MRes Law and Society
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Year of entry
2022/23 See 2023/24 entry -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
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Year of entry
2022/23 See 2023/24 entry -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
Start date: September 2022
Our MRes Law and Society places emphasis on the doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law, and your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship.
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.
We were ranked 10th for research intensity in a recent national assessment, with 100% of our research rated as world leading or internationally excellent.
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. Thrive 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.
For more information, please visit the School of Law's website.
Overview
Start date: September 2022
Our MRes Law and Society places emphasis on the doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law, and your self-understanding as a participant in the practice of legal scholarship.
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.
We were ranked 10th for research intensity in a recent national assessment, with 100% of our research rated as world leading or internationally excellent.
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. Thrive 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.
For more information, please visit the School of Law's website.
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.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Structure
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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LWMRLK | Legal Knowledge and Legal Writing | PROF Aleardo Zanghellini |
LWMTDI | Dissertation | DR Ruvi Ziegler |
LWMTRM | Research Methods | PROF Aleardo Zanghellini |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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LWMFIN | Legal Aspects of International Financial Regulation | DR Andrea Miglionico |
LWMHRL | Human Rights Law, Policy, and Practice | DR Steve Samuel |
LWMIIA | Introduction to International Law | DR Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne |
LWMILA | International Investment Law and Arbitration | DR Kyriaki Noussia |
LWMIRL | International Refugee Law | DR Ruvi Ziegler |
LWMITW | International Trade and WTO Law | DR Anne Thies |
LWMLCR | Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue | DR Bolanle Adebola |
LWMRCY | Research in Criminology | PROF Paul Almond |
LWMRGL | Research in Gender and Law | DR Nowrin Tamanna |
LWMRJU | Research in Jurisprudence | PROF Aleardo Zanghellini |
LWMTAC | Law of Armed Conflict (International Humanitarian Law) | DR Saeed Bagheri |
LWMTAI | Advanced International Commercial Law Issues | DR Andrea Miglionico |
LWMTAR | International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited) | DR Bolanle Adebola |
LWMTBL | International Banking and Finance Law | DR Andrea Miglionico |
LWMTCC | Intellectual Property Law: Copyright and Designs | DR Basak Bak |
LWMTCF | International Corporate Finance and the Law | DR Andrea Miglionico |
LWMTDP | Privacy and Data Protection | DR Basak Bak |
LWMTGL | International Corporate Governance and the Law | DR Folashade Adeyemo |
LWMTII | International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law | MR Adrian Aronsson-Storrier |
LWMTOG | Legal Issues in Oil and Gas | DR Jorge Guira |
LWMTTT | Intellectual Property Law: Patents and Trade Marks | MR Howard Johnson |
LWMTUM | The Use of Military Force | DR Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne |
LWMTWB | Internet Law | DR Basak Bak |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250
New international students: £18,650
Tuition fee information
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
EU student fees
With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.
Additional costs
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 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.
Careers
This programmes leads to practice at the Bar, legal practice and further academia.
A postgraduate law degree will open many doors not only in specialised areas of employment, such as law firms, European and intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), but also in academia (with further postgraduate study), the media (journalism and broadcasting), the civil service, and other branches of public service.
Graduates from our LLM course have gone on to work for various national and international law firms, as lawyers and as in-house legal counsel for large multinational companies in the UK and abroad, as well as international organisations and NGOs. A good proportion of our recent graduates are working with the European Union, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Police (INTERPOL), amongst others.