Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months
Start date: September 2018
This course places emphasis on the doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law, and your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship.
You will explore the application of law and legal research in society, and develop advanced skills in legal research methods and analysis of law and legal issues. This programme provides ideal preparation for PhD studies.
MRes Law and Society is one of a very few programmes accredited for 1+3 funding under the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre scheme. Thhrive as part of a very small cohort of high-calibre students, and undertake sustained training in methodological approaches to legal research.
You will have full access to the University library, student common room, and all the other facilities available to Reading Law students.
Entry requirements
What will you study?
How much will it cost?
How much will it cost?
New UK/EU students: £7,360 per year
New international students: £15,650 per year
Please note
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated, and relate to courses starting in the 2018/19 academic year. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
Additional Costs
These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
What career can you have?
What career can you have?
This programmes leads to practice at the Bar, legal practice and further academia.