PhD in International Studies: International Law Specialization

The International Law Unit's PhD program is a challenging degree tailored for exceptional students with a strong commitment to international law and a proven ability in independent research work. It helps prepare graduates for an academic career, or for research positions in the public or private sector.

The PhD program is small by design and admits a limited number of students each year. The size of the program and close contact with professors offers an intimate and highly stimulating environment in which to grow intellectually. The Law PhD program is a recognized and well established platform for advanced graduate research in international law. With research and professional interests that are varied and versatile, the section's faculty offers research supervision in a wide range of subjects.

Apart from formal research supervision from their doctorate supervisor (a professor of the Law Unit), doctoral students can expect wider intellectual support at all stages of their research.

The PhD program, culminating in the presentation and defence of a doctoral thesis embodying an original and significant piece of research, is designed to take a maximum of four years. During their doctoral studies students are also required to undertake some coursework and to present and defend a preliminary thesis. For detailed information refer to PhD in International Studies Rules.