Overview

The Socio-Legal Research degree at the University of Oxford normally takes place over a full academic year (October to September). You will attend weekly seminars convened by senior members of staff at the CSLS on ‘Theory and Methods in Socio-Legal Research’, mainly during your first two terms. This is intended to develop your appreciation of law as a social phenomenon, to introduce various theoretical perspectives and to consider the variety of empirical techniques by which research questions may be addressed.

You will be able to take part in an extensive range of seminar programmes and discussion groups, affording plentiful opportunities for interaction both with your peers and with academics working in the same or similar research areas. But you can expect to spend the majority of your time working on your own research project.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies.

In the case of students who require specific help to adjust to an academic programme or to a new range of skills, the supervisor should work with them to ensure that they have additional support.

Graduate destinations

MPhil students pursue a range of career paths after obtaining the degree. You might choose to continue studying to obtain a doctoral degree preparatory to an academic career, or to enter employment. The analytical and communication skills developed while studying should enhance your suitability for legal practice, for a civil service career, for work in non-governmental organisations or for a range of management positions in the private sector including consultancies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Throughout the period of your studies, you will work with a supervisor with whom you should meet individually at regular intervals to discuss your project and who will provide feedback and advice.

You will also be able to take part in an extensive range of seminar programmes and discussion groups, affording plentiful opportunities for interaction both with your peers and with academics working in the same or similar research areas.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 700 words

Written work: Two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each

References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, all of which must be academic

Tuition Fees

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29350 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10290 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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