• The Ph.D in Law at Aberystwyth University. is a full-time 3 years program.
  • The Department of Law and Criminology provides the opportunity to study for the research degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in most major areas of law and a number of more specialized topics. It is possible to study on either a full or part time basis.
  • The Department is always keen to welcome research students, who make an important contribution to the Department and University.
  • The Department prides itself on the high standard of supervision provided for postgraduate students. Students will find that their supervisor takes a keen interest in their progress, and is always on hand to offer encouragement, guidance and advice.
  • In recent years many postgraduate students from the Department of Law & Criminology have published their research in the form of books and articles, and members of staff are always happy to give students advice about publication. There have also been several publications as a result of joint research projects between staff and postgraduates.