Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
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We're exploring how we can go further to address issues of human rights and inequality.
No law is set in stone. Across the world, legislation is always changing, for better and for worse. It's the job of researchers such as you to explore the real impacts of our laws, and consider ways that they could help societies seek justice, and protect health, climate and human rights.
What will you do?
Our research groups
Applied Legal Education
The Applied Legal Education Research Group encourages and promotes scholarship, knowledge transfer and research on all aspects of legal education. The group brings together researchers with a variety of backgrounds who share an interest in pedagogy, the academic discipline of law, learning and teaching on vocational and professional courses, the education and training of lawyers and other legal education issues. The research carried out within and through the group is grounded in appropriate theories but seeks to make a difference to students, law teachers and others working with(in) Law Schools or otherwise involved in legal education.
Conflict, Security and International Human Rights
The Conflict, Security & International Human Rights Research Group captures the connected research areas of law and terrorism and human rights law. As far the threat of and the actual manifestations of terrorism, the focus is on exploring the role that law has within a wider counter-terrorism framework. Similarly, in an increasingly complex and globalised world, the focus is on the fundamental role that law has in the protection of individual rights.
...of our research outputs judged world-leading or internationally excellent.
REF 2021
A PhD is awarded on the successful completion of a programme of supervised research. It is assessed via a thesis (of up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination). You will contribute new knowledge to your field and you will disseminate your findings by means of peer-reviewed output and a thesis. Throughout your PhD journey, you will be supported with a programme of research training to enable you to develop transferable skills for your future career path.
An MPhil research degree is a masters qualification completed to the same academic quality as a PhD. It is ideal for those wanting to complete their degree in a shorter time period than a PhD. You will gain a significant grounding in research methods and skills that will equip you to have a successful career in your field.
If you are looking to take your first steps in research, then an MRes programme could be ideal. It is a stepping stone between undergraduate and PhD-level research. It is particularly suitable if you are moving into a new subject area and want to explore different career or academic research options.
If you've decided on the best programme for you and you already have a idea for your research proposal, talk to one of our Academic Supervisors. They can tell you more about researching your area of interest and guide you in the next steps to apply to join Leeds Beckett University.
When you've found a supervisor you're happy to work with, you can submit your application to The Graduate School.
Visit our page on How to apply to get information about submitting and the application process. If you have any questions about your application you can contact The Graduate School team via email: researchadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
If you have an idea for a proposal, please get in touch for an initial informal discussion.
Together we'll decide if we've got the right expertise to take on your project and support you on your research journey.
Throughout your research, you will supported by a supervisory team of at least two experienced academics. The Graduate School at Leeds Beckett will also offer a significant amount of training for all stages of your work.
To book a discussion and find out more about how to apply, please email us.
