PhD/MPhil/MJur

Durham - A 4* Law School!

Durham Law School is a great place to undertake your postgraduate research. We have over 50 excellent research students - from around the UK, mainland Europe and all corners of the globe - carrying out work under the supervision of our expert, academic staff.

Expert Supervision

The academics at Durham Law School are amongst the most successful researchers in the UK. Our research excellence is evidenced by the maximum possible 4* rating received in the last government Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) - indeed, Durham is ranked 4th law school in the UK based on RAE rating - consolidating our reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. In addition to possessing expertise in their subject fields, our staff receive ongoing training in research supervision, so as well as being expert researchers they are also professional educators.

Find out more about potential areas of research supervision or browse our staff profiles for details of our research interests and recent publications.

A Choice of Research Degrees

Depending upon the length of study that you propose to undertake, you can choose from applying to read for an MJur, MPhil or PhD. All these programmes start on 1 October. Learn more about the types of research degree we offer.

Membership of a Dynamic Research Community

As a research student at Durham Law School you will be invited to participate in dedicated postgraduate research seminars where you can discuss your work and share your experiences with other equally committed students. What's more, you will have the opportunity to attend staff seminars and lectures by major figures in the legal world. Find out more about student life in Durham and browse our news and events stories.

Research Training

All research students at Durham University may participate in dedicated research training. This will help you manage your research, as well as to plan your future career. It also provides an excellent opportunity to meet students from across the many subject disciplines studied at Durham.

English Language Support at Durham

If English is not your first language then both before and during your time at Durham there is excellent language support available, provided by Durham University English Language Centre.

Meet Us in Person

If you want to meet us in person please come to one of the Recruitment Fairs in Durham or around the UK, or if you are a prospective international student look out for a visit from a Durham member of staff to your country. Prospective international students should also take a look at the pages of the Durham International Students Association to gain an impression of the great time you can have studying here.