Master of Research Scholarships - Law & Society, Legal History, Law
School of Law
The School of Law at the University of Reading is one of the leading Law Schools in the United Kingdom. In the UK government's 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the School was ranked joint 11th in the UK, reflecting the School's achievements in producing research that is of world leading and internationally excellent standards. The School is inviting applications for entry to its Master of Research programmes.
The School has a strong interest in interdisciplinary work and applications are welcome from candidates with degrees not only in Law but also in Criminology, Sociology, History, Politics or other related disciplines.
Up to two fees-only scholarships will be awarded to applicants for full-time study in any of the following programmes: M Res (Law & Society); MA Res (Legal History); M Res (Law). For one scholarship preference may be given to applicants for the M Res (Law & Society). Applicants applying for more than one programme should indicate their order of preference. Scholarships will cover fees at the rate for UK/EU students.
Criteria:
Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, holding at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to their proposed programme (or will hold such a degree before September 2009); strong skills in research and writing; an area of research interest that fits with at least one of the School's areas of expertise; and an interest in pursuing doctoral study and/or a research-oriented career.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible for ESRC or AHRC postgraduate research funding; in general terms this usually requires that applicants are UK or EU citizens. For any eligibility inquiries prior to applying contact Dr Lawrence McNamara (l.mcnamara@reading.ac.uk ).
How to apply:
(1) Submit an application for entry to the programme and include a personal statement of up to 300 words indicating areas of research interest and how the proposed programme of study fits with the applicant's future plans. Links to application forms and procedures can be found on the Law School's postgraduate web pages: http://www.reading.ac.uk/law/pg-taught/law-pgt-courses.asp.
(2) Email the School's Postgraduate Admissions Secretary stating the programme(s) you have applied for and stating that you wish to be considered for a scholarship: law-pg-admissions@lists.reading.ac.uk .
Closing date: Applications will be accepted until 30 June 2009. Early applications are encouraged and one award may be made prior to the closing date.
Further information:
Details about the M Res programmes can be found on the Law School's postgraduate web pages:http://www.reading.ac.uk/law/pg-taught/law-pgt-courses.asp .
Enquiries should be directed to the School's Postgraduate Admissions Secretary (Mrs Carolyn Davidson, law-pg-admissions@lists.reading.ac.uk ) or the Director of Postgraduate Research (Dr Lawrence McNamara,l.mcnamara@reading.ac.uk or telephone 0118 378 5413).
The School reserves the right to make no offer and to re-advertise.
The School of Law at the University of Reading is one of the leading Law Schools in the United Kingdom. In the UK government's 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the School was ranked joint 11th in the UK, reflecting the School's achievements in producing research that is of world leading and internationally excellent standards. The School is inviting applications for entry to its Master of Research programmes.
The School has a strong interest in interdisciplinary work and applications are welcome from candidates with degrees not only in Law but also in Criminology, Sociology, History, Politics or other related disciplines.
Up to two fees-only scholarships will be awarded to applicants for full-time study in any of the following programmes: M Res (Law & Society); MA Res (Legal History); M Res (Law). For one scholarship preference may be given to applicants for the M Res (Law & Society). Applicants applying for more than one programme should indicate their order of preference. Scholarships will cover fees at the rate for UK/EU students.
Criteria:
Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, holding at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to their proposed programme (or will hold such a degree before September 2009); strong skills in research and writing; an area of research interest that fits with at least one of the School's areas of expertise; and an interest in pursuing doctoral study and/or a research-oriented career.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible for ESRC or AHRC postgraduate research funding; in general terms this usually requires that applicants are UK or EU citizens. For any eligibility inquiries prior to applying contact Dr Lawrence McNamara (l.mcnamara@reading.ac.uk ).
How to apply:
(1) Submit an application for entry to the programme and include a personal statement of up to 300 words indicating areas of research interest and how the proposed programme of study fits with the applicant's future plans. Links to application forms and procedures can be found on the Law School's postgraduate web pages: http://www.reading.ac.uk/law/pg-taught/law-pgt-courses.asp.
(2) Email the School's Postgraduate Admissions Secretary stating the programme(s) you have applied for and stating that you wish to be considered for a scholarship: law-pg-admissions@lists.reading.ac.uk .
Closing date: Applications will be accepted until 30 June 2009. Early applications are encouraged and one award may be made prior to the closing date.
Further information:
Details about the M Res programmes can be found on the Law School's postgraduate web pages:http://www.reading.ac.uk/law/pg-taught/law-pgt-courses.asp .
Enquiries should be directed to the School's Postgraduate Admissions Secretary (Mrs Carolyn Davidson, law-pg-admissions@lists.reading.ac.uk ) or the Director of Postgraduate Research (Dr Lawrence McNamara,l.mcnamara@reading.ac.uk or telephone 0118 378 5413).
The School reserves the right to make no offer and to re-advertise.
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