PhDs in Law
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More information about the Law discipline
The discipline looks into the system of rules and regulations that are usually enforced through a set of institutions and works as a major social mediator between people. The field of law encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines including constitutional law, international law, European law and criminal law.
Studying law equips students with advanced communication skills and keen problem-solving abilities. Students are expected to have superior language skills and self-discipline since considerable workload needs to be managed during the studies. A degree in law allows students to develop determination, commitment, intellect and stamina. It enables students to analyze both sides of complex problems and to come up with an effective and unbiased solution. The knowledge and skills gained from a law degree provide a solid foundation for an exciting and challenging career path as a solicitor or barrister. Graduates can also have a vast number of opportunities in almost every industry with their ability to examine, negotiate and communicate with diverse people.
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PhD in Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
Walden Universitys Ph.D. in Psychology program combines rigorous academics and original research so that you can build the skills and knowledge required to meet the changing needs of a diverse world. This program follows a scholar-practitioner model that encourages you to integrate scholarly research with your practical expertise. Taught by respected researchers and experts in the field, courses in this online doctoral program will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of others.
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PhD in Public Policy and Administration (Law and Public Policy)
Explore strategies for creating and implementing effective public policy through Walden Universitys Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration. Discover ways to promote interdepartmental communication and collaboration in government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Through your original research, examine concerns within the field of public policy, as well as cases relevant to contemporary issues.
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PhD in Criminal Justice and Security
A post-graduate doctoral programme, Criminal Justice and Security programme is focused on the acquisition of in-depth knowledge in different areas of expertise and on the development of skills required for identifying and developing new sources of knowledge in the profession and science, including adequate application of scientific research methods across a wide variety of problems in new or modified circumstances, not to mention assuming responsibility for managing the most complex work systems. General competences spring from their universal fundamental knowledge of the subject or the programme. During the study process, not only their knowledge develops towards building these competences, so does their attitude towards its practical application.
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PhD in Law
The aim of the Ph.D. study program “Law” is to educate top - level professionals in the field of law with additional wide knowledge in social sciences, which all gives a basis for understanding of the most difficult legal subjects or theoretical and methodological concepts. The purpose of this approach is to educate professionals for their self-dependent development of new knowledge and solving of the most difficult problems with trial and improvement of known and discovery of new solutions in the field of law. The legal professionals educated in such manner will be capable to develop their critical reflection and suitable to solve the most difficult legal questions, to publish legal texts in a form of scientific articles and books, to lead research projects, and to write a scientific research work in a field of law.
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PhD in Private Law
<p> Please contact the respective study counsellor for more information about the traditional individual doctorate.</p>
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PhD in European Private Law
Coordinated by Prof. Giuseppe Vettori. 4 places are available.
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PhD in Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
In addition to providing teaching on the major approaches to clinical psychology theory and practice, this programme examines the assumptions which inform scientific activity, the problems in applying philosophies and methods from the natural sciences to human behaviour, and the relationship between the philosophy of science and research activity. The doctorate also encourages the formulation of psychological problems within their social context.
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PhD in Law
<p> Please contact the respective study counsellor for more information about the traditional individual doctorate.</p>
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PhD in Law
The School of Law is one of the leading centres for legal research in these islands, and was rated as joint 7th in the UK in the RAE 2008. Legal research at Queen’s has international, national and local dimensions.
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PhD in Law
Whether you are planning a career as an academic within the education sector or as a professional researcher within the public or private sectors, the Kingston Law PhD will enable you to both develop the appropriate research skills and enhance your professional credibility.
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PhD in International Law (Brussels)
We welcome applications for research degrees in a wide range of areas. We recommend you contact the School informally before applying, and you should accompany your application with a brief (two- to four-page) outline of the research project you envisage and your intended methodology.
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PhD in Law
The PhD programme is a three-year research programme aiming to train PhD students at an international level to undertake research, development and teaching assignments in the private and public sectors, for which a broad knowledge of research is required.
