University of Reading, LLM, Double Masters Programme

This programme enables students to undertake postgraduate study at 2 institutions in the form of a Double Masters Programme, completing 2 Masters programmes in 2 years. 

You may study this Double Masters Programme with the top universities in Russia: MGIMO University and Moscow State University.

Students will be able to choose from a range of programmes broadening their knowledge and understanding of issues in law across different countries and legal systems:

Global Law LLM programmes

• LLM/PGDiploma/PGCertificate/Certificate of Completion in Global Crisis, Conflict and Disaster Management
• LLM Advanced Legal Studies
• LLM International Law
• LLM Human Rights

Commercial LLM programmes

• LLM International Commercial Law
• LLM Law and Economics
• LLM International Corporate Finance
• LLM International Financial Regulation
• LLM Oil and Gas 
• LLM Intellectual Property Law and Management

The School of Law is part of the world-ranked University of Reading, rated among the UK's most research intensive institutions and one of the UK's largest, best-known and most successful campus universities. The University is ideally located in the thriving town of Reading, just 25 minutes by train from London, and at the heart of the employment-rich Thames Valley region.

Students in the School benefit from a dynamic and international learning environment, high quality teaching and courses supported by the latest research, first-rate facilities, University's links with employers and opportunities to gain real-world experience.

At the start of the academic year you will enjoy a thorough induction explaining how to prepare for legal study and get the most out of your time in the School of Law. This will introduce both the essential legal and study skills you will need during your studies and the wider opportunities available within the School.

Throughout your studies you will receive a high level of ongoing support from your personal tutor, subject leaders and administrative staff in the School. We carefully monitor your progress at every stage of the course so you will know you are always on the right track. The University places an important emphasis on career development and offer a wide range of opportunities to gain practical, real-world experience. 

The University of Reading has partnership agreements for this Double Masters Programme with the following Russian universities:

Moscow State University

Moscow State University was established in 1755. Every year the university enrols about 4,000 international students and postgraduates from all over the world. Today the Faculty of Law is the leading school of legal education and research in Russia. Law Faculty graduates are employed by state and administrative bodies, courts, public defender's and prosecution offices, state enterprises, commercial organizations, educational institutions and other organizations.

MGIMO University

MGIMO is Russia's most prestigious educational institution for young people with international interests. For international students, MGIMO is that and more: a modern, welcoming, and intellectually stimulating place to study in Russia's greatest city. The International Law School, one of the most prestigious schools of MGIMO, was founded in 1949. The School trains diversified specialists in international law for the diplomatic service and government bodies, as well as for legal departments of large corporations and small companies. Since inception the Law School has developed a focus on the comparative study of legal systems of foreign states, especially in the field of international political and economic relations.

The University also offers scholarships to students from the partnership schools. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis and only to candidates with a very strong academic record. For more information, please send inquiry using the form on the right. Applications for a scholarship must be received by 31 May.

Please contact the representative of the University for more details regarding requirements, tuition fees, course structure and application process using a request form on the right.