Overview

This Law degree offered at the University of Reading places emphasis on doctrinal, theoretical and contextual study of law.

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.

Careers

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 the media (journalism and broadcasting), the civil service and other branches of public service, and academia.

This programme is especially suitable if you're considering apply for a PhD afterwards, either as a starting point for an academic career or to pursue other career paths for which a PhD may be a requirement (as is the case with civil service employment in some countries).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in International Law

Advanced International Commercial Law Issues

Law of Armed Conflict (International Humanitarian Law)

International Refugee Law

International Refugee Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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69

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6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 123 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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69

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK.

The students come with a variety of relevant legal and non-legal experience and all applicants are considered on individual merit.

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Tuition Fees

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26450 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12050 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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