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Law & Legal Studies · PhD

Doctor of Philosophy (Laws) (BY RESEARCH)

Multimedia University (MMU)

Program overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Laws) research program is offered within the Faculty of Law. Our comprehensive research program is designed to prepare you for advanced research in your chosen field of interest, covering a wide range of areas including legal theory, international law, human rights, criminal law, environmental law, intellectual property, commercial law, and more. You will benefit from supervision by experienced and respected researchers in the field, and have access to excellent research facilities. This program is tailored to support your journey towards becoming a successful researcher in the field of law.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor degree (Level 6, MQF) in Law AND a Master’s degree in Law (Level 7, MQF)
  • For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., related fields,Other qualifications equivalent, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment

Career Opportunities

Academia, Legal Research, Legal Practice, Government and Policy, Advocacy and Non-profit Organizations, Corporate Sector.

Curriculum

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Fields of Research

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Banking Law

Business Law

Child Law

Constitutional Law

Contract Law

Corporate Law

Criminal Law

Cyber Law

Employment Law

Human Rights Law

Industrial Relations Law

Information Technology Law

International Law

Labour Law

Law and Economics

Law and Technology

Media Law

Medical Law and Ethics

Sports Law

Securities Law

Compulsory Subjects

Advanced Research Methodology for Law

Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods for Law

Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship

Available scholarships

  • International Student Discount

    Up to 10% coverage

    Automatically applied upon submission of the application for an official University Offer Letter.

Entry requirements

PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Legal advisor
  • Lawyer (subject to home-country rules)
  • Compliance specialist

Is this program right for you?

Send us your qualifications and we'll confirm your eligibility and next steps during your consultation.

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