Law (PhD) (Part-time) - 6 Years
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this programme
Edinburgh Law School’s PhD programme seeks to train the future world leaders in law and criminology research and is available to study full-time over three years or part-time over six years (subject to visa restrictions).A PhD at Edinburgh Law School involves undertaking independent research, culminating in the submission of a 100,000 word thesis, which should be an original piece of work that makes a significant contribution to knowledge in a chosen field of study and contains material worthy of publication.We offer a supportive environment for PhD study to help you
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 3 years · Part-time: 6 years; Full-time: 3 years
- Tuition
- £14,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Deadline
- 7 January 2026
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- Edinburgh Law School and Ewen Cameron StudentshipsFully funded
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds