Course summary
Explore the application of law and legal research in society, alongside a very small cohort of high-calibre students. Develop advanced skills in legal research methods and analysis of law and legal issues, with an emphasis on doctrinal, theoretical and contextual law. This programme is ideal preparation for PhD study, and advances your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship. You can focus on research areas that interest you, such as jurisprudence, criminology or international human rights. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/law-pg/mres-law-and-society
Modules
Sample modules may include: Research Methods Legal Knowledge and Legal Writing Research in Jurisprudence Research in Criminology Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Assessment method
Research Methods Legal Knowledge and Legal Writing Research in Jurisprudence Research in Criminology Research in International Human Rights
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Our students come with a variety of relevant legal and non-legal experience and all applicants are considered on individual merit.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £18650 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| England | £9250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
| International | £18650 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH