MRes Law
University of Reading
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FEB-27

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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. 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. ...Read more

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. 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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Onyedikachi
27 Dec 24

The lecturers and the school facilities for studying, such as the library and quiet environment, are excellent. The lecturers are experts in their field and they teach as if it’s..Read more

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Alina
16 Dec 24

The teachers are very friendly, approachable, the materials acre very well structured. Feedback for assessment..Read more

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.

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£11,750 per year

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Accommodation - Standard 181.72 (Cost per week)

£25,850 per year

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£26,450 per year

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Accommodation - Standard 181.72 (Cost per week)

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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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