Dr. Ashley Hannay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashley Hannay joined the University of Manchester in September 2021, previously lecturing at the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary, University of London. Hannay obtained a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Lancaster and subsequently studied Law at the University of Edinburgh and Magdalene College, Cambridge. As a private lawyer, his research interests span legal history, equity, trusts, and land law, with a primary focus on the doctrinal development of English property law from the mid-sixteenth century, as well as the historical development of trusts in the legal history of the County Palatine of Lancaster. At Manchester, Hannay serves as the Programme Director for the LLB Law Joint Honours Programme and is the Co-Director of the Centre for Law and Business. In addition to teaching, he is actively involved in research supervision for PhD students in related fields.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sir Anthony Hart Doctoral Paper Prize

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Milsom Studentship English Legal History

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3-4 South Square Chambers Scholarship

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Dean's Award

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Tercentenary Award for Excellence

Courses

Land Law Equity Trusts Advanced Property Trusts

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.