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University of Reading
Overview
UCAS Code: R12
The University of Reading is a global university that enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise.
The University was established in 1892, received its Royal Charter in 1926, and has developed into a leading force in British and international higher education.
•Undergraduate
£23.7k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
92%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates
Open Day
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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
144 UCAS pointsApplied Psychology (Clinical)
Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsAccounting and Business - Flying Start Degree Programme
BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
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136 UCAS pointsLaw
LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsLaw with International Business
LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsReal Estate Development and Planning
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsReal Estate
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsPhysician Associate Studies (MPAS, Undergraduate Entry)
MPAS 4 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsPsychology with Professional Placement
BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
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136 UCAS pointsLaw (MLaw) (four-year integrated Masters)
MLaw 4 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsReal Estate Finance
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsSpeech and Language Therapy
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsPsychology with Neuroscience
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsMeteorology and Climate with a year in Oklahoma
MMet 4 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsLaw with Criminology
LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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136 UCAS pointsPsychology
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsAccounting and Management with Year Abroad
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsAccounting and Management With Placement Experience
BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
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128 UCAS pointsAccounting and Management
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsPhilosophy, Politics and Economics with Placement Experience
BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025
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128 UCAS pointsSociology and Criminology
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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Reviews & discussions
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Four stars: Great
1 year ago
the timetable is flexible and the modules suite the course very well, however some lecturers just read off the slides which isnu2019t helpful
1 year ago
It's my first year so some elements have been a little slow because I guess everyone has to the same speed. This term I have been able to study more interesting modules and I am really looking forward to next year.
1 year ago
I really enjoy the majority of learning materials we cover. Except I wish we could have more options to choose which modules to take, as a lot of them are mandatory. Also it would be great if the student general app timetable didn’t only say times of lectures on it but also mention exam dates, cours...
2 years ago
Three stars: Good
2 years ago
Interesting modules, more so in second and third years
2 years ago
Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
82%
high
Organisation and management
82%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
74%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
85%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
91%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
84%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
82%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
78%
med
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