MRes Law
University of Reading
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Our MRes Law programme places emphasis on doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law, and your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship.This programme places emphasis on doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law, and your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship.We were ranked 10th for research intensity in a recent national assessment, with 100% of our research rated as world leading or internationally ...Read more

Our MRes Law programme places emphasis on doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law, and your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship.

This programme places emphasis on doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law, and your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship.

We were ranked 10th for research intensity in a recent national assessment, with 100% of our research rated as world leading or internationally excellent.

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.

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53/101
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CUG Ranking
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35th
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Alina
14 Mar 24

- great facilities: many places o study and drink a coffee - many opportunities and teachers support to improve the knowledge and employment skills - pleasant classes ( modern..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK.

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£10,800 per year

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£22,350 per year

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£22,350 per year

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14 Mar 24
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University of Reading
Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Custom House  0.7 miles away

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