Law University of Nicosia

Overview

At the PhD in Law programme from University of Nicosia students are expected to conduct state-of-the-art research that advances original and practically applicable solutions to scientific problems in Law. Doctoral students are required to design and execute an independent original research project and produce a Thesis (in principle of approximately 80,000 words excluding appendices and footnotes, as long as the latter do not contain substantive argument). 

Through their research project students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research, and as a result advance scientific knowledge in an area of Law.

Specific aims are to:

• Advance students’ in depth understanding and critical analysis of current theoretical literature and research methodology in the field of Law,

• Advance students’ understanding and application of suitable research methodologies and scientific methods of investigation to enable them to carry out their doctoral research project,

• Enhance students’ research skills and facilitate the development of expertise relevant to their research specialization area,

• Educate students in how to disseminate research findings, conclusions and suggestions, for example through publishing in academic journals and/or presenting their work in academic conferences and seminars,

• Give students a broad understanding of research approaches and methods which will enable them to read and comprehend a wide range of academic research papers to enhance their research competence and facilitate the development of future research activities.