Law

If you’re ready to take your expertise and qualifications in Law research, University of Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it.

As a postgraduate researcher, you could explore how our laws and legal system shape society and affect the daily lives of people at all levels within it. Your research outputs could be used by governments, organisations and individuals in the development and implementation of new legal policies.

Examples of our research include our work around will and inheritance Law Law research at University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth and the sale of ivory in the UK. When you study for a postgraduate research degree with us, you’ll make your own contribution to our exceptional work.

Support and facilities

When you join Law at University of Portsmouth, you’ll be supported by our Graduate School, alongside your assigned supervisory team, who’ll help you get the most from our facilities. The Graduate School will help you become part of our thriving, collaborative research community, and help grow your skills as a researcher through the Graduate School Development Programme, which offers training, workshops and events.

Law PhDs and MPhils

• Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Law, or submit your own research idea.