Program Overview

University of Reading Law Program

The University of Reading offers a range of law programs, including undergraduate, master's, and PhD degrees.

Undergraduate Law Programs

• Law courses:
  • Why study law with us?
  • How you'll study law
  • Undergraduate Law prizes and awards
  • What you will study
• Criminology courses:
  • Why study criminology with us?
  • How you'll study criminology
• Co-curricular activities and pro bono work
• Mooting
• School life for undergraduates
• Law International Summer School

Master's Law Programs

• Master's courses:
  • Master's degrees in commercial law
  • Master's degrees in global law
  • Masters by research degrees
• Why study a master's with us?
• How you'll study as a master's student
• School life for master's students

PhD Law Programs

• PhD opportunities
• PhD fees and funding
• Find your PhD supervisor
• How we support PhD students
• Why study a PhD with us
• How to apply for a PhD
• School life for PhD students
• Our PhD students

Research

• Research impact

Diversity and Inclusion

• Projects and initiatives
• Themes
• News and events

Partnerships

• LLB Law with Brickfields Asia College, Malaysia
• LLB Law with Taylor's University, Malaysia
• Double master's programme with Thammasat University
• University of Law

LLB Law with Taylor's University, Malaysia

The University of Reading and Taylor's University offer a joint program, allowing students to study at both institutions.

The Degree

Students can transfer to the University of Reading after one or two years at Taylor's University, studying Bachelor of Law. They can choose to transfer to part two or part three of LLB Law at the University of Reading.

Fees Discount

Taylor's University students are entitled to a discount on the standard international tuition fees.

Entry Requirements

• To transfer to part 2:
  • An average of 50% across all credits for which a numerical mark is awarded
  • A pass in those subjects for which a numerical mark is not awarded
  • An overall average of 40% in Part 1 examinations
• To transfer to part 3:
  • An average of 60% across all credits for which a numerical mark is awarded
  • A pass in those subjects for which a numerical mark is not awarded
  • An overall average of 50% in Part 1 examinations
• English Language requirements:
  • IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band

International Student Experience

The School of Law offers a lively academic environment with cross-cultural collaboration. International students receive pre-arrival support, a specialized induction program, dedicated library, careers sessions, and law language teaching.

Alumni Testimonials

Matthew Ong Wee Sheng, a lawyer at Matthew Ong, Chiw and Partners, shared his experience studying at the University of Reading. He chose the university due to its environment and experienced lecturers. He appreciated the administration officers, study environment, and the variety of modules available.