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. MRes Law and Society is one of a very few programmes accredited for 1+3 funding under the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre scheme 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
- Dissertation
- Introduction to International Law
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. These programmes are ideal preparation for PhD study. You must provide a sample of academic writing and a short abstract of the proposed research, and attend an interview with the programme director.
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