Dr. Philip Murray

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Philip Murray is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, focusing on English public law, particularly the history of administrative law and judicial review from the mid-17th century to the present. His PhD work centered on the development of the judicial review process in the 19th century and he has received the Yorke Prize for his research. His contributions have been widely cited, including by the High Court of Australia. Murray has co-authored significant publications, including works published by Bloomsbury that discuss debates in public law and adjudication in common law systems. He is actively involved in research within the Centre for English Legal History and has presented at various public law conferences and seminars, sharing insights on the development of legal principles in English law. His academic focus remains on analyzing and contributing to discussions surrounding the evolution of administrative law and its implications on contemporary legal proceedings.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.