35 PhD Programs in Law in the United Kingdom

Top universities for Law in the United Kingdom

Ranked by how many law programs each one runs in the United Kingdom — the count is next to the name.

• University of Portsmouth (8)
• University of Liverpool (5)
• University of Exeter, England (2)
• University of Surrey (2)
• University of Birmingham, England (2)
• University of East Anglia, Norwich (2)
• Northumbria University (1)
• SOAS University of London (1)
• University of Bristol (1)
• University of Glasgow (1)

January intake in the United Kingdom

5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Law — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Law Phd — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
• Phd Law — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Law LLM (by research), MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Law PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027

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PhD in Law in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many law programs are there in the United Kingdom?

35 law phd programs at 20 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a law degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in law in the United Kingdom is 23,821 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,531 USD and 30,700 USD a year.

Can I study law in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the law programs in the United Kingdom in our catalog are taught in English (35 of 35).

Are any of these law programs available online?

1 of the 35 programs in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.