Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science with Law in Andhra Pradesh University of Law
Full-Time: 2-3 Years
Cost: Rs.5,000
Part-Time: 3-5 Years
Cost: Rs.10,000
For Full Time:
1) A Master’s Degree in Law from any recognised University having scored a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate.
2) With a view to encourage interdisciplinary studies and research with strong legal component, the APUL encourages candidates from other disciplines also to register for Ph.D. full time programme. Such candidates must have :
i) A Master’s Degree or equivalent degree or diploma in any subject relevant to the field of research with a Bachelor’s Degree in law; or
ii) A Master’s Degree or equivalent degree or diploma in any subject relevant to the research with established research credentials by way of publications; or
iii) A Master’s Degree or equivalent degree or diploma in any subject relevant to the research with long term indepth practical experience in the area to be researched; or
iv) M.Phil. degree or equivalent degree or diploma in the relevant subject with excellent academic background.
Palace Layout, Pedawaltair, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
For Part time Ph.D. Programme: An applicant seeking admission to Part time Ph. D. Programme shall:
1) Be a Judge of any State High Court in India or Supreme Court of India; or
2) Have minimum of 10 years active practice in case of persons holding LL.B. degree and 5 years in case of persons holding LL.M. degree as an Advocate or experience as Judicial Officer or Law Officer in Government or semi Government undertaking or reputed Law Firm etc.