Address and location
Split across four campuses in Reading, with an additional site in Malaysia due to open in 2014, Reading University is a traditional institution which is very much looking to the future.
 ÂBackground and history
Established in 1892 as an extension of Oxford University's Christ Church College, Reading gained independent university status when it was granted a Royal Charter in 1926. From that point on it moved from strength to strength, undertaking various mergers, most recently with Henley Management College, to become the university it is today.
 Location and accessibility
Rail: Trains from London to Reading run every 15-20 minutes and take roughly half an hour. The various campuses are a short bus or taxi ride away from the station.
Road: For the main Whiteknights campus leave the M4 at Junction 11 and follow the signs for the University.
The Disability Office has a well-established support team for students with disabilities or dyslexia. They supply information packs, organise specific campus tours and provide appropriate accommodation amongst other services.
What's on offer
BA. BSc, LLM, MA, MFA, MPhil, MSc, PGDip, MPhil, PhD.
Entry requirements
Admission is based on academic merit with requirements varying across the different subject disciplines. The University is happy to accept a variety of qualifications, including A-Levels, Scottish Highers, Welsh/European/International Baccalaureate, BTEC Nationals, Key Skills and the New Diploma qualification amongst others.