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UNDERGRADUATE
PROSPECTUS 2023
www.reading.ac.uk | 1
IT’S JUST UOR WAY Throughout our history, the University of Reading has focused on people and the issues that are important to them. This has helped us to be at the forefront of social change for a century. We were educating and promoting women before they could vote in the UK. Our leaders played a key role in decriminalising homosexuality in the middle of the twentieth century. And we have led the world for decades in understanding and responding to climate change. In the 2020s, the University of Reading way continues. We continue to harness the power of people, acting within their own communities to change the world. Our students and staff are encouraged not only to learn, but to share their knowledge with others, helping to shape the future.
CONTENTS
Ecology and Wildlife International Development 122 Nutrition see Food and
Conservation Nutritional Sciences 112
see Environment 105 International Foundation
Programme (IFP) 124
About us 6 UOR research 26 International students 50 Equivalent Economics 92
qualifications 170 International Relations see Politics Pharmacy and
UOR students 8 Facilities 30 Fees and funding 56 Education and Teaching 95 and International Relations 142 Pharmacology 138
Visit us 171
UOR town 10 Students’ union 32 Courses 60 Engineering see Biomedical Investment and Finance in Property Philosophy 140
Useful information 176 Engineering 80 see Real Estate and Planning 148
Festival 12 Sports and societies 34 Joint courses 156 Politics and
Course index 177 English Language and Linguistics 100 Italian see Modern Languages 136 International Relations 142
Whiteknights campus 16 Music 36 Foundation programmes 160
Important information English Literature 102 Psychology 144
London Road campus 18 Accommodation 38 Entry requirements 164 (see inside back cover)
Environment 105 Law 126
Campus life 20 Careers and English language
employability 42 requirements 166 Real Estate
Study options 22 and Planning 148
Supporting you 46 How to apply Film, Theatre Management see Business
Teaching and learning 24 in eight easy steps 168 and Management 82
& Television 108
Finance 110 Marketing 128 Spanish see Modern
SUBJECTS
Languages 136
Food and Nutritional Sciences 112 Mathematics 130
Speech and Language Therapy 150
Food Business and Marketing Medical Science 132
see Marketing 128 Surveying and Construction 152
Accounting 62 Biochemistry see Chemistry 84 Medieval Studies see Classics,
Biological Sciences 78 French see Modern Languages 136 Classical Studies and Ancient
Agricultural Business Classics, Classical Studies History 87
Management Biological Sciences 78 and Ancient History 87 Teaching see Education
see Agriculture 64 Meteorology and Climate 134 and Teaching 95
Biomedical Engineering 80 Climate 134 Geography 116
Agriculture 64 Microbiology see Television see Film,
Biomedical Sciences Computer Science 90 German see Modern Biological Sciences 78 Theatre & Television 108
Ancient History see Classics, Classical see Medical Science 132 Languages 136
Studies and Ancient History 87 Construction see Surveying Modern Languages 136
Building see Surveying and Construction 152 Theatre see Film, Theatre &
Graphic Communication 118 Television 108
Animal Science and Zoology 66 and Construction 152 Museum Studies see Archaeology,
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing see Classics 68, 87
Anthropology 69 Business and Management 82 see Marketing 128
History 120 Zoology see Animal Science
Archaeology 68 Creative Writing 102 and Zoology 66
History of Art see Art 76
Architectural Engineering 72
Architecture 74
Art 76 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) accepted on many
of our courses – look out for this symbol on course pages
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The University of Reading VIBRANT RESEARCH HUB
has plenty to offer: a rich We are a research-intensive university – 98% of our CENTRAL LOCATION
history, a beautiful campus research has been rated of international standing.1 Our main campuses are located close to
in a thriving town, a vibrant Our work has real-world impact: we tackle global Reading’s bustling town centre. From there,
academic community, and BRIGHT PROSPECTS challenges such as climate change, heart disease and it’s just 30 minutes to London Paddington
international conflict. Your lecturers will tailor your by train, and only 45 minutes to Heathrow
much more. We’re committed to helping you secure valuable, real-
learning to ensure that you remain aware of cutting-
world experience through placements, internships airport by coach.
edge research in your field.
“The University of Reading and part-time work, allowing you to contextualise your
transforms people’s lives academic learning, explore future careers and build up
your personal and professional skills.
through the excellence of
our education and research.
As we approach our 2026
centenary, I believe that we
can build on our proud history DIVERSE STUDENT
COMMUNITY
and continue to be a force for
Join a diverse and inclusive community,
good in an uncertain world.” home to more than 25,000 students
Professor Robert Van de Noort, from around 160 countries.3 It’s a great
Vice-Chancellor environment to try new things, meet new
people and gain new perspectives. With
links to partner universities across the
world, there are also many opportunities
PIONEERING HISTORY for international experience.4
Founded in the nineteenth century, our origins
date back more than 150 years. Our rich history
includes appointing England’s first female
professor, becoming the only university to be GREEN CREDENTIALS
granted a Royal Charter (and degree-awarding Our ambition is to be the ‘greenest’ university in
powers) between the two World Wars, and the UK. 100% of our electricity has come from
opening one of the UK’s first business schools.
ABOUT US
renewable resources since 2009 and we’ve moved
our investments away from fossil fuels. We’ve already 1 Based on our submissions judged to be world
been recognised as a ‘first-class’ university for leading, internationally excellent and internationally
recognised in overall quality in the Research
environmental and ethical performance2 and we are Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Find 2 People & Planet University League 2021. We are
ranked 15th out of 154 institutions in the latest
out more on page 28. League and have received our third consecutive
‘First Class’ rating.
3 Based on HESA Student Record, 2020/21.
4 See individual course pages for information
specific to your course.
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UOR
STUDENTS
How do you spend your free time?
“I’m currently part of several
societies including cheerleading
What’s the best thing
about campus? (for the third year in a row), lacrosse
The best people to speak to What made you choose to study and dance. This year, during the
“I love how green it is. It’s such a
about whether a university at Reading? Christmas break, I joined the
lovely setting to be in, especially
is right for you are those right “I chose Reading because I loved Snowsports Society ski trip to Val
with Whiteknights lake flowing
at the heart of it. the variety of modules on offer, the Thorens in France, which was lots of
through campus – I love seeing
lecturers I met were engaging, and fun! In addition, I have various part-
Discover what our students the ducks every day! I also enjoy
the emphasis on employability was time jobs and sometimes I volunteer
have to say about life at the the woodland and Harris Garden;
really important to me to help me in the local area too. This has helped
University of Reading, and it’s great to have such a variety
figure out my long-term career me to complete the RED Award and
why it might be the ideal of habitats and accessible green
goals. After going to an Open Day, develop my employability skills.”
choice for you. spaces on campus.”
I was sure I wanted to come here.” Catarina,
Bethany, BSc Environmental
Chat online to current students BEng Biomedical Engineering
Katharyn, BA History Management with a Placement Year
and read their blog posts about life at
Reading at www.reading.ac.uk/chat.
What’s the student How would you describe the
community like? teaching here?
“Everyone is very friendly and easy “Excellent! We’re able to have
to talk to. Being an international fantastic discussions and it’s really
student, I worried whether or not not like being in a ‘lecture’ at all
I would fit into the lifestyle and most of the time. We share ideas
society on campus. That feeling and work together to build an
immediately changed after meeting understanding of the topic
other students here. Reading has and I think that’s such a great
a diverse group of students with way of learning.”
many nationalities and cultures and Blaise,
you really feel like you belong here.” BA Modern Languages (German)
Unni, LLB Law
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EAT SOCIALISE SHOP
Reading has an array of cafes and restaurants Check out Reading’s brand new community Reading is one of the south-east’s top
Reading is a global town: a dotted along the riverside to excite your taste space, The Biscuit Factory, or drop into shopping destinations, with The Oracle
hotbed of innovation, culture, buds. With Hyderabadi, tapas, Lebanese, Spinners for a game of crazy golf, interactive and Broad Street home to many of the
Ethiopian and vegan options, you’re sure to darts or bowling. Try paddle boarding UK’s top brands – great places to use your
creativity and technology. find somewhere to satisfy your appetite. Be or kayaking down the Thames, or head student discount. There are plenty of unique,
Sitting on the doorstep of one of the greatest sure to check out the Wednesday and Friday to Lagoona Park for jet skiing and water independent businesses too: Elsie’s Vintage
capital cities in the world, it has a lively, food markets, serving jerk chicken wraps, obstacle courses. Enjoy an evening under sells classic clothing from the ‘70s, ‘80s and
international community of its own – with Peruvian street food, inventive plant-based the stars at a summer open-air cinema ‘90s, The Grumpy Goat is a hugely popular
a wealth of experiences and opportunities options and more. screening, challenge your friends at one ale and cheese shop, while Eclectic Games
to match. The vibrant town centre boasts a of Reading’s many escape rooms, or scale stocks one of the largest board game
huge variety of restaurants, bars, parks and new heights at the local climbing centre. collections in the country. The Edwardian
entertainment, with stunning countryside close Reading is a very student-friendly town Harris Arcade features a variety of independent
by. Grounded in rich history and heritage, it’s and also offers a wide variety of free events shops, including Crunch Comics and The Sound
also future-focused; home to the headquarters and activities. Explore the medieval ruins of Machine record shop.
of international businesses, it’s a place to Reading Abbey and the charming Victorian
make connections and seize opportunities. Forbury Gardens, just a short walk from
Thousands of graduates now call Reading campus. Visit the town’s many museums,
home – come and find out why. including Reading Museum, famed for its
full-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, and
the Museum of English Rural Life next to our CULTURE
London Road campus. Reading has lively music, comedy and theatre
scenes with venues such as Sub89, South
RELAX Street and the Hexagon, which has hosted
Take a scenic stroll along the historic Thames acts including Kaiser Chiefs and Omid Djalili
Path, which follows the river from the and various local and touring stage shows.
Cotswolds to London, unwind in one of many There are clubs playing indie, pop and retro
leafy green parks and nature reserves, or treat hits, and a selection of wine bars, pubs and
yourself to an open-air swim at Thames Lido. tap rooms.
Workhouse Coffee, based within a Georgian Milk is a fantastic venue for cocktails and
coaching inn, and Whittington’s Tea Barge are cutting-edge comedy and is also home to
UOR TOWN
great places to take some time out and try popular independent cafe, Shed, during the day.
something different.
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“It was a once-in-a-lifetime
Reading Festival is thought to opportunity to create content
be the world’s oldest popular
music festival. It also presents for Festival Republic’s blog and
an exciting and unique social media channels. It was
opportunity for our students. a privilege to be side of stage
For six years, we partnered with festival
to watch bands, meet the acts
FE STIVAL
organisers, Festival Republic, to give
some of our students the opportunity and be interviewed by the BBC
to work backstage at the event.
– it added invaluable experience
Working alongside the nation’s leading
press publications – interviewing chart- to my CV.”
topping bands and reviewing headline acts Katie, 2019 intern
– our students have interned as content
producers, working behind the scenes with
industry experts.
This partnership has not only given
students incredible work experience, but
has opened doors to gaining fast-paced
experience in an exclusive industry. It is
an opportunity we hope to offer for years
to come.
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Reading might be most famous SITELINES ARE YOU LISTENING?
for its music festival, but the town Theatre unlike anything you’ve seen before. For one day only, Reading’s most popular
often also hosts dozens of food, Sitelines brings shows to unusual spaces: think venues throw open their doors to some of the
drink, arts, theatre and music pop-up performances in self-storage units, best unsigned and alternative music acts from CRAFT THEORY
events throughout the year. hair salons, and even a football stadium. across the UK. Catch more than 60 acts, Combines the best beers from local,
with all proceeds going to charity. national and international breweries,
Here are some favourites you’ll hours of music from quality DJs, and
want to put in your calendar. delicious gourmet street food.
READING FRINGE
Aspiring comedians, playwrights, musicians and
artists showcase a huge variety of exhibitions,
shows, stand-up sets, gigs and performances.
DOWN AT THE ABBEY
Dance the night away among the ruins
of Reading Abbey. This underground
music festival transforms a historic
site into a hub of music, dancing and
FEASTIVAL entertainment. Try a variety of food
WHAT’S ON
One of the hottest events stalls and bars as you enjoy the lineup.
of the summer, Forbury Gardens
plays host to a buzzing market
of cuisine from across the world.
Don’t miss the Thai street food,
loaded nachos or halloumi fries. OPEN FOR ART
An annual celebration of Reading's art, heritage,
culture and creativity. Expect to find galleries,
impromptu performances, insightful talks and
much more.
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WHITEKNIGHTS CAMPUS Our main campus is the real
hub of University of Reading life.
Set in 130 hectares of stunning
parkland, it offers plenty of places
FOXHILL HOUSE
Home to the School of Law.
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LONDON ROAD CAMPUS Our London Road campus
is a short walk from both
Whiteknights campus and the
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Housed in a converted library, featuring
studio spaces and a cafe.
town centre, and is a peaceful
LONDON ROAD (A4)
setting of traditional cloisters
and green spaces.
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DOL.CHE VITA
You’re never far from a cafe at the University
of Reading. Wherever your lectures take you
across campus, it’s easy to find a place to
refuel. Dol.cHe Vita is a popular spot that’s
Enjoy a beautiful, award-winning environment1 that caters to open throughout the teaching day, serving
the diversity of our students. great quality coffees, speciality beverages,
smoothies and signature shakes, as well as
sandwiches and salads. With its pick ‘n mix
stand and selection of waffles, gelato and
fresh pastries, it’s also the perfect place for
a sweet treat.
HARRIS GARDEN
This secret garden on our Whiteknights
campus includes a flower meadow, apple
orchard and cherry bowl, and rare flora from
around the world. It’s also the home of the
Harris Garden Bee Project, which has a small
apiary of three beehives within the walled
garden. As a student, you can enjoy the
garden for walks and picnics year-round.
“It’s lovely to have a campus
3SIXTY GLOBAL FOODIE ECO-FRIENDLY MARKETS that revolves so much
Hosting all kinds of events – including a THURSDAY MARKET As an environmentally conscious university,
weekly fresh fruit and veg market, vintage Whiteknights campus regularly hosts an our Park Eat and The Square venues are
around nature. There is a lot
clothes fairs, jobs fairs, drama and dance international street food market. With vegan, home to a sustainable market featuring of outdoor space, like Harris
performances, debates, and more – 3sixty vegetarian and gluten-free options, the market vegetarian and vegan food, a bring-your-
is the students’ union’s largest venue. caters to all dietary requirements. From the own-container service, environmentally
Garden, perfect for when you
Located centrally on Whiteknights campus, Americas to Asia, you can try different flavours friendly cleaning products, and other ethically want a break from studying.”
it also hosts the ever-popular union nights, from around the world. sourced products.
Erin, BA Primary Education (QTS)
becoming the largest nightclub in town – but
only for our students.
1 Whiteknights campus has been awarded 11 consecutive
Green Flag Awards, 2011–2021.
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Get professional and international STUDY ABROAD
experience that counts towards Discover the world by studying abroad You won’t pay additional fees to the partner
your degree. as part of your degree with the University institution, and if you’re abroad for a full year,
of Reading.2 you could be entitled to reduced fees for
PLACEMENT OPTIONS Depending on your course, you could spend that year. Additional cost-of-living funding
Every undergraduate course at Reading a few weeks, a semester, or an academic year may be available, including funds to support
offers the opportunity to take part in a abroad at one of our international partner students from lower-income households.
Our courses are designed to give JOINT AND COMBINED FOUNDATION YEAR COURSES
placement – either as a mandatory or institutions. This can be part of a standard
you a variety of opportunities and HONOURS DEGREES If you don’t have the typical entry
optional part of the course – and an element three-year degree, an extended four-year For more information, visit
experiences. You’ll choose what Study two complementary subjects with one qualifications needed for our degree
on career management. degree, or shorter lengths of time abroad on studyabroad.reading.ac.uk.
you study – and how you’ll study. of our joint or combined honours degrees. programmes, consider taking an additional
Placements include work experience, opportunities such as field trips or summer
We offer a wide range of options, and your foundation year.
ost courses involve a mixture of lectures,
M internships, and professional placement schools at our partner universities. You’ll
time will be split between subjects according A foundation year prepares you for study courses or modules that are related to
seminars in small groups and one-to-one years1 in the UK or overseas. Opportunities
to the type of course you choose to take: undergraduate study in a university your degree but not offered at the University
support. The exact number of hours you spend vary in length, from a few weeks to a whole
environment. You’ll study subject-specific of Reading.
with your tutors each week will depend on • joint honours degrees – study two year, or even during vacation periods.
your subject. If you’re studying a more hands- subjects equally
modules as well as core skills such as
While you’ll secure optional placements Some of our courses also offer the “Studying abroad has allowed
academic writing and research skills.
on or lab-based course, you’ll have a fairly full
timetable of classes and practical sessions, while
• combined honours degrees – study the
Once you successfully complete your
through a competitive process, our Careers and opportunity to study at our campus in
me to venture to many new
core modules from two subjects, but focus Placements Team is here to help by providing Malaysia, where you’ll typically study within
book-based subjects place more emphasis on on one of the subjects in greater detail.
foundation year and any further programme
resources, training and one-to-one support. a smaller cohort of students but receive places I wouldn’t have had
entry requirements, you can start your
independent study guided by our experts.
You’ll take the same number of modules as chosen undergraduate course.
the same high-quality learning experience
the chance to otherwise,
offered at our Reading campus.
FLEXIBLE AND
students on single honours degrees, but Find out more at www.reading.ac.uk/
placements. We’ll support you through the process, both and I feel all the richer for it.”
you’ll have involvement and support from For more information, see pages 160–162.
RELEVANT COURSES both subjects’ academic departments.
before and when you’re abroad. Emma, BSc Environmental Science
We offer more than 200 courses in the
arts, sciences, social sciences, humanities, For international students, we also offer
For more information, visit
and business. a one-year International Foundation
www.reading.ac.uk/joint-courses.
Programme (see page 124) as well as four-
The majority have a modular structure so
year programmes that include an integrated
you can specialise in the areas that interest
International Foundation Year (see page 161).
you most, while still developing core subject LEARN A LANGUAGE
knowledge. In fact, many of our modules are Whatever subject you study, you can learn
offered University-wide, so you don’t have to For more information, visit
a language through our Institution-Wide
limit your studies to just one subject. www.reading.ac.uk/ifp.
Language Programme (IWLP).
You can start as a beginner or continue a
“I loved the course that I was language you already know to a higher level.
on – it had the perfect blend We currently offer a choice between Arabic,
British Sign Language, Chinese (Mandarin),
of geography and economics French, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern 1 Taking part in a Professional Placement Year will depend on a
and there was the opportunity Greek, Russian, and Spanish. number of factors. See inside back cover for more information.
2 Studying abroad is subject to you meeting academic
to take modules from other For more information, visit
conditions detailed in the Programme Handbook, including
obtaining the relevant permissions from your academic school,
departments.” www.reading.ac.uk/iwlp.
and the availability of a suitable study abroad placement. To
ensure your safety, travel and study overseas will also depend
upon Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) guidance, as well
Rikhil Morjaria, recent graduate as government and institutional policies in the host country.
See inside back cover for more information.
22 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 23TEACHING AND LEARNING
At Reading, the student voice WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TEACHING EXCELLENCE
is central to our teaching and Past student-staff partnership projects have You’ll learn from academics with a real passion
learning activities. included: for their subject, informed by the latest
research developments, industry expertise,
Our aim is to deliver academic excellence and • designing assessments and course
and by being at the forefront of discovery.
an outstanding learning experience, and to materials in law
make sure you feel part of our community. Our educators have a wealth of experience
• developing a new first-year module
and expertise. We’re proud to have national
You can become a student rep, and represent in graphic communications
leaders in higher education, including National
your fellow students’ interests as you work • exploring the experience of LGBT+ Teaching Fellows, who have been recognised
closely with us to improve our curriculum and students at Reading for the quality of their teaching at Reading, and
learning experience.
• devising ways to support independent study for making an outstanding impact on student
You’ll have the opportunity to join student through technology-enhanced learning outcomes and teaching in higher education.
panels and focus groups to help shape your
university experience, as well as a chance
• a community and diversity project in
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE INCLUSIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING “The teaching and learning
psychology, bringing students and local
to work with staff on both education and
communities together through seminars We draw on the strengths of traditional and Dr Allán Laville’s passion for improving
the student experience at Reading isn’t
and received RUSU’s Diverse & Inclusive
Teaching Excellence Award 2019.
experience here is amazing.
research projects, such as our Partnerships technology-enhanced teaching methods
in Learning and Teaching scheme and
co-delivered by staff, students, and
to provide you with an excellent learning unique among his teaching colleagues, Allán shares his expertise with our entire My lecturers and tutors are
members of the public
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
• a range of UROP projects – visit
experience. You’ll have engaging and but it is certainly impressive. As Dean for
Diversity and Inclusion, and Lecturer in
academic community through case studies, incredibly interesting people;
Programme (UROP) projects. interactive face-to-face learning and use exploring topics such as the importance of
www.reading.ac.uk/urop for details.
virtual learning environments and digital Clinical Psychology, his work helps to ensure creating safe learning spaces, wellbeing and they’re great at delivering
YOUR ACADEMIC TUTOR resources to apply your studies. Many of we embed diversity and inclusion within all
teaching and student-staff partnerships.
the assessment of placement modules, content and very helpful and
our degrees also have practical workshops, and teaching best practice for people with
When you join Reading, you’ll have an laboratory sessions or field trips to develop Allán was a runner-up for Higher Education learning disabilities. approachable. For me, the
academic tutor. They’ll meet you at least
once a term to help plan and support your
your skills and understanding. Psychology Teacher of the Year 2020
best thing is how engaging
academic progress, and help with everything
To gain experience and new transferable skills, “Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of my teaching my seminars are. We get to
many students apply to go on a placement,
from making connections with academic
an internship, or study abroad. There’s also
and learning practice. In order to develop my practice, take part in a lot of interactive
staff in your area of interest to development
opportunities and accessing support services.
the opportunity to contribute to research, collaboration with student partners is absolutely key, learning which really helps me
scholarship and practice.
and we invite our students to complete surveys and to absorb the content and
interviews so that their voice is front and centre.” boosts my confidence too.”
Dr Allán Laville, Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Alice,
MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical)
24 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 25UOR RESEARCH
Award-winning research happens IMPROVING BORDER
SECURITY
SUPPORTING THE NHS
GET INVOLVED
PAID RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
Gain hands-on research experience on our
paid Undergraduate Research Opportunities
CURATING RESEARCH
BA History student Olivia Blackburn spent the
summer of 2020 curating an online exhibition
of the University’s extensive collections of
at Reading. Many of your lecturers Missed appointments cost the NHS around
Programme (UROP). The programme
bee-related materials – one of the largest in the
will be at the forefront of their Professor James Ferryman is transforming £1bn a year. Dr Weizi Li and her team at UK – providing vital insights into historic social
pairs you with an academic and runs for
the future of travel by using travellers’ own the Informatics Research Centre at Henley and political perceptions of the world’s most
fields, leading research that six weeks over the summer break, giving
important pollinators. The UROP project, ‘Bees
smartphones as paperless travel documents. Business School have developed a computer
addresses twenty-first-century Using innovative biometric technology, model to predict which patients might miss
you an opportunity to carry out your own
in the Collections’, was supervised by Professor
challenges and enhances your travellers can simply walk or drive through their next check-up, prompting a reminder.
research project.2 This can make a significant
Helen Parish and Dr Rohan Deb Roy from the
contribution to your transferable skills,
learning experience. borders without stopping. It has already proven Working with the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Department of History. Spanning works from
employability and understanding of the
effective at two international borders and has missed appointments in patients identified the sixteenth to the twentieth century, the
REAL-WORLD IMPACT many more potential applications. James was by the model have plummeted by a third
research environment.
exhibition demonstrates how social and cultural
98% of our research has been rated of a finalist for Research Project of the Year in the across three departments. perceptions of bees and hives changed as
international standing1 and our academic 2020 Times Higher Education Awards. Find out more at www.reading.ac.uk/urop British society evolved.
researchers tackle a broad range of global and @UniRdg_UROP on Twitter.
challenges, from climate change and
improving human health, to providing food
PUBLISHING RESEARCH
security and understanding human culture.
While completing her MSci Applied
#UNIFORREADING Psychology degree, Charlotte Field worked
As well as tackling global issues through with Dr Allán Laville – Dean for Diversity and
our research, our staff and students are Inclusion and Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
committed to making a positive impact – to explore the experiences of LGBT+
through our partnerships with local students at Reading. Their UROP project was
communities and businesses. PREVENTING PREDICTING RAINFALL published in the journal Teaching and Learning
SNAKEBITE DEATHS IN AFRICA Together in Higher Education, giving the
Read more at www.reading.ac.uk/
sector key insights and recommendations –
community and follow our stories on social Venomous snakebites kill up to 10,000 New satellite-derived estimates of rainfall
and giving Charlotte her first published piece
media using #UniForReading. people a year in Tamil Nadu, but with rapid developed by Professor Emily Black from
of research.
medical attention, most snakebites can the Department of Meteorology are helping
be treated. Dr Sakthi Vaiyapuri, Associate farming communities across Africa. These
Professor in Pharmacology, collaborated with estimates enable insurance companies to
clinical colleagues and non-governmental provide more effective cover against drought.
organisations in the region of India to develop Current insurance only compensates for
an education campaign that busted myths. proven crop losses, but by using satellites
In one year, the campaign reached more rather than rain gauges, Emily’s weather-index 1 Based on our submissions judged to be world leading,
internationally excellent and internationally recognised in overall
than three million people, and nearly half of insurance provides an alternative model, one quality in REF 2014.
snakebite victims attending one hospital that helps smallholder farmers across the 2 Subject to availability and eligibility. UROP is open to students in
the middle years of their degree, meaning either a second-year
had sought treatment because of the “rapid continent look forward to a more secure future. student, or a third-year student if you are taking a four-year
action saves lives” message. degree.
26 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 27PARTNERING Climate Canopy featuring warming
stripes by Professor Ed Hawkins
FOR THE PLANET
Climate change and environmental SHARING EXPERTISE We’ve launched an ambitious and detailed Our Climate Education Summit, held in
degradation are two of the most We have been awarded a 2021 Queen’s plan to become Net Zero Carbon by 2030, September 2021, started meaningful
which has been named Net Zero Strategy of conversations to enact lasting, positive
critical issues facing our planet. Anniversary Prize in recognition of our
the Year1, and we’re already making headway: change in how young people learn about
Carbon emissions and other pioneering research, teaching, stewardship
and outreach on climate change. In addition climate issues in schools and colleges in the
human actions are having a • We’ve reduced our carbon footprint by
to our climate scientists playing a leading UK. We also ensure that all our students can
46% since 2009 and we no longer invest
devastating impact on our world role in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on in fossil fuel companies.
develop an understanding of the concepts
– and will continue to do so for Climate Change (IPCC) report, we are the related to sustainable development through
• 100% of our electricity is from University-wide modules and activities.
decades to come. most-represented organisation in the UK renewable sources.
That’s why, at Reading, you’ll have on the Reuters Hot List of the world’s top But you don’t have to wait until you join us:
• More than 60% of all waste is reused or start today. Planet Partners: Tackling the
opportunities to develop an understanding climate scientists 2021.
recycled2, and only 2% goes to landfill. Climate Crisis Together is our free online
of the impacts and challenges of both the Our Whiteknights campus is soon to become
• We are in the top six of all research- course, designed to explore how climate
changing climate and further decline of the home to the largest cluster of weather and
intensive universities for carbon reduction, change affects different aspects of our lives
natural world, equipping you with key skills climate scientists in the world, following
recycling and low water usage per head.3 and raise awareness.
and knowledge to make a positive difference agreement to build a new, state-of-the-art
in your future career and day-to-day life. international headquarters for the European
Centre for Medium-Range Weather
EDUCATING FUTURE Find out more at www.reading.ac.uk/planet.
We work alongside governments to inform GENERATIONS
and change public policy and perception. Forecasts (ECMWF).
The world-famous warming stripes, designed
As an institution and community, we’re
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE by Professor Ed Hawkins, present a compelling “The Climate Education
committed to taking leading, collective action
Our sustainability efforts have seen us visualisation of how global temperatures
to find lasting solutions – on a local, national
move up 13 places to rank 15th (out of have risen since the mid-19th century due Summit gave me the
and international scale.
154) in the 2021 People & Planet University to human-caused climate change. The opportunity to influence
League, achieving our third consecutive stripes have been shared by the likes of Greta
‘First Class’ rating. Thunberg and the United Nations, as well as public policy and national
thousands of others around the world. change. I’m passionate about
© National Centre for Atmospheric Science
teaching the next generation
– it’s vital that young people
feel empowered to tackle the
climate and ecological crisis.”
Lexi, BA Primary Education (QTS)
student
1 The Energy Management Awards 2021. 3 Based on analysis of HESA Estates
28 | www.reading.ac.uk 2 Environmental Sustainability Report, 2020/21. Management Records for 2019/20. www.reading.ac.uk | 29FACILITIES Explore some of the spaces
where our students apply their
learning and get hands-on,
practical experience.1
THE LIBRARY
The centrepiece of Whiteknights campus
is our Library.
It provides access to thousands of digital
resources, and inside you’ll find extensive
MINGHELLA STUDIOS print resources spread out over six floors.
Our £11m Minghella Studios environment is The Library is open 24 hours a day2 with staff
purpose-built for creative development. It there to guide you to the materials you need
features: for your studies – and to help you make the
best use of them.
• three theatre spaces
The Library is also home to our academic
• multicamera film and TV studio liaison librarians, as well as our Study Advice
• digital cinema and Maths Support services.
• recording studio Other popular features of our Library include:
• mixing suite. • group, quiet and silent study spaces to
accommodate different learning styles
FOOD PROCESSING CENTRE
• a large cafe
With a floor space of 1,100m2 devoted to
approximately £4m worth of food industry • an outdoor seating and study area.
equipment, our pilot plant is an exciting place to
develop and analyse food products.
ON-CAMPUS MUSEUMS
We are home to three museums:
ICMA CENTRE TRADING FLOOR
• Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Our on-campus International Capital Market
• Cole Museum of Zoology
Association (ICMA) Centre has the most
extensive non-investment bank dealing room • Museum of English Rural Life.
facilities in the world. It houses three dealing In addition to supporting your studies,
rooms with more than 100 trading simulation these museums are available for placements
terminals, supported by both Refinitiv and internships. They also house a variety of
and Bloomberg databases, giving you the special collections that you can view and use
opportunity to put theory into practice – an during your studies.
integral part of our teaching and learning style.
UOR MUSIC
NEW HEALTH AND LIFE
We have a vibrant extra-curricular music
SCIENCES BUILDING
programme at Reading that is open to all
The School of Biological Sciences has relocated students, whatever your subject, ability and
to our new £60m Health and Life Sciences previous experience. There are dedicated
building, which opened in 2020. It houses: practice rooms for instrumental players, 1 The subject-specific
facilities listed on this
• state-of-the-art research pianists and vocalists, and instrument storage page are accessible to
and teaching laboratories facilities on London Road campus. See page 36 students on relevant
courses. To find out
for more details. more about facilities
• seminar rooms available in your chosen
• Cole Museum of Zoology. area of study, please
visit our website.
2 Except Saturday nights.
30 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 31Reading University Students’ HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Union (RUSU) is an independent RUSU runs annual elections for more than
organisation, based on 1,500 student representative roles and a
Whiteknights campus, that termly Student Voice forum, to ensure that
students’ views are shared with both
exists to represent, support
the University and local community.
and provide opportunities for Visit www.rusu.co.uk/elections.
all students studying at the
University of Reading. CAMPAIGNS
As a student, you are automatically a RUSU is here to make your student experience
member of the union. RUSU’s ultimate the best it can be. Part of how it does this is by
ambition is to deliver essential and relevant campaigning on issues that affect students.
services to students in an accountable, This can be on campus, in the local community,
inclusive and dynamic way. and sometimes nationally with the National
Union of Students (NUS). If it’s something that
RUSU is led by student-elected officers
affects you as a student, then it’s something
whose roles are to create positive change
RUSU can campaign on.
for students and decide on the direction
and priorities of your students’ union. As Past campaigns have included improved mental
members of the University’s decision- health facilities and reducing period poverty.
making committees, they campaign on If you have an idea for change, you can
behalf of students. submit the idea to ‘Change It’. If the idea gets
The union building provides places to through a student vote, it could be one of
socialise, eat, drink and study, and is also RUSU’s top priorities for the years ahead.
home to the largest nightclub in Reading.
Income from RUSU’s bars, cafe and retail Find out more at www.rusu.co.uk/
outlets supports activities to enhance the campaigns and www.rusu.co.uk/changeit.
student experience.
For general information, visit
www.rusu.co.uk.
STUDENTS’ UNION
32 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 33SPORTS At Reading, sport is considered to Wherever your interests lie,
be a huge part of extra-curricular there are always opportunities
life, with RUSU offering more than to get involved with RUSU’s 80+
55 sports clubs for all abilities. societies – covering arts, dance,
SOCIETIES
It offers a great way for you to stay healthy, have culture, faith, career, campaigns,
fun, and meet new people in a way that suits you. causes and politics.
Some sports clubs and teams usually compete All societies welcome new members. Joining
in the British Universities & Colleges Sport a society is a great way to meet new people,
leagues during the week, and come under the develop your skills, discover new passions, and
Reading Knights sports brand, while others widen your experiences.
are purely recreational. The current list of societies can be found on the
RUSU website. If you’ve got an interest that’s
SPORTS FACILITIES
not catered for, you’ll find plenty of support to
Focus on your health and wellbeing with yoga and
set up your own society.
Pilates classes, high-intensity cardio sessions
such as spin, box-fit and dance, or five-a-side
Find out more at www.rusu.co.uk/activities.
matches on our professional sports pitches.
The majority of our facilities are based at the
SportsPark, on Whiteknights campus. It offers great
membership rates for students. You can access:
• our fantastic fitness studio, specialist
exercise studios, squash courts, and a large,
multipurpose sports hall “The campus is always buzzing
• the SportsPark grounds, perfect for football,
rugby, lacrosse and hockey
and feels like a real community.
• TennisPark, our expanded, state-of-the-art I suggest getting involved with
tennis facilities, which offers three indoor and RUSU as much as you can to
five outdoor courts.
help you settle in. There’s so
Find out more at www.sport.reading.ac.uk. much on offer and no need to be
shy – you’re always welcome at
ROWING SCHOLARSHIPS
Follow in the footsteps of Olympic rowing
any of our events and societies.”
champions and Reading alumni James Cracknell, Emily, BA German
Alex Gregory and Anna Watkins.
Our University boat club is only three miles
from campus. If you have Olympic aspirations,
you can apply for a sports scholarship.
Visit www.readinguniversityboatclub.co.uk.
34 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 35MUSIC
Music plays a large role in our
students’ extra-curricular activities
at Reading and is an enjoyable way
to meet people from across
the University.
While there is no music degree at Reading, we
do have a rich music programme that welcomes
all students, no matter what subject you’re
studying. And with many different ensembles
and programmes to choose from, there is
something for everyone to get involved in.
Ensembles rehearse on a weekly basis to
prepare for gigs and performances, and include:
• Orchestra
• Big Band
• Choir
• Brass Ensemble
• Percussion Ensemble.
There are also RUSU music societies for
different genres of music, such as Band Society,
Singer-Songwriter Society, and K-Pop.
Our facilities are based on London Road
campus and include dedicated practice rooms,
instrument storage facilities, and our main
performance venue, The Great Hall.
Find out more at blogs.reading.ac.uk/music.
36 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 37ACCOMMODATION
Moving to university is the start BENEFITS ACCOMMODATION CLEVER CUISINE
of a new adventure and it could GUARANTEE EATING PLANS
• Variety. We have nearly 5,000 rooms,
be the first time living in your including quieter lifestyle areas, and a You will be guaranteed a place in halls if you: Clever Cuisine Eating Plans are unique to
own place. At Reading, we offer number of adapted rooms for students • are a new undergraduate who holds Reading and offer a flexible way to eat on
campus. They offer a wide variety of expertly
a range of accommodation with disabilities and special requirements.2 Reading as a firm UCAS choice
There’s also a variety of meal plans offered cooked meals, made from scratch each day by
options to support your needs. • apply for accommodation by 1 August and
a team of skilled chefs.
through Clever Cuisine. satisfy any conditions of your academic
We believe life in halls should be simple, Our extensive menus follow seasonality
• Flexibility. Standard contracts are 40 offer by 31 August of your year of entry.
fun, and a brilliant opportunity to make and a plant-forward approach, putting fresh
weeks and 51 weeks. A limited number
new friends. Other restrictions and requirements produce at the centre of the plate and using
of 39-week contracts are also available
Our university accommodation is safe, may apply. Visit www.reading.ac.uk/ meat and fish from responsible sources.
in some room types.
secure, and located close to our beautiful accommodation for full details.
• Security. All halls have dedicated security Each week you receive a set amount of
Whiteknights and London Road campuses. Please note: in recent years, we’ve been money to spend in our outlets, with exclusive
patrols and CCTV.
Our rent prices are all-inclusive, meaning able to assist all students who hold discounts of up to 50% off.
that your utility bills, Wi-Fi and basic contents • Support. Our 24/7 Halls Hotline ensures Reading as their insurance UCAS choice
that any halls-related issues are dealt Your options:
insurance are included.1 with securing accommodation in our
with quickly and efficiently. Plus, friendly, halls; however, you may need to consider • Platinum. Covers between 18 and 21
experienced staff wardens will support private accommodation options if halls are meals per week and unlimited soft and
your welfare while in halls. oversubscribed in your year of entry. hot drinks.
• Gold. Covers between six and eight meals
per week and either unlimited soft or
hot drinks.
• Silver. Covers three meals per week and five
hot drinks per week.
All Eating Plans are designed to allow you to
focus on university life rather than cooking
and shopping, with 90% of students who use
them agreeing it makes their life easier.3
Visit www.clever-cuisine.com
for full details.
38 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 39ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM EN-SUITE ROOM
From £137.55 per week (self-catered) to £179.49 per week (catered). From £168.70 per week (self-catered) to £210.92 per week (catered).
We want you to live in the type “I love living in halls – it GET THE LATEST FIGURES
of accommodation that works provides such a community
Information on these pages, including
best for you. pricing, is based on 2022/23 figures and is
As such, we offer a wide variety of
between students, with likely to change slightly for 2023/24 entry.
room types to suit a range of budgets great links to welfare and PREMIUM ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM PREMIUM EN-SUITE ROOM
and needs.4 See opposite for an indication of
the types of rooms available.
support when needed. I feel £151.41 per week (self-catered). £193.06 per week (self-catered).
safe and protected where 1 The basic level of contents insurance covers items in your
Visit www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation
I live, and I’d recommend room for fire, theft and flood. We recommend that you check
the insurance policy carefully to make sure it meets your needs –
for the latest information.
it to anyone!”
for example, bicycles are included, but only up to a certain value.
The policy has several restrictions, such as your laptop not
being covered when outside your room. However, the insurance
Alex, BSc Psychology can be extended and personalised – for example, to cover your
bike or laptop, and/or items anywhere in the UK. The insurance
will cover you for the 31 weeks of term only.
2 Subject to availability.
3 Clever Cuisine Student Survey, 2021.
4 Details are accurate at the time of going to print. Please be
aware that prices listed are for 2022/23 and are subject to
Questions about COVID-19? increase for 2023/24. We cannot guarantee that all room
www.reading.ac.uk/coronavirus types or rents will be available at the time of booking if
demand is high. Please refer to the accommodation policy
at www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation for further details.
TOWNHOUSE ROOM STUDIO
£168.70 to £172.90 per week (self-catered). £216.79 to £226.66 per week (self-catered).
40 | www.reading.ac.uk www.reading.ac.uk | 41CAREERS AND GROW YOUR EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYABILITY
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS
Every undergraduate course at Reading offers the opportunity to
take part in a placement – either as a mandatory or optional part of the
course – and an element on career management.3 In fact, many
Our award-winning1 Careers Team is here to help “The service I received was excellent, and of our students choose to do a professional placement year.
you prepare for your future. I couldn’t recommend it enough. Staff were Find out more at
We’ll help you explore your options and identify your career goals,
and we can support you through opportunities such as: very knowledgeable, helpful and really www.reading.ac.uk/placements.
• internships supportive. I felt like they really wanted to
• placements help me, and invited me back regularly to INTERNSHIPS
The Reading Internship Scheme offers paid, professional work
• mentoring help with each stage I was at in my search experience and the chance to develop your transferable skills. The
• graduate careers.
for a graduate job. I have since received an scheme is exclusive to our undergraduate students and offers paid
This commitment has helped ensure that 92% of our undergraduates internships from four to eight weeks.
are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and of
offer, which wouldn’t be possible without the At Reading you’ll also be encouraged to undertake as much extra-
those employed full time, 84% are in graduate-level roles.2 help of the staff! I feel confident I can apply curricular work experience as possible, and we’ll make sure you
understand your options, deadlines, and the process to secure the
Our Careers Team was also recognised with a StudentCrowd University my skills for any job search in the future after right internships and work experience for you.
Award in 2021, ranking in the top 20 for university careers services in
the UK, and has won numerous other awards. their help.”
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS Chloe, recent graduate “It is truly an invaluable experience. It sounds
Whether you’re working towards a career goal or still deciding your cringey and scripted, but honestly I’m loving
next steps, we’ll help you plan for life after graduation.
my placement. It makes it better that I work
• Careers events. We run hundreds of careers events throughout
the year. Many of these attract local, national and international
in a very nice team in a great company. As
companies, so you can talk to employers, research your options with anything in life, even university, it is what
and explore opportunities in sectors that interest you.
you make it. If there’s a particular task you
• Online tools and advice. Our digital employability tools ensure you
get the best possible careers and application support whenever Amazon | Barclays | BBC | Bristol Zoo | Childreach
would like to do, let it be known. If you want
you need it. International | Clifford Chance | Department for Work and to work on a particular project, liaise with the
• Alternative options support. You may not want to start work right Pensions | Disney | EC Harris | Environment Agency | EY
after you graduate. We can provide advice on alternatives such as Google | Harrods | HSBC | Huawei | Innocent | Longleat
necessary people. All in all, I would definitely
postgraduate study, taking time out, or setting up your Safari Park | L’Oréal | Marks & Spencer | Microsoft | National recommend the placement year.”
own business. Portrait Gallery | NHS | Operation Wallacea | Oxfam | Penguin
Marcus, BSc Mathematics with Placement Year
Books | PepsiCo | Procter & Gamble | PwC | The Royal Mint
You’ll also be encouraged to make the most of your time at Reading
The Telegraph | UK Wolf Conservation Trust
by developing additional skills and experience alongside your degree.
Waitrose | Warner Bros.
These are just some of the organisations where our students have
Visit www.reading.ac.uk/careers for more information.
completed placements and internships.
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