Course summary
The MRes Law will support you in developing an original and well-conceived PhD proposal, which you will later be able to use when seeking admission into doctoral programmes. This programme places emphasis on doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law. Advance your research skills with the support of experienced academics. You'll be in good company: 99% of our research is of international standing. (REF 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Law.) Offering ideal preparation for PhD studies, this programme will enable you to develop advanced skills in legal research methods and analysis of law and legal issues. You will be part of a very small cohort of high-calibre students, undertaking sustained training in methodological approaches to legal research. You will have full access to the library, student common room and all other facilities available to Reading Law students. For more information, please visit the programme page
Modules
Sample modules may include: Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice, Contemporary Issues in International Law, Research Methods (Advanced), International Refugee Law, and Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
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. Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £11750 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £11750 | Whole course |
Scotland | £11750 | Whole course |
Wales | £11750 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £11750 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £11750 | Whole course |
EU | £25850 | Whole course |
International | £25850 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH