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University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 242, Reading, RG6 6BA, UK
Current courses:
320
The University of Reading
Reading, ReadingContact The University of Reading
| Phone | 0118 378 8239 |
| Fax | 0118 931 4741 |
| Web | www.icmacentre.ac.uk |
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88%
Overall Satisfaction
12%
Time in Lectures
30%
Course Work
£8,257
Max Fee
£6,988
Average Uni Accomodation
£5,575
Private Accomodation
88%
Go on to work or study
73%
Employed after 6 months
£21,382
Average Salary
363
Average UCAS Points
125
Lowest UCAS Points
3%
1st Class Degree
Information
About The University of Reading
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.Background 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.Accommodation at The University of Reading
University Accommodation
With over 4,000 rooms, all within a mile of the main university campus, and a recent £100 million investment in new accommodation, it is easy to see why the vast majority of undergraduates choose to live in halls for their entire degree. First year students are guaranteed a place in halls and prices range from £72 for self-catered to £184 for catered rooms per week.Individual Accommodation Profiles:- Benyon Hall - Self-catered- Childs Hall - Self-catered- Greenow and McCombie (part of Windsor Hall) - Self-catered- Mackinder Hall - Self-catered- Sherfield Hall - Self-catered- Stenton Hall - Self-catered- Stenton Townhouses - Self-catered- St George's Hall - Self-catered- Wessex Hall - Self-catered- Dunsden Crescent (part of Mackinder Hall) - Catered- St Patrick's Hall - Catered- Wantage Hall - Catered- Windsor Hall - Catered
Private Accommodation
While most students stay in halls there are options for those who would prefer to rent a private property. The Student Services Advisory Team provides a list of reputable private landlords and offers advice on rental agreements.Courses & Fees
Faculties and departments
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Henley Business School.Academic strengths and research profile
Reading is a university with a strong research tradition and nearly 90% of its research has been deemed to have international standing. Furthermore, this year alone the University was awarded £30 million of external research grants.The University of Reading places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary work, especially within the sciences, and with the development of the Malaysian campus it has demonstrated a commitment to encouraging an international dimension to the student experience.Tuition fees
Undergraduate courses currently cost £9,000 per year. Fees for international students and postgraduates may vary, so for further information it is advisable to contact the university directly.Facilities at The University of Reading
Academic facilities
With a recently completed £17 million interdisciplinary centre for biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, a new £11 million centre for film, theatre and television, a new business school and a refurbished sports centre Reading has invested nearly £400 million in student facilities. In addition to the raft of recently constructed facilities, students enjoy the use of extensive IT and Library services, with over 600 computer stations available, many 24 hours a day, and nearly 1 million books in the Library.Other on-site amenities
Reading has a strong sporting tradition, especially in water sports, and has some of the best facilities of any UK university. From traditional sports to the more unusual the University has nearly 50 clubs to cater to all tastes. The University's award-winning Students' Union houses multiple bars, restaurants and shops, in addition to a brand new nightclub. For students with slightly more responsibilities, the Union also runs two childcare services for children aged between three months and five years.Medical and social care
Students are well cared for at Reading, with a University Medical Practice, containing a GP surgery and a dentist, only a short walk from the main Whiteknights campus. Furthermore, the University has a dedicated counselling service that provides confidential sessions and workshops for students if necessary. The Christian Chaplaincy and the Muslim Centre, both on the Whiteknights campus, likewise provide support to students.
What's on in the area
Be it a relaxing walk along the Thames or a mud-caked dance at the world famous festival there's plenty to see and do in Reading. Culturally visitors are spoiled for choice, whether it's a trip to the ruins of the medieval Reading Abbey, a stroll round one of the many museums or a visit to the site of Oscar Wilde's incarceration at Reading Jail. For those who enjoy a slower pace a day meandering around the many shops or ambling through the nearby picturesque villages is in order.
Moving on
2011 was a successful year for the Student Employment Experience and Careers Centre (SEECC) as it announced the best student employability results for a decade. Clearly students are Reading are offered plenty of help to improve their chances after university. This includes careers fairs, employability workshops and, more importantly, the opportunity for all undergraduates to have a work-based learning placement'.
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