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MRes - Master of Research
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
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.
Accommodation - Standard 181.72 (Cost per week)
