Law

We offer a wide range of expertise to support your research. Research areas include: commercial law, criminal law, criminal justice, judicial administration, European law, public law, human rights, international law, private law, conflicts of law, international economic law, comparative law, health and social welfare, socio-legal studies, and legal theory.

As a Top 10 UK Law School you'll be supported by experts who conduct internationally recognised research related to your area of interest. Birmingham Law School offers a friendly and supportive environment to start your research journey.

Our research expertise spans a wide range of areas and we welcome research that goes across subject boundaries. You'll receive personalised support from at least two supervisors. Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world, providing you with a supportive environment to conduct your research. Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option. We also offer part-time options so you can fit your research around other commitments. PhD, MJur and MPhil options available to suit different research needs.