Law - Research (Master of Arts / PhD)
Pursue in-depth legal research leading to a Master of Arts by Research or a PhD at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for aspiring legal researchers holding an honours degree who wish to pursue advanced graduate study in law.
Overview
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Limerick offers postgraduate research opportunities in law, including international and commercial law and criminal justice. Students undertake independent research leading to a comprehensive thesis while participating in transferable skills training such as research methodologies, academic writing, and networking. Candidates may register directly for a PhD or begin with an MA by Research with the possibility of transferring to a PhD after the first year. The programme encourages original scholarly contributions under the guidance of experienced academic faculty.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and in-depth research on an approved legal topic
- Participate in transferable skills training including research methodologies, statistics, and academic writing
- Engage with academic networks and present research progress
- Prepare and write a substantial research thesis of 60,000 words for an MA or 100,000 words for a PhD
- Defend the dissertation through a viva voce examination for PhD candidates
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the area of proposed research
Degree offered: Master of Arts / PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong background in legal studies or a related discipline
- Demonstrated capability for independent academic research
- Proficiency in academic writing and literature review methodologies
- Hold an Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent
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