The University of Reading
Founded 1892 as University Extension College, became Reading College 1898 and University College, Reading 1902. Acquired present status and title 1926.
Funding:
Unknown
Grades 4
Languages 1
Divisions 4
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences FacultyFields of study: Continuing Education, Graphic Arts, European Studies, Cinema and Television, Classical Languages, Communication Arts, Film, Art History, Linguistics, International Relations, Theatre, Music, Fine Arts, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Literature, Arts and Humanities, Political Sciences, History, Education, Law, English, Economics
- Life Sciences Faculty
- Science Faculty
- Business School
Requirements
- Admission details: General Certificate of Education (GCE/GCSE) with 5 passes, including 2 at ('A') Advanced level (or 4 passes including 3 at 'A' level)
Short online courses 24
- A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study
- A Parent and Supporter’s Guide to University Entry
- A-level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process
- An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study
- Anarchy in the UK: A History of Punk from 1976-78
- Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond
- Begin Robotics
- Big Data and the Environment
- Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather
- Engaging with Controversies in the Food System
- Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
- Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines
- From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste
- Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease
- Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
- Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University
- Pathways to Property: Starting Your Career in Real Estate
- Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology
- Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School
- Supporting Successful Learning in Secondary School
- Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems
- Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT
- Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People
- Understanding Food Labels