- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Entry requirements
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A good (UK First class or Upper Second class honours) Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline;
and
Either a Master's degree in ethics, law, or a cognate discipline, at merit level (or overseas equivalent), with overall average of 65%, dissertation mark of 65% and no mark below 55%;
or
A suitable period (normally at least three years) of validated professional experience in a relevant field.
- How to apply
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Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.
Application Deadlines
Admission to studying for a PhD is highly competitive, so please allow as much time as possible to prepare your application, browse our research pages and academics' profiles, and familiarise yourself with the application process and any important deadlines.
To be considered for external funding sources (for example, ESRC NWSSDTP), you need to apply far enough in advance of the relevant external funding deadlines, which are usually much earlier than the programme deadline listed below. For internal studentships from the School of Social Sciences, you must submit your completed application by 1 December 2022.
If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the relevant deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after these deadlines have passed.
- For September 2023 entry: 30 June 2023
Programme options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Programme overview
- Join an innovative programme for a publication-based PhD.
- Work closely with the Centre for Social Ethics and Policy , a leading bioethics and medical jurisprudence centre, which has a lively and productive research environment.
- Pursue a unique structured research programme containing taught elements designed to provide a solid skills basis for independent research in this area.
Open days
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2023, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PhD (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £4,712
International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,000 -
PhD (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £2,356
International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,500 -
PhD (full-time distance learning)
UK students (per annum): £4,712
International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,000 -
PhD (part-time distance learning)
UK students (per annum): £2,356
International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,500
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Scholarships/sponsorships
Various funding opportunities are available to PGRs applying for the three-year PhD degree programme. In addition to submitting the relevant scholarship application, you must submit the PhD application (deadlines apply).
Please visit our How to apply page for terms and conditions, or email law.scholarship@manchester.ac.uk .
References may be uploaded with your other supporting documents during the application process or emailed directly to research-law@manchester.ac.uk .
- School of Social Sciences - PhD Studentships - 2023
- School of Social Sciences - North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (ESRC NWSSDTP) Studentships 2023
- School of Social Sciences - China Scholarship Council Joint Scholarship for PhD Study 2023
- School of Social Sciences - Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2023
- School of Social Sciences - PhD Studentship with the Stuart Hall Foundation - September 2023
- School of Social Sciences - President's Doctoral Scholarship (PDS) 2023/24
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Social Sciences
- Contact name
- School of Social Sciences
- Telephone
- pgr-soss-admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/law/research/postgraduate-research/
- School/Faculty
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See: School Subjects
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