My supervisors have been everything that any research student could dream of and for this I am very grateful to them. They have made my decision to come to Surrey worthwhile.
The School of Law provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate study. Members of our academic staff have international reputations for research and are experienced legal practitioners, providing consultancy to law firms, governments, non-governmental organisations and businesses around the world.
The School of Law also enjoys excellent links with local, national and international legal communities.
As a School of Law doctoral student, you will be part of a thriving community of researchers engaged in a wide range of projects, usually joining a subject or research group as well as participating alongside academic staff in the activities of the School of Law.
Through a variety of approaches, from doctrinal to socio-legal, contemporary to historical, single jurisdiction to comparative, we will help you challenge ideas, hone your skills and develop the hallmarks of a leading researcher.
We will also provide you with office space, PCs, access to major electronic databases and a wide range of online research tools and resources. You also enjoy access to our excellent Law Library and a dedicated law librarian.
Learn more about our completed PhD students.
Our programme is a traditional UK-style PhD. You will undertake a structured, supervised programme of research into one of the areas of law in which we have expertise.
In your first year, you will take up to three modules of core research methods training, alongside advanced research training modules that further support your particular research. These include a range of modules focused on developing the practical skills required for subsequent careers.
Research training is selected from the University’s excellent offerings, and is supplemented by law-specific seminars. Our PhD researchers also organise and run their own annual research conference and attend research group seminars.
At the end of your time as a PhD researcher at Surrey you will be expected to submit an extended thesis for examination. This thesis will demonstrate your ability to pursue scholarly research which makes an original contribution to knowledge. You will also be expected to answer questions on your thesis and your research in a viva voce examination.
The School of Law particularly welcomes doctoral project proposals in the following areas:
Dr Sabrina Germain welcomes PhD proposals in medical law, in particular:
Dr Germain is also happy to consider more general research proposals focusing on connections between law and public policy.
Dr Theodore Konstadinides welcomes proposals in European Union law, especially on implementation, procedure and enforcement. These include:
Dr Arman Sarvarian welcomes proposals in public international law, in particular:
Dr Jane Marriott welcomes applications from intending doctoral students in domestic and/or comparative public law. Projects of special interest include:
You may be considered for a Faculty postgraduate research studentship to cover fees and an annual stipend.
Before completing your application, please get in touch with the relevant department to discuss your proposed area of research – see below for contact details.
PhD
September, January
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Non-native speakers of English will normally require IELTS 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (or equivalent).
We offer intensive English language pre-sessional courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
| Study mode | UK/EU fees | Overseas fees |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £4,120 | £14,000 |
| Part-time | £2,060 | £7,000 |
Please note these fees are for the academic year 2016/17 only. All fees are subject to annual review.
Overseas students applying for 2016 entry should please note that annual fees will rise by four per cent (rounded up to the nearest £100) for each year of study.
Our researcher development programme provides a range of workshops and support mechanisms for our postgraduate researchers.
Surrey’s postgraduate research code of practice sets out the University's policy and procedural framework relating to research degrees.
The code defines a set of standard procedures and specific responsibilities covering the academic supervision, administration and assessment of research degrees for all faculties within the University.
Download the code of practice for research degrees (PDF).
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Director of Research
Professor of Law, Director of Environmental Regulatory Research Group (ERRG)
Lecturer in Law; Deputy Director of Research
Senior Lecturer in Public International Law, Director of Postgraduate Research
Lecturer in Law
Lecturer in Law, Director of the JD Pathway and Canadian Recruitment
Professor of English Law
We’re proud to be University of the Year and University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
Dr Ilke Inceoglu, the new Associate Dean for Research in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, discusses her passion for her research.
Dr Belachew, Deputy Commissioner at the Ethiopian Investment Commission, describes his experience of studying for his PhD in Rural Land Rights in Ethiopia: Law and Policy Analysis.
Charlie Eastaugh, a policy advisor for the Civil Service Fast Stream, shares his experience of studying for a PhD in Constitutional Law at Surrey.
“Looking back at my time at Surrey, I realise just how much I have developed, not only as a researcher but also as a person.”
