
|
LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
|
PhD Seminar Series | |
|
Staff Seminar Series | |
Year 3 | ||
Training courses |
Optional (not examined): | |
|
LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
|
PhD Seminar Series (compulsory for Year three students - not examined) | |
|
Staff Seminar Series | |
Year 4 | ||
Transferable skills courses |
Optional (not examined): | |
|
LL500 Doctoral Research Seminar series (0.0) | |
|
PhD Seminar Series | |
|
Staff Seminar Series | |
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 Spring 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.