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. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/law-pg/mres-law
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice
- Contemporary Issues in International Law
- Advanced International Commercial Law Issues
- International Refugee Law
- Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers.
Entry requirements
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. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12050 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12050 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12050 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12050 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £12050 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £12050 | Whole course |
| EU | £26450 | Whole course |
| International | £26450 | 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
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,050. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50.
New international students: £26,450. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR