Course summary
This programme draws on academic activities organised by the Forum for Legal and Historical Research at Reading, and combines skills-focused training with guided research and writing. Studied part-time, with an emphasis on independent research, it is suitable for those considering legal practice or PhD study. You'll be free to develop your knowledge and skills in new directions, and can undertake an archival internship. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/law-pg/ma-res-legal-history.
Modules
Sample modules may include: Archival internship Research dissertation Research seminar presentation History and the management of an archive Sourcing the past 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. 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
Channel Islands | £10500 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
EU | £21350 | Whole course |
England | £10500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10500 | Whole course |
Wales | £10500 | Whole course |
International | £21350 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH