Postgraduate research (PhD)
Ranked 7th in the UK for research and international excellence
The School of Law at the University of Reading is one of the UK's top-ranked law schools. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), we were ranked joint 7th, alongside Cambridge, for world-leading research and international excellence. In addition, we are ranked an impressive 11th out of 67 law schools across all research categories.
Our postgraduate research courses welcome high quality applicants from all over the world and we are proud of the School of Law's dynamic and thriving research culture. As a postgraduate research student you will benefit from dedicated resources and facilities, competitively awarded funding and first-rate supervision and support. You will also play an active role in life within the School and be encouraged to attend a wide range of events annually. See our Graduate School web site for 10 good reasons to choose Reading for your PhD.
PhD opportunities in the School of Law
Duration: 3 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time
The School offers PhD supervision in a range of areas. Further information on expertise within the School is available under postgraduate research opportunities. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Postgraduate Research, Dr Lawrence McNamara.
LLM by Thesis
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
The LLM by Thesis is a supervised research degree undertaken solely by thesis. Further information on expertise within the School is available under postgraduate research opportunities. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Postgraduate Research, Dr Lawrence McNamara.
We also offer postgraduate taught masters courses, designed to expand your knowledge, critical and conceptual abilities, and build your research skills in a way that will prepare you for future PhD study and/or research-based careers.
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