Guidance for prospective MPhil/PhD students

The Birkbeck Law School specialises in critical legal education and engages in internationally recognised research. We offer a stimulating, dynamic environment for MPhil/PhD researchers.

Birkbeck's strong critical approach to legal and criminological issues was recognised by REF2021, with the majority of our research publications deemed of world leading, or international, standing.

START YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY

Thinking of doing an MPhil/PhD? Check the following to find out more about studying in our school and making an application.

OUR MPHIL/PHD DEGREES

MPhil/PhD Law

Research in our school

Find out more about the vibrant, intellectually challenging research culture in the Birkbeck Law School.

MPhil/PhD research funding

Find out about sources of funding, including government loans and Research Council studentships.

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply to an MPhil/PhD degree in the Birkbeck Law School.

Find a supervisor

Browse our staff pages to find out more about our interests, research projects and areas of supervision.

How the supervisory relationship works

Your relationship with your MPhil/PhD supervisor will be vital to your success - find out more about how it all works.

Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS)

The BGRS provides support and training to all MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Training and careers

Find out more about training and careers support available to MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Early Career Research Fellows

We are committed to supporting early career research fellowships (ECR and other) and we will consider eligible PhD, postdoctoral and early career researchers, affiliated with Birkbeck or otherwise.

Completed PhD theses

Browse our electronic depository to view PhD theses completed in the school since 2012.

Free events

We offer free events throughout the year, where you can find out about our research and meet our staff.

Book an Open Evening

Libraries and research resources

As well as Birkbeck Library, you can access a wealth of unparalleled libraries and research resources in central London.