Law
MPhil, PhD
We offer MPhil and PhD research degrees in a range of topics linked to staff expertise in Law. Our staff are recognised as experts in their fields, and have produced a number of influential books, journal articles and edited collections.
We are proud to be part of a developing research culture, which creates a rich and stimulating environment for staff and students. We have a series of links to a number of other centres in our University and the wider community and within the Faculty with the Justice and Communities Research Unit. We host and participate in a variety of research oriented events, including Faculty and Departmental research seminar series.
We are proud to be part of a developing research culture, which creates a rich and stimulating environment for staff and students. We have a series of links to a number of other centres in our University and the wider community and within the Faculty with the Justice and Communities Research Unit. We host and participate in a variety of research oriented events, including Faculty and Departmental research seminar series.
Case study profile
Teng-Guan KhooPhD in Law
"I completed a PhD in Law in 2010; my thesis entitled 'A Critical Comparative Analysis of Racial Discrimination Law and Regulations and Success in Sports'. I have received tremendous support from the Anglia Law School, Ashcroft International Business School and Research and Development Services during my tenure as a research student. In particular, they have funded my research trip to South Africa and to attend various external conferences. Credits goes to all my supervisors who have been very supportive, providing continuous guidance and encouragement from the start towards the completion of my thesis. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the University for providing all the other support that I needed throughout my duration as a research student."
Supervision and support
You will be allocated a supervisory team which will consist of a first and second supervisor, with additional members added if necessary.Academic supervision is available in many areas of Law including Business Law; Corporate Governance; International Law; Legal Profession and Legal Education; Sports Law; Property Law; Environment, Planning and Land Management; Human Rights; Public Law.
Facilities
We have a range of excellent facilities, including a state-of-the-art courtroom for staging debates and elements of the criminal justice process. You will also have access to our outstanding library resources, as well as access to the Cambridge University Library and other local archives.Funding
There are a number of ways in which you can obtain external funding for doctoral research, from the full-time awards granted by research councils to smaller grants available from a range of grant-awarding bodies. Our programme periodically offers fees-only fellowships. In addition to these, our programme has a Postgraduate Fund to which you can apply for help with travelling expenses, conference fees, and other research needs. We offer advice on external and internal funding if your are interested in our PhD degree.Career development and training
Our PhD in Law will not only give you support and scope for developing a thesis on a topic of your choice, but we are also committed to offering you training both within our Department at University level.
We welcome proposals from students wishing to work in Law. Below is a list of current staff and their research specialisms:
Dr Penny English
Cultural property law; issues of archaeological heritage.
Professor Rob Home
Environmental law; planning and land management.
Dr Rhidian Lewis
Evolution of legal doctrine, corporate financial regulations
John O'Leary
Sports law.
Tom Serby
Sports law, legal education, business, employment, criminal law.
Andrew Gilbert
Family law and policy
Julia Ramsay
Insolvency
Francis King
Property law, including land law, tortious and contractual aspects, planning and construction
Dr Penny English
Cultural property law; issues of archaeological heritage.
Professor Rob Home
Environmental law; planning and land management.
Dr Rhidian Lewis
Evolution of legal doctrine, corporate financial regulations
John O'Leary
Sports law.
Tom Serby
Sports law, legal education, business, employment, criminal law.
Andrew Gilbert
Family law and policy
Julia Ramsay
Insolvency
Francis King
Property law, including land law, tortious and contractual aspects, planning and construction
- MPhil: Candidates must hold a BA or equivalent in a related subject area.
- PhD: Candidates should normally hold an MA or equivalent in a related area subject area.
- For candidates whose first language is not English, a minimum IELTS score of 7 or equivalent is required with a minimum score of 6.5 achieved in each of the four language skills. We welcome applications from EU and international students.
How to apply
Location
Duration
MPhil: 2 yearsPhD: 3 years
Available starts
September, JanuaryFaculty
Arts, Law & Social SciencesDepartment
Anglia Law SchoolContact us
UK and EU applicants:- Call 01245 686868
- Complete enquiry form
- Call +44 (0)1245 493131 ext 2609
- Complete enquiry form
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