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The University of Reading is preparing for a safe return to campus for the autumn 2020 term, from late September 2020. With the safety of staff and students a critical priority, the university has established a number of plans and protocols to manage the situation. The return to campus will be phased, closely monitored and consider government guidelines and health advice. Regular communication with students and dedicated Covid-19 FAQ pages and resources on the university website are also available. This allows all students, from applicants to those currently enrolled, to keep up to date with the latest developments and information.
The University of Reading is a place where new and exciting developments continuously occur. The university has recently launched a number of new programmes:
The University of Reading holds a silver award in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Significant investment has been made in the development and strengthening of teaching and the student experience with a view to providing an ideal learning environment.
The TEF award underlined certain key aspects of the university’s approach including:
Each undergraduate programme at the university has specific entry requirements and these are listed on the university website. Some courses require a certain amount of knowledge in a particular subject before students can commence study. The university is happy to make conditional admission offers, which means students can apply during their final year of school and entry is dependent on exam outcomes.
The University of Reading welcomes applications from students offering a range of High School qualifications, including the British A-level, IB (International Baccalaureate) and a number of school leaving certificates offered by other countries.
International students looking to undertake a degree programme and needing some preliminary studies can register for the International Foundation Programme (IFP) or a Pre-sessional English course. With over 30 years of experience as a university-owned programme the IFP gives studentsthe highest quality preparation for undergraduate studies.
For entry to postgraduate programmes, prospective master’s students are normally required to have a good undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree, or equivalent. Doctoral programme (PhD) applications usually require a master’s degree and students will need to submit a research proposal, unless applying for a specific research project.
Evidence of English language proficiency may be necessary for students who do not speak English as a first language. The IELTS test is the most commonly accepted test at the university, however a number of others are also recognised. Requirements for admission, based on IELTS scores, are usually between 6.5 to 7.0, with students also being able to take a pre-sessional English course (PSE) at the university’s International Study and Language Institute.
The university has a wide range of scholarships on offer to international students, particularly those looking to study postgraduate courses. The opportunities for funding depend on a student’s nationality and the course they wish to study. The following is a selection of scholarships and bursaries on offer:
The University of Reading and Chevening, the UK government’s global scholarship programme, have been working together over the past 20 years, offering high achieving students funding for master’s degrees. To date, the University of Reading has welcomed nearly 500 Chevening scholars to its campuses from all over the globe.
The International Research Studentships are PhD scholarships available for highly qualified applicants for research degrees within science, life sciences, social science and arts and humanities.
The triple-accredited, internationally-recognised Henley Business School offers over 100 scholarships each year.
Some scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition. Many awards will make a partial contribution to the cost of study.
The university have a number of key themes that guide research:
The University of Reading’s Prosperity and Resilience research theme looks at whether the institution’s practices contribute to the prosperity of society and build resilience economically, socially, environmentally and politically.
International students receive excellent career support from the university, assisting them in identifying their aspirations and helping students develop the necessary skills and competencies to fulfil these ambitions. Graduates from the university enjoy success after leaving the university, with 94 per cent in work or further study after graduation (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17).
The university provides dedicated support to students in assisting them to secure placements and internships while studying. The work experience gained by students is invaluable in developing their skills set. Students have the opportunity to experience the world of work ranging from a couple of weeks to a full year of professional placement.
Professional careers consultants, as part of the Careers Service, with industry connections and networks support students during the course of their degree and for up to 18 months after graduation. The service is provided at no cost.
An annual survey done in 2020 showed that 98 per cent of users who had engaged with the Careers Service would recommend the service.
Hundreds of careers events are organised throughout the year, many of which are attended by employers from the university’s extensive network, including the annual Careers and Placements fair, all of which lead to networking opportunities.
Other avenues of career guidance and employment advice are the THRIVE Career Mentoring scheme offered in the penultimate year, and the MY Jobs Online service. The university’s alumni form a global community of more than 280,000 people, and contribute by mentoring students and providing work placements. Your association with the University will therefore continue long after you graduate.
Students can get more information on graduate outcomes by visiting the university website.
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Reading university have a really beautiful campus, with interesting events, such as the food market. And in the Henley business school the courses are interesting. however to select modules for the next year I think that we are not well informed about the modules.
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