University of Reading
- Highly Ranked and Internationally Respected - Top 200 globally in QS World University Rankings 2027
- Excellent Graduate Employability
- Beautiful Award-winning Whiteknights campus
- Global Leader in Sustainability and Climate Research
- Research-Led Teaching and Academic Excellence
BA Digital Media and Communication
Become a digital media and communication expert – a subject central to any industry and one with the power to shape all aspects of social and public life.
You'll gain hands-on experience with the tools and platforms that create persuasive, sustainable, inclusive, and user-orientated content, underpinned by key theories, research methods, and ways of thinking.
BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
Be at the forefront of a rapidly changing world. From climate modelling to health diagnostics to advanced financial forecasting, AI is transforming every aspect of how we live, work, and connect. Our BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence course provides the skills and knowledge to design, build, and deliver intelligent systems that solve complex problems across multiple industries. During your degree, you'll develop essential AI and digital skills that promote innovation and drive economic growth, in line with the UK government's National AI Strategy.
BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
One of the first courses of its kind in the UK, bringing together the disciplines of consumer behaviour, business and marketing, applied psychology and applied economics. You will be taught by specialists, including strong collaborations with staff from Henley Business School.
Bioveterinary scientists play a vital role in addressing the challenges facing our society by; contributing to sustainability and food security by ensuring the optimal health, welfare and management of farmed animals, applying scientific approaches to the management of the health, welfare and behaviour of domestic and captive animal populations, engaging in research at the interface of animal biology, veterinary science and animal management.
Gain the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in law, while exploring concepts of crime and justice, with our LLB Law with Criminology degree. Our LLB courses are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, providing you with the first qualification for entry into the legal profession. 99% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Law).
BSc Global Sustainable Development
The study of global sustainable development has never been more relevant or important. Complex global problems affect all our lives, as the world experiences rapid and uneven change. More people are moving out of poverty but inequalities are also growing. You will explore critical issues relating to poverty and unequal development, the sustainability of the planet’s resources, the politics of aid, and the future of our food systems.
Explore the limits of built and natural worlds – and design sustainable, impactful, and creative future environments – with our BSc Planning and Geography. You will gain key practical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge to leave a positive, lasting impact on the world around you. You could design cities and communities, tackle social inequalities, or find solutions to issues such as climate change, land use, and resource management.
On this performance degree, you’ll learn from experienced tutors, professional practitioners and collaborate with theatre companies. Your course combines acting training with the opportunity to create original performance work. You’ll explore: diverse approaches to acting and performance; voice, movement, and character development; classical and contemporary text-based acting; global issues, including social, political, historical and environmental contexts of theatre in your acting and performance work; the entire production pipeline, from scriptwriting to devising and directing performances.
This four-year joint degree is designed to help you become a skilled, informed and thoughtful creator, combining practical studio-based learning with the study of literature and contemporary art. Through experimentation and creative enquiry in substantial practice-led modules, you will develop your artistic voice while building expertise in art writing, critical analysis and research. The programme also explores emerging digital art and publishing platforms, helping you engage with new forms of creative expression and deepen your understanding of contemporary literature, art and cultural theory.
This joint course brings together two complementary disciplines. You’ll benefit from the expertise of academics in our Institute of Education and in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how the mind functions, and how that combines with sociological factors to influence the educational experience. The course offers excellent training for a career or further study in psychology, and also prepares you for postgraduate teacher training and routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- The Careers service provides dedicated careers, placements and employability support to students throughout their studies and beyond. Students can access one-to-one careers appointments, CV and application advice, interview preparation, placement and internship support, employer events, workshops and careers fairs, as well as online resources through Careers24/7.
- The service also helps students develop workplace skills and gain valuable experience through initiatives such as internships, mentoring, campus jobs.
- The Reading Internship Scheme gives students the opportunity to undertake paid internships with businesses.
- Thrive mentoring is our flagship mentoring programme at the University of Reading, which aims to support our students in gaining career clarity through connecting with a Thrive mentor. The programme has been running since 2014, achieving University of Reading’s Collaborative Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, and nominated for the Research Informed Practice Award for Excellence from AGCAS during this time.
- The RED Awards, the University of Reading’s Official Skills Awards - RED Professional Development Award, RED Global Engagement Award and RED Sustainable Action Award.
We know university can be a challenging time, and that you may experience a range of issues when you are here. You are not alone, and you don’t have to get through it by yourself.
The Student Welfare team is here to help you with any personal difficulties you may experience during your time at the University. We are professional welfare staff who are able to advise and support you on a wide range of personal and well-being issues that may impact your studies and day-to-day life.
- Access support by booking an appointment or we offer a drop-in service too.
- The Student Wellness Check – a bespoke tool for University of Reading students.
- Access to the Wisdom App for free confidential advice.
- The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience. The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development.
Study Advice is based within the Library on the Whiteknights campus. We work with students to develop the academic skills they need for university level study. We support students, across all disciplines from undergraduate to PhD level, to achieve the academic success they deserve.
Disability Advisory Service (DAS) - We offer a wide range of disability support to assist you through your studies. Here, you can find out information about the range of support available.