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  • Career
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Overview

The course offers various research supervision areas for MPhil/PhD degrees, including topics like Business History, Corporate Law, and Human Rights. Students are encouraged to submit proposals for supervised research in these fields. Opportunities span diverse legal and social disciplines.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 30, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
Republic of Ireland£4,806£2,403
Channel Islands£4,806£2,403
EU£22,200£11,100
England£4,806£2,403
Northern Ireland£4,806£2,403
Scotland£4,806£2,403
Wales£4,806£2,403
International£22,200£11,100

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
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About

The following sections outline the various areas available for research supervision, including opportunities for MPhil/PhD degrees.

Available Research Areas

  • Business History
  • Clinical Education and Legal Practice
  • Conflicts and Transition
  • Contract and Commercial Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Law Theory
  • Counter Terrorism
  • Criminal Law
  • Employment Law
  • Environmental Law
  • EU Law
  • Financial Regulation
  • Gender Studies
  • Housing Law
  • Human Rights
  • Insurance Law
  • Law and History/Legal History
  • Medical Law and Health
  • Property Law
  • Public and Constitutional Law
  • Sociology and Philosophy of Law
  • Tort Law
  • Trust Law
  • Welfare and Social Care

Research...

Subject Area Information

Private law is a branch of law that deals with relationships between individuals and organizations, focusing on legal relationships and obligations.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Contract Law

  • 2. Tort Law

  • 3. Property Law

  • 4. Family Law

  • 5. Commercial Law

  • 6. Employment Law

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Negotiation and Advocacy
  • Ethical Judgment

Career

Private law encompasses a diverse range of subjects that equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and influence the legal relationships between private entities.

Potential Professions
  • Attorney

    Specializing in areas such as contract law, family law, or property law.

  • Corporate Counsel

    Providing legal advice to businesses on commercial transactions and employment matters.

  • Mediator/Arbitrator

    Resolving disputes outside of court through alternative dispute resolution methods.

  • Legal Consultant

    Advising individuals and organizations on legal compliance and risk management.

  • Academic/Researcher

    Teaching and conducting research in private law at universities and legal institutions.

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