PhD in Law

The program is aimed at training scientific personnel in the field of national law with the abilities to conduct independent scientific research and make a significant contribution to the development of science in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The main disciplines:
Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
Quantative Research Methods
Advanced Publishing

Language of instruction: Russian/Kazakh

The PhD programs of the Maqsut Narikbayev University Law School are designed to develop a high level of professional knowledge of researchers, analytical and critical thinking, highly qualified research competencies and the ability to effectively cooperate in an international context.

To achieve this goal, the PhD program focuses primarily on the principle of learning through research. In this regard, the research conducted by doctoral students within the framework of their doctoral dissertations serves as a tool for demonstration of the professional knowledge, research skills and views of doctoral students formed during their PhD studies.

Expected competencies:

• formulation and handling tasks that arise in the course of carrying out research work;
• ability to choose necessary research methods based on the objectives of a particular study;
• ability to process the obtained results, analyze and provide them in the form of completed scientific research work (research report, abstracts, scientific article, research proposal, scientific report, doctoral dissertation)
• application of modern information technologies in conducting scientific research;
• conducting research in accordance with research ethics and academic integrity.

The doctoral studies program involves: